Join us for a living history experience unlike any other with Palau Explorer's exclusive full-day tour. Join Palau's last traditional grass skirt maker - a revered elder preserving a sacred craft passed down through her family for over 300 years - in her own home where generations of women have perfected these techniques.

Your Cultural Journey Includes:

Meet a Living Legend

Spend time with one of Palau's highest-ranking women as she shares not just the technical knowledge of grass skirt making, but the cultural wisdom that makes each piece sacred.

Witness Ancient Craftsmanship

Observe the complete six-week process of transforming hibiscus bark into ceremonial garments, condensed into a fascinating demonstration. Learn about bark selection, ocean curing tied to specific tides, and the secret world of natural dyes where colors signify clan identity and social status. Try your hand at the intricate weaving process.

Taste Tradition

Savor freshly prepared tapioca snacks in traditional leaf wrapping while learning about this vital root vegetable's role in Pacific Island survival.

Walk the Path of Chiefs

Journey along an ancient stone path used exclusively by royalty to visit the sacred Bai of Airai, a significant traditional meeting house still reserved for chiefs and ceremonies. Decode the intricate storyboard paintings and learn about Palau's unique dual-chief system.

Feast by Airai Bay

Enjoy a curated lunch featuring authentic Palauan flavors showcasing island adaptation and sustainable living with coconut, fresh seafood, and traditional vegetables.

Taro Farming Experience

Roll up your sleeves and plant taro in traditional patches. Discover why this starchy root has been the cornerstone of Palauan life for over 1,000 years, learning traditional farming techniques and the social structures surrounding land use. Sample boiled taro with seasonal tropical fruits.

Modern Meets Traditional

Conclude your day at Crofe Coffee Shop in Koror, enjoying locally inspired pastries and coffee (one drink included) while reflecting on how Palau balances ancient wisdom with contemporary life.