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ayaking - With well over 500 emerald islands set in crystal journey that starts at the main dock and goes upstream to the
ocean. During the tour, passengers get a chance to see crocodiles
K clear, turquoise lagoons, kayaking tours provide the per-
fect medium to explore Palau’s hidden network of marine lakes, up close as well as indigenous birdlife and other local animals.

untouched mangrove channels, marine tunnels, tropical beaches The Jungle River Boat Cruise facilities include a gift shop and two

and marine caverns. No experience is necessary as tours begin “summer houses” resembling Palauan “bais.” The facilities offer bar-

with paddling instructions. Speedboat shuttles bring guests to beque set lunches with entertainment, basket weavings and a tour

and from the kayak sites in order to maximize the adventure while through Micronesia’s second largest landmass, Babeldaob, in order

eliminating long, tiring paddle distances. For more information on to guide guests through local history, culture and nature. For

kayaking options, visit http://bit.ly/1i6zHnZ. more information about the Jungle Riverboat Cruise, visit http://

S ports Fishing - Catch Your Dream - Many tour operators offer bit.ly/1yeDkNw.
sports fishing tours, from trolling for big game like marlins,
wahoo and tuna to bottom fishing for tasty reef fish. Night fishing P alau Eco Theme Park - While Palau is renowned for its water ac-
tivities, the destination is also home to a relatively new sky ad-
is also a popular activity, especially on a full moon. For a list of venture with a three-course zip-line over the Taki Waterfall Park in

tour operators that offer sport fishing tours, visit http://www.visit- the State of Ngardmau. Opened just a few years ago, the Palau Eco

palau.com/thingstodo and look up sports fishing. As well, annual Theme Park features a zip-line course that soars 250 feet above the

fishing derbies are listed on the www.visit-palau.com events - a ground, with platforms that take adrenaline seekers along paths

great way to test your skills against the locals. that are between 300 meters and 340 meters. For more informa-

J ungle Riverboat Cruise - The Jungle River Boat Cruise is one of tion about Palau Eco Theme Park, visithttp://bit.ly/1slW4KF.
Palau’s most modern eco-friendly tours, providing visitors with
an ideal way to relax and see nature firsthand. Located in Ngchesar

State, the Jungle River Boat Cruise takes passengers on a one hour