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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ผ Palau

The mushroom-shaped Rock Islands, the surreal sting-free Jellyfish Lake and some of the planet's best diving โ€” Palau is a pristine, eco-pioneering Micronesian paradise.

Visa-free ๐Ÿ“… Best: Novโ€“Apr ๐Ÿ’ต $200/day avg
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Capital
Ngerulmud
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Currency
US Dollar ($ USD)
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Language
Palauan, English
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Best time
Novโ€“Apr
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Visa
Visa-free (entry permit)
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Avg daily budget
$90 โ€“ $550
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Koror (ROR)
Overview

Why travellers love Palau

Snorkel in Jellyfish Lake, dive the legendary Blue Corner and German Channel, and kayak the maze of the Rock Islands lagoon โ€” Palau is a diver's dream.

It pioneered eco-tourism with a mandatory environmental pledge in passports.

Where to go

Top places in Palau

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Rock Islands

Rock Islands

๐Ÿ—“ 3 days

UNESCO lagoon of green mushroom islets.

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Jellyfish Lake

Jellyfish Lake

๐Ÿ—“ ยฝ day

Swim among harmless golden jellyfish.

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Koror

Koror

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Main town and dive base.

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Peleliu

Peleliu

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

WWII history and quiet reefs.

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Plan day by day

Palau itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Rock Islands โ†’ Jellyfish Lake โ†’ Koror
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$450 โ€“ $2,750
1–2

Rock Islands

UNESCO lagoon of green mushroom islets.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic ยท Beach
3–4

Jellyfish Lake

Swim among harmless golden jellyfish.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
5

Koror

Main town and dive base.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Diving ยท City
Route
Rock Islands โ†’ Jellyfish Lake โ†’ Koror โ†’ Peleliu
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$630 โ€“ $3,850
1–2

Rock Islands

UNESCO lagoon of green mushroom islets.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic ยท Beach
3–4

Jellyfish Lake

Swim among harmless golden jellyfish.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
5–6

Koror

Main town and dive base.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Diving ยท City
7

Peleliu

WWII history and quiet reefs.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ History ยท Diving
Route
Rock Islands โ†’ Jellyfish Lake โ†’ Koror โ†’ Peleliu
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$900 โ€“ $5,500
1–3

Rock Islands

UNESCO lagoon of green mushroom islets.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic ยท Beach
4–6

Jellyfish Lake

Swim among harmless golden jellyfish.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
7–8

Koror

Main town and dive base.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Diving ยท City
9–10

Peleliu

WWII history and quiet reefs.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Diving
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Visa & entry

Palau visa requirements

Visa required?
No visa โ€” free entry permit on arrival
Allowed stay
Up to 30 days
Visa on arrival
Yes (free for all)
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-free entry for all on arrival; visitors sign the 'Palau Pledge' to protect the environment. Always verify with the official Palau immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Palau visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Palau budget guide

Budget

$90/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$550+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Palau budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Palau

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Jellyfish Lake

Snorkel with millions of stingless jellies.

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Rock Islands

Kayak a maze of jungle-topped islets.

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Blue Corner

One of the world's top dive sites.

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Milky Way

A lagoon of healing white mud.

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Peleliu

Poignant WWII battlefield relics.

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