The beauty and richness of nature become the mainstay of Regency of Raja Ampat that penetrate the competition of tourism world in Indonesia and world. This area is known as the center of the richest tropical natural resources in the world. The district has 610 islands; four of them, namely Misool Island, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo are major major islands. Of all the islands, only 35 islands are inhabited. Other islands are uninhabited and most do not yet have names. It is said that of the 610 islands in the waters of Raja Ampat is only 400 newly explored islands. The rest is still very virgin. Can you imagine how natural and beautiful this King of the amphitheater is!
As an archipelago, the only inter-island transportation and supporting Raja Ampat community activity is sea transport. Likewise to reach Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat district. Due to the vastness of this area, transportation costs become expensive. If you want to take a trip to Raja Ampat, it's better to be with your friends or family. Because if you go alone, the cost we spend can swell.
Raja Ampat Papua is a dream destination for local and foreign tourists, because Raja Ampat is the best maritime destination in the world. The beauty of the sea and its remote location make the accommodation budget soar. To get there we have to pass through Sorong city of Papua, because there is no direct flight to the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai. After arriving in Sorong City, we can continue the journey by fast ferry to Waisai. In Waisai the beauty of Raja Ampat has started to look, because the city is also an entrance to get around Misool Island and Wayag. To visit the two islands, we have to rent a kapala at a cost of Rp3,000,000 per day. Therefore, it is better to go with other people so that the cost can be shared. Couples can also take pakethoneymoon at Misool.
Budget per person for land trip to Raja Ampat can cost Rp12.000.000, and for diving can be more expensive. Even so, the cost is quite paid, really with the natural beauty of Papua is so beautiful. Raja Ampat is a new district in Indonesia. The isolated area of West Papua is not yet 10 years old. Plenty of infrastructure that is not adequate. Although still an early age, Raja Ampat able to suck foreign tourists
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