DAY 1
Arrive. Settle in to campsite at eco-lodge. Relax and enjoy some light hiking.
DAY 2
Ngarachamayong Cultural Center. Your first stop in Palau will be to the new cultural center, which will introduce the group to the fascinating culture and traditions of Palau. Our tour will even include a traditional dance performance and wood carving demonstrations.
DAY 3
Blue Corner/Jellyfish Lake Dive Sites. Today we will take a chartered boat to Palau's two most famous dive sites. Expect to be enveloped by scores of beautiful fish — you might even see some sharks or barracuda and, of course, jellyfish!
DAY 4
Outrigger Canoe Tour. The best way to experience Palau is on the water and today you will hop aboard an outrigger canoe — like the ancient Palau warriors used — and explore. On our tour, we will see the famous Rock Islands, caves, mangroves and ancient Palauan villages. Lunch and swimming will follow.
DAY 5
World War II Wreck Dive Site. During World War II, Palau was a strategic Japanese naval base, until an invasion by the American Navy sunk more than 60 ships. Today we will see the Amatzu Maru wreck. The boat was a Japanese Navy tanker, and is the largest wreck in Micronesia.
DAY 6
Palau Land Tour. Now that you've experienced Palau's waters, the group will take four-wheel drive vehicles on a guided tour of some of Palau's land-based wonders. Our tour will take us to the waterfalls at Ngardmau and ancient stone monoliths at Badrulchau, which are dated at 161 A.D.
DAY 7
Sportfishing. Get ready to reel 'em in! A catamaran will take the group offshore to fish for yellowfin tuna, grouper, blue marlin and snapper. Don't worry — all fish we catch will be released.
DAY 8
Swim with the Dolphins.After attending a mini-lecture about these incredible mammals, we will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel with the dolphins in "Dolphin Bay."
DAY 9
"Free Day." On your last day in Palau, you can choose to relax on one of Palau's sparkling white sand beaches, or to embark on a final dive trip to Chandelier Cave, an underwater cave with crystal walls and stalactites.
Day 10
Return to Los Angeles.
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