If you could pick one place to visit for 2021, where would it be? Umm, if you love listening to the sound of the ocean breeze and seeing the beautiful sunsets, our top pick for you is Raja Ampat in Papua.
Some people may say that it takes a long time to go there. But, isn’t it okay if your journey is going to be worth it in the end? This year is the right year to explore a destination you’ve been yearning for, t-mates! 😀
Raja Ampat is a paradise for divers and snorkellers. It is a group of islands scattered around the dazzling aquamarine sea. It’s a worthy place to see with your family and friends.
How to get to Raja Ampat?
Lots of people think that coming to Raja Ampat is difficult. It is located in the most eastern part of Indonesia. You need to know what transportation you have to use and where do you want to stay there.
So, first, you can book a flight ticket to Sorong from your hometown. Plenty of domestic flights are available such as Citilink, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air, or Garuda Indonesia. You can book the flight tickets to Raja Ampat via tiket.com.
The cost to fly from Jakarta to Sorong starts from 2,500,00 IDR for a one-way trip. Sorong’s airport is Domine Eduard Osok (IATA Code: SOQ).
If you want to fly to Sorong from overseas, you have to note that there are no international flights to Sorong. You must land in Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, or Manado first. Then, continue your journey from those cities to Sorong.
Once you arrive in Sorong, take a taxi from the airport to the ferry harbor. Next, you can get on a ferry to Waisai.
When is the best time to visit Raja Ampat?
The weather in Raja Ampat is quite unpredictable. One day you might think that it is a beautiful sunny day, but it turns out to be a stormy day. In general, the best time to visit Raja Ampat is between October and April.
Raja Ampat lies on the equator so you can enjoy a constant temperature of between 25 degrees Celcius to 31 degrees Celcius. The ocean temperature is warm year-round, so you can swim comfortably! 😀
What activities you can do in Raja Ampat?
- Diving/ Snorkeling
Diving is what most people are looking for when they visit Raja Ampat. There are numerous Raja Ampat dive sites which are Mios Kun (situated on Dampier Strait). It is suitable for beginner and intermediate level divers.
Moreover, you can also try visiting Blue Magic dive site. It is a great spot to see beautiful reefs. You can see many types of fishes such as red snappers, mackerels, and barracudas. If you’re lucky, you can meet manta rays 🙂
Besides those we’ve mentioned above, there are many other diving spots such as Manta Sandy, Batu Lima, and so on. Get ready to dive and spot those colorful fishes!
- Trekking
For non-divers, no worries! You can see rich wildlife in Raja Ampat by exploring its tropical rainforest. Walkthrough the hills and river valleys to spot various fauna and flora on the way. Meet and talk with the local people; they are friendly!
- Trying local cuisines
When you’re coming to a new destination, you have to taste its local foods. While you’re in Raja Ampat, we recommend you to eat its fresh seafood. People in Papua usually use spicy condiments to make the food tastes more delicious. Try eating the papeda (sago starch porridge), combined with spicy yellow fish soup. Slurrp! You’ll love it!
Where to stay in Raja Ampat?
Aside from doing all of the fun activities we’ve written above, you also must pamper yourself by staying at nice hotels. Here are some recommendations for you:
1. Meridian Adventure Marina Club
Price: starts from 1,500,000 IDR/ room/ night*
Address: Pelabuhan Pariwisata Jl. Yos Sudarso
2. Waiwo Dive Resort
Price: 1,300,000 IDR/ room/ night*
Address: Waiwo Dive Resort, Jalan Trans Waisai – Bandara Waiwo
3. HamuEco Raja Ampat Dive Resort
Price: 700,000 IDR/ room/ night*
Address: Pantai Saleo, Waisai, Kota Waisai, Kabupaten Raja Ampat, Papua Bar. 98482, Indonesia
Have a Lovely Holiday in Raja Ampat, t-mates!
By now you should have some ideas of where to stay and what to do in Raja Ampat. Spending quality time in this magical destination with your loved ones will make your holiday memorable. Plan your visit with tiket.com and enjoy an additional feature from us such as tiket FLEXI that allows you to book hotels, To Dos, and flights on any flexible dates. Check more info about tiket FLEXI at tiket.com.
Have a pleasant vacay!
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*All prices are valid at the time of writing
