Raja Ampat is one of Indonesia’s natural treasures that presents its extraordinary beauty. So a holiday to Raja Ampat is the dream of many people.
The beautiful, unique, and numerous marine life and the beautiful and well-maintained coral reefs make the underwater scenery in Raja Ampat so beautiful. Because of its clean nature and captivating charm, Raja Ampat has been registered with UNESCO as a world heritage site.
Can’t wait to plan a vacation, “A Piece of Heaven,” Raja Ampat’s nickname? It would be best if you read these tips.
Divers have recognized the underwater beauty of Raja Ampat from around the world. So they declared the Raja Ampat Islands as one of the ten best diving areas.
3 Holiday Tips for Raja Ampat
The number of islands in Raja Ampat is 1,500 small islands. However, there are four main beautiful islands: Salawati, Misool, Batanta, and Waigeo Islands. So it would be best if you plan your vacation well.
1. Plan Your Best Transportation
There are two ways to get to Raja Ampat, the first is by air, and the second is by sea.
- You can take a plane from Jakarta with Batavia Air, Express Air, and Lion Air. The flight time is about 5 hours.
- If you want to go by sea, you can take a ship from PT Pelni. This sea route is longer than the air route, which is 3 days.
- After you arrive in Sorong, continue your journey to the port of Sorong by taking public transportation or renting a car if you come with a group. Try to arrive at Sorong Harbor before 14.00 local time. Because at that hour, a fast boat goes to Waisai (Raja Ampat Regency). The trip will take about 2.5 hours, and you will arrive at Raja Ampat tourist destination.
Pro Tips: If you want to save money, look for ticket promos well in advance. Also, don’t go on public holidays, as the tickets will be more expensive.
2. Lodging in Raja Ampat
There are many lodgings in Raja Ampat, ranging from cheap to expensive. If you have a lot of money, you can rent accommodation in luxury resorts with complete facilities.
But if you want to be more cost-effective, we can stay at a homestay. Several homestays in Raja Ampat are famous for being cheap: Manyaifun Homestay, Wapnansa Homestay, and Bau Homestay.
The three homestays rent for Rp400,000 per night with three meals. There is also a cheaper homestay, only IDR 200,000 per night. As for if you want to lodge where the atmosphere is quiet, you can rent homestays on small islands.
3. List Your Activities
After you arrive in Raja Ampat, it’s time for you to enjoy the excitement in this place. As is widely known, this place has a million charms that are worth exploring.
- Diving
As a tourist spot with extraordinary marine beauty, it’s incomplete if you don’t dive into the sea.
We recommend a cost-effective diving spot around Waigeo Island. You can dive in the area without having to rent a boat. In addition, the seawater is also very clear, and the scenery below is very beautiful.
- Swimming
In addition, you can swim with beautiful and unique marine life, such as small colorful fish. If you dive deeper, you will find big fish and even sharks.
- Sightseeing
There are two popular sharks in Raja Ampat, the white and blackfin sharks. Many tourists wait for the moment to see the sighting of these sharks because they are very beautiful and charming.
However, you don’t need to worry when encountering sharks because these beauties are not aggressive and attack unless they smell blood.
Those are some of the things you should pay attention to while on holiday to Raja Ampat that you should do when on vacation there. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, a hat, and a lightweight cotton T-shirt. Now, you can enjoy your trip under the sun without fear of sunburn and are ready to explore Raja Ampat!
