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Archipelago in Southwest Papua, Indonesia
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Raja Ampat is a group of islands on the western tip of Papua in Indonesia, famous for its diving experience. Most of the world's coral reefs biodiversity and rare species of marine life can easily be found in an archipelago about the size of Switzerland. While there are 612 islands, there are four major islands ("Raja Ampat" means "Four Kings") that have a population center: Waigeo, Misool (which is home to ancient rock paintings), Salawati, and Batanta.
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Piaynemo
Viewpoint for the karst landforms heritage site of Pianemo.
Wayag
the Icon of Raja Ampat with an amazing landscape.
One of the best diving spots in the south of Raja Ampat. You may also see a pre-historic karst cave there.
The oldest mosque in Southwest Papua that was founded in 1505.
One of the most prominent dive sites. Manta Rays are available in abundance. Visitors can dive and watch groups of mantas & stingrays.
Provides 4 boats for your excursion.
11-night cruises from Misool to Wayag.
One very good thing: has air conditioning! Its prime location at Kri Island makes it one of the best places to stay for your dive. More than 30 diving sites within a 5-minute boat ride. Does not check in or out guests on Saturdays.
Raja4Divers dive resort is on the remote island Pef. The 7 spacious guest bungalows are built in authentic Papuan style and are on the west-facing beach. There are three dive boats to bring the guest to the several dive spots around the island. The famous dive site 'The Passage' is only 15 minutes from the resort. On Facebook.
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Yeben Island
A very pretty resort opened in 2017 on a private island. Near Pianemo.
Unique structure on a private island with amazing beach. Luxurious cottages with air conditioning. Diving (80 dive spots), swimming pool, spa and high quality catering.
Formerly TeraAilan Heritage Homestay
The property is more than 100 years old and the main structure is wooden. There are 10 standard rooms with double bed or twin bed with fan; 2 rooms with AC are also available. It has been expanded to include dive centre.
Grand Komodo's eco dive lodge in Raja Ampat. Duplex rooms furnished with either double or twin beds, tiled bathrooms and wooden interiors cooled by individual air conditioning units. Minutes away from the famous Manta aggregation sites and the fish-filled dives at the western edge of the Dampier Strait.
1 bungalow has 4 rooms: 2 rooms – double bed (2 persons/room), 2 rooms – single bed (2 persons/room). Shared bathroom: Western-style toilet, shared bath/shower, dip mandi facilities. Open dining room, hammocks and beach furniture.
1 bungalow has 2 rooms, 2 rooms – double bed (2 persons/room), Shared bathroom: Western style toilet, shared bath/shower, dip mandi facilities, dining room facilities.
2 private bunglows - double bed (2 persons/room), 1 bungalow with 3 rooms – double bed (2 persons/room), bathroom – Western style toilet, verendah for each bungalow, shared bath/shower – dip mandi facilities, dining room facilities.
By boat
There are daily ferry sailings between Sorong's harbor ferry port and Waisai's harbor in Raja Ampat. Two types of ferries, an express or slow ferry, will get you there in 2 and 4 hours, respectively.
As the area consists of islands, the only meaningful way of travel is by boat. While there are no public boat services to the islands, your homestay or resort will usually arrange it for you for a fee.
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