Ron Leidich

Ron Leidich was born in Japan, raised in a Marine Corps family that traveled around the world, and for the last ten years has made his home in Palau. He has a degree in Zoology, certification in advanced life saving and rescue, and has been a master scuba diver since 1991. Ron initially became a guide "as an excuse to spend every waking hour in the outdoors and among amazing creatures." After years of leading our trip members through aquatic and terrestrial wilderness adventures, he admits that he enjoys sharing the experience as much as the experience itself. Ron is a passionate conservationist who lobbies tirelessly to ban shark finning. He is also in charge of Palau's crown-of-thorns reduction program, which removes more than 5,000 of these coral-eating beasts every year. Ron also plans to be the first to record all of the bird calls in Palau. He speaks English, Spanish, Palauan, and some Indonesian.

Upcoming Trips:

Palau Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking, February 9-19, 2012
Palau Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking, March 10-20, 2012
Palau Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking, September 4-14, 2012
Palau Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking, January 13-23, 2013
Palau Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking, February 12-22, 2013
Palau Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking, March 14-24, 2013

Client Testimonials:


Our second trip with Ron. He his by far the best guide we have ever had. D. B., Sacramento CA Ron is totally perfect. After two trips with him, I would go anywhere with him. J. M., Norwalk CT Ron is one of the best Trip Leaders we have ever traveled with. J. P. Ron was amazing! His patience and gentle nature was outstanding, and never have we had such a well informed guide in terms of knowledge of natural history. H. Williams, Winnipeg, Canada Ron has a passion for the environment and Palau and it clearly shows. The trip was well organized and smoothly operated. A. M., Estes Park CO Have never met a Trip Leader with more knowledge, enthusiasm, and capability than Ron. I’ve never had so much fun, and the setting was paradise. Toni C., Topanga CA
Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking Palau is a beautiful, fascinating place with a lot to see and learn, and Ron is a very good teacher. Scott M., Seattle WA
Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking Outstanding job! Ron’s knowledge of marine biology, birds, plants, and history added enormously to our understanding. Lou R., San Luis Obispo CA
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Ron sets the standard for all other trip leaders in terms of enthusiasm and knowledge, environmental concern, and concerns for participants. He’s the best! Charles H., Oxford OH
Kayaking & Snorkeling in Burma Ron Leidich has an endless ocean of knowledge, delivered with wit and enthusiasm! Circ L., Kelly, WY This man hit the gene pool lottery—smart, handsome, kind, funny, and respectful and professional. I've never met anyone who knew so much about his or her area of specialty and could impart it in such an interesting way. Susan S., Chicago IL
Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking Absolutely outstanding trip leader--knew Palau cold, showed a real passion for his adopted country, extremely customer-service oriented. Actions speak louder than words and it's clear that Ron cares deeply about the long-term sustainability of the environment. George F., Pleasanton, CA
Palau Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking Ron is as good as they get. This was my 5th trip with him! Bob G., Elizabethtown, PA
Palau Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking Ron is tops. I was extremely impressed with him in every way. Anne S., Los Angeles, CA
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