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The jewels of Palau
are its 200 Rock Islands, densely
forested limestone islets of varying
sizes and shapes.
Palau's unique geography makes
it a divers' mecca. Three major
ocean currents converge there,
funneling a wide variety of marine
life: 700 corals and anemones,
1,500 kinds of reef and pelagic
fish, rare chambered nautilus
and giant tridacna clams that
are commonly over four feet long
and weigh a quarter-ton.
Moreover, Palau Lagoon
encloses dozens of World War II
shipwrecks, coral reefs, blue
holes, giant undersea tunnels,
stalactite-filled caves and over
60 vertical dropoffs.
Because of the diversity and density
of the marine life and the topography
of the islands, Palau is regarded
as one of the best dive sites
in the world.
Add clear waters with visibility
often more than 100 feet, sea
temperatures that average 82 degrees,
some of the least visited and
most romantic islands in the South
Pacific
Getting
There
Flights
The only two airlines with regularly
scheduled flights to and from Koror
(Palau) are Continental Micronesia
and Far Eastern Airlines. Continental
flies to Palau through either Guam,
USA, or Manila, Philippines. Japan
Airlines offers a charter flight
from Tokyo,and the Palau Trans Pacific
Airlines has charter flights from
Taipei. Palau
Micronesia Airlines is soon
to open and will cater to the micronesia
main islands as well as Palau.
Continental Micronesia Airlines
schedule to Koror, Palau from:
Guam - Koror direct daily flight
Manila - Koror direct flight Wednesday
and Saturday only
Far Eastern Airlines schedule to
Koror, Palau from:
Taipei,Taiwan - Koror direct four
times per week Tuesday, Thursday,Saturday
and Sunday
From the west coast of the US the
route to Palau is via Honolulu and
Guam. If you prefer going through
Asia you can fly to Japan, Guam
and then Palau. Or fly from the
west coast of the US to Hongkong,
Guam and then Palau. You can also
fly to Taipei,Taiwan and connect
to Palau four times weekly.
Departure Tax - $20. US
Flying Times and Distances to Palau
The following list contains times
and distances to Palau from Main
Points of Departure:
From: Distance (statute miles) /
Flight Time
Honolulu: 4609 / 8:45
Guam: 813 / 1:45
Manila: 1041 / 2:35
Tokyo: 2394 / 4:25
Taipei: 2533 / 4:55
Seoul: 2804 / 5:35
Los Angeles: 7161 / 13:55
New York: 9612 / 18:55
Domestic Airline:
Belau Air - Daily and charter flights
to the islands of another and Peleliu.
Visas
All tourists may visit Palau for
30 days, visa is issued on arrival
for up to 30 day stay and can be
extendend and passport should be
valid for 6 months further and onward
tickets and documents required by
entry.
Customs, Immigration and Health
Requirements
One bottle of liquor and up to 200
cigarettes can be brought into Palau
duty-free. Importation of controlled
substances and weapons is strictly
prohibited. Proof of citizenship
(passport or birth certificate)
by U.S. citizens is required. Visas
are not required. Non-U.S. citizens
must have a valid passport. All
visitors must have return travel
arrangements or approval by the
Chief of Immigration for an extended
stay. The fee is $100.00 (U.S.).
Cholera and Yellow Fever immunizations
are required for those arriving
from infected areas.
Travel
Tips
Getting Around
A few hotels provide airport transportation
for their guests. Otherwise, there's
a shuttle bus service, taxis and
car rental available at the airport.
Visitors are allowed to drive in
Palau for 30 days with their home
country's driver's license. Driving
is on the right, and the speed limit
is a doddering 25mph (40k/h).
Weather
Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate
all year round with an annual mean
temperature of 82° degrees F.
(27° C.). Rainfall can occur
throughout the year, and the annual
average is 150 inches.
Palau's water temperatures are in
the low 80s °F (high 20s °C)
year-round. Palau is located 400
miles north of the equator and is
completely out of typhoon range.
The weather is almost the same year
round. There is no real wet or dry
season.
Time
GMT/UTC plus 9 hours
Electricity
110/230V, 60Hz (American style outlets)
Banks
There are banks in all the major
tourist areas, where credit cards
and travellers' cheques are widely
accepted. Neither tipping nor bargaining
is mandatory in Palau.
Shopping
Shopping Centers and Restaurants:Open
daily till 10:00PM
Communication
US Postal Service- Zip Code 96940,
Internet Service - Internet Cafes
are available in Koror
International Phone Service-Direct
call or Prepaid Phone Card
Cellular Phones-Cellular service
exists but is not compatible with
any international cell phone system.
Palau Activities
The most popular recreational activities
are scuba, snorkeling, kayaking,
hiking, beaches, sportfishing, tennis.
Climate
Tropical, hot and humid with occasional
showers
Best Time to Visit
Year Round