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A Week of Clear-Water Island Exploration in Palau
The trip described is a one-week stay based in Koror. The creator reports direct flights from Taipei and Manila, and says the hotel arranged airport pickup. Palau uses USD; the creator withdrew cash at Bank of Guam and…
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The trip described is a one-week stay based in Koror. The creator reports direct flights from Taipei and Manila, and says the hotel arranged airport pickup. Palau uses USD; the creator withdrew cash at Bank of Guam and found taxis difficult to identify, so ask your hotel to help arrange a ride rather than assuming a passing car is a taxi. A local SIM bought at ENCC cost $10 for 8 GB in the creator’s experience. The creator also reports that many sunscreens are restricted to protect the reef and that suitable sunscreen was available locally; check current entry rules and bring or buy a compliant option. The Palau Pledge is signed on entry. Allow for comparatively expensive meals and tours; sharing a main dish with rice was one way the creator kept dinner costs down.
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Days 1–2: Settle into Koror
Use Koror as the weeklong base, as the creator did. The hotel pickup made arrival simpler; ask the accommodation about transport arrangements. Set up mobile data and cash early, and allow time to adjust to the town’s distinctive, low-key feel.
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ENCCENCC, Koror, Palau
The creator picked up a local SIM here for $10 with 8 GB of data. The shop name is given as ENCC; confirm its current location and availability locally.
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Ocean Star Hotel PalauOcean Star Hotel Palau, Koror, Palau
The creator stayed here for the week and appreciated the spacious room, work desk, sofa, and large balcony. Hotel pickup was arranged after landing.
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ENCCENCC, Koror, Palau
The creator withdrew USD here. They found taxis hard to identify in Koror and had a local call one; ask your hotel for help arranging a return ride.
Day 3: Aerial Views with Smile Air
The open-door scenic flight was a major highlight for the creator. They chose the 40-minute flight, described a 20-minute option, and paid just over $200 per person for their flight. Their good weather was fortunate, so confirm conditions and the available flight options with the operator.
Days 4–5: Rock Islands by Boat
Set aside a full day for the Rock Islands boat tour. The described stops include the Milky Way, a snorkeling stop, Dog Beach, the German Channel area, and Long Island. Bring sunscreen that complies with Palau’s current reef-protection rules; the creator said locally suitable sunscreen was available after their first choice did not work well.
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Rock IslandsRock Islands, Palau
The creator took a Rock Islands day tour, with stops for swimming, snorkeling, and island scenery. The tour link is attached; check its current itinerary and inclusions.
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Milky WayMilky Way, Rock Islands, Palau
The tour’s first named stop was the Milky Way, where the creator described pale blue-green water and limestone-derived clay mud that visitors spread on their skin.
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Dog BeachDog Beach, Rock Islands, Palau
The boat tour stopped here for lunch after a snorkeling stop. The creator praised the soft sand and clear surrounding water.
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German ChannelGerman Channel, Palau
The creator passed through this channel area by boat and noted that manta rays are sometimes seen there, especially by scuba divers. Sightings are not guaranteed.
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Long IslandLong Island, Palau
The creator described this as a sandbar surrounded by islands, near the German Channel. They arrived to find their group’s footprints were the first on the sand that day.
Days 6–7: Resort Afternoon and Sunset
Keep the final afternoon relaxed: the creator spent it eating, swimming in the ocean, unwinding by the pool, and watching sunset at the resort. This is the other specifically named resort stop in the supplied material.