West Island Drive & Samoan Ava Ceremony

West Island Drive & Samoan Ava Ceremony

3 hours | Pago Pago | P P G - 1 0 5
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Description

Points of Interest
  • Ava Ceremony
  • Western Tutuila
Easy activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Climb aboard your open-air, island-style bus for your journey to experience one of the island's most traditional ceremonies.

Stop to photograph the beautiful village from a top Mt. Alava.

Your scenic journey takes you 20 minutes away, East of Tutuila. You will pass historical buildings, like the original High Court, the old Navy commissary, currently the deeds and records office, the post office building, the police station and the local marketplace. You will get to travel past the end of the harbor into the capitol village of Pago Pago before going up and down into the village of Fagasa.

Note this testament to an important part of Samoa's history before making your way to a nearby venue for your traditional ava ceremony. This celebratory event showcases Samoan dancing, singing and includes a drink produced from the local ava root.

Before returning to your ship, enjoy a coastal scenic drive with a photo stop at the famous Camel Rock. Guests will have the chance to stop at the local marketplace to purchase island souvenirs, jewelry, or clothing to remind you of your beautiful visit to American Samoa.

Special Notes:

Local buses are used for tour transportation. Buses have bench seats, no microphones and no storage to accommodate walkers or wheelchairs. Tour order may vary.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for scenic drive to the southwestern shores of Tutuila

Transport type: Mini Bus
Travel time: 01:10

Photo stop at the top of Mt. Alava

Time at site: 00:30
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Continue on to a Samoan village and watch a Samoan Ava ceremony

Time at site: 00:30

Re-board bus for narrated drive back to ship

Transport type: Mini Bus
Travel time: 00:50