Palau sits at the western edge of Micronesia: more than 300 limestone islands rising out of a vast, clear lagoon. We spend most of our time in the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site with the highest concentration of marine lakes on the planet. You can only reach some of them by slipping through narrow openings in the mushroom-shaped islands. During the day we paddle between jungle-covered islets, snorkel over coral gardens and WWII wrecks, and hike to old village sites. At night we camp right on the beach. Sea turtles, manta rays, and dolphins are never far away.
After meeting in Koror, we run a kayak orientation and paddle out of Malakal Harbour into the Rock Islands, where we stay for six nights of beach camping. The days mix paddling with snorkelling and short hikes: Ulong Island's inner lagoon, the sunken fighter plane at Ngchus Beach, a Yapese stone money quarry on Mecherchar, and a winding mangrove passage into Long Lake. Our last full day in the islands is spent on the outer reef before a speedboat brings us back to Koror for a final hotel night. One western guide and one local guide are with us throughout, and all meals while kayaking are included.
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In order to join this Palau kayaking tour, good fitness is required as well as intermediate sea kayaking experience. Most days involve around 4–5 hours of activity, with regular stops for snorkeling, hiking, and breaks on the beach.
You’ll paddle most days in warm, humid tropical conditions, with snorkelling and short hikes into the forest along the way. Six of the eight nights are spent camping on island beaches, so being happy with simple beach camping matters as much as paddling strength. Tides, weather, and group logistics shape each day, so your guides adjust the route and distances as conditions allow.
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Tents, mattresses, sheets, and pillows are provided for the six nights of beach camping, as are dry bags for your personal gear, so pack soft luggage you can easily split between bags.
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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The price for this Palau kayaking tour is based on twin-share rooms and tents, but a single occupancy room/tent can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of your Palau kayaking tour is Koror, Palau. To get there, most people fly into Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR). From there, your arrival transfer from the airport to the group hotel is included.
You will meet your kayak guide at the group hotel in Koror on Day 1.
Having insurance is mandatory for this adventure. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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From the first enquiry to the reluctant goodbye, you become part of the family.
Right until you arrive, Alex and Abby’s communication is superlative, concise and always relevant, setting you up for zero chance of disappointment.
Palau is so special that its geography, marine life, and spectacular aquamarine, emerald and blue waters need little enhancement and are entirely enchanting, but it would be impossible to appreciate it to this level on your own.
It’s the guiding company’s superb organisation, welcome and delivery of all the necessary elements for a brilliant time which sets them apart. This invites you to enjoy it all and allows your complete immersion into an irreplaceable experience. Toby and Kate devoted themselves to ensuring your investment is as fabulous as possible, tirelessly looking after logistics, food and safety. Plus, they recruited Olilei and Owen, by far the best local guides I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, and then seamlessly integrating as one team.
They bring the kayaking world to you, and I think the world of them.