Away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, this special destination offers serenity and peace, give you more Papua insight

Raja Ampat, a Regency and is part of the Province of West Papua. The natural treats offered are so amazing, that they can make tourists reluctant to go home.

Features of Raja Ampat

The Raja Ampat Islands are located in the westernmost part of West Papua and span an area of ​​approximately 4.6 million hectares. Raja Ampat Regency consists of 4 large islands namely Waigeo Island, Batanta, Salawati and Misool, and 1,847 other small islands. Well, the name Raja Ampat itself is believed to come from a local legend who believes that a long time ago there was a woman who found seven eggs, the four eggs hatched into kings who ruled on the four main islands. There are three others, one becomes a stone, one becomes a woman, and the other becomes a supernatural being or a ghost. Regardless of the legend that is believed by the local community, the beauty that is presented by Raja Ampat is a fact that cannot be contested.

For you who like diving and snorkeling, the Raja Ampat waters are one of the best diving destinations in the world. According to a report by an international environmental social organization, The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, about 75% of the world’s coral species live in the Raja Ampat islands. This destination has a high species richness and uniqueness with the discovery of 1,318 species of fish, 699 species of molluscs (soft animals), and 537 species of coral reefs. Feel for yourself the sensation of diving and meet various types of unique marine life, such as pygmy seahorse, bat fish, and dugong you can find in the waters of Raja Ampat.

Some of the best and most famous diving spots in Raja Ampat include Kabui Passage, around Arborek Island Pier, Sauwandarek, Yenbuba, Friwen Wall, and many more! No wonder so many foreign tourists are willing to come all the way to Indonesia to enjoy its charming underwater charm. You don’t want to lose, come on, add Raja Ampat to your visit list later, get more Insight Papua!

Not only the underwater beauty is extraordinary, the scenery above the surface is no less charming. The panorama of the row of stone islands in the middle of the blue water gradation looks so heavenly when viewed from the top of the hill. Prepare a strong physique and do trekking to the top of the hill to see beautiful scenery like this, yes!

Tourism Village in Raja Ampat

Besides its stunning natural scenery, Raja Ampat also offers the hospitality of the local community that will make you feel at home. Besides exploring the nature, don’t forget to dive into the local culture, OK! You can visit and stay at the Arborek Tourism Village.

There are lots of lodging options and tourist attractions that you can enjoy while in this tourist village, such as seeing the making of Arborek’s famous woven handicrafts, which are well-known to foreign countries, to tasting various kinds of traditional Papuan cuisine, such as papeda or sinole.

To reach the Raja Ampat islands, You must first take a flight from Jakarta or other major cities to Sorong, West Papua. Arriving at Sorong Airport, you can continue your journey to Raja Ampat by sea.

There are three entrances as well as checkpoints to Raja Ampat, namely Falaya Port in Wasai, Yellu Harbor on Misool Island, and Marindi Airport on Waigeo Island.

Wow, the ease of access provided makes us impatient to immediately greet the magic in Raja Ampat

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