Palau Travel Guide: What to See, When to Go & the Ultimate 7-10 Day Itinerary
Most travellers have never heard of Palau, and that’s exactly what makes it so fascinating.
Tucked away in Micronesia, Palau is a country where visitor numbers are intentionally low, where you sign an environmental pledge on arrival, and where entire islands remain uninhabited.
In this destination deep dive, I’m unpacking what Palau is really like to travel, beyond the photos and the hype. From when to go and how to get there, to what’s actually worth your time once you arrive, this episode is designed to help you decide whether Palau belongs on your bucket list.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Where Palau is and why it remains under-the-radar
The best time of year to visit Palau
The top things to see and do
A realistic 7-10 day Palau itinerary
Practical Palau travel tips
Destinations Mentioned
Rock Islands, Koror, Badrulchau Stone Monoliths, Ngardmau Waterfall, Palau National Capitol, Kuabes Park Beach, Belau National Museum, Mesekelat Waterfall, Etpison Museum, Jellyfish Lake, Natural Arch, Milky Way Lagoon, Blue Corner, German Channel, Shark City, Airai Bai, Japanese WWII Lighthouse, Japanese WWII Communications Centre.
Episode Summary
Palau is one of the most unique destinations in the Pacific. With more than 300 islands and one of the world’s largest marine sanctuaries, Palau offers a very different experience to more commercialised tropical destinations.
In this episode, I break down why Palau appeals to travellers who value nature, sustainability, and meaningful experiences over ticking off attractions.
Finally, I walk you through a 7 to 10 day Palau itinerary based on how I recommend travellers experience the islands. It’s designed to help you see Palau’s highlights, and slow down enough to appreciate them.
Helpful Resources & Links
If Palau’s now on your radar, download my Palau Destination Guide, it pulls everything from this episode into one practical, easy-to-use resource.
And if you want to keep planning, head to touristtotraveller.com for my full Palau travel guides and itinerary breakdown.