Good to know
- Tickets
- Free. There is no entry fee.
- Time needed
- 4 to 7 days, since flights are infrequent and Ofu and Ta'ū need an extra flight or boat.
- Best time
- June to September, the drier and slightly cooler season.
- Getting there
- Fly to Pago Pago on Tutuila from Honolulu, about 5.5 hours, on limited weekly flights. The park visitor center is in Pago Pago.
Where to stay nearby
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National Park of American Samoa questions
Do US citizens need a passport for American Samoa?
Yes. American Samoa has its own entry rules, and US citizens need a passport or certified birth certificate plus photo ID. Check current rules before you book.
Can you stay with a Samoan family?
Yes. The park runs a homestay program that places visitors with local families. Contact the visitor center in Pago Pago to arrange it.
Is the Mount 'Alava trail open?
Parts of the trail have been closed after storm damage in recent years. Check nps.gov before you go.
