Activities
Snorkeling - A full or half day excursion will take you to view coral heads and white sand bottoms with a prolific population of reef fish including clownfish, parrot fish, and angel fish, rays, and pristine corals.
Cultural Tours - Walk down ancient stone paths to a peaceful village with a stone money bank. Visit the traditional men's house lined with stone money that is still used for village meetings and revel in the beauty of traditional dancing, stone money carrying, and food tasting at the Ethnic Art Institute
Ethnic Art Institute - Focused on recreating the traditions of the Caroline' s, this facility has constructed a Pebay (men's meeting house), cookhouse, and men's carving hut in order to engage the elders and youth alike and pass on the cultural traditions. With a collection of both original and recproduced crafts and a center for traditional Yapanese dance, this facility will help you to embrace the culture that surrounds.
Hiking and Biking - Bike on a network of small roads surrounded by lush flora and fauna, passing through peaceful villages, and opening onto isolated beaches. Hike along ancient stone paths or take a guided tour to discover WWII relics and aviation ruins scattered in the jungle. Your guide with share a background of the Japanese occupation and its effects on the island.
Sailing - On a traditional outrigger canoe with five traditional navigators, you can experience an authentic, hand-carved catamaran sailing canoe, an ancient and slowly disappearing tradition.
Kayaking - Through ancient mangrove ecosystems, view wild birds endemic to Yap as well as rich flora, fruit bats, and marine life. Kayak around the island, inside the fringing reef, and explore the beach for lunch to complete this adventure.
Fishing - Wahoo and Mahi Mahi Tuna, Marlin, and Trivially can be your catch of the day, which you can then take back to the chef to sashimi or grill. |
