Rock Islands Southern Lagoon
Region: South of Koror State
Nature / World Heritage
Spectacular scenery woven by limestone islets and turquoise lagoon, popular for kayaking and snorkeling
Tourism in Palau
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Jellyfish Lake
Region: Within Rock Islands
Nature
Rare marine lake where you can swim with jellyfish that have lost their stingers
Blue Corner
Region: Peleliu waters
Diving
World-class diving point where sharks and large pelagic fish gather
German Channel
Region: Southwest of Koror
Diving
Artificial waterway where mantas appear with high probability
Milky Way
Region: Rock Islands
Nature
Natural spa point for full-body white limestone mud pack
Peleliu Island Battle Sites
Region: Peleliu State
Cultural heritage
Historical exploration site with WWII runway ruins and cave positions remaining
Badrulchau Stone Pillar Ruins
Region: Northern Babeldaob Island
Cultural heritage
Mysterious prehistoric structure with megalithic pedestals lined up
Ngardmau Falls
Region: Ngardmau State
Nature
Island's largest falls with tropical rainforest trekking enjoyable
Belau National Museum
Region: Koror Island
Cultural facility
Nation's oldest museum exhibiting traditional bai models and pre-war photos
Kayangel Atoll
Region: Kayangel State
Nature
Pristine atoll with pure white sandbars and emerald lagoon spreading
Suggested itineraries
First-Time Palau 5-Day Highlights
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Rock Islands day trip, Blue Corner dive, Peleliu battle sites, National Museum
Classic course experiencing sea and history in good balance
Northern Exploration Babeldaob 3 Days
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Badrulchau ruins, Ngardmau Falls, Kayangel Atoll
Compact adventure route fully enjoying great nature and prehistoric culture
Starry Rock Islands Weekend Trip
Duration (days): 2
Highlights: Night cruise, Milky Way mud pack, Full moon kayak
Plan enjoying starry skies and marine activities even in short stay
Travel tips
- Passport validity 6 months or more required
- Environmental tax $100 USD cash payment upon entry
- Coral-harmful sunscreen pay attention to prohibited ingredient list
- Avoid airplane boarding for 18 hours after diving
- Cash settlement only in many remote islands
- Folding umbrella and rashguard essential
- WiFi hotel-centered. Can purchase SIM at airport
- Rental cars usable with Japanese driver's license and English translation
- No buses and few taxis, so transportation reservations reassuring
- Drone photography requires prior permission, national park area flight prohibited
- Coconut palm below dangerous from falling fruit accidents
- High UV index, heatstroke countermeasures essential
- Betel nut users' red saliva soils ground, caution with white clothes
- Traditional meeting house bai entry requires local permission
- Shark sanctuary makes capture and feeding subject to fines