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  • Palau: Snorkeling & Kayaking Odyssey
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Dive In and Explore the Waters of Palau with Boundless Journeys

The island nation of Palau could well be the most beautiful place you’ve never heard of, and therein lies its allure. Three major ocean currents feed this pristine archipelago in the western Pacific — making it a fertile marine garden whose turquoise waters boast quadruple the reef diversity of Caribbean waters.

As island idylls go, this tops our list for world-class sea kayaking and snorkeling in one of the world’s finest marine ecosystems. Boundless Journeys reveals all the visions you would expect in paradise — swaying coconut palms, silky sand beaches, and an underwater Eden. Discover inlets and mangrove forests by kayak. Duck into magical sea caves and explore hidden bays. Never heard of Palau? After this trip, you’ll never forget it.

What Our Guests Have To Say About This Tour

Wonderful

★★★★★
5 5 1
The snorkeling was fabulous and the isolation just wonderful.

Highly recommend

★★★★★
5 5 1
The small group, incredible guide and sheer beauty of Palau made for a magical trip. Highly recommend!

"This is incredible!"

★★★★★
5 5 1
I found myself constantly saying in my head "This is incredible!" The beauty was astounding and we were mostly alone, without other tour boats nearby.

Immersive

★★★★★
5 5 1
Immerse yourself into the wonderful underwater world of coral reefs and their amazing wildlife

Outstanding

★★★★★
5 5 1
Outstanding Trip!!

Truly Amazing

★★★★☆
4 5 1
Cobi, our very knowledgeable guide, was excellent. He made up for any plan shortfalls with even more exciting alternatives. The reefs and the fish life around them were truly amazing. Everything was so close to the surface.

Great Guide

★★★★★
5 5 1
Cobi was fun but very professional. Learned a lot from him. He was also willing to make some changes to accommodate the desires of the group, like adding extra kayaking. Cobi was great. He shows such a passion for Palau and is so excited to share it with his guests.

A Wonderful Country

★★★★★
5 5 1
A wonderful tiny country that is culturally and environmentally rich. Beautiful undersea life and a vibrant community.

One of the best

★★★★★
5 5 1
We have been fortunate to travel to many places in the world, and this trip to Palau ranks very near the top. We could not have wished for a more beautiful natural setting, nor a more knowledgeable, humorous, capable guide.

Inspiring experience

★★★★☆
4 5 1
Each day offered something new and a great experience so that would be difficult to pinpoint. Overall loved each day’s outing

Unique Destination

★★★★★
5 5 1
Palau is such a unique destination. I can't imagine a more beautiful marine environment exists anywhere in the world. It is amazing to be in a UNESCO World Heritage site and see the islands in their undeveloped pristine state.

Spectacular Palau adventure for family of ten

★★★★★
5 5 1
Thank you to Mac Sasao and the crew who led us through the magic worlds of the Rock Islands of Palau. Mac’s knowledge of the marine life, birds, tides, flora and fauna made the 9-day adventure engaging throughout. Unforgettable to experience jellyfish rising around you in a murky salt lake. Riding a rising tide for ¼ mile through a mangrove forest to a mile-long lake was extraordinary. Kayaking out of camp at dawn in a flat sea was like paddling through a pink pearlescent sky. We snorkeled tide flows through coral reef channels, witnessed sardine, shark, and ray nurseries, observed underwater plane wrecks, climbed strangler fig vines, explored rock caves and jumped off a limestone cliff. We hiked to stone monoliths, Japanese military ruins and stone money relics. We played coconut bocce ball, spear fished for dinner and blew out 60th birthday cake candles. Each day was different from the last. The crew exceeded expectations at every opportunity including the variety and quality of food emerging from modest camp kitchens. We made wonderful memories and are grateful to know some of the bounties of Palau.

Unforgetable

★★★★☆
4 5 1
The snorkeling was awesome. I will never forget hiking in the water with the giant manta rays. Words cannot describe the majority of seeing one of these creatures swimming towards you.

Fabulous trip

★★★★★
5 5 1
Especially liked Mac who was very professional and managed to handle a diverse group with finesse! We have traveled extensively and are truly impressed with Boundless!!

Amazing Guide

★★★★★
5 5 1
I can't stress enough how remarkable and memorable Mac was. In many ways, he was the soul of the entire trip. With his rich stories, his endless warmth and enthusiasm, his ability to intuitively read everyone in the group, and his depthless knowledge, he made everything even more magical than it already was. I really don't think you could have found a more perfect guide anywhere on the planet. I feel strongly that the trip would have been very different and far less enjoyable without him, and I know most of my group feels the same way.

Thank you!

★★★★★
5 5 1
Thank you to Mac Sasao and the crew who led us through the magic worlds of the Rock Islands of Palau. Mac’s knowledge of the marine life, birds, tides, flora and fauna made the 8-day adventure engaging throughout. Unforgettable to experience jellyfish rising around you in a murky salt lake. Riding a rising tide for ¼ mile through a mangrove forest to a mile-long lake was extraordinary. Kayaking out of camp at dawn in a flat sea was like paddling through a pink pearlescent sky. We snorkeled tide flows through coral reef channels, witnessed sardine, shark, and ray nurseries, observed underwater plane wrecks, climbed strangler fig vines, explored rock caves and jumped off a limestone cliff. We hiked to stone monoliths, Japanese military ruins and stone money relics. We played coconut bocce ball, spear fished for dinner and blew out 60th birthday cake candles. Each day was different from the last. The crew exceeded expectations at every opportunity including the variety and quality of food emerging from modest camp kitchens.

Almost Spiritual

★★★★★
5 5 1
Snorkeling in Palau was almost spiritual. The sea life and colors were amazing. The guide and crew enhanced the experience. I want to go back but am afraid nothing could live up to the experience I had.

Can't Say Enough!

★★★★★
5 5 1
Can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this trip. Mac and the entire camp staff all were excellent!

a remarkable opportunity

★★★★★
5 5 1
This trip is a remarkable opportunity to be immersed amongst the islands, and the camping is unlike any other setting. Truly spectacular in every way. Amazing fresh caught food and a wonderful guide and camp crew. A beautiful and blissful trip.

knowledge for a lifetime

★★★★★
5 5 1
The trip was planned perfectly – to where we camped and the places that we kayaked and snorkeled. Everything went smoothly. I can’t say enough about our guide. He was fun, friendly and full of information. Because he was a local, his stories and knowledge of true Paluan life were interesting and information I will never forget. From stories about catching coconut crabs, which sea cucumbers are used for which purposes, and how Paluans celebrate baby showers – everything was amazing. I gained knowledge for a lifetime. Thanks for a great trip!

the best gift I could give myself

★★★★★
5 5 1
The Boundless Journeys trip to kayak and snorkel through Palau is the best gift I could give myself and my spirit. The and crew were expert and I will forever marvel at the abundance and diversity of marine habitats there – a marine Garden of Eden.

Palau was phenomenal

★★★★★
5 5 1
Our tour of the rock islands of Palau was phenomenal. Palau is such a beautiful place full of rich culture and natural wonders and this tour managed to fully immerse us into the amazing world of Palau. Every little detail of the tour had been thought out to make our journey not only comfortable and stress free but fun and varied. Our guide was so much fun and he was an amazing wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the islands. We saw and did so much that I can't even begin to pick a favorite day or activity. I have traveled to some amazing places in the world but I think Palau has managed to sneak to the top of my list and this tour was just flawless in its organization and content. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!

An experience of a lifetime

★★★★★
5 5 1
Our guide, Jake, really made the experience one of a lifetime. He is very knowledgeable of the Rock Islands, flora & fauna, and WWII history, and he is very interesting and entertaining. I also want to comment on how fantastic the entire crew was – they took care of our every need and were always friendly and smiling. They worked very well together, making our trip seamless. I am not sure if it was our guide, or one of the other crew, but someone got up in the middle of the night to secure our tents in the rain. And the meals Ludi cooked for us out in the “rough” were delicious and plentiful! We loved snorkeling while drifting in the current. At one sight we saw turtles, sharks, sea cucumbers, and blue starfish. At another, we swam with thousands of fish. We felt like one of the “school”. Then, our guide, Jake, drew out an octopus – it was very fun to watch its behavior.

The beauty of Palau

★★★★★
5 5 1
The beauty of Palau surrounds you everyday from the Palauans who saw to our every need to the awe inspiring rock islands to the breathless sights beneath the surface of the crystal clear waters of the sea.

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Itinerary &
Accommodations

Itinerary & Accommodations

Day 1

Arrival in Koror

Upon arrival of your flight to Koror, you are met by a Carolines Resort representative and transferred to your hotel. As most flights arrive late in the evening, we meet as a group on the morning of Day 2.

Accommodations
Carolines Resort

Carolines Resort
Ngerkebesang, Palau

The Carolines Resort is an icon of peace and tranquility set on the hilltop locally known as Ketund. It’s eight bungalows are built almost entirely of local mahogany, mangrove, and bamboo. Amenities include A/C, Wifi, and private balconies with some of the best views in Palau of the Rock Islands across the bay.

Day 2

Welcome Orientation

  • Activity Overview: Walking
  • Activity Level: Easy

After breakfast, our guide meets us in the lobby of the hotel for an orientation of the week's activities. Our introduction to Palau begins with a visit to the Belau National Museum in Koror. Here, we gain some insight into Palauan culture and customs by viewing displays and artifacts that share the story of Palau's history both before and after contact with foreign peoples.

On the museum grounds sits a replica bai, or men's meeting house. Each village in Palau had a men's meeting house which were elaborately painted and decorated with carvings of traditional stories and legends.

After enjoying lunch, we have the special opportunity to take a ride in a traditional Palauan canoe. This outrigger canoe is hand-carved and constructed in the same style as the canoes used by Palauans in centuries past to fish and explore the warm turquoise waters surrounding the Rock Islands.

Accommodations
Carolines Resort

Carolines Resort
Ngerkebesang, Palau

The Carolines Resort is an icon of peace and tranquility set on the hilltop locally known as Ketund. It’s eight bungalows are built almost entirely of local mahogany, mangrove, and bamboo. Amenities include A/C, Wifi, and private balconies with some of the best views in Palau of the Rock Islands across the bay.

Day 3

Paddling Nikko Bay

  • Activity Overview: Sea kayaking and snorkeling
  • Activity Level: Easy to moderate

After breakfast, we gather together for a kayaking instructional and safety briefing before heading out into the Rock Islands. Our first stop within Nikko Bay is at Disney Lake, which we enter by maneuvering our kayaks through a small marine tunnel exposed at low tide. In this hidden lake, we discover multi-thousand year-old reefs, protected from surrounding limestone walls that prevents wind and waves from disturbing the delicate marine environment.

After lunch, we paddle to Lettuce Coral Wall, a nursery of sorts for small reef fish who will eventually make their way to Palau's outer reefs. The remainder of the afternoon is spent exploring marine caves filled with hanging stalactites, botanical treasures, and an occasional sheath-tailed bat. These caves are some of Palau's greatest geological wonders with names like Cathedral Cave, Rolling Rock Arch, and Skylight Cave.

Accommodations
Carolines Resort

Carolines Resort
Ngerkebesang, Palau

The Carolines Resort is an icon of peace and tranquility set on the hilltop locally known as Ketund. It’s eight bungalows are built almost entirely of local mahogany, mangrove, and bamboo. Amenities include A/C, Wifi, and private balconies with some of the best views in Palau of the Rock Islands across the bay.

Day 4

Jellyfish Lake

  • Activity Overview: Snorkeling
  • Activity Level: Easy to moderate

Our adventure today is no doubt among the highlights of the trip—the thousands of non-stinging jellyfish at Jellyfish Lake. Their existence in Jellyfish Lake is a fascinating evolutionary story tracing back 35 million years to the time when the Rock Islands were first created. A combination of colliding tectonic plates and the erosive forces of the ocean created these salt water lakes, where over time, the isolated jellyfish eventually evolved into the stingless variety we see today. We float gently in the water of the lake, surrounded by jellyfish, equipped with just our masks and snorkels. It is a truly special experience; one you will only find in Palau! Other highlights of the day include snorkeling in Cycad Lake and visiting Giant Clam Beach — a place whose name will be obvious when you see its inhabitants.

Accommodations
Carp Island Bungalows

Carp Island Bungalows
Carp Island, Palau

Located on the secluded Carp Island, enjoy pure tropical tranquility at its best with a prime location close to some of the best snorkeling sites in Palau. The rustic Carp Island Bungalows provides a comfortable stay only steps away from the beach on what feels like your own private island.

Day 5

Outer Reef, Ngemelis Island, and Peleliu Island WWII Land Tour

  • Activity Overview: Snorkeling & walking
  • Activity Level: Easy to moderate

Today, we snorkel along the Outer Reef. Big Blue Drop Off is a sheer vertical wall that runs along the whole length of Ngemelis Island, providing some of the most impressive snorkeling in the world.

Palau's most popular dive site, Blue Corner, is recognized worldwide for its high concentration of marine life. It is one of the most highly-rated dive sites in Micronesia, in part due to an upwelling created by the currents which attracts schools of fish to the top edges of the walls. Napoleon wrasses, dogtooth tuna, eagle rays, manta rays, white tip reef sharks, turtles, schooling barracudas, and groups of other reef fish populate the area.

In addition to today's snorkeling, we also tour Peleliu Island to learn of its role in WWII. The remains of old bunkers, tanks, and guns litter the island and are haunting reminders of its past military significance. It is difficult to imagine this tropical paradise was once the site of the bloody Battle of Peleliu where US and Japanese forces fought for three months.

Accommodations
Carp Island Bungalows

Carp Island Bungalows
Carp Island, Palau

Located on the secluded Carp Island, enjoy pure tropical tranquility at its best with a prime location close to some of the best snorkeling sites in Palau. The rustic Carp Island Bungalows provides a comfortable stay only steps away from the beach on what feels like your own private island.

Day 6

Turtle Cove

  • Activity Overview: Snorkeling
  • Activity Level: Easy to moderate

With immense biodiversity and beauty, Palau provides unrivalled snorkeling opportunities, and the reefs surrounding Peleliu Island are some of Palau's finest. Peleliu is well-known for it's fringing reefs, coral reefs which develop adjacent to islands with little or no separation from the shore. From the surface, multitudes of colorful reef fish can be observed gliding among dense coral formations sprinkled with giant clams, sea squirts, and varieties of anemone. The outer barrier reefs near Peleliu are also exceptional for viewing a multitude of marine life. Turtle Cove is a particularly stunning reef system, which includes a beautiful blue hole, vertical drop-offs, and a current swept corner teeming with shy reef sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, and schooling fish. Sightings of classic tropical reef fish, including clown triggerfish and palette surgeonfish, are common at this world class snorkeling and diving site.

Accommodations
Carp Island Bungalows

Carp Island Bungalows
Carp Island, Palau

Located on the secluded Carp Island, enjoy pure tropical tranquility at its best with a prime location close to some of the best snorkeling sites in Palau. The rustic Carp Island Bungalows provides a comfortable stay only steps away from the beach on what feels like your own private island.

Day 7

West Ngeruktabel

  • Activity Overview: Snorkeling
  • Activity Level: Easy to moderate

West Ngeruktabel's inner lagoon environment offers many amazing snorkel sites, with endless varieties of bright, vibrant coral consisting of old growth hard corals and precious soft coral. These reefs are home to an abundance of fish and other marine creatures that thrive in this unique and exotic underwater ecosystem. We keep our eyes peeled for the well-camouflaged sea horses living in the shallow waters of Sea Horse Cove. But in Palau's Rock Islands, the fascinating aquatic creatures are not the only things waiting for you beneath the waves. West Ngeruktabel is also the final resting place for several sunken tanks, planes, and artillery from WWII, a chilling reminder of how this celebrated and pristine snorkeling destination was once a battleground. This wreckage has developed its own thriving ecosystems brimming with fish, corals, and other invertebrates not commonly seen along the outer reef.

Accommodations
Palau Pacific Resort

Palau Pacific Resort
Koror, Palau

Palau Pacific Resort is nestled among 64 acres of lush gardens with exotic tropical flowers. Surrounded by the blue water of the western Pacific, this luxury hotel features a private 1,000-foot blanket of white sand beach with excellent snorkeling and a freshwater outdoor beachside swimming pool. Palau Pacific Resort rooms are all thoughtfully appointed with a range of modern amenities for a relaxing stay.

Day 8

Risong Bay

  • Activity Overview: Sea kayaking & snorkeling
  • Activity Level: Easy to moderate

With six isolated turquoise bays and two marine lakes, Risong Bay is a paddler's paradise. After kayaking through a marine tunnel, we arrive at Black Tip Lake, where female black tip reef sharks give birth to their young. The young sharks frequently swim alongside boats in an endless quest for tiny fish. Just outside of Black Tip Lake sits a reef flat known as Blue Devil Gardens, home to black spotted puffers, threadfin butterflies, and cryptic honeycomb groupers.

Each of the hidden bays within Risong contains a unique and distinctive habitat. As tidal waters flow out of an enclosed marine lake, they spill into Mandarin Fish Bay as a saltwater waterfall. The waters have been filtered by their artesian passage through the limestone, and thus the bay becomes crystal clear—ideal for viewing the pajama cardinal fish, sail-fin tang, and the enigmatic and brilliantly colored mandarin fish, all which inhabit this bay.

Accommodations
Palau Pacific Resort

Palau Pacific Resort
Koror, Palau

Palau Pacific Resort is nestled among 64 acres of lush gardens with exotic tropical flowers. Surrounded by the blue water of the western Pacific, this luxury hotel features a private 1,000-foot blanket of white sand beach with excellent snorkeling and a freshwater outdoor beachside swimming pool. Palau Pacific Resort rooms are all thoughtfully appointed with a range of modern amenities for a relaxing stay.

Day 9

Ulong Island

  • Activity Overview: Snorkeling & walking
  • Activity Level: Easy to moderate

Our last full day in Palau is no less incredible than the previous ones. We depart for the island of Ulong. White sand beaches, swaying palm trees, and turquoise bays define this picturesque island. Ulong also hides some fascinating historic treasures including the site of an ancient village, hidden pictographs, stone terracing, and myriad artifacts from a lost culture of ancient Palauans.

At Ulong Arch, we enjoy a snorkel and search the coral for all four of Palau's colorful anemone fish. Next, we visit a historic site where Palauans had their first contact with the Western world. We enjoy lunch on the sandy shores of this protected cove before paddling on to the reef named Wilson's Channel. Colorful clams, spider conchs, and dancing damselfish grace this pristine coral garden.

We head to Ulong's most beautiful stretch of sand, where we learn of the Palauans' history and how their ancestors managed to cross vast distances to reach these remote shores. We walk through a thick tropical forest to a UNESCO World Heritage village site mysteriously abandoned over 500 years ago. Our return to Koror by boat provides us with breathtaking scenery as we cruise through a labyrinth of islands, bays, and arches on our return to Palau Pacific Resort where we have time to indulge in some of the luxuries of the resort and share a our last celebratory meal.

Accommodations
Palau Pacific Resort

Palau Pacific Resort
Koror, Palau

Palau Pacific Resort is nestled among 64 acres of lush gardens with exotic tropical flowers. Surrounded by the blue water of the western Pacific, this luxury hotel features a private 1,000-foot blanket of white sand beach with excellent snorkeling and a freshwater outdoor beachside swimming pool. Palau Pacific Resort rooms are all thoughtfully appointed with a range of modern amenities for a relaxing stay.

Day 10

Return Flights Home

  • Activity Overview: Departure from Palau

You will either be transferred to the airport in time to check in for return flights home, or you may opt to continue traveling independently, or extend your stay in Koror.

Please note that this is a typical itinerary, and actual activities may vary due to weather conditions, local events, and to allow serendipity to play a hand in your experience. Accommodations are as outlined in the itinerary, although we reserve the right to change these or the order visited should the need arise.

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Dates &
Prices

Dates And Prices

2024
Trip Length

10 Days

Trip Dates

Apr 3-12, 2024

Oct 26-Nov 4, 2024

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2024 Land Cost

From $7,295 Per Person


Single Supplement

First two reserved:$1,095

Additional:$1,595

See single supplement policy below.

2025
Trip Length

10 Days

Trip Dates

Feb 7-16, 2025

Mar 24-Apr 2, 2025

Oct 29-Nov 7, 2025

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2025 Land Cost

$7,295 Per Person


Single Supplement

First two reserved:$1,095

Additional:$1,595

See single supplement policy below.

Pricing Notes

MAKE IT PRIVATE

9+ Guests: $7,295 per person

5 to 8 Guests: from $7,795 per person

Make it Private price is based on Land Cost only, and a guarantee of the specified number of guests in double occupancy. For groups smaller than the numbers shown, or those requiring single occupancy, we reserve the right to adjust the per person price. Additionally, some trips have minimum group sizes. Please call 1-800-941-8010 for details.

What's Included

  • Expert leadership
  • All accommodations
  • All meals beginning on Day 2
  • Select beer and wine with group dinners
  • All on-tour transportation, including airport transfers and outer reef boat transfers
  • All activities as noted in the itinerary
  • All sea kayaking and snorkeling equipment
  • Explorers Club savings on your next scheduled, small-group trip (conditions apply)

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Accommodations are based on double occupancy. A single supplement is paid by participants who specifically request single accommodations, subject to availability.

Single Supplement for Scheduled Group Departures. If you reserve at least 120 days prior to departure, you may be eligible for a reduced or free single supplement. This is generally limited to the first one or two solo travelers to reserve, and the reduction is outlined in the pricing for each trip. Free or reduced single supplements are not combinable with other offers or promotions.

If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we will try to match you with a roommate of the same gender. If you reserve at least 120 days ahead and request a roommate but one is not available, you will receive a $500 reduction from the standard single supplement (unless otherwise noted in the detailed itinerary for your specific trip).

Single Supplement for Custom Tours. Custom Tour prices are generally based on two or more participants; therefore, single supplements for “solo” Custom Tours will vary and are available upon request.

What To
Expect

What To Expect

Physical Activity

Boundless Journeys' trips are designed for energetic and flexible individuals who like to be active and have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. Palau: Snorkeling & Kayaking Odyssey is rated 2, easy to moderate, on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the most strenuous). No prior kayaking or snorkeling experience is necessary for this trip. Our guides will provide basic paddling and snorkeling instructions for anyone who needs it.

The sea kayaking and snorkeling, while not technically difficult, will have you active for good portions of each day. You can expect to kayak a minimum of twice during the tour, spending approximately 3 hours in the kayak, but not paddling that entire time. The kayaking is also split up with breaks for snorkeling and other activities. On a few of the days you will have the opportunity to do short walks to inland sites. These excursions will be relatively easy walks in the rainforest, but the paths may be slippery, rocky, rooted, and steep in small sections.

Meeting Point

Koror, Palau

Departure Point

Koror, Palau

Traveling To and From

Most Convenient Airport:
Koror International Airport, Palau (airport code: ROR)

Meeting Time and Place:
Upon your arrival in Koror you will be met by a representative from Carolines Resort (our first hotel) and transferred to the hotel. Because of the late arrival of flights from the U.S., you will meet the group and your guide at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of Day 2 in the lobby of the Carolines Resort.

Departure Time and Place:
Most flights out of Koror leave very early in the morning (at around 2:00 a.m.). If you are leaving on the final day of the tour, a departure airport transfer is provided for you. If you are spending some post-tour days in Palau and staying at Palau Pacific Resort, Boundless Journeys can assist in arranging your post-tour nights and departure airport transfer.

About the Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling

This trip is appropriate for both those with previous kayaking & snorkeling experience, or for those who are new to kayaking & snorkeling; no previous experience is required. Skills are quickly learned, and our expert guides provide instruction and tips throughout the trip.

It is hard to accurately rate the difficulty of the sea kayaking during this trip as much of the challenge is determined by the weather. We plan our kayaking routes and snorkeling schedule to avoid strong wind and to correspond with favorable tides. With the support of a speedboat, we have the option to motor through any difficult conditions and therefore ensure gentle and pleasant paddling. Still, it is important that you travel with a spirit of flexibility in regards to the weather and any challenges it may present.

The type of kayak used on tour is the open cockpit, sit-on-top style, making them stable vessels. We offer both single and double kayaks. All kayaks offer dry hatches, seat backs, and adjustable foot pedals. Life jackets are available upon request.

 

Weather

Palau enjoys a warm climate all year, with an average annual temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Given the tropical climate, it is very humid in Palau and rainfall can occur throughout the year, though sunshine is still prevalent. Palau is located outside the typhoon zone, so severe storms are generally not a concern.

You can obtain more detailed weather information on www.weatherbase.com.

When to Go

Given Palau's consistent weather and temperature patterns, any time of year is good for visiting. Palau's water temperature averages 82-85 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Boundless Journeys has chosen Palau tour dates to coincide with optimal tides for exploring the Rock Islands.

Cuisine

Palau has an assortment of restaurants. Many of the best restaurants in Palau are Asian, specializing in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean food. Palau'an food is typically comprised of seafood, chicken, and pork with tropical fruits and vegetables such as mango, papaya, watermelon, bananas, peppers, breadfruit, and taro. Sweet potato and tapioca are also important staples of the Palau'an diet.

Guides

Featured Guides

About Our Guides

With a Boundless Journeys guide, your experience is that of friend and local adventurer. We believe strongly in working with local guides, experts in the areas to which we travel, and they hold the keys to unlocking the hidden delights of your chosen destination. Although you will never know they are at work—the mark of a truly great leader—our guides make magical things happen and add a dimension to your trip that you could not experience on your own. Over the years we have forged bonds with some of the best guides in the world, and we typically work with a small team of guides in each region. You will be informed of the guide for your trip one month prior to your departure.

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  • Departure Dates: Apr 3-12, 2024
    Oct 26-Nov 4, 2024
    Feb 7-16, 2025
    Mar 24-Apr 2, 2025
    Oct 29-Nov 7, 2025
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Palau: Snorkeling & Kayaking Odyssey

The island nation of Palau could well be the most beautiful place you’ve never heard of, and therein lies its allure. Three major ocean currents feed this pristine archipelago in the western Pacific — making it a fertile marine garden...

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Activity Level 2 Easy to Moderate

Easy sea kayaking and snorkeling, 4-5 hours per day with access to support boat

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  • Group Size: 4-9 Guests

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