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Chuuk Truk Lagoon - 8 Day From $2,295 pp.
The many islands within
this huge atoll are crowned with natural beauty. The outer barrier reef
is punctuated with idyllic sand spits dotted with coconut palms. The
high islands in the central lagoon rise into the blue island skies.
Chuuk, with its vast, shallow, beautiful lagoon is a Mecca for wreck
divers. A major shipwreck site from WWII, Truk Lagoon is unquestionably
the world's best shipwreck diving destination. Here, more than 50
hulks
have been transformed into shipreefs, holding the very best of the
undersea world and maritime history at one site. Hard and soft corals
in
a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes attract divers worldwide for both
daytime and night diving. In Chuuk, the pace of life slows and
tropical nature is easily observed and appreciated. Many of the islands
offer lush vegetation that harbors rare and migratory birdlife.
Enthusiasts have been known to camp high in the hills to observe these
special avians. Wild orchids and other flora are found in the scenic
and
sometimes rugged terrain of the islands. Traveling by ocean kayak
from
island to island is one way to enjoy Chuuk. Often overlooked are the
outer reefs where a great variety of fish, both pelagic and reef
dwelling, venture near cascading coral walls that stretch into the blue
abyss of the Pacific Ocean.
Includes: 6 days of diving (5 dives a day) all lodging, meals, and airport transfers. Dates: Year round |
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