Raja Ampat has four main islands: Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta, and Misool. During this trip, we will explore all except Saraswati. If you wonder why we don't go to Saraswati, you can ask me later when we meet on the trip. :) Each place offers different kinds of things to see and do. We will go snorkelling and/or diving, trekking in the jungle, visiting the local villages, birdwatching, and more. Plus, the unforgettable breathtaking scenery from up on the Wayag Peak.
ABOUT ME ------------ I am Tracy. I am Indonesian, lived in Singapore for a quiet number of years, and now return to my home country. I am currently based in Jakarta. I am a Graphic Designer by profession although I have been doing fewer design tasks lately and instead, getting more involved in the tourism industry. I have been travelling around Indonesia since late 2013 and there are still many places on my list that I haven't been to yet. To me, visiting Raja Ampat is still one of my favourites. I bet you will love the place, too! Especially if you love nature.
Details about the accommodation: During this trip, we will stay in a homestay (a simple cottage with basic facilities) and a resort type of accommodation, a twin or double sharing room. Please remember that Raja Ampat is considered a less developed area. So, the standard of facilities may not meet the usual expectations we could find in other places. However, it would still be clean and comfortable enough for us to stay. ABOUT THE COST ------------------- The costs shown here include almost everything that we need. From transfer between DEO Airport in Sorong to the port, accommodation, meals, all the entrances, and permit fees, all activities as mentioned, boat for island hopping, as well as the local guide. So, you will only need to prepare some cash for personal expenses and additional activities like diving, and gratuities. If you have any questions you can reach out to me in the Q&A section above on this trip!
What's included?
Transfer between Airport and Port
Speedboat for island hopping
Transportation during the trip
8 night accommodation (Shared rooms)
Meals as mentioned
Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, vest)
All activities as mentioned
Local guide
Entrance fees
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Hi, I am Tracy. I was born in Indonesia, stayed in Singapore for a significant number of years, and now exploring my home country.
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Trip Itinerary
1
Waigeo Barat
Day 1-3
# SORONG – HOMESTAY AT SALIO (L,D) Arrival at DEO Aiport in Sorong by 7 a.m. at the latest. Breakfast and stop by at the minimart to buy snacks or necessities to bring to the island. Transfer to the harbour by car (about 15 mins). We will continue on a private speedboat heading to Selpele Village (about 3 hours) for a break and the post entrance to the Wayag. Then we will continue our journey to our homestay, only about 20 minutes away from Serpele. Check-in, lunch, and rest. We will stay at this homestay for two nights. At around 3.30 p.m., we will head out to explore the island. Dinner at 7 pm. Free program afterwards.
2
Wajag Island
Day 3
# SERPELE – WAYAG (B,L,D) After breakfast, at 8 p.m., we will head off to Wayag Islands. There are two viewing points that we are planning to go for. The journey to the first viewing point will take about an hour, and the second is about 10 minutes away. From the last viewing point, before returning to our homestay, we will stop by the shark point, where we can see many sharks swimming near the shore. We can swim and snorkel here. Back to the homestay. Dinner, rest and enjoy our last night at the homestay.
3
Waigeo Barat
Day 3-6
# PIAYNEMO – RUFAS ISLAND – FAM WALL – ARBOREK – PASIR TIMBUL – MANTA POINT (B,L,D) Breakfast at 6 a.m., and get ready to check out. Today we will head to Piaynemo, which is about 2 hours journey, and also explore the surrounding area. Stop over at Rufas Island for lunch and then snorkelling. Fam Wall and Arborek will be the next snorkelling spots. At the Arborek Village, we can meet the locals and see their daily life. Before returning to our accommodation, we will check out the Manta Point to see if we are lucky to see and swim with the Manta Ray. After that, check in to our resort at Waigeo. Dinner at 7 pm.
4
Sauwandarek Village
Day 6
# SAUWANDAREK/YENBUBA VILLAGE – PASIR TIMBUL – MIOSKON (B,L,D) Today is a full snorkelling day! We can usually expect good visibility when snorkelling at Sauwandarek or Yenbuba. Fish are abundant here. From there, we will stop at Pasir Timbul, a long sand bar in the middle of nowhere. End the day at Friwen Beach or Mioskon for the white sandy beach before returning to our accommodation.
5
Kali Biru (Blue River) - Raja Ampat
Day 6
# KALIBIRU – BIRDWATCHING (B,L,D) Today, we will start at 8 am. We will take a car ride to Kalibiru (Blue River). About an hour later, we will reach the Kalibiru starting point. Then, we will take a traditional long boat to reach the next stop, where we can only continue on foot to get to the Kalibiru. Along the way, we can hear the birds chirping everywhere. The trail will involve crossing streams. So, expect your footwear to get wet. Less than 15 minutes walk, we shall reach the blue color river in the middle of the jungle. Back from Kalibiru, we will have our lunch before going to our next destination for birdwatching. The type of bird of paradise that we will try to watch is the Red Paradise. Although the endemic birds of Papua are endangered, it is still possible to see them in the wild with the help of the local guide. To get to their favorite spot, we must trek for about 30 minutes through the jungle. The trail goes up and downhill. At the end of the birdwatching, we can continue to see the panoramic view of Raja Ampat from Waigeo’s side. Back to the resort, dinner at 7 pm.
6
Batanta
Day 6-7
# BATANTA (B,L,D) Early morning call at 05.30 am for breakfast. Today we will check out, leave Waigeo, and head to Batanta. We will stay one night on Batanta Island and explore the Batanta Waterfall. From our resort to Batanta takes about an hour to reach. Start the trek to the waterfall from the mangrove line. There are two waterfalls. The one we are going for will take about 45 minutes of trekking in the jungle. Expect water trails along the way. After that, we will check out the sites around Batanta Island to see whether we have the luck to spot the marine animal, Dugong. There are areas with sea grasses where the Dugong loves to feed around Batanta Island. Check in to our homestay on Batanta Island.
7
Misool
Day 7-9
# BATANTA – SORONG – MISOOL (B,L,D) Early breakfast and check out from our homestay in Batanta, heading back to Sorong for our refueling before further exploration to the south of Raja Ampat, Misool. The scenery in Misool is quite different from what we see in Waigeo and Batanta. Over here, there are caves, and although the underwater life here may not be as rich as in the northern part of Raja Ampat, it is still breathtaking! We will spend time at Gamfit and Yefit before heading to our homestay on the island. We will stay in Misool for two nights. Check-in and free program. Dinner will be at 7 pm.
8
Misool
Day 9
# MISOOL (B,L,D) Today will be all about sightseeing and swimming. There are a few places that we are going to explore Yapap, Dalvalen, Balbulol, and the love-shaped Lagoon, Karawapop, for the scenery. We will also be swimming in the stingless jellyfish lake!
9
Sorong
Day 9-10
# MISOOL – SORONG (B) After breakfast, get ready to check out! We will head back to Sorong. Check in to our hotel. Free programme after that until dinner time. Relax and enjoy the last night at Papua. You can go for massage or just grab a drink at the bar.
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Sorong
Day 10
# SORONG (B) Breakfast at your own time. You can sleep in as late as you wish just don't forget that you are leaving today! Check out and drop off at the airport. Note: Do note that the itinerary sequence may be subject to change if necessary.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Other & Hotel
10 days trip
Waigeo Barat, Wajag Island & 8 more
Transportation
Car
What's excluded?
International and domestic flights
Personal expenses
Additional activities (such as diving)
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