Raja Ampat is the name given to the islands and came from a local myth. The four main islands that are found here are Waigeo, Misool, Salawati and Batanta islands. Located at the northwest tip of the bird's head of peninsula in the province of West Papua in Indonesia, Raja Ampat or four kings is one of the islands that are very exotic and amazing in Indonesia. Raja Ampat of Papua has also become a haven for lovers of diving.
Access to Raja Ampat Island
From any country you come, to get to the four islands in the Raja Ampat. First you should toward to the Domine Eduard Osok Airport (DEO) in Sorong, the province of West Papua. The easiest way to get to the Raja Ampat is through flights to Sorong from Jakarta or Bali with transit in Makassar.
From outside of Indonesia:
Via Jakarta:
Many flights flying from Southeast Asia to Jakarta.
Via Makassar:
Silk Air offers flights from Singapore to Makassar (codeshare flights with Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia).
Air Asia offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Makassar.
Via Manado:
Silk Air has flights from Singapore to Manado (codeshare flights with Singapore Airlines).
If you've arrived at the Sorong, you can specify the destination of your choice on this island.
1. Waigeo Island
Waigeo island is the largest of the four main islands of Raja Ampat islands in Papua. Waigeo is also known as waigiu, which is located in the province of West Papua near the town of Sorong. The three largest islands in this cluster are Salawati, Batanta and Misool. On this island there is the town of Waisai, capital of the Raja Ampat regency, located in the western part of the island. Waigeo is also a paradise for lovers of diving, there are many stone islands, the beautiful bay walled cliffs the towering. Read more ...
2. Misool Island (Tropical Paradise in Raja Ampat)
Misool is one of the four largest islands in the Raja Ampat islands. Located at off the west coast of the main island of Papua and directly borders the Seram sea. This island is also be destination for sport diving which is famous worldwide with its underwater beauty.
3. Batanta Island
Batanta is a tourist destination visited by tourists. The island has several villages namely Waiweser and Marandanweser. The population in this village is familiar with the visits of tourists. In every village there are lodging facilities that can be rented. The island has an area of approximately 453 km2 with a beautiful and natural atmosphere. Here you also can still see the birds of paradise that lives wild in the woods. The white sand beach and smooth increasingly add to the natural beauty of the island.
4. Salawati Island
Salawati island is one of the four main islands in the Raja Ampat islands West Papua. Almost three quarters of Salawati island is dense forest sago. The beauty of Salawati island indeed related to the diversity of plants and the animals. Conditions are still very silent, quiet and almost virgin makes many tourists to hunt this place. Not only that, the Salawati also became the goal of researchers from various countries to examining its natural wealth.
That's the info about the island of Raja Ampat. Hopefully can add insight for those of you who want to visit the island. Thanks for reading.
2. Misool Island (Tropical Paradise in Raja Ampat)
Misool is one of the four largest islands in the Raja Ampat islands. Located at off the west coast of the main island of Papua and directly borders the Seram sea. This island is also be destination for sport diving which is famous worldwide with its underwater beauty.
3. Batanta Island
Batanta is a tourist destination visited by tourists. The island has several villages namely Waiweser and Marandanweser. The population in this village is familiar with the visits of tourists. In every village there are lodging facilities that can be rented. The island has an area of approximately 453 km2 with a beautiful and natural atmosphere. Here you also can still see the birds of paradise that lives wild in the woods. The white sand beach and smooth increasingly add to the natural beauty of the island.
4. Salawati Island
Salawati island is one of the four main islands in the Raja Ampat islands West Papua. Almost three quarters of Salawati island is dense forest sago. The beauty of Salawati island indeed related to the diversity of plants and the animals. Conditions are still very silent, quiet and almost virgin makes many tourists to hunt this place. Not only that, the Salawati also became the goal of researchers from various countries to examining its natural wealth.
That's the info about the island of Raja Ampat. Hopefully can add insight for those of you who want to visit the island. Thanks for reading.
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