Top places to visit in Raja Ampat

• Piaynemo Viewpoint

  island · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · entry Rp150,000 (≈ ₹800)

  Boardwalk-and-stairs climb to a famous panorama of cone-shaped islets.

• Wayag Islands

  island · 4.9 rating · about 4 h · entry Rp700,000 (≈ ₹3,720)

  Raja Ampat's emblem — a maze of karst islets best seen from a steep viewpoint.

• Pasir Timbul

  sandbar · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · entry Rp700,000 (≈ ₹3,720)

  Pop-up white sandbar that emerges from the sea at low tide near Fam.

• Arborek Village

  village · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · entry Rp700,000 (≈ ₹3,720)

  Friendly cultural village with a famous snorkel-rich jetty.

• Cape Kri

  reef · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · entry Rp700,000 (≈ ₹3,720)

  World-record dive site off Kri island with astonishing fish diversity.

• Friwen Wall

  reef · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · entry Rp700,000 (≈ ₹3,720)

  Vertical coral wall by Friwen island, superb for snorkelling.

• Telaga Bintang

  lagoon · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · entry Rp700,000 (≈ ₹3,720)

  Hidden star-shaped lagoon reached by a short scramble to a viewpoint.

• Sawinggrai Village

  village · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · entry Rp50,000 (≈ ₹270)

  Village famed for dawn treks to spot red birds of paradise.

• Yenbuba Jetty

  reef · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · entry Rp700,000 (≈ ₹3,720)

  Snorkel jetty over a dazzling reef between Kri and Mansuar.

• Waisai Town

  town · 4.0 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The archipelago's small capital and gateway port on Waigeo island.

• Kabui Bay

  bay · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · entry Rp700,000 (≈ ₹3,720)

  Sheltered bay of jungle-clad karst pinnacles, ideal for kayaking.

• Misool Islands

  island · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · entry Rp700,000 (≈ ₹3,720)

  Remote southern island cluster of pristine reefs and rock-art lagoons.

Things to do

• Piaynemo Viewpoint & Star Lagoon Tour Sightseeing · 8 h · from IDR 950,000 per person
• Wayag Islands Day Trip Adventure · 10 h · from IDR 1,520,000 per person
• Manta Sandy Snorkeling Adventure · 3 h · from IDR 570,000 per person
• Cape Kri Scuba Dive Adventure · 2 h · from IDR 760,000 per person
• Arborek Village & Jetty Snorkel Cultural · 4 h · from IDR 475,000 per person
• Birds of Paradise Dawn Trek Nature · 3 h · from IDR 380,000 per person
• Raja Ampat Liveaboard Dive Cruise Adventure · 72 h · from IDR 40,000 per person
• Kabui Bay Kayaking Adventure · 3 h · from IDR 380,000 per person

Where to stay in Raja Ampat

Hotels

• Misool Resort 5-star · IDR 8,000,000 to IDR 25,000,000 per night
• Raja4Divers Resort 5-star · IDR 5,000,000 to IDR 12,000,000 per night
• Sorido Bay Resort 5-star · IDR 4,000,000 to IDR 10,000,000 per night
• Papua Paradise Eco Resort 5-star · IDR 4,000,000 to IDR 10,000,000 per night
• Raja Ampat Biodiversity Eco Resort 4-star · IDR 2,500,000 to IDR 6,000,000 per night
• Meridian Adventure Dive Resort 4-star · IDR 3,000,000 to IDR 7,000,000 per night

Where to eat

• Warung Bamboo Waisai Indonesian, Seafood · about IDR 60,000 per person
• RM Sari Laut Waisai Indonesian, Seafood · about IDR 80,000 per person
• Kampung Cafe Waisai Cafe, Indonesian · about IDR 50,000 per person
• Warung Makan Khas Papua Indonesian, Papuan · about IDR 55,000 per person
• Raja Ampat Dive Lodge Restaurant Indonesian, International · about IDR 150,000 per person
• Papua Paradise Restaurant Indonesian, Seafood, International · about IDR 250,000 per person
• Meridian Adventure Dive Restaurant International, Indonesian · about IDR 220,000 per person
• Beser Bay Restaurant Indonesian, Seafood · about IDR 90,000 per person

Getting to Raja Ampat

Airport: Sorong (SOQ)

Getting around

• Boat
• Speedboat
• Walking

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