What hotels are near Milky Way?

Hotels near Milky Way: (6.10 mi) Palau Central Hotel (5.08 mi) COVE Resort Palau (6.01 mi) Palau Hotel (6.18 mi) Palau Pacific Resort (5.05 mi) Palau Royal Resort View all hotels near Milky Way on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Milky Way?

Restaurants near Milky Way: (5.62 mi) Elilai Seaside Restaurant and Bar (5.95 mi) Taj (4.98 mi) Kramer's Cafe (6.25 mi) L' Amarena Gelato Shop (Gelateria Italiana) (5.20 mi) Drop Off Bar & Grill View all restaurants near Milky Way on Tripadvisor

Milky Way - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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“So Much Fun!”

May 2019

Before I start my review I recommend calling Captain John for a private charter. He is cheaper than all the other companies and is flexible with time. (680) 778-7333. Anyways.... You have to come here if visiting Palau. This place is included with most tours but it was a must stop on my list. Although you don't need to spend a bunch of time here you do need to pay it a visit. The mud is soft and feels nice on the skin. Plus you can get creative and draw on each other of yourself with it. It's located in a beautiful lagoon where you can swim for a while.

“Unique place”

Jan 2020

Nice place to take young people and kids for snorkeling. Water is warm and clear. What is special about this place is that one can grab a handful of the the sand, which is white and have a free sand ‘facial' due to certain geological conditions creating this phenomena. A fun place for a day tour.

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Alicia Z

San Jose, CA48 contributions

Trip to Milk Lake

Jul 2014 • Family

The sand stuff was really cool and it made my skin become really smooth afterwards. The only problem was that the sand smelled like rotten eggs. We put the sand all over ourselves and took funny pictures too.

Written July 30, 2014

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GiniB_11

Statesboro, GA154 contributions

Skin felt great for days!

Oct 2013 • Friends

When I came to Palau 17 years ago, the Milky Way wasn't ever mentioned as a place to visit. Not sure if it wasn't a tourist attraction then or if it just wasn't as popular. But I'm glad I went there this time. You can snorkel around in this gorgeous lagoon while a guide dives down to the bottom to fill a 5 gallon bucket with white clay muck. He then brings it onto the boat and you smear it all over your body and get your photo taken. Then you let it dry and dive into the ocean to clean it off. My skin was smooth and soft for several days after, so I guess their claims of skincare benefits aren't just baloney. They claim that this type of clay is highly sought after for skincare products and I believe it now!

Written October 27, 2013

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Toronto, Canada2,367 contributions

A natural Blue Lagoon

Aug 2012 • Couples

If you liked the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, you will love the Milky Way in Palau. The Blue Lagoon is amazing, but it's an artificial environment. Here at the Milky Way you are in a natural environment. It's hard to believe something like this can exist naturally!

It's a really relaxing spot, and would have liked to spend more time there (I think we were there for about 30 to 40 minutes as part of a tour group). We went as part of a day tour with IMPAC to Jellyfish Lake.

If you wear contact lenses, be careful. You do not want this silt-rich water near your lenses/eyes. Otherwise you will have to take them out.

Written September 21, 2012

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mareperez

Guam, Mariana Islands37 contributions

Wake me up!

Jul 2012 • Family

Imagine going into a serene location , calm cool waters, in a cove with birds and fruit bats flying overhead, noone else around but you, your family, and your tour guide who knew everything there is to know about the place. Tour guide took a dive to get a handful of sand for us to pack our face with it. After 20 minutes, we washed off and felt the smoothest face ever. Yep, like living a dream.

Written August 8, 2012

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Portia

Chiang Mai, Thailand20 contributions

Amazing God's Creation

Oct 2018

I felt overwhelmed watching God's creation.The sand was fine as flour and the blue sea water and the surrounding plants were amazing.

Written August 29, 2019

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Graham

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ENDED UP 40YEARS YOUNGER

Aug 2019

Part of the longer version of Kayak tour.The mud is said to have the ability to restore youth.Cannot confirm but they did ask where my parents were when I got back!

Written August 12, 2019

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Kim

24 contributions

Beautiful But Crowded

Oct 2018 • Family

Any Rock Island Tour necessitates a trip to the Milk Way- it’s gorgeous. Just know that there will be other large tours there and they will be loud and ruin the serenity of this little slice of heaven. Perhaps a local guide can mix up the typical routine and take you at a time when the other tourists have moved along to other sites and you can enjoy the beauty in peace. The crowds are the only reason I gave this a 4 out of 5.

Written April 11, 2019

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Karolina G

83 contributions

Beautiful and peaceful provided that you're the only boat there

Jun 2017 • Couples

We were lucky to be the first boat at the venue that day and enjoyed little swim in the milky waters listening to the birds and nature and applying the white mud. We all loved the Milky Way because of its beauty and tranquility, however when more boats started appearing, the place lost its charm, so make sure you go there early in morning .

Written August 10, 2017

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Neeraj Sharma

New Delhi, India40 contributions

Wonder of the world

Jul 2017 • Solo

Must visit place during your tour to the Rock Islands . It's has lime deposits you can scrub and then take a dip.

Written August 3, 2017

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Anagha P

Hong Kong, China28 contributions

Muddy Fun

Dec 2016 • Family

We went here with our 2 children 7 and 5 year old. You can swim here can't see any sea life as it is very muddy. The mud at the bottom is supposedly very good for the skin. Do try it not be warned it does smell like rotten eggs (sulphur effect). Fun for kids swimming in here. The place looks beautiful and is a small lagoon like area off the sea.

Written January 1, 2017

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