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At our exclusive private island camps, we are surrounded by the pristine natural wonders of the Rock Islands.
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Palau’s phenomenally scenic Rock Islands
rise out of a vast, serene lagoon like huge
emeralds floating on a cerulean sea. On
our unique Palau snorkeling and kayaking
expedition—a journey we pioneered, and
it’s still absolutely unique in the region—we
bring you to a paradise of
outer-reef walls teeming
with massive schools of fish
(an “underwater Serengeti”),
to rare old-growth coral
gardens and salt-water
waterfalls, and to hidden
marine lakes first discovered
by our own expert Trip
Leaders. Our private camps, tucked away on
isolated beaches, are for our exclusive use
and offer us solitude and special access to this
natural history paradise, along with delightful
barbecues, sunrises and sunsets beyond the
imagination, and unbelievable stargazing.
Days 1-4 Koror / Nikko Bay / Risong Bay
In the Rock Islands, gorgeous Nikko Bay’s calm
waters offer idyllic sea kayaking above wildly
colorful old-growth coral forests, and at Risong
Bay, we snorkel in the absolutely pristine Blue
Devil Gardens, where sparkling blue devil damsel
fish shimmer between the corals.
Days 5-6 Milky Way / Long Lake Snorkeling
above the wreck of a Zero airplane from
World War II, we look for colorful angelfish and
butterflyfish, and paddle across a special limestone
cove known as the Milky Way. A rushing current
carries our kayaks through a mangrove forest
alive with birdsong to a mile-long lake, a hidden
oasis for nesting birds and baby fish.
Days 7-10 Jellyfish Lake / Big Drop-Off /
Peleliu Jellyfish Lake is home to millions of
non-stinging jellyfish, and we snorkel right amid
them—a surreal experience! At the Big Drop-Off
(Palau’s legendary Ngemelis Wall), we discover a
vibrant world of tube sponges, sea fans, Moorish
idols, pyramid butterflyfish, square anthias,
sergeant majors, and yellowtail fusiliers. After
visiting battle sites on Peleliu, the scene of fierce
fighting during World War II, fly to Koror and
depart on Day 10.
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE
Enjoy rare encounters with Palau’s “Big
Five” marine species—pilot whales, spinner
dolphins, dugongs, sharks, mantas—on
kayaking, boating, and snorkeling excursions.
ISTORY
PARADISE OF THE ROCK ISLANDS
“Over the top
wonderful—I still
wake up dreaming
I am in my kayak!
I have never had
so much fun in
my entire life.”
Diane H., Brandon SD
BOB KRIST
RON LEIDICH
RON LEIDICH
HIGHLIGHTS
• Snorkel and kayak the Rock Islands, a
dream realm of hidden lakes, coral
gardens, marine tunnels, and thousand-
foot-deep walls teeming with sea life
• Experience Palau’s kaleidoscopic marine
life, with 700 coral species and 1,500
species of reef fish
• Visit a Palauan “men’s house,” snorkel
in magical Jellyfish Lake, explore Peleliu
Island with its World War II relics
DETAILS
• 10-day trip begins and ends in Koror
• 3 nights beach resorts, 6 nights
full-service camping
• All meals included except Day 1
DATES
Nov 5-14, 2017
Jan 17-26, 2018
Feb 17-26
Mar 18-27
Sep 10-19
Oct 8-17
Nov 9-18
Jan 21-30, 2019
Feb 5-14
Mar 8-17
TRIP COST
$6195 (4-9 members)
Single supplement: $620
Internal airfare: $175 (subject to change)
Palau’s Big Five extension: from $1895
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Snorkeling, easy to moderate sea kayaking
on sit-on-top kayaks, 3-5 hours a day