Essential Tips Before to Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat, Indonesia's natural wealth is famous for its beautiful underwater panorama and very beautiful beaches and charming. To no one when the guests at the Raja Ampat is a place called Heaven. Naturally we are proud of Raja Ampat, Indonesia's natural wealth which is second to none in the world. And it would not hurt if you follow these tips while lightly following the Raja Ampat. Backpacker manner, we can go to the Raja Ampat.
The most common obstacles to travel as Raja Ampat is a matter of accommodation and transportation. Well, prepare your budget.
The backpacker who wants to go to the island of Raja Ampat, be diligent to open the site lines on the flight to Sorong not the holiday season. To get to Sorong, you can see the site flight Batavia Air, Wings Air, and Air Express.
Accommodation. Currently in Saonek Monde was built three resorts in the Island Nyandebabo is Batbitiem, Waiwo, and South Waigeo. During unfinished, you can stay in some of these places.
The first is Sorido Bay Resort which is famous for its coral reefs. Then there is the Kri Eco Resort, a traditional resort built on the water. Another option is to camp on the island or a house boat which provided a lot of travel agents.
Although Raja Ampat is not very crowded, but already there are hotels and rented houses in Saonek, Mansuar, and Yenwaupnor islands.
Transportation. If you are flying from Jakarta it will take a 6 hour flight to Sorong and stopped in Manado. You can also follow the diving tour in Bali and fly from there.
Sorong like any other big city. You can get almost everything here. Although the price is more expensive because of its remote location.
Usually only the tourists who buy a package of tourist travel agency is the audience of marine tourism in Raja Ampat. You do not need to be adept at diving for a tour of this dive, as a travel agent providing tours for divers who are not professional or trained divers.
Fly from Jakarta or Bali to Sorong connected with the airline or Manado Makasar provided by several national and foreign airlines.
Rounds. Usually divers will join the tours and stay at the resort for divers visiting Raja Ampat Islands. To access the dive sites then you can contact the travel agency that can be found in Sorong.
Some travel agents also offer options such as tours of the boat from a boat tour around the Raja Ampat, or diving in Raja Ampat.
Of Sorong, there are two types of boats and boat speed boat length. Using the speed boat can carry 15 passengers and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, the cost price of 2 million dollars.
While the long boat carrying 10 passengers and takes about 2-3 hours, the cost price of 1.2 million rupiah. Please be aware that prices may change at any time.
You can rent a small boat if you want to explore these islands more freely. The Raja Ampat Island has four major islands, mountainous and hundreds of small islands in the vicinity that you can explore.
In addition, this region also has many reefs that are a beautiful natural phenomenon. There are a variety of unique fauna as bald paradise, paradise red, maleo Waigeo, pack of a rat.
For this type of flora then you can see orchids, palms, and many others. Try to do activities of trekking around the island to discover the hidden beauty such as waterfalls and ancient caves.
Small island opposite the pier Sorido connected with white sand beaches and beautiful ocean views. Tour of the resort will take you to see the atmosphere of the inn and surrounding islands are a lot of trees pandan bali old and infertile.
Culinary. Food is provided by the diving operators, ranging from the international menu to traditional food that is made directly by the local community.
Usually available a variety of seafood. Try to taste the yellow fish soup which is the typical food of this island.
Shop. Many divers say that the by-the best of the Raja Ampat is the story of your experience when visiting Raja Ampat. Surely this is a good photograph showing the catch.
However, you can buy souvenirs to souvenirs is a statue of Asmat tribe, traditional cloth, flute, and drum or a traditional drum. The goods are usually sold in souvenir shops in various cities in Papua.
This will ease the burden on you to not bring too much of a gift from the Raja Ampat. You can also buy handicrafts woven in Arborek if you happen to visit the village in Raja Ampat.
By-the typical Sorong is taro or taro chips, shredded bread rolls of tuna, and grilled fish budara. For souvenirs, in Kampung Baru, Sorong, many found a store that sells unique batik Papua, such as arrow pattern, birds of paradise, and drums. Suvernir a koteka and Asmat carvings can also be found in some gift shop in Sorong.
For the night in Sorong, along the beach wall tents are often found stalls selling various kinds of seafood, grilled chicken, and Coto Makassar.
Best time. October or November is a good time to visit the Raja Ampat because the sea is calm and perfect for the camera catches you.
Additional tips:
Bring spare batteries for the camera
Coral reefs are colorful - colorful, beautiful sea fish, and a tempting white sand, you must capture in the camera. Therefore, prepare a backup battery to capture every corner of the beauty of Raja Ampat. By carrying a spare battery, you would be happy to photograph the beauty of Raja Ampat. Because there are few places that do not have electricity, some of the resort did not provide electricity for 24 hours.
Prepare a Medicines - Medicine Personal
The best trip was a planned trip. For health problems, prepare drugs - drugs included. It is also just in - in case if you are attacked by the disease. By bringing medicine - personalized medicine, will greatly assist you in maintaining health. Do not let your hard to get the drug and can not be maximal in enjoying the beauty of Raja Ampat.
Something with the Right Plan
With proper planning, you will certainly be satisfied when diving in Raja Ampat. The beauty of every dive is different - different, guaranteed you'll be tempted. Through proper planning, you can certainly enjoy the Raja Ampat to the maximum. And to your knowledge, there are 45 diving points in Raja Ampat.
Permission by the Local Residents as Founding Tent
Relax in a tent in the company while the blue sea and white sand that is very pleasing. Before setting up camp, should consent to the local people first. This will reflect your attitude that respects the surrounding community. Remember, where the foot rests there upheld the sky.
Do not forget to ask and get information about the Raja Ampat from the Tourism information center or the Officiall Tourism Raja Ampat on Waisai City, the capital of Raja Ampat.
Welcome to Raja Ampat visit it and see its beauty.
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