A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Palau is a small Pacific nation east of the Philippines, famous for the Rock Islands, hundreds of green limestone islets in a turquoise lagoon. It scores 9 out of 10 for beaches, adventure and nature, making it one of the world's top destinations for diving and snorkelling.
The best time to visit Palau is November to April, the drier season, with calmer seas for boat trips. It's warm all year, and May to October brings more rain.
The Rock Islands Southern Lagoon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, explored by boat or kayak. Swim in the Milky Way's white-clay lagoon, and snorkel in Jellyfish Lake with its stingless jellyfish; numbers vary, so check its status before you go. Divers come for drift dives like Blue Corner. Visitors sign the Palau Pledge to protect the islands on arrival.
Palau suits divers, snorkellers and nature-focused travellers.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney