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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.

Baliem Valley the residence of Dani. Indigenous people are introduced to the outside world as a peasant warrior. A life of farming, but warlike. Photo book Gardens of War, a documentary film Dead Birds, the results of the first anthropological expedition there in 1961 to be the cause.

Repeated demonstration of the various villages to demonstrate the various cases of war between their village. Complete with a toss shooting each other with spears and arrows. There were no difference in the wound.

Cultural festival is always the main attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. New knowledge about a particular ethnic culture and lively performances of traditional arts would invite admiration, especially for the festival visitors who had never seen.

This amazing festival and has become a visitor attraction in Papua. Baliem Valley Festival was originally a tribal war events Dani, Lani, and Yali tribe as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. A festival is a site of power struggles between the tribes and has been going on for generations but it certainly is safe for you to enjoy.

Baliem Valley Festival lasts for three days and held every August. Initially was first held in 1989. What is special about this festival that begins with a scenario such as the abduction of a trigger wars, ethnic infanticide, or invasion of the newly opened fields. The existence of these triggers cause other tribes must take revenge, so the raid was conducted. This attraction does not make revenge or hostility as the theme but rather the positive meaning of Yogotak Hubuluk Motog Hanoro which means Hope Will Need Tomorrow Better than Today.

Interestingly, visitors were allowed to go try this spear throwing. In addition to throwing spears, visitors will also be taught how to shoot ala Papuans who daily used to hunt. Spears and arrows are culturally very close to the lives of indigenous people of the Baliem Valley.

Baliem Valley Festival also featured traditional dances typical of each tribe. The visitors see the unique style that is painted on the faces and bodies of the dancers.

It turned out that in Papua there is such a beautiful place Sentani Lake. Many people think of Papua contains only the hills, forests, and hot weather only. But the truth is a lot of Papua Bahari tourism potential is not inferior to other places. Sentani lake is the proof.

Papua has incredible natural beauty, from mountains, seas, lakes and valleys. Located close to Jayapura, Lake Sentani successful tour to be excellent. All was peaceful as the beauty of Lake Sentani greet you.

Island in eastern Indonesia is not only synonymous with Jayawijaya Mountains, or the Raja Ampat Islands, or Baliem Valley. Variety of landscape is also equipped with the Sentani Lake, located 50 kilometers from the city of Jayapura.

Sentani name was first mentioned by a priest, BL Bin, when in 1898 a mission in the area of ​​this lake. The word Sentani meaning here we live in peace. Apparently, the meaning Sentani proved. Anyone who's been to this lake, including you, will feel very peaceful because of the beautiful nature and friendly people.

Sentani lake on the slopes of the Cyclops Mountains, right in the height of 75 meters above sea level. With an area of ​​approximately 9360 hectares, Sentani lake the largest in Papua. This lake also has 21 small islands scattered in the waters. The combination of blue lakes and green pastures produce a contrasting color around the eye-catching.

A boat ride around the lake is one of the most popular activities. You can rent a motor boat in the local village. Wander into small islands, visiting the homes of local people in each stage. The residents Lake Sentani itself is well-known creative. That said, the results of their crafts are the best in Papua.

Fishermen is a profession that most locals acted. There are at least 33 species of fish that live in this lake, half of which are endemic to Papua. A native species of fish this lake is reputedly saw fish (Pristis Microdon), but is expected to have become extinct. The form is now used as a model in wood carving handicrafts typical of local communities.

One more famous of these lakes, namely Sentani Lake Festival. The annual festival is usually held for five consecutive days in mid-June. At this festival, you can watch traditional dance show performed on the boat. In addition, there are also various rituals and war dances typical of Papua, as well as a variety of local cuisine.

So, if a visit to Jayapura, a time to yourself to enjoy the natural beauty of Sentani Lake. Many traveler says, a gift which would you take it from here, nothing but a bunch of wonderful stories.

Apparently, the world's most beautiful lakes in Indonesia. Paniai lake is one that deserves to be visited in the province of Papua. Beautiful scenery typical island of the eastern tip of Indonesia is ready to hypnotize you.

Paniai Lake is a lake located in Paniai regency, Papua. Paniai lake has the famous scenery of smart, experienced, and well maintained. Paniai lake is the best and most beautiful lake in the World is represented by 157 countries in the world lake owners on the World Lake Conference in India on 30 November 2007.

Blue lake water sunlight to collaborate with eye sight that we rarely find in big cities as well as feast for the eyes.

Paniai lake has an area of ​​approximately 14 500 hectares, it can leave room for tourists to choose the location according to the wishes as to the recreational lake.

Situated at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level is certainly making this area was cool. Not only is the scenery and the coolness of course the main attraction of this location, a wealth of underwater lake is also a mainstay of Paniai. Various species of freshwater fish and shrimp adorn this lake.

To get to Paniai lake, you can begin the journey from the City Enarotali, Paniai Capital District. Of the City Enarotali, there are two routes to the area of ​​Paniai lake. First, use a landline to hire Mitsubishi Strada bus types that can be relied on to traverse the rugged terrain and the roads winding.

Besides enjoying the exotic Paniai Lake from the edge of the lake, you can try another setting, such as fishing or rent a boat to the population of the area around the lake for it.

Besides enjoying the sparkling blue waters of the lake and cut the speed of boats, you can also use this moment to capture the lake from all sides.

An excursion to the beautiful lake is certainly not complete if it has not visited the township Mee tribe and Moni tribe, the two major tribes around the lake which inhabits the highlands of Paniai. In addition to viewing custom homes and daily honai called them up close, if lucky you will be presented with arts attractions and souvenir obtain the two tribes as gifts to family or colleagues.

Government Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi province today has made ​​various efforts to facilitate the tourists to reach Wakatobi. These efforts, among others, its routes Wakatobi - Ambon and track Wakatobi - Lembata, NTT.

"The opening of the flight path, in order to facilitate the tourists both foreign tourists and reach Wakatobi archipelago," said Regent Wakatobi Hugua in Wangiwangi, (28/03/2012).

According to him, in Indonesia there are only two marine areas to be developed into an attractive tourist area, the Wakatobi National Park area and the area of ​​Raja Ampat.

"Both these areas have the same diversity of coral reefs and unique high enough, so it is suitable to be a tourist area," he said.

Meanwhile, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), helping the Government develop Wakatobi Marine National Park area to be the Eco-tourism.

Representative of JICA - Lilis said in an effort to help develop the Wakatobi Marine National Park area so the tourist area of JICA has been several times to train park staff to foster community, especially on the island in order to behave Kapota lingungan and friendly to tourists.

"Wakatobi Marine National Park has a diversity of coral reefs are quite high, so it is suitable to be developed into a tourist area," said Lilis.

According to him, to be a tourist area, Wakatobi National Park should be free from a variety of activities that could harm the environment. Every community in their efforts to harness the potential of natural resources within the National Park area and develop a productive economic activities, to support environmental conservation and tourism activities.

"Wakatobi is located in the central triangle of the world's coral reefs, not only has diverse coral reefs but also has a variety of interesting sights, particularly cultural traditions and local knowledge," he said.

Meanwhile, Hugua said it welcomed and greatly appreciated JICA's assistance to develop the Wakatobi Marine National Park so the tourist area.

"We and the Wakatobi welcomed JICA's assistance, because it can only grow Wakatobi forward, if the world their tourism making progress," he said. (kompas)

Anyone who doubts that Indonesia is rich in culture? One is a culinary tour of the various types and shapes from Sabang to Papua. Indonesia is the culinary diversity of interest to dijejalahi, studied, and of course, be preserved so as not to be recognized elsewhere. One of the unique culinary tour of Indonesia which will be discussed this time is rawon.

When you come to Surabaya, is not complete if not enjoy the traditional culinary variety offered by the capital of East Java. One of them Rawon, which became an icon as well as the charm of the tours offered culinary spots.

Rawon is one type of food like soup as soup, but not the soup. Sauce rawon highly concentrated. However, it should not be frowned before trying. Although the black liquid, but it was so delicious. Sauce rawon which is filled with black beef is sliced ​​into small dice.

Rawon be the favorite food of East Java, a kind of meat soup. One characteristic of this dish, lay in thick blackish-colored gravy. That's because wearing rawon flavored beans kluwek, ie, large seeds are superficially similar to fruit jengkol. Kluwek unbelievable high content of vitamin C and beta carotene. Thus, this substance gives the sour taste of black meat soup ala East Java.

Have you been able to imagine it?

Many versions rawon or how to cook all produce different sensations.

Wealth Mamberamo River which is famous for its crocodile leather, sago, arowana fish, fish eye-month, nine fish, shark river, tilapia and African catfish. As well as hundreds of species of birds such as cassowaries, parrots, cockatoos, and paradise.


Mamberamo River is a river located along 670 km south of the Foja Mountains. Some tribes settled in the valley of the river is rich in biodiversity. Mamberamo river has many species of flora and fauna as well as seas and lakes that can be utilized for tourism purposes.

Mamberamo River is the longest river in New Guinea. The river is located in the middle of dense forests and cool and still pure. This river has the nickname the "Amazon of Papua".

The specialty of the Mamberamo River is a native plant ecosystems, which has a stunning beauty.

One of Natural Resources that are excellent tourism is a bird of paradise, because it has a relatively large unique because in addition also has a very attractive appearance. Mamberamo river water source comes from a meeting between some of the major tributaries, which flows north through the valley of the mountains, and finally empties into the Pacific Ocean and is situated along the river Rombebai Lake and Bira Lake.

As well as the natural scenery is still beautiful, Papua also has the most famous cultural globalization has not everlasting. Of the myriad cultures and traditions that are owned by the province that has the most extensive in Indonesia has a lot of folk dance types. Such as social dances which they dubbed as Yospan. Yospan itself is an extension from words Yosim Pancar. Or ​​harmonization from two Papuan folk dances, Yosim and Pancar.


Yosim is an old dance-like poloneis from Dance West and originated from Sarmi, a district on north coast Papua, near the River Mamberamo, but some are saying that Yosim comes from the bay Saireri.

While Pancar is a dance developed in Biak and Manokwari Numfor the early 1960s during the Dutch period in Papua, mimicking the early history of his birth, the movements acrobatics in the air - such as motion tumble from the sky, like a dry leaf fall in the wind - Neptune from fighter aircraft made ​​by the United States Air Force used Netherlands in West Irian. The early 1960s, Netherlands-Indonesian conflict over the status of sovereignty over West Irian is still ongoing. Because of these fighter jets are driven by gas, which mimics the movement of acrobatic dance originally called Pancar Gas, later shortened to Pacar. Since its inception the early 1960s, has been enriched Pancar movements from other sources, including from nature.

Dance Yosim Pancar has two teams in appearance, Team Musicians and Dancers team. Team of musicians playing a musical instrument to accompany the dancers, the instrument he played like a guitar, Ukulele, Tifa, and Acoustic Bass. Ukulele, drums and bass Stem usually made their own. Someone who is adept at playing Bass Stem sometimes can play with the foot that is usually a musical instrument is played by the fingers and hands.

Dancers Yosim Pancar more from one person with basic movements vigorous, dynamic and interesting, well-known example is the movement of Gale-gale, Jef, Pacul Tiga, Seka and others. Then the other thing in this dance you need to know is the unique clothing and accessories. Color and type of used clothing each dance group Yospan vary, but typical for all the accessories in the dances Papua is almost the same.

This dance is called social dance, or a friendship dance (Wikipedia) because anyone can join, no matter whether they are male or female, older or younger.

Yosim Pancar quite popular and frequently exhibited at any event, custom events, welcome events arts and culture festival. Yospan also usually displayed in the Global State of the invitation to meet or follow the Festival there.