Raja Ampat, West Papua


Raja Ampat is located in the western province of Papua on the island of Irian Jaya Barat, exactly at the head of birds of Papua. This archipelago is a destination of divers who are interested in the beauty of underwater scenery. Four of the group of islands are: Waigeo, Misool, Salawati, and Batanta Island.

Raja Ampat is a place of great potential to serve as objects of tourism, especially diving tourism. Raja Ampat Islands waters according to various sources, is one of the 10 best waters for diving sites around the world. In fact, it may also be recognized as number one for the completeness of flora and fauna under the water at this time.

Unique species that can be found at the time of diving are some of the pigmy seahorse species or mini kudalaut, wobbegong and manta ray. There is also a fish endemic to the Raja Ampat, namely Eviota king, the kind of Gobbie fish.



The only inter-island transportation and supporting community activities at Raja Ampat is a sea transportation. Similarly, to reach Waisai, the district capital. When using an airplane, first to the city of Sorong. After that, the trip to Sorong Waisai followed by sea transport. Facilities available are quick ship with 10, 15, or 30 persons capacity. With a cost of about USD 2 million, Waisai be reached within 1.5 to two hours ...




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  1. I hope that the price for the transportation is 2 milion of USD!!!!

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