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Who does not know Raja Ampat? Islands located in the Papua, keep the beauty of marine parks with the most complete and most beautiful biota.
Raja Ampat natural charm is not enough if it enjoyed only one day or two. Usually the tourists to stay several days in the Raja Ampat Islands to explore the islands that would keep its own charm.
To reach the Raja Ampat Islands takes about two hours by fast boat ride from the Usaha Mina port, Sorong.
The cost to cross from Sorong to Raja Ampat was fairly decent. Thus time will be wasted if you back and forth Sorong-Raja Ampat without staying in the Raja Ampat. To stay in Raja Ampat, there are a number of accommodation that you can consider.
Waiwo Dive Resort
Waiwo Dive Resort is located in the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai, which is located in one of the largest island, Pulau Waigeo. Specialty concept of "closer to nature" consisted of 12 cottage that ethnic Papuans.
Each cottage is filled two or three beds and one bathroom. The walls and floor that made of wood to create atmosphere of to stay that calm and peaceful. Only, the residence is not equipped with air conditioning. Deliberately not installed air conditioning to create that natural atmosphere of to stay.
Waiwo Dive Resort combines atmosphere of the beach as the harmonies the forest. Cottage was built there under the shade trees, but also close to the beach. If you stay there, you will be pampered with the singing of birds and insects parade music that blends with the waves. There is a restaurant and bar separate from the cottage and it's not far from the beach.
Rates to stay, the manager put up the price of USD $58.17 per person per night. While for the kids, just pay half the price. Including milk, and three snacks.
In addition to lodging, Waiwo Dive Resort provides diving, snorkeling, and feed the fish at the Waiwo dock. There are two dive package. First, to dive 1-4 times the price of USD $58.17. Second, to dive 5-8 times the price of USD $47.59. This price includes the diving equipment, guides, and at least two times a day dive.
While for snorkeling, enough to pay USD $5.28 a day.
To reach the Waiwo Dive Resort, you can use a car to trip around 20 minutes from the Waisai dock, the capital of Raja Ampat.
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge (RADL)
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge or the so-called RADL located in the Mansuar Island, Raja Ampat Islands. Accommodation that quite famous in Raja Ampat it present shades of ethnic Balinese in the the midst tropical forests and white sand beaches Raja Ampat. Entering RADL starting than a small dock that is connected with a long wooden bridge toward the entrance the inn.
From the dock you can enjoy views of the island that covered with green tropical forest blends with the crystal clear sea water. During the trip than the pier toward the entrance the lodge, you will be spoiled with underwater views of Raja Ampat. Coral and colorful fish seen from above sea level. Sand beaches that surround RADL also safe for children's play.
The inn has 27 rooms consisting than 20 bungalows, and 7 standard rooms. For the bungalow, the charge is divided into three, ie single USD $165 per night, double USD $230 per night, and triple USD $315 per night. It is complete with food.
While for a standard room, subject to tariffs USD $190 per night with double bad, and the single USD $125 per night. Children 9-12 years, 40 percent discount, 5-9 years, 50 percent discount, and the baby is no cost involved.
As for each room in RADL equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fan. Each room filled with queen bed or twin beds equipped with mosquito nets that prevent you than mosquito stings. Each room is also equipped with a bathroom, hot water, and toiletries such as soap, shampoo, and towels. In addition, there is a dresser, washtafel, and hair dryers that available in every room.
Like the other hotel, every room in RADL equipped with wardrobe, and storage boxes valuable items. Another thing that is special, every room in RADL connected by a path than wooden planks so that your feet will be protected than sand beach.
RADL not only be a place to stay for tourists. Those who do not want to stay can try cuisine RALD by lunch package for USD $15 or dinner package at a price of USD $20. Mostly dishes in RADL is processed seafood such as fish, shrimp, or lobster.
As the name implies, RADL provides diving and snorkeling for the visitors. Many points of snorkeling and diving around RADL.
For snorkeling, you can simply spend the cost of USD $9 per day while diving for USD $35 per day. Dive USD $35 per day without a dive computer, dive computer when added to another USD $15.
To reach the RADL, you can rent a speed boat with a capacity of 20 people at a cost of USS $317.29 from Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat. The residence also provides a shuttle service with fee varies depending on distance and type of ship. If you picked up from Waisai, you will be charged USD $80. While from Sorong, USD $400 to ship a small engine or USD $800 to ship a large engine.
Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant
Inns Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant located in the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai, Waigeo Island. These Inns is located not far than Waisai beach or Loving WTC. S beach
As the name implies, Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant consists than a number of bungalows papua ethnic nuances. The rent varies from USD $50.76 to USD $63.45 per bungalow per night. These Inns may be an option for those who want to tour more efficient in Raja Ampat.
Each bungalow is divided into four rooms, ie 2 bedrooms, 1 living room and 1 bathroom. Each bedroom contains 1 to 2 beds that equipped with air conditioning. Then the living room equipped with two chairs, a dispenser, a television, mini bar, and a dresser. While the bathroom is not equipped with hot water but still available equipment such as bath towels, soap, toothbrushes, and shampoo. Although more modest than RADL, Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant is comfortable enough to assigned.
Homestay in Village Residents
Besides hotels and cottages, homestay in residents can be your choice to stay. There are five tourist villages in Raja Ampat that provides homestay, among them Sawinggrai Village and Arborek Village.
Homestay or accommodation at the Sawinggrai Village built near the village dock, on the sea backed up by wooden foundations like the dock. There are two homestay which consists than number of rooms, such as living room, and bedroom.
Raja Ampat natural charm is not enough if it enjoyed only one day or two. Usually the tourists to stay several days in the Raja Ampat Islands to explore the islands that would keep its own charm.
To reach the Raja Ampat Islands takes about two hours by fast boat ride from the Usaha Mina port, Sorong.
The cost to cross from Sorong to Raja Ampat was fairly decent. Thus time will be wasted if you back and forth Sorong-Raja Ampat without staying in the Raja Ampat. To stay in Raja Ampat, there are a number of accommodation that you can consider.
Waiwo Dive Resort
Waiwo Dive Resort is located in the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai, which is located in one of the largest island, Pulau Waigeo. Specialty concept of "closer to nature" consisted of 12 cottage that ethnic Papuans.
Each cottage is filled two or three beds and one bathroom. The walls and floor that made of wood to create atmosphere of to stay that calm and peaceful. Only, the residence is not equipped with air conditioning. Deliberately not installed air conditioning to create that natural atmosphere of to stay.
Waiwo Dive Resort combines atmosphere of the beach as the harmonies the forest. Cottage was built there under the shade trees, but also close to the beach. If you stay there, you will be pampered with the singing of birds and insects parade music that blends with the waves. There is a restaurant and bar separate from the cottage and it's not far from the beach.
Rates to stay, the manager put up the price of USD $58.17 per person per night. While for the kids, just pay half the price. Including milk, and three snacks.
In addition to lodging, Waiwo Dive Resort provides diving, snorkeling, and feed the fish at the Waiwo dock. There are two dive package. First, to dive 1-4 times the price of USD $58.17. Second, to dive 5-8 times the price of USD $47.59. This price includes the diving equipment, guides, and at least two times a day dive.
While for snorkeling, enough to pay USD $5.28 a day.
To reach the Waiwo Dive Resort, you can use a car to trip around 20 minutes from the Waisai dock, the capital of Raja Ampat.
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge (RADL)
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge or the so-called RADL located in the Mansuar Island, Raja Ampat Islands. Accommodation that quite famous in Raja Ampat it present shades of ethnic Balinese in the the midst tropical forests and white sand beaches Raja Ampat. Entering RADL starting than a small dock that is connected with a long wooden bridge toward the entrance the inn.
From the dock you can enjoy views of the island that covered with green tropical forest blends with the crystal clear sea water. During the trip than the pier toward the entrance the lodge, you will be spoiled with underwater views of Raja Ampat. Coral and colorful fish seen from above sea level. Sand beaches that surround RADL also safe for children's play.
The inn has 27 rooms consisting than 20 bungalows, and 7 standard rooms. For the bungalow, the charge is divided into three, ie single USD $165 per night, double USD $230 per night, and triple USD $315 per night. It is complete with food.
While for a standard room, subject to tariffs USD $190 per night with double bad, and the single USD $125 per night. Children 9-12 years, 40 percent discount, 5-9 years, 50 percent discount, and the baby is no cost involved.
As for each room in RADL equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fan. Each room filled with queen bed or twin beds equipped with mosquito nets that prevent you than mosquito stings. Each room is also equipped with a bathroom, hot water, and toiletries such as soap, shampoo, and towels. In addition, there is a dresser, washtafel, and hair dryers that available in every room.
Like the other hotel, every room in RADL equipped with wardrobe, and storage boxes valuable items. Another thing that is special, every room in RADL connected by a path than wooden planks so that your feet will be protected than sand beach.
RADL not only be a place to stay for tourists. Those who do not want to stay can try cuisine RALD by lunch package for USD $15 or dinner package at a price of USD $20. Mostly dishes in RADL is processed seafood such as fish, shrimp, or lobster.
As the name implies, RADL provides diving and snorkeling for the visitors. Many points of snorkeling and diving around RADL.
For snorkeling, you can simply spend the cost of USD $9 per day while diving for USD $35 per day. Dive USD $35 per day without a dive computer, dive computer when added to another USD $15.
To reach the RADL, you can rent a speed boat with a capacity of 20 people at a cost of USS $317.29 from Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat. The residence also provides a shuttle service with fee varies depending on distance and type of ship. If you picked up from Waisai, you will be charged USD $80. While from Sorong, USD $400 to ship a small engine or USD $800 to ship a large engine.
Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant
Inns Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant located in the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai, Waigeo Island. These Inns is located not far than Waisai beach or Loving WTC. S beach
As the name implies, Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant consists than a number of bungalows papua ethnic nuances. The rent varies from USD $50.76 to USD $63.45 per bungalow per night. These Inns may be an option for those who want to tour more efficient in Raja Ampat.
Each bungalow is divided into four rooms, ie 2 bedrooms, 1 living room and 1 bathroom. Each bedroom contains 1 to 2 beds that equipped with air conditioning. Then the living room equipped with two chairs, a dispenser, a television, mini bar, and a dresser. While the bathroom is not equipped with hot water but still available equipment such as bath towels, soap, toothbrushes, and shampoo. Although more modest than RADL, Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant is comfortable enough to assigned.
Homestay in Village Residents
Besides hotels and cottages, homestay in residents can be your choice to stay. There are five tourist villages in Raja Ampat that provides homestay, among them Sawinggrai Village and Arborek Village.
Homestay or accommodation at the Sawinggrai Village built near the village dock, on the sea backed up by wooden foundations like the dock. There are two homestay which consists than number of rooms, such as living room, and bedroom.
For divers, Raja Ampat is a paradise. Diversity of biota such as fish and underwater coral reefs, will make your breath away. There are colorful to have a unique shape. Let's acquaintances!
For you who want to vacation with shades of blue seas, Raja Ampat is the place. In addition, you can also spend time in the underwater world. There are coral reefs and lovely fish under the water.
Known as the best coral reef in the world, Raja Ampat worthy to be called as a paradise under the sea. Raja Ampat is home to 540 species of coral, 1511 species of fish and 700 species of molluscs. With such property, you will be mesmerized by the underwater world.
Raja Ampat has more than 45 diving points. Some of the favorite place for divers is the Manta Point, Misool, Waiwo, and much more. However, you must have a license to dive in places such as the Manta Point and Misool. That is because the terrain to be traversed is quite heavy.
At Manta Point, for example, you have to dive deeper than 10 meters to meet the huge manta fish. You'll go down to the bottom of the sea and manta see the fish swimming above you. Beautiful!
Different from the Waiwo, here you can meet the unique carpet sharks. Called carpet sharks because of its shape is like carpet. In addition to skin pattern that resembles a carpet, another unique part of the carpet shark mouth with tassels. Just like the edge of the carpet!
For you who do not have a diving license, do not worry. You can still do snorkeling and swimming in the sea. Enough with the snorkel, you can peek at the underwater world Raja Ampat's colorful.
When snorkeling, you can see the fish as colorful ocean nemo fish, coral reefs have diverse shapes, shells and starfish, and biota-a truly unique marine life. You can feel the coral reefs that are breathing as you swim in it, felt warm!
Settle for water, white sand on the beach ready to be your base for a rest. Oceans are clear before the eyes of a special view of Raja Ampat. Come, prepare your savings and get acquainted with the inhabitants of Raja Ampat underwater.
For you who want to vacation with shades of blue seas, Raja Ampat is the place. In addition, you can also spend time in the underwater world. There are coral reefs and lovely fish under the water.
Known as the best coral reef in the world, Raja Ampat worthy to be called as a paradise under the sea. Raja Ampat is home to 540 species of coral, 1511 species of fish and 700 species of molluscs. With such property, you will be mesmerized by the underwater world.
Raja Ampat has more than 45 diving points. Some of the favorite place for divers is the Manta Point, Misool, Waiwo, and much more. However, you must have a license to dive in places such as the Manta Point and Misool. That is because the terrain to be traversed is quite heavy.
At Manta Point, for example, you have to dive deeper than 10 meters to meet the huge manta fish. You'll go down to the bottom of the sea and manta see the fish swimming above you. Beautiful!
Different from the Waiwo, here you can meet the unique carpet sharks. Called carpet sharks because of its shape is like carpet. In addition to skin pattern that resembles a carpet, another unique part of the carpet shark mouth with tassels. Just like the edge of the carpet!
For you who do not have a diving license, do not worry. You can still do snorkeling and swimming in the sea. Enough with the snorkel, you can peek at the underwater world Raja Ampat's colorful.
When snorkeling, you can see the fish as colorful ocean nemo fish, coral reefs have diverse shapes, shells and starfish, and biota-a truly unique marine life. You can feel the coral reefs that are breathing as you swim in it, felt warm!
Settle for water, white sand on the beach ready to be your base for a rest. Oceans are clear before the eyes of a special view of Raja Ampat. Come, prepare your savings and get acquainted with the inhabitants of Raja Ampat underwater.
Belitung is really a paradise for lovers of sea travel. White sand and blue sea is not difficult to find in the province of Bangka-Belitung. Not only presents a stunning view over the surface, in the depths of the sea also piled dozens of shipwrecks many times is the main attraction for divers.
Of the 26 tourist destinations in the Pacific Islands, 11 of which presenting with various characteristics marine tourism landscape, one that is quite popular is Tanjung Kelayang Beach. Located 27 km north of the Tanjungpandan city, Kelayang beach is a tourist area that presents a stretch of white sandy beaches and giant granite boulders.
Of the 26 tourist destinations in the Pacific Islands, 11 of which presenting with various characteristics marine tourism landscape, one that is quite popular is Tanjung Kelayang Beach. Located 27 km north of the Tanjungpandan city, Kelayang beach is a tourist area that presents a stretch of white sandy beaches and giant granite boulders.
Enchantment of Tanjung Kelayang in Belitung
Some boats docked at Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday (06/30/2012). |
Atmosphere at sunrise at Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday (06/30/2012). |
Bird Island viewed from the Kelayang Tanjung, Belitung, Saturday (06/30/2012). |
Some boats landed at a dock near Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday (06/30/2012). |
Granite boulders are large decorated Kelayang Tanjung, Belitung, Saturday (06/30/2012). |
Any scenery at Kelayang Tanjung, Belitung, Saturday (06/30/2012). |
Lengkuas beach views of Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday (06/30/2012). |
Atmosphere at sunrise at Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday (06/30/2012). |
Tanjung Kelayang is a beach located 27 km northern Tanjungpandan city, Belitung Island. The stones are large granite that adorn the beach becomes its own charm for the tourists.
Kawah Putih(White Crater) is a crater that is located at the summit of Mount Patuha a famous beauty of the white overlay the crater and slopes background panorama Mount Patuha very beautiful. In addition the location of Kawah Putih that is located at an altitude 2434 meters above sea level makes the air around the crater feel cool.
What would happen if the natural beauty of the Kawah Putih and slopes Patuha combined with cultural and artistic action Sunda than local artists? Watching a performance of art and culture amid the wild mountains of South Bandung will be presenting a different sensation. A sensation that will bring you into the atmosphere in the past.
Kawah Putih(White Crater) Festival ready to make hundreds of people spellbound. The event will take place much fun activities, such as cross-country race to art performances involving thousands participants. The event will take place on June 6 to 15 July 2012. There are an estimated 1,000 people are involved and come to see this festival.
Kawah Putih is an excellent tourist destination in Bandung, West Java. This place has a natural overlay the beautiful and charming scenery.
Kawah Putih(White Crater)Festival is an annual agenda in the area attractions in the mountains of Ciwidey, Bandung by displaying a variety of potential local cultural arts.
Kawah Putih(White Crater) Festival activities inserts a message to increase the many visits into tourist attractions that are unique to the Crater Lake are green and mixed with sulfur content.
Few main agenda than activities of the White Crater Festival is staging art and culture than Bandung and the dance displays that tells about the beginnings of the Kawah Putih and progress.
They will also be held indigenous spiritual ceremony at the Kawah Putih citizens as a form of thanksgiving to God.
White Crater Festival aims to preserve the culture as an integral in the tourism, exposing the nature and culture of West Java, are reminding the public to cure homesickness and pride of culture and its traditions. The festival is also expected to make the culture as part than media interpretation of potential tourists and tourism in educating the public as well as invites the public to conserve natural resources wisely.
Various competitions. Arts festival that will appear in most cultures including Buhun, such sisindiran, rhymes, tarawangsa, celempungan, seuseungitan and whistle. You can also enjoy the other attractions are also located in the Ciwidey tourist areas such as hot springs and beautiful panorama Situ Cileunca.
This festival can fill your vacation time. There are natural charm and unique culture that you can see there.
What would happen if the natural beauty of the Kawah Putih and slopes Patuha combined with cultural and artistic action Sunda than local artists? Watching a performance of art and culture amid the wild mountains of South Bandung will be presenting a different sensation. A sensation that will bring you into the atmosphere in the past.
Kawah Putih(White Crater) Festival ready to make hundreds of people spellbound. The event will take place much fun activities, such as cross-country race to art performances involving thousands participants. The event will take place on June 6 to 15 July 2012. There are an estimated 1,000 people are involved and come to see this festival.
Kawah Putih is an excellent tourist destination in Bandung, West Java. This place has a natural overlay the beautiful and charming scenery.
Kawah Putih(White Crater)Festival is an annual agenda in the area attractions in the mountains of Ciwidey, Bandung by displaying a variety of potential local cultural arts.
Kawah Putih(White Crater) Festival activities inserts a message to increase the many visits into tourist attractions that are unique to the Crater Lake are green and mixed with sulfur content.
Few main agenda than activities of the White Crater Festival is staging art and culture than Bandung and the dance displays that tells about the beginnings of the Kawah Putih and progress.
They will also be held indigenous spiritual ceremony at the Kawah Putih citizens as a form of thanksgiving to God.
White Crater Festival aims to preserve the culture as an integral in the tourism, exposing the nature and culture of West Java, are reminding the public to cure homesickness and pride of culture and its traditions. The festival is also expected to make the culture as part than media interpretation of potential tourists and tourism in educating the public as well as invites the public to conserve natural resources wisely.
Various competitions. Arts festival that will appear in most cultures including Buhun, such sisindiran, rhymes, tarawangsa, celempungan, seuseungitan and whistle. You can also enjoy the other attractions are also located in the Ciwidey tourist areas such as hot springs and beautiful panorama Situ Cileunca.
In this festival, there will be plenty of activities ranging from Pasanggiri Tembang Kawah Putih, Giri Wana Rally (cross-country race), wedding festivals, and performing arts. Certainly, visitors can enjoy panoramic views than nearby Kawah Putih.