The Raja Ampat Travel Tips

 For those who have never been to Raja Ampat, may still confused how easy and inexpensive way to get there. Generally constraints leading to the tourist sites, especially in those areas are transport and accommodation as well of course.

Below, there are several tips yng might help you if you want to visit to Raja Ampat, West Papua.
 
 
transportation

If you are flying from Jakarta it will take a 6 hour flight to Sorong and stopped in Manado. From Manado there are about eight airlines that are provided to take you to Sorong. From Sorong, there are two kinds of boats and boat speed boat length. Using the speed boat can carry 15 passengers with travel time 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 dollars. Please be aware that prices may change at any time.

Culinary


Food provided by the diving operators, ranging from the international menu to traditional food made ​​directly by the local community. Usually available a variety of seafood. You Try to taste the yellow fish soup which is the typical food of this island.

equipment
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Bring your underwater camera. Use your underwater photography skills, for taking pictures underwater is not easy but also a regret if missed. Also bring sunblock anyway, sunscreen, hats, and shirts are comfortable for beach weather. Should also prepare the repellent and anti malarial drugs.

shop
Various souvenirs you can buy for a souvenir, like a statue of Asmat tribe, traditional cloth, flutes, and drums or traditional drums. The goods are usually sold in souvenir shops in various cities in Papua.

Best time
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October or November is a good time to visit the Raja Ampat for calm seas and perfect for the camera catches you.