Palau Private Journey

Trip Level

This trip is rated a Level 3 (Moderate) according to our trip grading system. If you would like to complete all activities in the itinerary, you will need to be comfortable kayaking for up to two hours at a time and up to five hours in a day, and snorkeling in a variety of conditions, including drift snorkels with strong currents. Any activity can be skipped and will always be at your own pace.

Average Day
• 4-5 hours kayaking (Days 3-5)  
• 1-3 hours snorkeling
• Occasional short hikes

Weather

Palau has a warm, humid tropical climate with some of the most uniform year-round temperatures in the world. The average humidity is a balmy 78 percent. Water temperatures range between 82 and 86°F. Rainfall can occur throughout the year, but is heaviest in June and July.

Accommodations

You will stay in beach-side bungalows at two different resorts. While not luxurious, the resorts are comfortable and well located to begin each day’s activities.

Cuisine

Breakfasts are at the resorts and feature a variety of Palauan and Western specialties. Lunch will be picnic style during your day’s activities and will be a bento box of Palauan food, a Mediterranean spread, or an Italian salad spread. Dinners are on your own (except for the Welcome and Farewell dinners). There are a variety of restaurants in Koror and a few options in Peleliu.

Transportation

Transportation on the Babeldoab tour is in an air-conditioned van. The kayaks are sit-on-top Mission XStream 400 Kayaks with carbon fiber paddles and high back seats. While kayaking, there is a 33-foot Yamaha support boat with covered seating that we use to access the farther sites, and can also be used to opt out of kayaking or snorkeling.