Low islands, coral reefs and village shores open another chapter of Papua's marine landscapes.
Nusi Babaruk beach · Padaido Islands, Biak Numfor · Photo: Victor MRNAll destinations
Piaynemo islands and lagoons · Raja Ampat · Photo: Rolandandika · CC BY-SA 4.0
PAPUA · INDONESIA
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua
Reef-rich waters and forested islands offer a memorable anchor for a wider journey through Indonesia.
A DIFFERENT SIDE OF INDONESIA
Diving & island exploration
Raja Ampat is an archipelago in Southwest Papua centred on the large islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool. Waisai on Waigeo is a main gateway for exploring the surrounding marine landscapes and island communities.
Plan a Raja Ampat journeyWhat draws you here
- Coral-reef marine landscapes
- Forested island and limestone scenery
- Coastal communities across the archipelago
PLACE & CONNECTIONS
Make room for the journey.
Sorong → Waisai or a selected island base → Raja Ampat exploration
View location on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)- Choose a focused island area; distances shape the boat route and experience.
- Confirm current marine-area entry arrangements and match dive sites to experience.
Share your dates and travel interests. We’ll shape a proposed route and check local access, guiding and accommodation for your brief.
KEEP EXPLORING
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