EXPLORING PALAU
LOCATION DIVING ROCK ISLANDS FISHING NATURE




LOCATION
Palau can be accessed via Guam. It is about 2 hours flight from Guam to Palau. Continental Airline is convenient and services most of the daily flights to Palau. Please note Palau is one-hour behind Guam's time.

Visa Requirements Visa is not required for the visitors staying for less than 30 days.
Currency and Exchange The official currency of the Republic of Palau is U.S. dollar. Money can be exchanged at hotels or banks. As the rates are not good, we recommend you to have the money changed before you leave your own country. Shopping can be done in cash, credit cards and traveler's checks.
Voltage 110 volts, 60 hertz, 2 hole type plugs.
What to Wear T-shirts, shorts, casual clothing is wore throughout the year. However, since the buildings are air conditioned, those who are sensitive to cold should bring long sleeves or jackets. Although Palau is a tropical island, it is not acceptable to walk around the streets in swimming suits or with your body exposed. Don't forget your hats, sunglasses and boat coats (wind breakers etc.). Sunscreen is essential.
Airport Departure Tax Set aside some money because you have to pay $20 U.S. Dollars in cash on departure at the airport.
Geography It is a small country right on the equator located on the western end of Micronesia 3000km down to the south from Japan. There are a total of 586 islands of which only 9 are inhabited by people.
Politics Palau gained its independence from UN trusteeship on September 1, 1994. It consists of 16 states with Koror as the capital city.
Population & Language It has a population of approximately 17,000. The native language used is Palauan, however English is spoken everywhere.
Climate Tropical oceanic climate. Average annual temperature is 27'C. Many squalls and high humidity. Mangrove groves and beaches spread out along the coasts of the Palau islands which are surrounded by lagoons and the inland area of Babeldaob, the largest island of Palau, is covered with jungles still left untouched. The inland sea is dotted with countless numbers of uninhabited islands called rock islands. On the historic isolated islands of Peleliu and Angaur, old battlefields of World War II still remain and a sight to see. As you can see Palau is a country abundant in nature and divers marine environment.




SCUVA DIVING
Clear blue sky,
The coral reefs lie beneath the emerald green sea,
Coconut trees and hibiscuses,
Here is the paradise full of charm...
The greatest diving spot in the world!

The lure of Palau lies in nothing else but the blue and perfectly clear sea! When the bright sun shines over it, the color of the sea turns even bluer and the colorful coral reefs become even more attractive.
Of course you can sufficiently enjoy the miraculous sea by merely swimming in it. But we want you to feel the sea - the sea which is admired as the world's greatest scuba diving spot. Fishes will decorate the stage, the screen. Manta rays elegantly dancing and sharks displaying the exquisite beauty of their curves. From time to time you can have a glimpse of an exciting scene of the survival of the strong. Blue Corner is the most representative place of all the diving spots in Palau and many divers frequently visits. Diving in the sea of Palau will cause profound emotions in you just as Dolphin Diving does.



ROCK ISLANDS
■JELLY FISH LAKE■

The Jellyfish Lake, very rare in the world and filled with countless number of harmless jellyfishes, is a spot we particularly recommend you to visit.

■MILKY WAY■

Milky way is another attaction you might want to see. It is said that Milky Way's mud is very effective for esthetic purposes. Its effect has not yet been scientifically proved, but people in Palau has put mud to their suntanned skin to cool down the sun burns and keep their skin stay young. Relax at milky way and keep your suntan last longer.

■KAYAK■

Go and kayak in the natural world surrounded by mangrove trees and creatures. You will find thousands of beautiful creatures that are unique to Palau.

■SEA■

The sea in Palau is breathtakingly beautiful. Yet, unfortunately, there are not many beaches to lie down and enjoy the sea. We recommend Carp Island, where you can stay for a day or an overnight to enjoy the beaches of Palau.



FISHING
In Palau you can enjoy a wide range of fishing from full scale trolling to simple hand line angling by families in the inland sea. If you bring fishing tackles fit for black basses even children would be able to enjoy it. An excited father with an unexpectedly big catch is also often witnessed. Some might think that fishing in Palau is a tough sport but if you use fishing tackles fit for your physical strength even women can enjoy having a catch. Among those on honeymoon here, it often happens that for some reason or other the bride who is a beginner has a better catch. The casting game using lures with the Giant Trevalies as its main target is the most representative type of sport fishing in Palau. Large hoppers splashing the water. The fish suddenly attacking, sending up a cloud of spray as if dynamites have exploded. Many anglers are captivated by such scenes.



NATURE
■BABELDAOB ISLAND■

The capital of Palau will be transferred from Koror to the island of Babeldaob. The Palauans are currently trying to make compact roads and build political buildings and hotels, but the island is still full of intact natural life, which included mangrove trees and huge waterfalls. The island is also full of historical monuments for you to see.

■BEBELDAOB: WATERFALL■

There are two huge waterfalls in Babeldaob. You will have to take an adventurous long and muddy journey to get to the waterfall that is hidden behind the mangrove trees.

■PELELIU & ANGAUR ISLANDS ■

Palau is not only an island of marine activities, but an island with very rich in culture and history. If you want to know the real Palau, Peleliu and Angaur are the islands to visit.