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ParkScapes Highlights National Park of Tour Reservation Request Form: National Park of American Samoa— Please complete the following information regarding your reservation request, and mail the completed form back to the address A national park is spread across above. Someone from the ParkScapes team will respond regarding your reservation request. If paying your deposit by check, three separate islands, including please send $500 per person with this form. Checks payable to Pacific Islands Institute for this trip. If paying by credit card, we will Island, Ofu Island, and Ta’u ask for this information in our follow-up call. Island, the National Parks of Ameri- can Samoa was established in 1988.

Lead Contact for Trip Reservation: Cultural Immersion—Step into a National Park of American Samoa bit of history at the Wawona Hotel, NPCA Member Number: Number of Travelers: which dates back to 1876 and is November 10-18, 2014 now a registered a National Historic Street Address: Apt./Suite: Landmark. At the Yosemite Lodge, you’re just a five-minute walk from City: State: Zip: Yosemite Falls. The tranquility is evident in the attractive and well- Located half way between Hawaii and New Zealand, the Phone Number: Email Address: appointed rooms. (including American Samoa and the Independent State of Samoa) are comprised of volcanic islands, lush rainforests, and sandy beaches. Experience the National Park of American Samoa, natural island beauty, and warm hospitality of the Polynesian culture on this tour. Combine this trip with NPCA’s Hawaii tour for an extended exploration of Polynesian culture in the Cultural exploration and historical interpretation at national parks is islands of the Pacific. the focuses of our Cultural Heritage tours. This trip focuses on the The national park in American Samoa is the only national traditional and modern Polynesian culture in Samoa. park in the country in which the federal government leases the land. NPCA takes you see each of the three main sections of the parkland. By visiting all three areas, you’ll gain a better understanding of the critical habitat to unique tropical animals like the red footed booby, green sea turtles, and fruit bats. You’ll also have opportunities to hear Samoan legends and myths from the locals, and

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Making Reservations: To secure your space on this ParkScapes trip, please call 800.628.7275. Honolulu, Hawaii Daily Itinerary Begins/Ends NPCA Member Price From: $3,745 per person government leases the land. from its size and beauty, but double occupancy; $405 single supplement. All November 10: Exploration includes an easy hike also from its connection to Tu`i participants must also purchase group airfare. Arrivals in Honolulu, Oahu, along the Pola Island trail at end Manu`a, the oldest chiefly title of Deposit: $500 per person. to Tutuila, American Samoa of Vatia village for an overview the Samoa Islands and Polynesia. of Pola island and Vai`ava Strait Accommodations on Ta`u (B,L,D) Following individual arrivals on Price Includes: All accommodations, meals as the island of Oahu, we meet at National Natural Landmark. noted (B-Breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner), ground the Honolulu International Airport Those that are interested may November 16: SAMOA transportation, professional guide services, park to fly together to , have the opportunity to hike the Ta`u, Manu`a Islands to and other entrance fees, and miscellaneous pro- American Samoa. Our evening more moderate Tuafanua Trail for Tutuila, American Samoa gram expenses. panoramic views of the region. We Sunday is a day of rest in Samoa, flight allows for sunset views as we Ofu fly south. Sadies by the Sea (D) also receive a traditional Samoan so travel services and planned Price Does Not Include: Round trip airfare to welcome on a local village visit. activities are limited. We’ll have and from destination, inter-island airfare, baggage Tu’a November 11-12: Sadies by the Sea (B,L,D) time to explore the beaches and Tutuila fees for inter-island flights, gratuities for guides, Tutuila, American Samoa other areas around Ta’u before Pacific Ocean alcoholic beverages, or personal expenses. November 13-15: our afternoon flight back to AMERICAN We begin with an orientation, Payments/Cancellations: Space is confirmed Tutuila and Ofu, Manu`a Tutuila, and to simply take some SAMOA introduction to fellow travelers by calling the NPCA at 800.628.7275. A $500 per before starting our walking tour Islands, American Samoa time for some traditional seaside National Park of person deposit is due at registration. Final payment and bus tour of town highlights, Board and inter-island group relaxation. Sadies by the Sea American Samoa will be invoiced separately and is due 120 days prior visitor center, and other local spots flight to Ofu in the Manu`a Islands, (B,L,D) to departure. Cancellation notice must be submit- of interest. Continue by bus and where we will explore the National ted in writing and is effective upon date of receipt. drive up the ridge for vistas of Park of American Samoa (Ofu November 17: State, COUNTRY Cancellations up to 185 days prior to tour start date National Park Tutuila, including the first glimpse Island section), which stretches Tutuila, American Samoa to are subject to $250 per person handling fee; be- Tour Route tween 184-121 days prior to tour start date to $500 of the National Park of American along the southeastern side of the Honolulu, Hawaii Town per person fee; and within 120 days of departure Samoa on the north side of the island from mountain to lagoon, Spend your day at leisure or Body of Water result in the loss of 100% of your total cost. island. encompassing both beach and opt for a moderate to strenuous Park Point of Interest morning hike to Mount Alava in Geographic Feature N coral reef. We will have time to Travel Insurance: To protect yourself from National Park of American Samoa. Continue with a full day in the hike, snorkel, and explore the the loss of deposit and cancellation fees, you are Tutuila section of the National park’s beach environment and We enjoy a farewell dinner while NOTE: All days and times are approximate and subject to change upon encouraged to purchase travel insurance. If you Park of American Samoa. Covering marine life. Our visit at Ofu will regaling stories of the week, confirmation. Tour activities may change due to weather or ocean tides. need assistance, NPCA recommends contacting the entire north side of the island include a special lunch at Olosega before boarding our nighttime As with all things dealing with Mother Nature, seeing wildlife are not Travel Insurance Services; confirmation packets will from Mt. Alava and the Maunaloa Island, Ofu’s sister island in the flight back to Honolulu, Hawaii. guaranteed. include details. Ridge and stretching between Manu’a island group. (B, D) Fagasa and Bays, the TRAVELER RESPONSIBILITY: Travelers are respon- park is home to the only mixed We’ll continue with our exploration November 18: The National Parks Conservation Association is delighted to sible for choosing a ParkScapes trip consistent with their ability, fitness, and overall health. All travelers species, paleotropic rainforests on Ta`u—the second largest Departures Home From sponsor this Pacific Islands Institute trip to American Samoa. are required to complete and return their registra- in America’s national parks. We’ll island in American Samoa. Honolulu, Hawaii Upon registering as a participant for this tour, you will receive tion form, personal information form, flight form, drive across the mountains and Group arrival in Honolulu, Hawaii, further information from both the National Parks Conservation Approximately half of Ta’u Island and waiver before being allowed to participate in on early this morning, followed by along coast, passing villages is within the national park, making Association and Pacific Islands Institute. a trip. Travelers also are responsible for reading whose chiefs in 1993 signed 50 the Ta`u section the largest individual departures home. and understanding all pre-departure materials and year leases to create the national segment of the National Park of Combine this trip with NPCA’s Hawaii tour, November 2-10, 2014. bringing the appropriate clothing and gear as sug- park—the only national park in American Samoa. The stature of Details about the Hawaii tour available online. gested. the country in which the federal the Ta’u section comes not only Arrive/Depart: Honolulu, Hawaii

Length of Tour: 8 days / 7 nights

Pace: Moderately active, offering activity options. To get full tour details or make a reservation, call Photos: (Cover from left) Tutuila Coastline, American Samoa © NPS; Red-Footed Booby Nesting in American Samoa © NPS. (Inside from top) toll-free at 800.628.7275, email [email protected], Ofu’s North Shore, American Samoa © NPS; Giant Clam © NPS. (Above left to right) Samoan Meeting House, or Fale © Colonel/ IStockPhoto; Tang Swimming Among the Coral, American Samoa © NPS; Beach at Toaga in American Samoa © NPS. or visit npca.org/samoa.