Wow Palau & Exotic Philippines: 2028 Ocean Adventures Out Now!
SOME DESTINATIONS ARE WORTH RETURNING TO, PALAU IS ONE OF THEM.
Wild Earth has been exploring this extraordinary archipelago for many years, returning time and again for its exceptional marine life, dramatic reefs, pristine islands and that unmistakable sense of being somewhere truly special. Add Thomas’s 5-year experience living in Palau while managing one of the country’s premier dive operations, and there is a depth of local knowledge that allows this journey to go far beyond the obvious highlights.
For 2028, that experience has been brought together into a carefully crafted itinerary featuring the best of Palau above and below the water — full moon spawning action, legendary dive and snorkel sites, pelagic exploration, remote beaches, the Rock Islands, cultural discoveries and an exclusively chartered yacht, complemented by some of the most knowledgeable local guides in the islands.
For 2028, Palau combines seamlessly with the Philippines, bringing together two wonderfully contrasting underwater worlds in one exceptional Pacific journey, suitable for both snorkelers and scuba divers.
PALAU - RAINBOWS END
MAR 31 - APR 15 2028 • 16 DAYS • 14 GUESTS
Palau is a place where the action happens on a grand scale. Drift along coral-covered walls with sharks cruising in the blue, watch mantas gracefully glide past and explore some of the Pacific’s most celebrated dive and snorkel sites.
Timed around the full moon, this special departure offers the opportunity to witness the extraordinary twin-spot snapper spawning aggregation, while a dedicated pelagic exploration day ventures offshore in search of dolphins, whales and elusive dugongs.
With 10 nights aboard the privately chartered SY Palau Siren, the itinerary remains deliberately flexible — allowing the route and daily activities to be adjusted around weather, ocean conditions and wildlife activity, maximizing time at the best sites when conditions are right. Beyond the reefs, explore the Rock Islands, kayak hidden waterways, discover the cultural treasures of Babeldaob and take to the skies for a spectacular aerial finale.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
PALAU - RAINBOWS END
MAR 30-APR 15, 2028 • 17 DAYS • 14 GUESTS
Day 01 | Mar 31 Depart Home / En Route to Koror, Palau
Day 02 | Apr 01 Arrive in Koror / Transfer to Caroline’s Resort / Welcome cocktails and dinner
Day 03 | Apr 02 Full day Babeldoab Tour
Day 04 | Apr 03 Pelagic Tour to Belau Trench / Board the Palau Siren
Day 05-12 | Apr 04-11 Dive & snorkel the marine wonders of Palau
Day 13 | Apr 12 Rock Islands Tour / WWII wreck / Chandelier Cave
Day 14 | Apr 13 Disembark Palau Siren / Rock Islands Kayak Tour / Einstein’s Coral Garden / Transfer to Caroline’s Resort
Day 15 | Apr 14 Scenic Flight / Fly Home OR to Manila for Philippines Expedition
Day 16 | Apr 15 Arrive home
PHILIPPINES - Enchanting Reefs & Exotic Critters
13-21 APR 2028 • 09 DAYS • 14 GUESTS
After Palau’s big blue action, slow things down and look a little closer.
The volcanic reefs of Dauin reveal an extraordinary cast of strange and beautiful creatures: frogfish, mimic octopus, blue-ringed octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, ghost pipefish, seahorses, colorful nudibranchs and countless other tiny treasures.
Settle into tropical luxury, with a private plunge pool, lush gardens, delicious cuisine, an award-winning spa and a spectacular house reef just steps away. Dive and snorkel the remarkable reefs of Dauin and Apo Island. Cap-off the adventure in Cebu with an unforgettable opportunity to snorkel alongside whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean.n unforgettable
POST-EXTENSION: MALAPASCUA THRESHER SHARKS
20-25 APR 2028 ● 5 DAYS ● 14 GUESTS
Extend the adventure to laid-back Malapascua, the best place on Earth for close encounters with the elusive pelagic thresher shark. Early morning dives offer the chance to watch these elegant sharks cruise past cleaning stations, their extraordinary tails instantly recognizable in the blue.
Beyond the thresher sharks, discover fascinating macro life and explore Gato Island’s vibrant underwater landscapes. While primarily dive-focused, the extension also welcomes snorkelers, with select snorkeling excursions, spa treatments and time to enjoy Malapascua’s pristine beaches and laid-back island atmosphere.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
PHILIPPINES - ENCHANTING REEFS & EXOTIC CRITTERS
13-21 APR, 2028 ● 09 DAYS ● 14 GUESTS
Day 01 | Apr 13 Depart Home / En route to Manila, Philippines
Day 02 | Apr 14 Depart Koror from Palau Expedition / Arrive in Manila / Overnight Manila Hilton
Day 03 | Apr 15 Fly to Dumaguete / Aftrenoon Dive & Snorkel / Cocktail party & Welcome Dinner
Day 04-07 | Apr 16-19 Dive and Snorkel Dauin & Apo Island / Malatpay Market & Island Exploration
Day 08 | Apr 20 Whale shark snorkel / Transfer to Cebu / Fly home via Manila or overnight at the Shangri-La Cebu & join the Post-Extension to Malapascua
Day 09 | Apr 21 Arrive home
POST-EXT - MALAPASCUA THRESHER SHARKS
20-25 APR, 2028 ● 05 DAYS ● 14 GUESTS
Day 00 | Apr 20 Transfer and overnight at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa
Day 01 | Apr 21 Journey from Cebu to Malapascua / Afternoon dive
Day 02-03 | Apr 22-23 Enjoy 2 full days of 3-tank diving in search of Thresher Sharks and exploring the tropical reefs and muck sites of Malapascua
Day 04 | Apr 24 Morning 2-tank dive / Afternoon at leisure / Sunset cocktails and farewell dinner
Day 05 | Apr 25 Transfer to Cebu / Fly home via Manila
explorer exprerience
“Thomas & Sabine, the two of you are amazingly supportive and full of knowledge, wisdom and energy.
This trip couldn’t have gone any better from our perspectives!! Life affirming and life giving!!
We would love to be able to go on another Wild Earth trip.
Thanks for everything the two of you did, seen and unseen to provide such an experience!!!””
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Photo Credit © Thomas Baechtold, Sabine Templeton, Richard Barnden, Atmosphere Resort, Master Liveaboards & Ocean Vida Malapascua