Here are 4 tips to consider when planning your next trip to Magical Raja Ampat
With light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel and international travel slowly opening up it might, at last, be time to start planning a trip to magical Raja Ampat but before going on any trip it is always worth considering the following points.
How to get there
Sorongย on the island of West Papua has the closest airport to Raja Ampat. There are direct flights to Sorong from Jakarta and Surabaya or flights with connections from Bali and many other places inย Indonesia.
From the airport to the port in Sorong is just a short drive and the boat toย Papua Paradise Eco Resortย is about 2 hours. The resortโs boat leaves at 2pm so if you arrive early in the morning Papua Paradise will arrange transport to a hotel, breakfast and then transport to the port for the trip to the resort.
If guests arrive later in the day,ย Papua Paradiseย will arrange transport from the airport to a hotel for a night and then to the boat to the resort the next day.
What time of year to travel
There is lots of research you can do on weather, currents, rainfall etc. when planning a trip to Raja Ampat. The general consensus is that the months of October to April are the best forย diving. This is the season when there is less rain and the seas are at their calmest.
With all this said,ย Raja Ampatย is diveable year round. The air and water temperatures, and visibility donโt vary very much throughout the year. Rain showers donโt make much difference when youโreย underwaterย and even above water they canโt possibly spoil such an incredible place.
We have a whole article on this subject if youโd like more information:ย When to Dive in Raja Ampat
The best dive spots
There are endless diving opportunities around Papua Paradise Eco Resort. Googling may turn up a number of famousย dive sites, for example the Fam Islands, Manta Sandy, and The Passage. These are all incredible sites, butย Gangga Diversย also know some incredible spots that you wonโt have heard of as well.
If youโd like some more ideas on this subject read our blog on theย Top 5 Dive Sites in Magical Raja Ampat.
Land excursions
Raja Ampat is famous for its out-of-this-world diving, but there is plenty of action on land as well. The scenery and natural life is unbelievable and worth staying above water for.
Trekking into the jungle to find the iconicย birds of paradise, untouchedย waterfalls, and lush plant life, is unmissable. You can also visit local villages and learn about the unique culture of the islands. Papua Paradise offers a variety of tours that you can learn about here:ย Tours
This is a great time to not only daydream about your future trips but actually plan them as well! Send us some questions while youโre planning by commenting below. Weโre right there with you dreaming of getting back out andย travelling!
Photo Credit: Papua Paradise Eco Resort
