which micronesia island to visit with child

planning to visit micronesia end april next yr from japan.
ua mile tkt so cost irrelevant,but was wondering which of the below is best to visit with a child (8yrs) if not interested in scuba diving..?
have been to guam a number of times so choices would be
chuuk, yap,pohnpei,kosrae or palau..

thanks!

100% Palau. I think you would have a hard time finding anything for a child to do on any other island.

Palau would be the best choice, but I would also consider Pohnpei. There is great hiking, waterfalls, surfing and snorkeling (since you're not into scuba), and the Nan Madol ruins are amazing!

Indeed Palau and Pohnpei would be the best choices, with a variety of activities.

thanks all-based on this we decided on palau and pohnpei!leaving in less than 2 weeks!
i would like to know what you would recommend to do?
do we need to hire a car to get around both the islands?
also how do we get to nan madol-can we go ourselves by car or better with a guide?
thanks

I just returned from Pohnpei! I do recommend a car hire in both places. You can have hotels and restaurants call cheap taxis for you on Pohnpei, but I think it’s best to just explore as you’d like with your own car. For Nan Madol, it’s a little more interesting to go by boat, but you can approach on land. It’s better to have a local guide you, but you can go on your own if you would like.

great-can you advise on getting to nan madol by car on my own?there seem to be some fees for getting there-how do you pay these?
also anything to do with kids?can you advise on the snorkelling etc you mentioned upthread?

Hey! I sent a message, but also wanted to reply here in case others have the same question:
Your hotel can likely put you in touch with someone to take you out to the reef for snorkeling. Manta Road is a great spot! Pohnpei surf club (located at Mangrove Bay) can help you book snorkeling, too. For Nan Madol, follow the sign off the main road. You’ll park at the land owner’s home. You will probably be greeted by someone there who will collect around $3-5 per person, and if you ask they will show you the way in. Kepirohi waterfall and Ponape petroglyphs are things you can do along the way. At each, you’ll pay $2-3 per person. You can pay for the waterfall at the snack stand at the entrance, and walk in on your own. Note I was there a few weeks ago, and part of the walkway was under construction, but we were able to scramble around to get all the way in. For the petroglyphs, you’ll be greeted by someone at the home. Turn off where you see the sign, park, and walk down to where you see a trail on the left. Depending on how old your kids are, there are ample hiking opportunities. Reach out to Pohnpei Eco-Adventure for advice on which to do, and finding a guide.

very helpful, thanks. i'm planning to visit micronesia this december.

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