Palau Paddling & Camping Expedition

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$3,819.00

Overview

Ever dreamed of finding a hidden paradise? That’s exactly what Palau is. This amazing spot in the western Pacific is the easternmost part of the Micronesian Islands, with over 300 lush, limestone islands and a huge, clear lagoon. Think tropical beaches, bright blue waters, exotic birds, and some of the most incredible marine life you’ll ever see.

Come join SSV for an epic tropical adventure! You’ll be camping on gorgeous beaches with lagoons right at your feet and reefs perfect for snorkeling. On land, you’ll trek through thick forests, discovering ancient villages and forgotten WWII relics.

Your kayaking trip takes you through the Rock Island Southern Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Koror. It’s packed with marine lakes, some only accessible through small openings in these cool, mushroom-shaped islands—perfect for paddling! While you’re out there, keep an eye out for sea turtles, tons of fish, coral, whales, manta rays, dolphins, and even dugongs. Palau is like stepping into a marine paradise, untouched and waiting to be explored!

At a Glance
  • Dates: June & November
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Accommodation: Camping in remote beaches
  • Difficulty: Intermediate

Upcoming Trips

Upcoming Trips
<span style="color: #000000;"><b>2025</b></span>
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June 21st - 29th <BR>
November 8th - 16th <BR>
<s>November 22nd - 30th</s> <b> - sold out </b>

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<span style="color: #000000;"><b>2026</b></span>
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October 31st - November 8th

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What's Unique About This Adventure?

Highlights
<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; padding-bottom: 28px; margin-bottom: 0; color: #51526e !important;"><span style="color: #333333;">Here’s what makes this adventure exceptional:</span></p>

<span style="color: #000000;"><b>A Tropical Paradise Like No Other</b></span>
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Get ready to explore the stunning Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll paddle through crystal-clear waters, weaving around lush limestone islands. Every twist and turn reveals colorful coral reefs, hidden marine lakes, and secluded beaches that feel like they’re straight out of a dream.

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<span style="color: #000000;"><b>Unparalleled Marine Biodiversity</b></span>
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Snorkel in one of the world’s richest marine habitats, home to over 1,500 fish species, 700 coral species, and an array of sea life, from manta rays to dolphins and the elusive dugongs. This is paradise for marine enthusiasts.
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<span style="color: #000000;"><b>Kayaking in Hidden Havens</b></span>
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Paddle your way through narrow channels and discover secret marine lakes, only accessible by kayak. These mushroom-shaped islands and their calm lagoons make for an unforgettable kayaking adventure. <BR><BR>

What's Included

What's Included
<li>Hotel accommodation at our group hotel in Koror on a twin share basis for the first and last night of the trip.</li>
<li>Camping equipment including tents, mattresses, sheets and pillows.</li>
<li>All kayak gear.</li>
<li>One western guide and one local guide.</li>
<li>Dry bags for your personal gear.</li>
<li>All meals from breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 9 (excluding dinner on Day 8).</li>
<li>Arrival transfer from airport to hotel.</li>

What's Not Included

What's Not Included
<li>Airfares.</li>
<li>Dinners on Day 1 and Day 8.</li>
<li>Departure transfer in Koror from hotel to airport. </li>
<li>Snorkel equipment.</li>
<li>Alcoholic beverages.</li>
<li>Travel insurance.</li>
<li>Tips for local staff.</li>
<li>Items of a personal nature such as WIFI and laundry.</li>




Location

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrive to Palau.

You’ll be picked up at the airport and transferred to the group hotel where your guide will meet you. Your guide will give a trip briefing, confirm the meeting time for the next day and issue dry bags to carry your personal gear during the kayak trip. Luggage not required while kayaking, as well as passports and other valuables, can be stored for you in a secure location in Koror, to be collected on your return. Dinner is not included tonight, however your guide can arrange a reservation if everyone would like to dine together.

NO MEALS INCLUDED / OVERNIGHT AT PALAU CENTRAL HOTEL (OR SIMILAR)

DAY 2 - Shuttle to Rock Islands. Begin kayaking.

After breakfast at the hotel, the group departs Koror and transfers by speed boat south to Ngeruktabel Island. Today’s exploration centres around West Ngeruktabel's inner lagoon, offering spectacular snorkelling sites with an abundance of corals, both soft and hard, along with many varieties of colourful reef fish. West Ngeruktabel is also the site of several sunken tanks, planes and artillery from WW II, now brimming with fish and vibrant corals. You'll leave West Ngeruktabel after lunch and paddle to Ulong Island, one of the largest in the Rock Islands and home to white sand beaches, palm tress and turquoise bays. We set up camp for the evening and enjoy dinner under a multitude of stars.

B • L • D / CAMPING ON ULONG ISLAND

DAY 3 - Ulong Island

Today we explore Ulong Island by kayak, snorkelling and hiking. Not only is Ulong a tropical paradise, but importantly, the island contains a UNESCO World Heritage village site, mysteriously abandoned over 500 years ago. During the day’s explorations, we’ll find a scenic lunch spot under swaying palms and enjoy some relaxing beach-time. When snorkelling, we’ll try and spot all four of Palau's colourful anemone fish and marvel at superbly coloured parrotfish.

B • L • D / CAMPING ON ULONG ISLAND

DAY 4 - Ulong to Ngchus

We break camp this morning and paddle over the passage to Ngebedangel Island. Heading south-east along Ngeruktabel’s rocky coastline, we’ll scout for the best place to come ashore for lunch. This afternoon, we reach our destination, Ngchus Beach, on Ngeruktabel’s southern coast. The beach is hidden behind a rock island and surrounded by turquoise waters. We set up camp for the evening and enjoy the sunset.

B • L • D / CAMPING ON NGCHUS BEACH

DAY 5 - Ngchus to Ngeremidu Beach

Today we paddle around the southern end of Ngeruktabel Island and head north. Our destination is Palau’s longest lake, at around 1.6 kms and rightly named Long Lake! First we paddle through a winding passage of mangroves and crystal clear water, ready to spot orchids and ferns before entering the lake. Serving as a nursery for baby eagle rays, turtles and nesting birds, the lake and surrounds are a nature lover’s nirvana. The skies are full of sea birds, including white-tailed tropicbirds and white-breasted wood swallows. After our time exploring the lake, we paddle to Ngeremidu Beach, our campsite for the night.

B • L • D / CAMPING ON NGEREMIDU BEACH

DAY 6 - Ngermeaus Island Park

This morning, we head south to Ngermeaus Island Park, paddling along vibrant reefs and stopping to explore small, isolated beaches and islands. Before reaching our campsite on Ngermeaus Island, we may visit Clam City, a protected marine preserve, to snorkel over the enormous bivalves, some weighing more than 100 kgs each. Another highlight is a visit to Yap/Rai Stone Quarry where the oval/round megalithic disk money was quarried by the Yapese before they were transported back to Yap Island in Micronesia. The site contains rock shelters and caves, complete with unfinished disk money, burial grounds, shell middens and other artefacts.

B • L • D / CAMPING ON NGEREMEAUS

DAY 7 - Jellyfish Lake

We head south today to Mecherchar Island, home to one of Palau’s most famous natural wonders: Jellyfish Lake! This saltwater lake has been known to contain up to 20 million non-stinging golden jellyfish. The jellyfish have been geographically isolated in the marine lake with no natural predators and consequently, have evolved to be stingless. Enjoy a serene snorkel amid these harmless creatures. Afterwards, we paddle to our last campsite of the trip, on Loulomekang Island, a stunning paradise that will be hard to leave!

B • L • D / CAMPING ON LOULOMEKANG

DAY 8 - Snorkel and boat back to Koror

On our last day in the islands, we’ll be picked up from our campsite by boat to experience an outer reef extravaganza! Conditions allowing, we may visit the ‘Big Drop-Off,’ the common name for Palau’s acclaimed Ngemelis Wall, rated by Jacques Cousteau as the best walled dive in the world. Dropping just over 300 meters to the sea floor, the upper reaches are adorned with spectacular sea fans, coral whips and sponges. An awe-inspiring snorkel takes place in crystal-clear seas with 30 meter visibility amid sharks, rays, turtles and thousands of reef fish! After this amazing adventure, it’s now time to leave the islands and return to Koror by boat. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy a long shower and the conveniences of a modern bathroom! Tonight is free to explore Koror at your own leisure and enjoy sampling the local cuisine.

B • L / OVERNIGHT AT PALAU CENTRAL HOTEL (OR SIMILAR)

DAY 9 - End

The trip ends today with either your flight departure or perhaps more adventures in Palau.

B / END OF TRIP ARRANGEMENTS

Meet Your Guide

Company
This tour is offered by <b>Southern Sea Ventures</b>.
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Southern Sea Ventures is a globally renowned sea kayaking company based in Hobart Tasmania. specializing in high quality, guided multi-day sea kayaking trips to remote and iconic destinations around the world.
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Southern Sea Ventures was established in 1988 and has grown from running a single tour on Hinchinbrook Island to offering a current total of 25 different trips around the world. Born of the spirit of adventure and exploration, we are constantly seeking new trips and destinations. Our guides’ expertise ensures safe and comfortable adventure whether you choose a ship or yacht-based expedition, a hotel-based kayak adventure or a kayak/camping trip.

The Activity

The Activity
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<h5><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Sea Kayaking</strong></span></h5>
<p>Sea kayaking is an activity that any reasonably fit person can participate in and could be compared to brisk walking or cycling. Previous paddling experience is required to participate on this trip.</p>
<p>The kayaks are stable, easy to paddle, control and ideally suited for this remote trip. Your trip leader is a highly experienced sea kayaker and professional wilderness guide. On Day 2 you will be given a thorough briefing on all aspects of sea kayaking techniques with ample time to practice and familiarise yourself with the kayaks. We generally limit our group size to a maximum of twelve clients, plus guides.</p>
<p>To ensure the highest safety and to maximise the experience of the group as a whole, we use primarily double kayaks. Single kayaks are offered on request, subject to approval and demonstration of experience appropriate to the trip. The use of single kayaks and the overall configuration of the group is at all times at the discretion of your guide.</p>
<p>In general, the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the paddling and it's a good idea to begin some regular exercise like brisk walking, running, cycling, gym classes or swimming well before the trip. If you have not paddled recently, we highly recommend some practice before your trip and we may be able to suggest a local operator for kayak hire and/or tuition near your home.</p>
<p>A typical paddling day comprises of approximately four to six hours plus additional time spent snorkelling and swimming. An average paddling distance per day is around 12-18 kms. Most of the kayaking is in calm, protected waters. However, we have a few open crossings where the sea may be rough due to windy conditions.</p>
<p>Kayaks supplied are Mission (NZ made) Eco-Nizh and Eco-Bezhig with rudders and spray skirts.
We will be paddling in tropical conditions and humidity is always high. We ask that all participants feel confident in swimming and snorkelling.</p>

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Accommodation

Cabin Types
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<h5><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Hotel (2 nights) & Camping (6 nights)</strong></span></h5>
<p>We spend the first and last night of the trip at the Palau Central Hotel in Koror (or similar). Rooms are based on twin share, although single rooms may be requested for an additional fee.</p>
<p>Six nights are spent beach camping, with your tents just steps from the water. Supplied are tents, Therma-Rest mattresses, sheets and pillows. The sites may have very basic toilet facilities available for campers to use. There is no water supply in the islands and little opportunity for a fresh water shower while camping.</p>

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Rates, Share and Sole Use Policy

Rates, Share and Sole Use Policy
<b>Rates</b>
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The price of the tour is $3,819.00 USD per person for the 2025 departures and $3,953.00 USD for the 2026 departures. These prices are based on double occupancy, with a 250.00 USD Single Supplement fee for single travelers.
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Payment Terms

Deposits
A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required to secure your booking and may be paid by major credit card (no credit card fees applied). The remaining balance is due 90 days before the tour starts.

Upon receipt of your reservation deposit, you will receive a preparatory package with a receipt denoting your deposit paid and balance due date, trip confirmation, detailed itinerary, medical and liability release forms, trip insurance requirements, equipment list and other pre-trip information.
Final Payments
Balances are due 90 days prior to departure. Balances may be paid by credit card (no credit card fees applied).

Cancellations

Cancellations
All requests for cancellation must be received in writing to Adventure Fix GO.
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Cancellations received <b> more than 90 days prior to the trip departure date </b> means a loss of your deposit (30% of the trip cost). However, your deposit may be transferred towards a different trip run by SSV for a fee of $250, in applicable trip currency (AU/NZ/US/EU). Transfers are only valid on trips scheduled to commence within 18 months of your original departure date and you are permitted one transfer only. In addition, any increase in trip costs as a result of your transferring to an alternative trip or departure date will be payable by you.
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If cancellation takes place <b>less than 90 days prior to trip departure </b>, you will be required to pay the full cost of the trip. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.
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We strongly recommend that you obtain adequate trip cancellation insurance.

Booking Terms

Booking Terms
Please read carefully the <a href="https://adventurefixgo.com/terms/" target="_blank"><u>Terms of Service for Adventure Fix GO</u></a>. This trip is operated by Southern Sea Ventures and you additionally travel under <a href="https://adventurefixgo.com/terms-southern-sea-ventures/" target="_blank"><u>their terms and conditions</u></a>.

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Paddling | Palau

Palau Paddling & Camping Expedition

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Season:

June & November

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Duration:

8 Days


From $3,819.00 USD