Raja Ampat Islands West Papua steals the world’s attention with its outstanding panorama. If you love traveling so much, you must be already familiar with this world-class tourist destination. The underwater view in Raja Ampat is indeed breathtaking. Moreover, the atmosphere there is calming and relaxing for a self-healing gateaway. So, it is not surprising that Raja Ampat is named The Last Paradise on Earth. Traveling here will give you memorable, unforgettable experience.
A lot of tourists, both local tourists and foreign tourists have visited this paradise. If you are planning to travel to Raja Ampat and wondering what you can do there, here are the fun activities that you can do on the island.
Diving
The first activity you must not miss to do in Raja Ampat is diving. Raja Ampat is one of the best diving places in West Papua. This island consists of hundreds of island groups, each of which holds a different marine wealth. This is why most travellers who visit Raja Ampat always have the same goal, which is exploring the underwater world of Raja Ampat. If you have never dived before, try to learn and do not miss witnessing the outstanding Raja Ampat’s underwater view.
There are a lot of perfect diving spots on the island that offer extremely beautiful underwater views because Raja Ampat is located in the centre of the world’s coral reef triangle. Diving in Raja Ampat will let you see 603 kinds of coral reefs. This number is 75% of the total types of coral reefs in the world. Not only that, but there are also 1397 species of fish, making Raja Ampat called as the capital city of the world’s fish. Can you imagine how beautiful it is there?
Snorkelling
For those of you who do not have a diving license, do not be sad. There is another fun activity that you can do to witness the beauty of Raja Ampat’s underwater view, which is snorkelling. Besides a perfect place for diving, this island is also a great place for snorkelling. You can snorkel in the shallow waters. Almost all waters in Raja Ampat Islands West Papua Indonesia have good visibility up to several meters. Therefore, you do not need to dive into the ocean to see the island’s marine wealth.
Enjoy witnessing so many colourful fishes and coral reefs that will leave you in awe. If you do not bring your snorkelling or diving equipment, do not be worried. You can just rent it in the spot.
Trekking
If you prefer an adventurous activity, you can do trekking and explore the incredible beauty of Raja Ampat Islands West Papua. The island has some perfect places for trekking, such as Pianemo, Kabui, and Waisai. Here, you can enjoy hiking hills and see a group of small islands in the middle of the calm, crystal blue ocean. But there is no trekking route that already existed. These places are uninhabited islands so that it is your challenge to open and create your own trekking path.
During your trekking, you will meet various animals, such as lizards and exotic maleo birds, opening your eyes up about the West Papua culture. Once you are on top of the hill, you will be amazed with the amazing view.
Fish Feeding
Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your kids when you travel to Raja Ampat? Then, fish feeding is a great option. Crush biscuits and throw it out to the ocean. Then, a lot of small, colourful fishes will appear and eat what you give them. You can do this activity in Waisai and Sawing Rai. This fun activity on Raja Ampat Islands West Papua is free!
