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Hundreds of rugged, jungle-clad limestone islands string from the southeastern region of Misool, remnants of an ancient reef that has since been uplifted, to create a network of shallow bays, intimate island passes, and secluded lagoons. X As part of the Raja Ampat Bird’s Head Seascape, the turquoise-blue waters around Misool teem with life. Nearly 500 species of corals and over 1500 species of tropical marine fishes can be found in Misool and multiple habitats around each of the picturesque island groups promote the growth of shallow, vibrant, and diverse coral reef communities. X Our itinerary takes us to the best reefs and scenery that we have found in our nearly 20 years of combined experience snorkeling in the Raja Ampat. Whether we float idyllically above colorful coral gardens or along steep island drop-offs, each day our snorkeling adventures will be set amongst the magnificent backdrop of limestone islands that makes Misool such a special destination to snorkel. X ITINERARY Our snorkeling tour begins and ends in Jakarta, Indonesia. One round trip, internal flight Jakarta-Sorong-Jakarta. Upon our arrival in Sorong, we will board our boat and cruise towards Misool. Please note that although we visit many of the islands and island groups in the sample itinerary below, each of our departures is unique and that weather, tides, and opportunities to explore all play a role in the decisions about our daily schedule as well as the overall itinerary. Day 1 Jakarta / FM7 Hotel Jakarta Meals provided D Meet in Jakarta, Indonesia at our group hotel, the Bandara International, for the tour orientation and welcome dinner. As is often the case with our internal flight, we will depart for Sorong in the late evening, thus our overnight’ will be in transit to Sorong. Overnight FM7 Hotel, Jakarta. Day 2 Sorong / Gaia Love Meals provided B,L,D Fly to Sorong and transfer to our live-aboard boat, the Gaia Love. Boat orientation and lunch before we depart for our snorkeling adventure into the islands. While we do not plan to have the chance to snorkel today, if time and weather permits, we will give it our best. Overnight Gaia Love Day 3 – 5 Pelee / Wayil / Olobie groups Meals provided B,L,D The rugged limestone island groups to the southwest offer us the chance for big wall snorkeling as the reefs around many of these islands plunge hundreds of feet just a few fin kicks from shore. Colorful sea fans and soft corals adorn the walls while lush, healthy hard coral gardens pack the shallows. In the Olbie groups, snorkeling through huge schools of silversides that hide in the afternoon shade can be a surreal and thrilling experience! Overnight Gaia Love Day 6 Boo / Yilliet Meals provided B,L,D Yilliet and Boo give us the chance for some drift snorkeling where we get to see large schools of snapper, barracuda, and travally as well as schooling planktivores such as fusiliers and pyramid butterflyfishes. Turtles and sharks are common and the healthy reef near shore is a virtual aquarium of tropical marine fishes. Overnight Gaia Love Day 7 – 10 Wagmab / Lenkafal Meals provided B,L,D The northernmost string of limestone islands create network of quiet bay and narrow island passes that make perfect settings for our snorkeling activities. We’ll spend one day snorkeling a narrow channel where on one side we find a colorful wall of soft corals, tunicates, and variety of nudibranchs, and hard coral garden with mangroves on the other side. This area also boasts extensive shallow reefs, a marine lake, incredible fringing reefs systems around remote islets and the chance to explore a huge cave system by dinghy. Overnight Gaia Love Day 11 Balbulol Meals provided B,L,D Our last day couldn’t be spent in a more scenic area. Limestone islands erupt from the water with angles twisted by several uplifting events that happened over time. Our snorkeling sites are located nearby in a series of protected bays connected by a shallow channel or a tunnel through the island. The protected bay promote the growth of delicate table corals that grow so large they hang over the sheer vertical walls that define the bay. In the late afternoon, we depart for Sorong. Overnight Gaia Love Day 12 Sorong / Jakarta / FM7 Hotel, Jakarta Meals provided B,L,D Disembark for our connection to Jakarta. Check in to our group hotel, the Bandara International. Farewell dinner at the hotel. Overnight FM7 Hotel, Jakarta. Day 13 International flights or extensions Meals provided B DEPARTURES Mar 05 – Feb 17, 2024 ←Click to request a booking Accommodations Gaia Love Guides TBD Length 13 days Prices and Payment schedule $8600 USD per person, double occupancy $11,300 USD per person, single occupancy Reservation deposit $500 USD September 5, 2023 $4600 USD / $6300 USD single occ. December 5, 2023 $3500 USD / $4500 USD single occ. Back-to-back combination with Raja Ampat, Feb 22 – Mar 05, 2024 Tour cost includes Accommodations throughout tour dates All meals on days 2 through 12 dinner on day 1 – breakfast on day 13 All internal transfers including international arrival and departure transfers Non-alcoholic beverages All snorkeling and park fees All gratuities Tour cost does not include Round-trip international airfare Please contact us with recommendations for routes or referrals to any of the several travel agents we currently work with Additional hotel accommodations and meals as a result of travel outside of the program dates Visa requirements including payments Alcoholic beverages International departure taxes Extra / overweight baggage fees Trip insurance recommended; we recommend Travel Guard, World Nomads, or Travel Insure DAN insurance required unless personal insurance program has worldwide emergency evacuation services Additional accommodations while on tour in the event of flight schedule changes or events of force majeure Any required COVID-19 tests Any required quarantine or flight changes due to a positive COVID-19 result Cancellation policy 180 – 91 days prior to departure 50% of trip cost 90 days or less prior to departure 100% of tour cost Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information Accommodations The Gaia Love is a modern 40 meters steel hull vessel build from the ground up in Batam, Indonesia. It is purpose built to sail and explore the far reach regions of Indonesia and complies with class requirements of BKI Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia. Designed with a modern contemporary look with an emphasis for diving in comfort, she accommodates up to 20 guest in 10 spacious ensuite rooms; six on the upper deck and five on the lower deck. Each room averages in size of approximately 20 square meters, individual air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with hot water. Upper deck rooms will feature an additional private outdoor balcony. Gaia Love has a total of 4 decks lower, main, upper and top/sundeck. A lounge, restaurant and camera room is located on the main deck. In the lounge is an entertainment center, pantry and all the facilities and little creature comforts to make your stay most comfortable. At the rear is a large dive deck that can accommodate up to 28 divers, so there is lots of space for guest to move around. On the dive deck is also eleven large rinse tanks of various sizes, for camera setups of all sorts. A boat deck is slightly aft of the dive deck where two meters diving skiffs will always be ready and easy for divers to board. The sundeck features a bar for evening gatherings and relaxation under the stars. If you prefer to dine outdoors, this will be the perfect area to enjoy your meal. Sufficient shelter is available here as well as unshaded areas for those who wish to soak up some sun. Safety is top priority for us, hence, Gaia Love has a very well equipped wheelhouse from up-to-date navigation equipment to advance communication systems, life rafts, life vests, EPRIB, fire protection and fire fighting systems. An additional back up RIB is stored on the top deck, easily and swiftly deployable by a one ton crane, should it be needed. For more info about the Gaia Love click here. When you are looking for comfortable and convenient accommodations in Jakarta, make FM7 Resort Hotel Bandara Jakarta Airport your home away from home. FM7 Hotel was established in 2006 as a new luxury hotel in Soekarno-Hatta Jakarta International Airport area. Each spacious room is designed with a modern taste and include many amenities, such as hairdryers, bathrobes, and toiletries. Laundry service is available and there is an onsite convenience store for small travel items. FM7 Hotel offers delectable fine dining, whether you’re looking for a business lunch or a weekend brunch with the family. The restaurants include the finest cuisines featuring Malay, Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Thailand, Western, or indulge in an extravagant buffet and enjoy a variety of international flavors. The hotel offers a sanctuary spa that inspires effortless relaxation. This luxury haven has a complete spectrum of wellness services, including sauna & steam, hot and cold whirlpool and a fully equipped fitness center with an indoor swimming pool, hair salon, karaoke, sport bar and many more. Front desk services including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hotel’s ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Pre-arrange arrival and departure, airport transfer services can be booked before you even check in. Free WIFI available. DEPARTURES Mar 05 – Feb 17, 2024 ←Click to request a booking Accommodations Gaia Love Guides TBD Length 13 days Prices and Payment schedule $8600 USD per person, double occupancy $11,600 USD per person, single occupancy Reservation deposit $500 USD September 5, 2023 $4600 USD / $6600 USD single occ. December 5, 2023 $3500 USD / $4500 USD single occ. Back-to-back combination with Raja Ampat, Feb 22 – Mar 05, 2024 Tour cost includes Accommodations throughout tour dates All meals on days 2 through 12 dinner on day 1 – breakfast on day 13 All internal transfers including international arrival and departure transfers Non-alcoholic beverages All snorkeling and park fees All gratuities Tour cost does not include Round-trip international airfare Please contact us with recommendations for routes or referrals to any of the several travel agents we currently work with Additional hotel accommodations and meals as a result of travel outside of the program dates Visa requirements including payments Alcoholic beverages International departure taxes Extra / overweight baggage fees Trip insurance recommended; we recommend Travel Guard, World Nomads, or Travel Insure DAN insurance required unless personal insurance program has worldwide emergency evacuation services Additional accommodations while on tour in the event of flight schedule changes or events of force majeure Any required COVID-19 tests Any required quarantine or flight changes due to a positive COVID-19 result Cancellation policy 180 – 91 days prior to departure 50% of trip cost 90 days or less prior to departure 100% of tour cost Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information What to Expect and Bring WHAT TO EXPECT Misool sits at about 2 degrees south of the Equator. As an equatorial island archipelago, weather year round is hot and humid, with nearly daily rain showers occurring in the early morning or late afternoon. Daytime temperatures hover around 86º F 30º C and do not fall much at night. Water temperatures average around 82º F 28º C, though cooler temperatures may occur if persistent rains cause a thin layer of cool freshwater on the surface. Currents around Misool are generally light but may be strong at specific sites. While we plan our snorkel session around the slack tides, we also have several sites where having water movement is an advantage. These drift snorkels allow us to cover large tracks of reef without having to swim too hard. Our snorkel sessions are 100% boat supported and two dinghies will be there at all times to assist anyone for whatever reason. Most of the islands are steep and rugged with small pocket beaches. While we won’t have many opportunities to walk on the islands, there may be chances for a beach walk or two. We will have several scenic dinghy tours scheduled during our time in Misool. Please read more about our daily schedule here. WHAT TO BRING The following list is a suggestion of things to bring and applies to almost all of our trips specific items on a particular departure will be noted on the departure information. -A good fitting mask, snorkel, and set of fins. If your equipment is brand new, please try it out in the pool. Determining the fit and function of your equipment in the pool includes doing several laps with all of your equipment on. Doing several snorkel dives is also very beneficial. It is also important to clean your new equipment, especially your mask. Cleaning procedures for your mask include light scrubbing with toothpaste or dishwasher soap to remove the light layer of silicon that is used to preserve the mask during shipping and storage. All areas of the mask, both inside and out, need to be addressed. Doing this greatly reduces the chances of having your mask fog. Not doing this, even when using mask de-fogger, usually results in a fogged mask. -A wetsuit, rash guard, diveskin, or any type of clothing that can be used for thermal and/or protection form the sun. We suggest bringing a full 3mm wetsuit and some type of core insulation like a vest or shirt made of 1 – 2 mm neoprene Lavacore or Sharkskin shirts or vests. These items will not only provide thermal protection but protection from the sun as well. For those who feel that a 3mm suit may be too warm, please consider a full body skin or rash guard to ensure protection from the strong sun. With regards to thermal protection, remember the saying it is better to have and not need, than to need and not have. One that note… -Head protection in the form of a wetsuit hood, a cap, or even a bandana. Anything that can keep the sun off of your head is extremely important. It is the most exposed part of our bodies when we are floating on the surface. -Biodegradable sunscreen lotion. Okay, this is a tricky suggestion. Even many biodegradable sunscreen lotions have been shown to harm and even kill tiny larvae baby marine life ranging from fish to all types of invertebrates especially coral. It is fine to wear on land, but we highly discourage the use of sunscreen lotions in the water. Having a full wetsuit or skin will do the job of protection from the sun much better than lotions and the suits also help with thermal protection. It is truly a win-win for everyone and the marine environment. -Casual, lightweight, tropical clothing -Sunglasses and a spare in case you lose your main pair -Comfortable footwear such as active sandals Teva, Keen, Merrell, etc. -Hats. We cannot stress the importance of a hat in the tropics! -All of our boats provide items like shampoo, soap, towels, etc. We bring this up because these items represent added weight and if they leak, less-than-fun times during the unpacking stage of the trip. Other items that may be considered -Lightweight rainwear to protect from the occasional afternoon shower -Binoculars DEPARTURES Mar 05 – Feb 17, 2024 ←Click to request a booking Accommodations Gaia Love Guides TBD Length 13 days Prices and Payment schedule $8600 USD per person, double occupancy $11,600 USD per person, single occupancy Reservation deposit $500 USD September 5, 2023 $4600 USD / $6600 USD single occ. December 5, 2023 $3500 USD / $4500 USD single occ. Back-to-back combination with Raja Ampat, Feb 22 – Mar 05, 2024 Tour cost includes Accommodations throughout tour dates All meals on days 2 through 12 dinner on day 1 – breakfast on day 13 All internal transfers including international arrival and departure transfers Non-alcoholic beverages All snorkeling and park fees All gratuities Tour cost does not include Round-trip international airfare Please contact us with recommendations for routes or referrals to any of the several travel agents we currently work with Additional hotel accommodations and meals as a result of travel outside of the program dates Visa requirements including payments Alcoholic beverages International departure taxes Extra / overweight baggage fees Trip insurance recommended; we recommend Travel Guard, World Nomads, or Travel Insure DAN insurance required unless personal insurance program has worldwide emergency evacuation services Additional accommodations while on tour in the event of flight schedule changes or events of force majeure Any required COVID-19 tests Any required quarantine or flight changes due to a positive COVID-19 result Cancellation policy 180 – 91 days prior to departure 50% of trip cost 90 days or less prior to departure 100% of tour cost Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information Departures 2024 Mar 05 – Feb 17, 2024 ←Click to request a booking Accommodations Gaia Love Guides TBD Length 13 days Prices and Payment schedule $8600 USD per person, double occupancy $11,600 USD per person, single occupancy Reservation deposit $500 USD September 5, 2023 $4600 USD / $6600 USD single occ. December 5, 2023 $3500 USD / $4500 USD single occ. Back-to-back combination with Raja Ampat, Feb 22 – Mar 05, 2024 Tour cost includes Accommodations throughout tour dates All meals on days 2 through 12 dinner on day 1 – breakfast on day 13 All internal transfers including international arrival and departure transfers Non-alcoholic beverages All snorkeling and park fees All gratuities Tour cost does not include Round-trip international airfare Please contact us with recommendations for routes or referrals to any of the several travel agents we currently work with Additional hotel accommodations and meals as a result of travel outside of the program dates Visa requirements including payments Alcoholic beverages International departure taxes Extra / overweight baggage fees Trip insurance recommended; we recommend Travel Guard, World Nomads, or Travel Insure DAN insurance required unless personal insurance program has worldwide emergency evacuation services Additional accommodations while on tour in the event of flight schedule changes or events of force majeure Any required COVID-19 tests Any required quarantine or flight changes due to a positive COVID-19 result Cancellation policy 180 – 91 days prior to departure 50% of trip cost; 90 days or less prior to departure 100% of tour cost. In any event of cancellation we will endeavor to find a replacements. In the case we find replacement guests we may be able to offer a partial refund or may transfer some or all payments to another departure. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information Photos and Trip Reports TRIP REPORTS Alyui Bay, Raja Ampat Snorkeling Alyui Bay The February/March 2017 Coral Triangle Adventures trip to Raja Ampat brought the group of intrepid snorkelers up ...Read More Waim Island of Raja Ampat I will conduct a snorkeling and jungle tour in North-East region of Raja Ampat islands from 6 to 10 May 2017 with the following itinerary6 May 2017 Leaving Sorong city for Waim island by motorized boat. It takes approximately 2 hours to reach the island. Our destination is Isanak beach where we will enjoy snorkeling to explore the wealth of marine bio-diversity of Raja Ampat that is the natural habitat of a lot species of tropical fish including trevally, striped surgeonfish and etc. Continue trip to the nearby village Village Tour to see Papuan people in their daily life Overnight stay 7 May 2017 Wake up early in the morning, We will go by motorized boat to Warafar forest - We will go hiking and watching Red Bird of Paradise Paradisaea rubra Back to homestay - brunch Snorkeling at Mamiaef island We could enjoy fishing We can stay one night in tents in the island or stay in the village. Isanak beach in Raja Ampat 8 May 2017 Hiking and camping in the forest near Fish Lagoon 9 May 2017 Hiking and camping in the forest and wildlife watching 10 May 2017 Walking back to the beach Transfer by boat to nearby village - wash Going back to Sorong Cost 6 million rupiahs/ person Fish Lagoon The cost includes transportation by motorized boat between Sorong and north-east Raja Ampat islands, food, payment to local guides, and land owners, basic accommodation at the villager's house and in tents in the jungle. The cost does not include entrance fee paid to Dept. of Tourism of Raja Ampat, airfare, accommodation in a hotel in Sorong before and after the tour, travel insurance and other personal expenses. Please, bringYour own snorkeling equipment, binoculars, flashlight, sun-block-lotion, clothing that is suitable for beach, and tropical who are interested in joining the trip can contact me Charles Roring by e-mail to peace4wp or by sending text/ whatsapp message to +6281332245180 One of the main coral reefs at Raja Ampat, an Indonesian island chain home to perhaps the world’s richest marine biodiversity, was severely damaged last week when a Bahamian-flagged cruise ship smashed into it at low tide, according to an official 90-meter Caledonian Sky, owned by tour operator Noble Caledonia, ran aground in an uncharted shoal in West Papua province after completing a bird-watching trip on Waigeo Island on 4 British-owned company described the incident as “unfortunate” and said it was “cooperating fully with the relevant authorities”. Damage to the vessel was minimal and it has already set sail after being questioned by official evaluation team found that the ship had been caught in low tide despite being equipped with GPS and radar instruments, according to team member Ricardo Tapilatu, head of the Research Center for Pacific Marine Resources at the University of Papua.“A tugboat from Sorong city was deployed to help refloat the cruise ship, which is something that shouldn’t have happened because it damaged the reef even worse,” Tapilatu said. “They should’ve waited for high tide” to refloat the 4,290-tonne Caledonian Sky, which was carrying 102 passengers and 79 crew on a 16-night journey from Papua New Guinea to the Philippines, damaged approximately 1,600 square meters of coral at a diving site known as Crossover incident resulted in the destruction of the ecosystem’s structural habitat and the reduction or loss of diversity of eight coral genera, including acropora, porites, montipora and stylophora.“This is what we found during our investigation into the site,” Tapilatu said. “We are currently finishing the report and will submit our recommendations to the district office next week.”The Caledonian Sky after it ran aground at Raja Ampat. Photograph Courtesy Stay Raja AmpatLocal homestay operator Stay Raja Ampat posted on Facebook “How can this happen? Was a 12-year-old at the wheel? Anchor damage from ships like these is bad enough, but actually grounding a ship on a reef takes it to a whole new level.”Due to Raja Ampat’s special biodiversity and its status as one of the world’s most popular dive sites, as well as the fact that the damage occurred in a national park, the evaluation team will recommend the company pay compensation of $800-$1,200 £650-£985 per square meter, for a total of $ according to Tapilatu. The standard rate is $200-$400 per square meter.“If the ship’s owner disagrees with the claim, then typically the government will take it to court,” Tapilatu said. If the company and government can reach an agreement, it will likely take a year or two for the district administration to receive the said the money would be used to revive the reef, a process he estimated could take a decade; to set more mooring buoys across the area to prevent ships from sailing into shallow zones; and to map out sailing corals just outside the impact zone left compared with those destroyed in the impact. Photograph Courtesy Stephanie Venables/Marine Megafauna Foundation/Mongabay“The government has had talks about compensation with the ship company, and I’m optimistic that this won’t go to court. Unfortunately, there will not be any moves for coral revival until we get the money.”Andi Rusandi, director for conservation and marine biodiversity at the Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, said local conservation and revival efforts were within the local government’s authority, but he said he would follow the its statement, Noble Caledonia said it was “firmly committed to protection of the environment, which is why it is imperative that the reasons for it are fully investigated, understood and any lessons learned incorporated in operating procedures.” Let editor Chad Merchant and travel writer Petra O’Neill introduce you to one of the world’s greatest marine environments, the wondrous seascape where the Indian and Pacific Oceans meet. Breathtaking scenery, pristine waters, secluded island beaches, and the most stunningly diverse oceanic ecosystem on the planet This is Raja Ampat. Mention Raja Ampat to most people and you’ll be met with a blank stare. Mention it, however, to avid divers, and you’ll see a glaze of either nostalgia or unfettered longing wash over their eyes. Raja Ampat – meaning four kings’ in Indonesian, referring to the four largest islands in the area – is located off the far westernmost tip of the world’s second-largest island, Papua New Guinea, and is the Holy Grail for many divers. Though relatively easy to access, the area is nevertheless quite remote. From the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, nearly 2,800km distant, a four-hour flight is required to reach Raja Ampat’s primary point of entry, Sorong, at the tip of West Papua. It can also be reached via a flight from Makassar on the large island of Sulawesi. From Sorong, a boat is required to explore the many islands of Raja Ampat. It is this relative isolation, combined with the serendipitous commingling of oceanic currents from the Pacific and Indian Oceans, that gives rise to the region’s startling beauty and biodiversity. This is the marine wonderland where two oceans meet. Raja Ampat lies at the centre of the famed Coral Triangle, the global apex of underwater biodiversity. In Raja Ampat, that richness of life reaches its zenith, with some 75% of all the world’s known coral species found here. Vast schools of fish, an abundance of sharks, giant manta rays, and a great host of invertebrates are on display here, with over 1,500 species of marine fishes having been recorded, along with an incredible 537 species of coral. Into the world of Raja Ampat A ramshackle busy port town that is the main jumping-off point for Raja Ampat, Sorong has a dusty main street stretching along the shoreline lined with markets and general stores. The town offers almost no preview of the wonders of Raja Ampat, but there are nevertheless several points of interest, including a Buddhist Temple located on a hilltop with splendid views, a fish market with a bountiful array of fish and a bustling produce market with necklaces made from shells, colourful bilum bags, wooden carvings and tropical fruit and vegetables sold by women with broad smiles and teeth stained red from betel nut. Touring Raja Ampat is offered at many different levels, from budget to luxury. That said, even if you go on a shoestring trip, merely travelling to the regency is a near-status symbol among Indonesians. Airfare from Jakarta to Sorong is surprisingly costly, despite being available on two commercial airlines’ schedules and flights being generally full. A similar phenomenon exists for flights from Makassar. Once you’ve arrived in Sorong, however, the options for reaching the magical islands and seas of Raja Ampat are numerous. From live-aboard luxury charter yachts to local transport and basic home stays in a number of island villages, a vacation in Raja Ampat is everything you would expect it to be. There are no grand send-offs in Sorong, as the jetty is as ramshackle as the town itself. Regardless of the class of boat you will ultimately be on, your departure is decidedly low-brow. Passengers will typically climb down from the jetty of dubious construction, it must be said into a small dinghy or inflatable runabout that then heads to one of the many boats bobbing at anchor in the bay. Petra’s tender made its way to the Ombak Putih, a traditional Phinisi sailing boat whose name means white wave’, and she describes the scene Onboard were 17 other passengers – expats from Jakarta and intrepid travellers from the US, Netherlands, and Australia. We were about to embark on a journey of adventure, the course set westwards. The many islands of Raja Ampat are characterised by rugged coastlines and lush tropical jungles, with steep cliffs, narrow ravines and deep valleys. Much of the terrain is inaccessible, with waterfalls, secluded bays, and powdery white sand beaches that are still largely unexplored. The karst topography in the region is spectacular, a bizarre landscape of hundreds of tiny islands shaped like mushrooms that rise abruptly from the sea with bases eroded over time by the relentless motion of the sea. For the next 10 days, we would wake at sunrise before commencing our excursions on land and underwater. Best of all for me was the snorkelling, which had me flipping backwards into the sea several times a day. With my mask on, the world below was all-consuming, an onslaught of colour with countless species of fish that I noted diligently in my journal until the list became too long. My favourites were the yellow lionfish, angelfish, the golden trumpet fish, the purple, lime green and blue wrasse, giant multi-coloured clams, cuttlefish, parrotfish, and diagonally banded sweetlips. I snorkelled alongside inquisitive hawksbill turtles, and as my confidence increased, I went beyond the coral reef to deeper darker waters where barracuda and blacktip reef sharks patrol. In a saltwater lake, we were surrounded Isolation and splendour abound by hundreds of large golden jellyfish and while we saw whales and dozens of dolphins that came alongside the boat to play, the most amazing sight of all had to be the corals vibrant, multi-coloured, soft and hard, in a multitude of shapes resembling staghorn and crinkled champagne flutes. Meanwhile, Chad set out from Sorong to board Amandira, another traditional Phinisi sailing vessel whose name translates to peaceful and intrepid’ Owing to a rare and unexpected scheduling intersection of the 52-metre Amandira and 32-metre Amanikan, we were afforded the sublime opportunity to experience both of these incredible ships as we plied the waters of Raja Ampat and for six days luxuriated in the service and hospitality for which Aman is known. Amandira carries a crew of 14 to 15 for a maximum of 10 passengers, with Amanikan having a crew of 10 for six passengers, both ships including a dive instructor, private chef, masseur, waiter, and of course the marine crew. Some of the crew members perform double duty, and we found all the crew, without exception, to be friendly, capable, and accommodating. Our itinerary included plenty of excursions both above and below water. Red Bird of Paradise One of the more remarkable experiences early in our trip was a pre-dawn jaunt to the small island of Gam, as we set out to see the elusive Red Bird of Paradise Paradisaea rubra. With a wizened local guide leading the way, we hiked through the jungle to the top of a hill where we crouched behind a weathered blind and quietly waited. Naturalists and wildlife photographers often spend hours patiently waiting to observe Birds of Paradise, among the world’s most stunning and curious birds. Endemic to this region, the 42 species in this family – each more bizarre and spectacular than the last – routinely represent the pinnacle of an ornithologist’s observations. As the Red Bird of Paradise is found only on a handful of islands in Raja Ampat, and nowhere else in the world, we were fortunate indeed to see an extended mating ritual, with two males loudly competing for a female’s attention, dancing and displaying in the trees above us. We watched in rapt attention for an hour, then began our descent, the birds still locked in their cacophonous ritual. Petra’s own Bird of Paradise hunt, on the other hand, showed the more capricious side of nature, as she relates here A pre-dawn quest following in the footsteps of the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace was a must-do adventure, but not even a pot full of Indonesian coffee allowed me to face the day at 3am with a smile, so I filled my pockets with coffee toffees to keep in reserve. Men from the village of Yembesir led us to canoes from where we silently glided over the water towards the island of Gam. From here, we clambered onto a rickety jetty before clinging onto ropes and hauling ourselves up on a steep upward climb in pitch darkness. Sitting on hard wooden planks, we waited for dawn to break with the village men peering enthusiastically into the treetops mimicking the mating call of the Red Bird of Paradise. And then they came one at first, followed by several more. We could see the curious bobbing, flapping, and weaving dance, so took aim with our cameras, waiting for the birds to descend. But nature is unpredictable. They flew away, so I sucked on the toffees to keep the adventure sweet and began the slippery, muddy climb down, accompanied by the squawks of black cockatoos and the chuffing of hornbills. Later, at the island of Batanta, we hiked from Arefi Village where local guides escorted us through the lush rainforest to a waterfall. The guides motioned for us to swim in the refreshing pool, but there was a second, much larger waterfall – and we could hear it. We continued on the uphill climb, following a rock-strewn freshwater stream that we ultimately had to cross in order to reach the waterfall, which was just as powerful and spectacular as its sound had forecast. Village children at Arborek We also met with local villagers and experienced an ancient traditional culture, viewing rock paintings of hand prints, stencilled fish, and human figures dating back 5,000 years. At Arborek, an island village that provides homestay accommodation to divers, we were given a traditional dance performance by young children who then ran and skipped behind us as we circumnavigated the idyllic tiny island. For both Chad and Petra, the striking scenery in the Wayag archipelago in the north of Raja Ampat, was one of the trip’s most beguiling wonders. Chad shares his experience In Wayag, another pre-dawn morning saw us climbing a series of steep limestone faces – a trek not for the faint of heart, it must be said – to reach the summit of Mount Pindito, which afforded us with breathtaking, postcard-perfect panoramas of the stunning turquoise lagoons and forested karst islands of North Wayag, as the sun breached the horizon in the distance. This was one of the more strenuous activities we undertook, and in truth, it presented quite a challenge for most of our group, but the crew managed to keep us safe and we were rewarded with some of the finest views of the entire voyage. Later that day, we found ourselves swimming with sharks, as a quartet of sleek blacktip reef sharks cruised effortlessly around us, oftentimes nearly at arm’s length. Though these are not considered a dangerous species, being in the water with such graceful predators was thrilling nevertheless. Petra agreed wholeheartedly Wayag was certainly the highlight of our trip. Few areas in Indonesia can lay claim to such natural splendour as the Wayag archipelago. The beauty of these karst spires is equalled only by the brilliant colours and vibrancy of the reefs and marine life. On a small boat, we explored the maze of mushroom-shaped islands, coves and lagoons, narrow channels and inlets, caves, and sandy beaches. And between towering jagged limestone cliffs that rise dramatically, we climbed almost vertically to reach the highest point, from where we looked across at the wide expanse below. The time spent in the company of the boats’ crews and new friends was also a marvellous part of the experience, as Chad found While still in Wayag, in a fitting end to such a remarkable day, we were provided with one of the most memorable moments of the cruise a starlit barbecue dinner on a secluded island beach. The combined crews of the two ships spent the afternoon setting up a dinner that was frankly jaw-dropping in its nuanced execution. And when the moment came, and the guests of Amandira and Amanikan were taken to the small island, we stepped onto the transformed beach, spellbound with delight. Sunset from onboard Amanikan A wonderful dinner, sparkling company, and a flawless culinary performance from the crew – they even got in touch with their musical side, breaking out the bongos and guitars after dinner and treating us all to a very nice mini-concert. Afterward, we released lanterns into the cloudless, star-splashed night sky over the Raja Ampat islands and retreated – utterly satisfied and content – back to our luxurious accommodations on board. It was truly a magical time, affording memories that have only sweetened over the weeks since. Getting there Fly to Makassar UPG with AirAsia, Silk Air, or Garuda Indonesia, from where you’ll catch a very early morning flight to Sorong SOQ with Garuda or Sriwijaya Air. From Jakarta CGK, flights on Nam Air and Garuda are offered. Where to stay If you need an overnight stay in Makassar, the no-frills Ibis Budget hotel is located within the terminal building. Bring your earplugs. In Sorong, the Swiss Belhotel is the best in town. While you’ll find spartan resort accommodation and homestays on islands such as Misool, for exploring nothing compares with travelling by boat. Sea Trek Bali offers many itineraries to explore eastern Indonesia. To learn more about Amandira and Amanikan, visit Sunset at Raja Ampat Weather The best time to visit is from October to April when the weather is milder. The seas in Raja Ampat are generally fairly calm because of the many islands and surrounding large landmasses. Further information Doug Meikle from Stay Raja Ampat [email protected] provided invaluable advice. Check on entry requirements. The Surat Jalan travel permit is not required for Raja Ampat or Sorong. A marine park entry permit costing about US$75 is required, though tour operators generally arrange this. This article was originally published in The Expat magazine March 2017 which is available online or in print via a free subscription. Raja Ampat Travel GuideHave you ever go to Raja Ampat, the lost paradise in Papua, Indonesia? If you have ever went there, you must be amazed after seeing the beauty of nature in other parts of the world. The scenery in this place can be so much different compared to other places in Indonesia. It is truly a hidden paradise that deserves to be for those who have not and want to immediately go to Raja Ampat can read first information about this popular tourist spot. We provide all knowledge about the location of Raja Ampat, accommodation, ways to get to the location, and tour packages available in also Papua Travel GuidePlaces to visit in Raja AmpatAnyone who’s heard of Raja Ampat, has surely heard of its beauty. Let’s explore this area and understand what it has to Ampat is a district in West Papua Province, located at the northwest tip of the Bird’s Head Peninsula. The area encompasses million hectares, most of it water, with four main islands Salawati, Batanta, Waigeo and Misool. The capitol city is Waisai. There are 610 islands, large and small, inhabited and uninhabited. The north area is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, while the west borders the Seram Ampat is not only for divers, the above-water views are equally stunning. In Pyainemo, sometimes spelled Penemu, you can see incredible bird’s eye views from the top of its four hills, each offering different views of the islands interposed againstthe clear turqoise water. Misool, located at the southern-most area of Raja Ampat, also offers bird’s eye views from Harfat Jaya Dapunlol Hill as well as Jellyfish lake, where you can swim surrounded by hundreds of harmless jellyfish. The Balbulol islands are equally beautiful. These locations are great alternative to Wayag Hill, Raja Ampat’s most famous icon. For sure your eyes will be amazed at all the natural beauty abounding from every in the water, it is not necessary to dive to experience Raja Ampat’s impressive underwater beauty, as snorkling or free diving will suffice. One example is Manta Point, where you can snorkel with dozens of manta rays. Truly amazing!Read also Raja Ampat Tour Package 4 Days 7 Days 10 Days10D9N Northern / Southern Raja Ampat Tour7D6N Northern / Southern Raja Ampat TourThings To Do In Raja Ampat Scuba DivingSnorkelingExplore small islandsEnjoy bird’s eye viewsKayakingIsland hoppingHow to get to Raja AmpatGateway to Raja Ampat Sorong, West Papua ProvinceSorong Airport Domine Eduard Osok DEONational Airlines Offering Jakarta – Sorong Routes Garuda Indonesia Sriwijaya Air Lion Air/Wings Air Express AirFlight Duration Express air direct 4 hours and 10 minutes. With the other carriers, 2 hours from Jakarta to Makassar, varied transit times, another 2 hours from Makassar to the airport to the harbor takes about 15 minutes Airport TaxiPublic TransportationMotorcycle TaxiRaja Ampat TourPamitran Tours provide liveabord tour raja ampat and many more packages. Please check our tour raja ampat Ampat HotelRaja Ampat accommodation is easy. As the popularity of the place rising, many Raja Ampat hotels and Raja Ampat resort you can found when you visit this island. Hotels and resorts are always available, but if you want to come here when holiday season, please make sure that you have booked the rooms before your where to stay in Raja Ampat? If you want to try to stay in Raja Ampat best resort, here are some options for you. First luxury resort is Misool Eco Resort. It is an exclusive lodge in the remote area of south Raja Ampat. The advantage to stay here is that it is situated in a private island and it has private area for diving. Since the guests who come only limited to a maximum of 40 people, then you must be hurry to book it before it’s too late. The room price is million rupiahs per best resort is Papua Paradise Eco-Resort. Its location that is not so far from the seaside of Birie island, makes it always recommended for tourists. Except for diving, this cool island has many kind of birds that live in the forest. The architecture is inspired by Papua traditional style. The 16th bungalow will be ready to welcome you with various kind of view. The price for one night is started from 4,5 million rupiahs per person. The third best resort is Kri Eco-Resort. You are recommended to stay here because it is also situated in the seaside of Kri island. You can also found unique thing such as if you want to take a bath, you need to share the use of Indonesian bathroom style located in the beach. This is to protect the seafrom pollution and contamination. The price per night is 3 million rupiahs per you who want to save a little bit your budget, Raja Ampat also has options for 5 star hotels. The best Raja Ampat 5 star hotel is Hamu Eco Raja Ampat. Same as the other lodge in Raja Ampat, Hamu Eco also situated in the seaside. This hotel is included as floating hotel that provide the guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can go swimming in the beach and the price is rupiahs for one Raja Ampat best hotel is Marley Beach Bungalow. Located in Tapokreng, it is the perfect lodge for you who want to be surrounded with forest. The facilities are private bathroom, free toiletries, and also a park. You can get room from rupiahs per night. The last is Kamar Raja Guest House which is located in Selpele. The price to stay here is rupiahs per night. It has facilities such as barbeque, bar, and chairs near the room. You can spend your time with snorkeling, diving, and Ampat FlightsThe next question after accommodation is then how to get to Raja Ampat? This place can be reached by airline or ship. There are several routes that usually chosen by tourist such as via Makassar, via Jakarta, and via Manado. All of them will need to transit in Sorong. There are many airlines that provide direct flights to Sorong. If you are from Jakarta, then you just need to fly to Sorong. Airlines that provide flight from Jakarta to Sorong are Sriwijaya, Batik Air, and Xpress. From Sorong to Raja Ampat you can use boats to cross Sorong and go to Raja Ampat. Use taxi to go to the harbor, and choose whether you want to use Bahari Express Marina Express, or Fajar Mulia. The different is that Bahari and Marina are faster than Fajar how about via Makassar and Manado? It’s just the same. Makassar and Manado has direct access to Sorong. In Makassar you can use Garuda, Xpress, Sriwijaya, and Batik Air, while for Manado you can only use Lion Air to directly go to Sorong. From Sorong you go to Raja Ampat via Waisai. Not only by boat, Waisai can be reached by airlines. If using airlines you will be take off in Marinda to Raja Ampat by boat is another way you can use if you are coming from Bali. There are several ships that can take you to Sorong. But still, the simplest way is by using airlines since Bali to Raja Ampat distance is 2 hours 18 minutes by flying. You can imagine how long if you take boat. But there is no direct flight from Bali to Sorong, so you need to again transit in Makassar, Manado, or even Ambon for the best option, and then fly to is some ways to get to Raja Ampat. There are no direct flights from outside of the country to Raja Ampat also. So for example, how to get to Raja Ampat from Malaysia, is that you have to fly to Jakarta first from Malaysia. After arrived in Jakarta, fly again to Sorong. Only then can you take a boat or to shorten the time once again use airlines and get off at Waisai airport. It is also the same as how to get to Raja Ampat from Singapore. There is no direct flight from Singapore to Sorong or even Waisai, so you need to transit first in whether Jakarta, Makassar, or Manado. Then continue again with the route to Sorong and then Waisai. In Waisai, if you need to go to other island, you need to use local ferry alsoPapua Raja Ampat Schedule Trip 201810D9N Northern / Southern Raja Ampat Tour7D6N Northern / Southern Raja Ampat TourMisool II Raja Ampat Tour Package 5 Days 4 NightsMisool Raja Ampat Tour Package 5 Days 4 NightsWayag & Pianemo Raja Ampat 4 Days 3 NightsWayag Raja Ampat Tour Package 4 Day 3 NightRaja Ampat Tour PackageNow after you get information Raja Ampat Travel Guide started from location, accommodation, and flights, you may want to hurry to Raja Ampat. We, in Pamitran, also have our Paket tour Raja Ampat 2017 which can be a good option for you to go to the beautiful islands without any bother. Joining our packages such as Paket wisata Raja Ampat 3 hari 2 malam will give you great memory and adventure. All comfort and whatever you need there is guaranteed, so pick us as your Raja Ampat tour travel and it will not make any regret to open trip Raja Ampat 2018 is divided into many packages such as 10 days 9 nights Northern / Southern Raja Ampat and 7 days 6 nights Northern / Southern Raja Ampat. This tour is a Raja Ampat liveaboard snorkeling, in which you will stay in luxury boat and snorkeling will be your main theme of visiting the islands. Other packages will be Misool Raja Ampat Tour Package 5 days 4 nights, Wayag Raja Ampat Tour Package 4 days 3 nights and still many more. You can check it on our Raja Ampat tour 2017 offers you various prices as there are different kind of packages too. Like for example, if you take the live on board tour, the price will be about 1100 USD. But if you choose regular packages such as those 4 days 3 nights and so on, you will get Raja Ampat tour price at 625 USD. Another Raja Ampat tour harga can be check directly on the can choose one of the packages above to feel the excitement of holiday in Raja Ampat. Here, you can not only spend time for snorkeling or fishing, but also diving. The Raja Ampat diving spot is well known worldwide. It would be a loss if you are not diving. Some of the popular diving spots are Manta Point, Kri cape, Cross Wreck, Mike’s point, Waigeo, Fam island, and Farondi island.

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