The Ultimate Pohnpei Adventure
Planning a trip to Pohnpei, Micronesia soon? Get ready for the time of your lives. How do you experience the ultimate Pohnpei adventure? By experiencing the island the way the natives do!
1. Surfing in Pohnpei
Surfing in Pohnpei FSM
Pohnpei surfing is unlike any other—it features the tallest waves and the best rides there is. In fact, Pohnpei has been featured in several surf magazines from all over the world, attracting heavy crowds of surfers.
The best surfing place is at Nan Pohnmal a 5 minute drive from town. One can also check the NIHCO Marine Park in Sekere, northwest of the lagoon. The best time to visit Pohpei for surfing is from late October until April.
2. Kayak Tours Pohnpei
Kayaking Adventures in Pohnpei
Rent kayak equipment at Sea Breeze Hotel, with rates of US $2 dollars per hour.
3. Scuba Diving Pohnpei
Scuba Diving Pohnpei
Once again, diving in Pohnpei is just divine—it offers the best diving and snorkelling spots around.
One of the best spots is at Nalap Resort. You will have to ride on a boat that will get you to the best spots on the island.
4. Beaches of Pohnpei
White Sand Beaches
Enjoy the tropical gem’s beaches which are encircled by a belt of mangrove swamps.
5. Shopping in Pohnpei
Buy souvenirs at handicraft shops such as wood carvings, baskets, wall hangings, and more. Watch them being made by the Pohnpeian people and buy them as souvenirs to take with you when you get home.
6. Eat and Dine
Fresh Mangrove Crab Dish
Dining is very cheap at Pohnpei, expect spending only US $ 6 to $7 dollars on lunches, and dinners around US $12 to $20.
