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Philippines with Palau & Taiwan ABOARD THE CALEDONIAN SKY Palau is a tiny but spectacular country made up of some 200 pristine islands surrounded by turquoise waters and filled with natural wonders. Your adventure begins here, then you’ll cruise to the Philippines to explore Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a World Heritage Site teeming with marine species and seabirds. Experience the towering cliffs and cultural traditions of Coron Island and visit Apo Reef, the second largest contiguous coral reef in the world. Hundred Islands National Park, the Babuyan Islands, and Batan Island bring you more opportunities to snorkel, dive, and cruise by Zodiac along palm-fringed sandy beaches, taking in the warm welcome of Filipino towns and villages along the way. Your grand finale on this epic voyage is Taiwan, where you’ll explore Taroko National Park and sample street food in bustling Taipei.

DAYS 1-6 KOROR, PALAU / ROCK ISLANDS Fly to Koror, Palau. Aboard a local boat, cruise among the geologically fascinating Rock Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy world- class snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs. The limestone islands are an important nesting site for many bird species, and the surrounding reefs are home to more than 1,500 species of fish and 700 species of coral. Embark and cruise to the Philippines. DAYS 7-11 PAMILACAN ISLAND TO HUNDRED ISLANDS, PHILIPPINES Snorkel or dive off tiny Pamilacan Island and enjoy the underwater realms of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a huge marine and bird sanctuary that’s part of the Coral Triangle.

A hike up the vertical cliffs of Coron Island rewards you with breathtaking views, and Apo Reef offers a kaleidoscope of hard and soft corals, pygmy seahorses, pipefish, and luminescent anemones and nudibranchs. Lovely beaches, gorgeous vistas, and crystal- clear waters are the hallmark of Hundred Islands National Park. DAYS 12-14 VIGAN TO BATAN Gain historical insights as you wander the cobbled streets of Vigan, an ancient Spanish colonial city. In the Babuyan Islands, stroll along gorgeous white-sand beaches and snorkel or dive in the warm waters, while birders search the forest for the Calayan rail, a flightless bird endemic to the island. More history awaits at Batan, the first domino to fall

during Japan’s invasion of the Philippines in World War II. DAYS 15-17 TAROKO NATIONAL PARK, TAIWAN / TAIPEI Hike through the diverse landscapes of Taroko National Park, home to rugged coastal cliffs, narrow canyons, lush subtropical forest, and the world’s largest marble gorge. Taipei offers a captivating mix of Asian and Western influences, and you can visit the city’s sights or explore nearby Yehliu Geopark with its surreal rock formations. Depart on Day 17.

DATE Feb 29-Mar 16, 2020

TRIP COST From $15,980

Price is per person and depends on cabin type

200 mi

200 km

Keelung

Taipei

Hualien

TAIWAN

Babuyan Islands Basco

PACIFIC OCEAN

Vigan

Hundred Islands N.P.

PHILIPPINES

Coron Is. APO Reef

PALAU

Pamilacan Is.

Tubbatha Reef

Koror

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