THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Explore Palau’s main island, beaches and markets for coastal and everyday scenes. Planned visits include Milky Way, clownfish sites, Shark City and Jellyfish Lake; access, activity type and participation terms are to be confirmed. Explore wreck sites, soft coral, Long Beach, Big Drop-Off and German Channel, subject to sea conditions.
Islands and coastlines
Explore Palau’s main island, beaches and markets for coastal and everyday scenes.
Eastern marine sites
Planned visits include Milky Way, clownfish sites, Shark City and Jellyfish Lake; access, activity type and participation terms are to be confirmed.
Western reefs and wrecks
Explore wreck sites, soft coral, Long Beach, Big Drop-Off and German Channel, subject to sea conditions.
The journey in pictures
Photographers linked to this route: Alvin Huang →
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing

Alvin Huang
Specializes in documentary, portrait and landscape photography. He has explored dozens of intangible cultural heritage subjects and traveled extensively in western China for photographic projects. Each year he leads private, customized leisure photography and travel portrait trips overseas. An experienced retoucher with comprehensive photographic knowledge and advanced digital post-production skills, he has received dozens of provincial-level or higher awards and international awards. Photography journeys He has led groups to Norway, Iceland, Russia, Japan, New Zealand, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Dongba, Semporna, Israel, Jordan, Iran, Indonesian Papua, Namibia, Manado, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Chinese destinations include Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Guizhou.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Nov 10 · Pacific/PalauMacau–Palau
Depart Macau for Palau at midday, arrive in the local evening, check in and have dinner
Accommodation:Palau; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 02Nov 11 · Pacific/PalauEastern snorkelling and islands
Aerial photography in Palau; eastern snorkeling route visiting Blue Coral Reef, Milky Way Lagoon, Clownfish World, Giant Clam City, Shark City and Jellyfish Lake
Accommodation:Palau; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 03Nov 12 · Pacific/PalauPalau main-island circuit
Aerial photography in Palau; tour the main island, visiting the presidential ‘Little White House,’ stone monoliths, reef beach, local chiefs’ meeting house and coastal beaches
Accommodation:Palau; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 04Nov 13 · Pacific/PalauWestern snorkelling and coast
Aerial photography in Palau; western snorkeling route visiting Japanese shipwrecks, colorful soft coral reefs, Long Beach, Big Drop-Off and German Channel
Accommodation:Palau; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 05Nov 14 · Pacific/PalauPalau markets and town
City sightseeing and Palau’s weekend market; follow the main road to the Palau museum, commercial district and coastal harbours and piers
Accommodation:Palau; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 06Nov 15 · Pacific/PalauFree time–Macau departure
Free time, with optional mangrove crab catching, fishing and other activities. Fly back to Macau in the evening, arriving that night to conclude an enjoyable trip
Accommodation:Departure; no hotel planned
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Alvin Huang
- Up to 12 travelers
- ExcludedMeals during the itinerary (the instructor’s and tour leader’s meals are shared by participants);
Transport
- IncludedLocal vehicle expenses throughout the trip;
- ExcludedRound-trip transport between your departure city and the destination;
Travel details and reference schedules
These are reference services, not mandatory travel arrangements. Schedules, transfers and connections are to be confirmed. [Transport information] Reference services for this trip: Outbound: November 10 | Macau–Palau | KR5561 / 12:30–17:40 Return: November 15 | Palau–Macau | KR5562 / 18:30–21:50 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
Photography
- Islands and coastlines
- Eastern marine sites
- Western reefs and wrecks
Photography details
Islands and coastlines Explore Palau’s main island, beaches and markets for coastal and everyday scenes. Eastern marine sites Planned visits include Milky Way, clownfish sites, Shark City and Jellyfish Lake; access, activity type and participation terms are to be confirmed. Western reefs and wrecks Explore wreck sites, soft coral, Long Beach, Big Drop-Off and German Channel, subject to sea conditions. Islands and coastlines Eastern marine sites Western reefs and wrecks Included · Photography instruction and services from the photography instructor throughout the trip.
Accommodation
- 5 nights
- Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed.
- IncludedAccommodation throughout the trip;
Accommodation details
Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Day 1: Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 2: Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 3: Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 4: Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 5: Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 6: Departure; no hotel planned Day 1 · 2026-11-10 Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 2 · 2026-11-11 Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 3 · 2026-11-12 Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 4 · 2026-11-13 Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 5 · 2026-11-14 Palau; hotel to be confirmed Day 6 · 2026-11-15 Departure; no hotel planned
Meals
- ExcludedMeals during the itinerary (the instructor’s and tour leader’s meals are shared by participants);
Visa
- ExcludedVisa or entry processing is additional; applicable requirements and arrangements are to be confirmed.
A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included
Deposit in the operator’s published information
per personThis amount reflects the payment terms in the operator’s published information. When booking through this platform, follow the payment schedule shown at checkout.
Public prices may change. Checkout quotes expire at a stated time; your confirmed order records its price and payment deadlines.
Included
Photography instruction and services from the photography instructor throughout the trip.
Local vehicle expenses throughout the trip;
Accommodation throughout the trip;
Insurance throughout;
Not included
Round-trip transport between your departure city and the destination;
Meals during the itinerary (the instructor’s and tour leader’s meals are shared by participants);
Admission tickets listed in the itinerary;
Visa or entry processing is additional; applicable requirements and arrangements are to be confirmed.
Personal expenses;
Additional attractions and activities outside the itinerary;
Other unspecified additional service fees and personal expenses.
Single-room supplements, additional local expenses and the final total must be confirmed in writing.
BEFORE YOU GO
What to know before you go
Availability and booking
Let us know if you’re interested in this trip. Availability is not updated in real time, so please contact us to check whether the trip is confirmed, how many places are available, and the final total and booking terms.
Trip information
[Transport] 1. Flights arranged by the organizing team use economy-class group tickets. Before tickets are issued, check the airline's rules for changes and refunds. 2. Flight, road and boat journey times may vary with conditions on the day. 3. The airlines and flight times listed are for guidance only. Flight changes may require minor adjustments to the itinerary. Please follow the final trip details sent before departure. [Accommodation] The total is based on two people sharing a room. We'll try to match solo travelers with a roommate of the same gender. If you prefer not to share, or no roommate is available, you must pay a single supplement for your own room. [Group meals] We aim to serve meals suited to Chinese tastes. We make sure everyone has enough to eat. [Photography] 1. Photography sessions follow the itinerary, but conditions on the day may affect how long we spend at each location. 2. Read the itinerary carefully and choose a trip that suits your health and circumstances. Skipping part of the itinerary for health or other personal reasons, or choosing not to use the arranged accommodation or transport, counts as voluntary withdrawal from those arrangements. You are responsible for your own safety while not taking part in the itinerary. 3. Stay with the group during photography sessions unless you have permission to leave. This does not apply during free time. The organizing team is not responsible for accidents that occur while you are away from the group. 4. Typhoons, blizzards or other events beyond our control may require changes to the itinerary. [Fuel surcharges] The organizing team reserves the right to adjust the amount payable if fluctuations in global oil markets lead to a substantial rise in fuel surcharges. If the team can absorb the increase, the amount payable will remain unchanged. [Before departure] 1. We'll send your final trip details no later than the day before departure. If arrangements are confirmed sooner, we'll let you know as soon as possible. 2. If the online itinerary differs from the final trip details sent before departure, the final trip details take precedence. [Optional activities at your own expense] Under the Tourism Law provisions prohibiting travel agencies from arranging optional paid activities, please contact the provider directly for details, charges and bookings if you wish to take part. If you need language assistance from a guide or tour leader, any help is provided in a personal capacity, whether paid or unpaid. It is not provided on behalf of the organizing team or the local tour operator. The organizing team is not involved in the payments, transactions or service standards for activities during free time. You are responsible for the outcome of those arrangements. The photographs above were supplied by the local team. They will be removed if we are notified of copyright infringement.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
Jellyfish Lake access, snorkelling and marine activities depend on sea conditions and operator confirmation.
Itinerary dates use Pacific/Palau. Flight, transfer and other times follow the time zone stated for each location. Please confirm any time without a stated time zone before departure.
