Overview
Remote and pristine, Raja Ampat in West Papua sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle. It holds the richest marine biodiversity on Earth, set among jungle-clad islands and turquoise lagoons.
Duration
5 nights · 6 days
Best Time to Visit
October to April, for the calmest seas.
What You'll See
Piaynemo
The iconic viewpoint over a maze of karst islets.
Coral reefs
More than 1,500 species of reef fish.
Manta rays
Seen at cleaning stations like Manta Sandy.
Arborek village
A friendly village on stilts.
Birds of paradise
Performing their courtship dances at dawn.
What You'll Do
- Dive or snorkel world-class reefs such as Cape Kri
- Climb the Piaynemo viewpoint
- Kayak through hidden lagoons
- Go on a dawn birdwatching walk for birds of paradise
- Picnic on a sandbank in the middle of the sea
Sample Itinerary
Day by Day
- 1
Day 1
Arrive in Sorong
Ferry to Waisai and boat to your island resort.
- 2
Day 2
House reefs
Settle in with snorkelling and diving near the resort.
- 3
Day 3
Piaynemo
Full-day boat trip to Piaynemo and its lagoons.
- 4
Day 4
Mantas & Arborek
Manta dives, then a visit to Arborek village.
- 5
Day 5
Birds of paradise
Dawn birdwatching, then an afternoon kayaking.
- 6
Day 6
Depart
Return to Sorong for your flight.
Every itinerary is fully tailor-made. We'll adjust the pace, hotels and experiences to suit you.
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