Bautifull Place "Raja Ampat" In West Papua, Indonesia

Away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, this one-of-a-kind destination offers serenity and peace.

Raja Ampat, a Regency and is part of the Province of West Papua. The natural treats offered are so amazing, that they can make tourists reluctant to go home.

The Raja Ampat Islands are located in the westernmost part of Papua and span an area of ​​approximately 4.6 million hectares. Raja Ampat Regency consists of 4 large islands namely Waigeo Island, Batanta, Salawati and Misool, and 1,847 other small islands.

The name Raja Ampat itself is believed to come from a local legend who believes that a long time ago there was a woman who found seven eggs, the four eggs hatched into kings who ruled on the four main islands. There are three others, one becomes a stone, one becomes a woman, and the other becomes a supernatural being or a ghost. Regardless of the legend that is believed by the local community, the beauty that is presented by Raja Ampat is a fact that cannot be contested.

For those of you who like diving and snorkeling, the waters of Raja Ampat are one of the best diving destinations in the world. According to a report by an international environmental social organization, The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, about 75% of the world's coral species live in the Raja Ampat islands. This destination has high species richness and uniqueness with the discovery of 1,318 species of fish, 699 species of molluscs (soft animals), and 537 species of coral reefs. Feel for yourself the sensation of diving and meet various types of unique marine life, such as pygmy seahorses, bat fish, and dugongs that you can find in the waters of Raja Ampat.

Some of the best and most famous dive sites in Raja Ampat include Kabui Passage, around Arborek Island Pier, Sauwandarek, Yenbuba, Friwen Wall and many more! No wonder so many foreign tourists are willing to come all the way to Indonesia to enjoy its charming underwater charm. Not only the underwater beauty is extraordinary, the scenery above the surface is no less charming. The panorama of the row of stone islands in the middle of the blue water gradation looks so heavenly when viewed from the top of the hill. Prepare to be physically strong and do trekking to the top of the hill to see beautiful views like this

Besides its stunning natural scenery, Raja Ampat also offers local community hospitality that will make you feel at home.

To The Location

To reach the Raja Ampat islands, Sobat Pesona must first take a flight from Jakarta or other big cities to Sorong City, Papua. Arriving at Sorong Airport, you can continue your journey to Raja Ampat by sea.

There are three entrances as well as checkpoints to Raja Ampat, namely Falaya Harbor in Wasai, Yellu Harbor on Misool Island, and Marindi Airport on Waigeo Island.