American Samoa NPS homestay program

Hey fellow travelers,

I am taking my 9 year old son to American Samoa and would be interested in staying the National Park Services homestay program, but have heard it is very expensive. I can't seem to find out the cost per person from an Internet search and I have tried for a while. Anyone have any insight as to the cost? I know it varies, but would love some input and if someone has first hand experience, I would love to know with what family you stayed. Thanks

Hello Kubasaki,
How nice you're going to share this with your son, I hope it's a wonderful trip for both of you.
I haven't been there (it looks so beautiful!) but here's some of the basic information:

https://www.nps.gov/npsa/learn/historyculture/homestay.htm
https://www.nps.gov/npsa/learn/historyculture/homestay-hosts.htm
https://www.nps.gov/npsa/learn/historyculture/homestay-details.htm
The National Park Service states that it provides information on the hosts but
it is the responsibility of the visitor to make all arrangements. There are links for
attachments with more information and contacts for the hosts.
Here is a link for Samoa tourism info:
http://www.samoa.travel/accommodation/
and one particular homestay: http://www.samoa.travel/accommodation-site/etelines-homestay#
also: http://www.samoavillagestays.com/
and a post on a very personal experience there: http://switchbackkids.com/10-unique-experiences-with-the-national-park-of-american-samoa-homestay/
Best wishes for a great trip!

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