Resort based diving in Raja Ampat offers divers and snorkellers a world-class experience and plenty of reward both on the reefs and islands in this remote location.
Renowned as the epicentre of the Coral Triangle, a visit to Raja Ampat is rewarding for both divers and snorkellers, where you can expect an unparalleled marine biodiversity. This is an area of pristine beauty, where 75% of the world’s corals and over 1,400 fish species are found in the protected waters.
Resorts are reached by speed boat and can be visited throughout the year. Scheduled transfers allow for stays from seven to 21 nights. The itinerary below is based on a ten-night stay at Papua Paradise Resort.
This remote area offers breathtaking views, unique landscapes, a mind-blowing underwater experience and plenty of topside nature. The journey is worth it!
Suggested Itinerary
Day1: Depart the UK for Indonesia
Day2: Arrive Indonesia
Depending on your flight schedule you will need a day room or overnight stay.
Day3: Fly to Sorong and transfer to resort
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your resort. Check in for a nine night stay and enjoy your first evening at leisure.
Days4-11: Dive the spectacular reefs of Raja Ampat
Your pre-booked dive pack begins today and includes daily boat dives as well as house reef diving. No matter which resort you choose, you will be mesmerised by the marine biodiversity found in this part of the world. Expect plenty of macro life on the reefs as well as huge schools of jacks and barracuda, bat fish, turtles, sharks, rays, huge grouper, manta rays and everything in between. Each resort has a variety of over 30 local dive sites which can be dived throughout the year.
Day12: Transfer to Sorong
Today you will be transferred back to Sorong for an overnight stay. This is dependent on flight schedule.
Day13: Fly to Jakarta and depart Indonesia
Today you will be transferred back to the airport and begin your journey home. Depending on flight schedules you may require a day room or overnight stay.
Day14: Arrive UK
Please note: Diving and snorkelling can be enjoyed throughout the year from some of our featured resorts, others are best visited during the best season due to their location.
Key info
Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Duration and price including flights from/to UK: 14 daysfrom £4,735 pp
When to go: Jan-Dec
Included in the price/package:
Flights from the UK
9 nights resort in Raja Ampat
All meals in resort (breakfast only in Sorong/Jakarta)
Known as ‘The Four Kings’, Raja Ampat is an archipelago of majestic islands at the epicentre of the Coral Triangle. Relatively unexplored until recently, it is the most biodiverse marine region on earth and is now at the top of many divers’ wish lists.
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Ideal for viewing: manta ray, bumphead parrotfish, pygmy seahorse, Napoleon wrasse, tassled wobbegong shark
Hidden under the jungle canopy on a white sand beach in Waisai, this dive resort is perfectly located for those wanting to explore the world-class sites at the heart of Raja Ampat.
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Fringed with powder white sand beaches and protected by stunning clear lagoon and abundant reefs, this exclusive private island resort sits in a prime position within the vast Raja Ampat archipelago.
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