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Palau✨ 8 best things to do in Palau

Things to do in Palau

1. Kayak the Rock IslandsPaddle among hundreds of mushroom-shaped limestone islets rising from turquoise lagoons.
2. Swim in Jellyfish LakeFloat among golden jellyfish in a marine lake on Eil Malk, when it is open to visitors.
3. Dive Blue CornerHook onto the reef at one of the world's top dive sites as sharks and schools of fish swirl by.
4. Bathe in the Milky WaySmear yourself with white limestone mud in a sheltered lagoon in the Rock Islands.
5. Explore PeleliuVisit war memorials, tanks and caves on the island where a fierce WWII battle took place.
6. See Badrulchau stone monolithsWander among ancient carved basalt stones on the northern tip of Babeldaob.
7. Visit a traditional baiAdmire the painted gables of a Palauan meeting house, such as the restored bai in Airai.
8. Snorkel the German ChannelSpot manta rays and reef sharks in a channel cut through the reef in colonial times.

Palau🗺️ Where to visit in Palau

Where to go in Palau

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  KororMain town · culture & servicesPalau's commercial hub, with museums, restaurants and boat departures to the Rock Islands.
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  Rock Islands Southern LagoonUNESCO site · islands & lagoonsA spectacular maze of limestone islands, beaches and marine lakes.
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  BabeldaobLargest island · nature & heritageHome to the capital, waterfalls, stone monoliths and traditional villages.
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  PeleliuSouthern island · WWII historyA quiet island packed with war relics, memorials and beautiful beaches.
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  Ngardmau WaterfallBabeldaob · waterfallPalau's tallest waterfall, reached by a jungle trail.
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  KayangelNorthern atoll · beachesA remote, peaceful atoll with white sand and clear lagoons.

Palau🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Palau

Best time to visit Palau

Palau is hot and humid year-round, with highs around 30–31 °C. Rain can fall in any month, but the late part of the year is usually calmer for diving.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Koror (approximate averages).

Palau🎉 Festivals & events in Palau

• 1 October
  Independence DayPalau celebrates its nationhood with parades, cultural performances and sports.
• 9 July
  Constitution DayA national holiday marking Palau's constitution with community events.
• December–January
  Christmas and New YearChurches, families and villages celebrate with services, feasts and community gatherings.

Palau🧭 Palau itinerary ideas

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Palau🎒 Backpacking Palau – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $80–120 a day

• Palau is expensive; budget guesthouses in Koror are the best bet for accommodation.
• Join group tours to share boat costs to the Rock Islands.
• Rent a car or scooter to explore Babeldaob independently.
• Eat at local snack shops and markets rather than tourist restaurants.
• Budget for environmental fees and permits required for the Rock Islands and Jellyfish Lake.

Palau🛡️ Safety & money in Palau

Emergency: 911

Palau🛬 Getting to Palau

Palau International Airport (ROR) on Babeldaob, near Koror, has flights connecting via Guam, Taiwan, Manila and other regional hubs.

✈️ Cheap flights to Palau: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Palau💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Palau

• Visitors to Palau sign the 'Palau Pledge', a promise to protect the environment, stamped into their passport.
• Palau created one of the world's first shark sanctuaries in 2009.
• Its Jellyfish Lake contains jellyfish that have evolved with very weak stings.
• Palau's flag shows a yellow moon on a blue background, representing the full moon's importance in traditional life.
• The Rock Islands include hundreds of limestone islands, many uninhabited.

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