Raja Ampat 7D/6N
Raja Ampat 7D/6N is a trip where you can the best experience for snorkeling and diving. It is a group of islands located in the westernmost part of Papua, Indonesia. It is known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life, making it a popular destination for diving and snorkeling.
The name “Raja Ampat” means “Four Kings” in Indonesian, referring to the four main islands of the archipelago: Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo.
However, Raja Ampat is also home to many indigenous communities, who have a unique culture and way of life that is closely tied to the sea. Raja Ampat is considered one of the best diving destinations in the world, attracting many tourists and scientists who are interested in marine biology and conservation.
Day 1: Sorong – Waisai – Prajas Homestay
Arrive in sorong (better in friday or Sunday, there is a 9 a.m. ferry service from Sorong – Waisai, because the rest is at 2pm). You will be picked up by our guide and transfer to ferry harbour. Take ferry to waisai, need 2 hours journey. Arrive in Waisai, report to tourist information center, and by speedboat continue your journey to Arborek island, need 1 hour to reach that island. Stay in a homestay, up water bungalow where you will enjoy the beauty scenery of this place. Meet Raja Ampat Papuan local villagers, they have nice jetty which is full of school fish under it. So, you can snorkeling or just swimming before dinner time and rest.
Day 2: Piaynemo Trip
After breakfast you will do trekking at Piaynemo and lagoon star, snorkeling in Rufas Island and having lunch there. Snorkeling at Melissa Garden (Optional) If the waves not strong you can jump in. It has huge area with corals and black tip shark or white tip shark sometime passing this area. Then you will go back to the homestay. The rest of time you can sightseeing around the village, snorkeling and swimming, before dinner and rest time.
Day 3: Wayag Trip.
Today, after breakfast we’re leaving Piaynemo and heading to Wayag island. Need 2 hours journey to reach there. Arrive at Wayag you will directly make a trekking. Wayag is Higher than Piaynemo, and no steps, so you need a good shoe to trekking here. Gloves will be provided for you. Lunch at the white sand beach and see the black tip shark swim so close to the beach. Afterwards the trip will be continued to Kabui Bay, an area with pretty with group of karsts island also the route of Sir Alfred Wallace when he visited Raja Ampat around 18 centuries, a scientist who found Wallace line. After enjoying the activities, we bring to the Raja Ampat Dive Resort for check-in. Dinner and rest of time is free.
Day 4: Mansuar Trip
After breakfast we will take you to explore Mansuar island where you can snorkeling or diving activities beach at Sawandarek and Yenbuba as the most beautifull place with their huge corals or maybe you can meet the friendly Bat fish, Parot fish, Turtle and you can see Schooling Sweetlips, Giant Clams At the deep. You will have a lunch at Yenbuba and than continue the trip to Kri Cape, a place with slope area which is full of biodiversity. After enjoyed te activities, back to resort for relax and fresh coconut water could be serve for you. Dinner, and the rest of time is free.
Day 5: Blue Magic – Friwen Wall – Five Rock (Diving Trip)
Today after breakfast, we will take you to a Blue Magic, the most favorite place for diving. If you lucky you can meet Manta Ray here, but if there is no Manta you still can enjoy the beautiful scenery around there and that’s why they call this place the Blue Magic. Lunch time and afterward continue the trip to dive in Frewen Wall. One of the best places with colorful soft coral. Along the wall you will enjoy the garden, and then continue visit Five Rock where you can see an unique small cave. You will have good picture here. Wobbegong/carpet shark. If you never meet them, you have a chance to see them here. Back to resort. Relax. Dinner & Rest.
Day 6: Kalibiru – Sorong – Hotel
After breakfast and packing, today we wiil continue the trip by car to Kalibiru. First, you will ride about 1 hour to reach Warsambin village and then cross to Kalibiru by traditional boat. When you arrive, you still need continue about 10 to15 minutes by walk to reach the Kalibiru until you arrived there you can enjoy the Kalibiru with his exotic blue fresh water where you can swim and take picture. After finish with Kalibiru, back to Warsambin and dirrect to Waisai. On the road you will be stop for lunch in local restaurant in waisai city. Finish with lunch you will be transfer harbour and take the Ferry at 2 pm. Arrival in sorong, you will be pick up by car and transfer to swissbell hotel for check in. Next to the hotel they have good seafood restaurant (own payment). The rest of a time is free.
Day 7: Flight back home or to next Destination
After breakfast, pick up by car and transfer to the airport.
End of program.
- Accommodation (Twin share room)
- Transportation
- Ferry Ticket
- Speed Boat (Based on Program)
- Entrance Tickets
- Donation
- Meals (Based on Program)
- Local Guide
- Refreshment
- Tipping Guide & Driver
- Diving 600K/pax/dive/ (Minimal 4 pax)
- Personal Expenses
What to Bring
- 2/3 pieces of t-shirts
- 2 pieces of shorts
- Long trek pants/ windproof
- Windproof jacket
- Trekking shoes
- Gloves
- Extra socks
- Hat/ Cap
- Day pack
- Torch or headlamp
- Toiletries
- Insect repellent
- Sunblock/lotion
- Camera, Handy cam
- Small towel
Optional:
- Sandals (optional)
- Swimming suit (optional)
- Sunglasses (optional)
- Spray/Balm for muscles
- Trekking stick
- Binocular
- Extra trail snack
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