Overview
Enter an aquamarine world of rare old-growth coral gardens, saltwater waterfalls, and outer-reef “drop-offs” teeming with brilliant tropical fish. On this unique Private Journey, you’ll kayak across Nikko Bay, with its sheer limestone walls, snorkel in the Blue Devil Gardens, where sparkling blue devil damsel fish dance between the corals, and explore the vibrant outer reefs of Ngercheu Island, a veritable “underwater Serengeti.” Your private guide unlocks the secrets of this world as you explore each day, and Palau’s phenomenally scenic Rock Islands provide a stunning backdrop. Comfortable accommodations are in small beachside resorts that offer you delightful access to this natural history paradise.
I’ve been on lots of Wilderness Travel trips, but this was my best vacation ever!
— Keieth R., New Orleans, LA
Itinerary at a Glance
Days 1-2
Koror / Babeldaob
After arriving in Koror, head to Babeldaob Island for a hike to Ngchesar Waterfalls and a visit to the national museum to learn a bit about Palau’s culture and history.
Days 3-5
Rock Islands / Risong Bay / Blue Devil Gardens / Ulong Island
The phenomenally beautiful Rock Islands are glittering emeralds scattered across a sapphire sea. Kayak at Nikko Bay, with its sheer limestone walls, drift-snorkel the pristine Blue Devil Gardens, visit a salt-water waterfall spilling into a turquoise oasis, hike in Ulong Island’s canopy-covered forest to an ancient village site. At Wilson's Channel and the Ulong Arch, discover colorful damselfish, monogamous butterflyfish, and photogenic angelfish.
Days 6-8
Rock Islands / Jellyfish Lake / Ngercheu / Turtle Cove / Ngemelis
Visit Giant Clam Beach, with its stacks of 500-pound clams, and snorkel at mesmerizing Jellyfish Lake, where millions of non-stinging jellyfish bounce off your body. Head for the vibrant outer reef of Ngercheu Island, where vertical drop offs descend into the blue-water abyss, and snorkel world-famous Turtle Cove, a vertical reef wall. At the legendary outer reefs of Ngemelis, enter an underwater Serengeti, a habitat for over 1,200 species of fish.
Days 9-10
Peleliu World War II Sites / Koror
After a fascinating day of exploring the Peleliu Island’s historic battle sites, fly to Koror and depart on Day 10.
Palau Private Journey
Highlights
Highlights
Details
Snorkeling, easy to moderate sea kayaking (3-5 hours a day on Days 3-5), easy hikes, exploration by boat
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