Raja Ampat, Beautiful Tourist Destinations

Raja Ampat: World Adventure Paradise at the Edge of Papua

      Away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, this one of a kind traveler's dream destination offers serenity and peace. 
Raja Ampat, a Regency and is part of West Papua Province. The natural treats that are offered are so amazing, that they can make tourists reluctant to go home.

The Raja Ampat Archipelago is located in the westernmost part of Papua and stretches over 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 smaller islands. (wikipedia.org)

 Well, the name Raja Ampat itself is believed to come from a local legend who believes that long ago there was a woman who found seven eggs, the four eggs hatched into kings who ruled on the four main islands. There are only 3 people left, one becomes a stone, another a woman, and the others become ghosts or supernatural beings. Regardless of the legend that is believed by the local community, the beauty that is presented by Raja Ampat is an inviolable fact.

For those of you who are fans of diving and snorkeling, the Raja Ampat waters are one of the best diving destinations in the world. According to a report by an international social and environmental organization, 

In this tourist spot, there are some of the best dive spots, such as Kabui Passage, around Arborek Island Pier, Sauwandarek, Yenbuba, Friwen Wall, and many more. Not only the beautiful underwater scenery, Raja Ampat also has a beautiful land view. You can enjoy a view of the stone island from the top of the hill.

The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, about 75% of the world's coral species live in the Raja Ampat islands. This destination has a high species richness and uniqueness with the discovery of 1,318 species of fish, 699 types of mollusks (soft animals), and 537 types of coral reefs. Feel for yourself the sensation of diving and meet various types of unique marine life, such as pygmy seahorse, bat fish, and dugong you can find in Raja Ampat waters.

Raja Ampat Tourism Places

Raja Ampat has a number of large and small island clusters. So don't be surprised if this tourist place has several mainstay destinations that you can visit. Here are the places in Raja Ampat that are beautiful and unique.

Salawati Island

Salawati Island is one of the four big islands in Raja Ampat. The area reaches 1,623 square km. This island has a dense sago forest almost three-fourths of the area of Salawati Island. The sago tree grows wild without being planted.

Wayag . Island

This island is located in the village of West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua. This island is famous for its unique seawater color. The sea water on the island is light blue and dark blue. The difference in color depends on the depth.

In addition to the beauty of the color of the water, Wayag Island also has a group of small beautiful islands. The island is in the form of coral rocks that form an interesting cluster with the top part overgrown with trees.

Rufas Island

Rufas Island is situated near Pianemo Hill. There is a beautiful lagoon on this island. The color of the water in this lagoon is bright turquoise and the sand is white on the shore. Soft white sand, complemented by small fish on the edge of the lagoon make the scenery of this island very beautiful.

Pianemo Hill

Pianemo Hill is a place that many tourists visit Raja Ampat. To get to the top of the hill, you must climb hundreds of stairs. So make sure you prepare a strong physique. But take it easy, because in the area of ​​the stairs there is a small hut for a short rest. Not only cottage rest along the way, other facilities are also available on the hill. There is a balcony overlooking the cluster of Karst Islands. The long and tiring journey paid off with beautiful views from the top of the hill.