Micronesia destinations

Where to go in Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia is four island states, each with its own language, customs and character. Most trips combine two or three of them along the island hopper flight.

Pohnpei State
Pohnpei
The green, rainy capital island of waterfalls, sakau, mangroves and outer atolls.
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Madolenihmw, Pohnpei
Nan Madol
A UNESCO listed city of basalt islets built on a reef by the Saudeleur dynasty.
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Chuuk State
Chuuk Lagoon
One of the great wreck diving sites on earth, with a Japanese fleet sunk in 1944.
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Yap State
Yap
The most traditional state, famous for stone money, village life and manta rays.
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Kosrae State
Kosrae
A quiet, green island of healthy reefs, ancient walls, mangroves and Sunday choirs.
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The four states

Pohnpei is the capital island and the easiest first stop, with waterfalls, hikes, surf, atoll day trips and the most hotels and restaurants. Just off its east coast lies Nan Madol, the UNESCO listed basalt city that is the country's greatest monument.

Chuuk Lagoon is the world famous wreck diving site, where a Japanese fleet sank in 1944. It is best for divers and history lovers.

Yap is the most traditional state, with stone money banks, stone paths, village dance and manta rays. It is reached through Guam rather than the island hopper route.

Kosrae is a quiet, green single island with healthy reefs, the Lelu ruins, mangrove canoe trips and Sunday choirs.

Choosing your route

For a first trip of ten days to two weeks, many travellers fly the island hopper between Guam and Honolulu and stop at Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. Divers who want manta rays add Yap. Flights may not run every day, so plan your stops around the schedule and use the free trip planner to fit it together.

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