13 Things to Do in Palau

Swim with 5 million stingless golden jellyfish in a landlocked marine lake — one of the world's most extraordinary experiences.

Palau's most famous dive — 200+ grey reef sharks patrolling a coral wall in an adrenaline-charged current.

200 mushroom-shaped limestone islands — a UNESCO World Heritage lagoon of extraordinary natural beauty.

Operation Desecrate's Japanese Zero fighters and transport ships — accessible recreational wreck dives.

The world's best snorkelling — a pristine shallow reef of extraordinary colour and biodiversity.

A sobering Pacific WWII battlefield where 12,000 soldiers died in 1944 — well-preserved and deeply moving.

The world's most famous dive site — 200 sharks patrolling a coral wall in a strong current.

Grey reef sharks, white tips, and occasional hammerheads at Palau's legendary shark congregation site.

An underwater cave system of stalactites and stalagmites accessible by scuba dive.

A sheltered cove of white limestone mud with reported skin-softening properties — snorkel and slather.

September–November brings manta rays to Palau's cleaning stations — one of the Pacific's best wildlife encounters.

The island's cultural and natural history — traditional bai meeting houses and Palauan art.

Palau's highest waterfall — a jungle hike through dense tropical forest to a spectacular cascade.