tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67403860010524082432024-03-17T03:51:15.066+09:00Raja Ampat ClubRaja Ampat is a beautiful travel destination for visitors who like snorkeling, scuba diving, sightseeing, birdwatching and wildlife watching. Its rainforest is natural habitat of a lot of species of avifauna including paradise birds, and other animals. For accommodation, there are dive resorts, homestays and liveaboard diving boats which visitors can choose. This is a travel journal of Charles Roring, Whatsapp: +6281332245180, E-mail: peace4wp@gmail.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger729125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-88125671177220360432023-03-29T09:04:00.009+09:002023-05-09T13:38:38.268+09:00Rainforest Tour in Waigeo island of Raja AmpatRaja Ampat is a great destination for snorkelers and scuba divers. It is also a great site for rainforest wildlife watching tour. As a guide I have run bird tours in Waigeo island for around 7 years now. Usually I combine it with snorkeling trips. With this type of tour, participants will be able to see the wealth of biodiversity of Raja Ampat both in coral reef and rainforest. The best timeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-69944848572899690282023-03-14T23:58:00.017+09:002024-02-16T15:25:47.770+09:00Snorkeling, Sightseeing, Birdwatching and Wildlife Watching Trip in Raja AmpatAlso Read:Nature Tour in North SulawesiExploring Natural Beauty of North SulawesiSonder townLake TondanoBirding in North SulawesiBirding in MinahasaLast week, I guided 2 British visitors for 1 week rainforest and marine tours in Raja Ampat regency. I met them at a guesthouse in Sorong city and organized their transfer to Waigeo island by fast ferry boat. It took around 2 hours to reach the harborUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-70477467243769574092022-09-30T00:29:00.010+09:002023-03-29T12:59:30.771+09:00Birdwatching, Snorkeling and Sightseeing in Sorong and Raja AmpatI have just finished running a tour for two visitors who came from the Netherlands. They were Femke and Mathijs. We spent 1 week exploring the rainforest of Sorong and Raja Ampat to watch birds, mammals, insects and reptiles as well as various kinds of unique tropical plants. Raja Ampat Marine TourIn Raja Ampat, we did snorkeling, and sightseeing tour to see Piaynemo, Pasir Timbul (Sand BankUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-34541165049118089492022-09-19T09:16:00.007+09:002022-10-05T00:32:11.004+09:00Coconut Crab in Raja AmpatAround 2 weeks ago, I guided a Russian tourist on a 2-week birdwatching and wildlife watching trip to Raja Ampat, Klasow valley of Sorong and Arfak mountains. While in Sorong, we went hiking in southern forest of Waigeo to see birds.We also took an opportunity to nearby islands to enjoy snorkeling and seeing coconut crab. There was an islet where coconut crab lived. Its name was Nyetreiram. We Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-21366766216226535472022-08-18T11:57:00.009+09:002022-10-05T00:32:45.635+09:00Wildlife Watching in Raja Ampat ArchipelagoMost of the islands in Raja Ampat are surrounded by coral reef, they are the natural habitat of marine animals from small Christmas Tree Worm to large humphead wrasse fish. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling over the coral reef to see various kinds of marine creatures or do scubadiving to see more in deeper waters. Along the coastal area of Raja Ampat, sea birds can be observed. They include Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-23375590259381283782022-07-20T18:32:00.001+09:002022-08-18T11:01:23.841+09:00Lalelkai Nature Lodge of Misool Island in Raja AmpatLalelkai Nature Lodge is about 10 to 15 minutes by motorized boat from Yellu harbor. There are 6 above the water bungalows and 4 on land bungalows which visitors can choose durin their stay in Misool islands.The house reef is very beautiful and suitable for snorkelers who want to the beautiful underwater world of Raja Ampat.Lalelkai EcolodgeLalelkai Ecolodge in Misool islandsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-55884424221153603392022-07-14T23:35:00.005+09:002022-07-15T00:58:53.870+09:00Raja Ampat Coral Reef Snorkeling and Rainforest Wildlife Watching TourRaja Ampat has been famous around the world for its pristine coral reef, visitors travel to this archipelago to enjoy snorkeling over the coral reef to see such fish as butterflyfish, angelfish, spadefish, surgeonfish, rabbitfish, damselfish, snappers, coral breams, anthias, parrotfish, wrasse, cardinalfish, dottybacks, goby, blennies, frogfish, triggerfish and etc. Most tourists go to southern Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-8314212258905569262022-06-29T10:54:00.010+09:002022-07-14T22:50:43.169+09:00Snorkeling Tour by Boat in Raja Ampat Raja Ampat has got a lot of coral reef sites. They can be explored by motorized boat. The cheapest way to see the beauty of the coral reef is by taking snorkeling tour. The southern part of Waigeo is the first place where visitors usually go. Warduwer beach, Saporkren beach and Yengkawe beach are important coral reef sites in this area. Natural Tourism Attractions in Raja AmpatAt the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-12568149180934308002022-06-13T20:58:00.010+09:002022-06-25T05:04:52.351+09:00Before Crossing to Raja Ampat, Here are Things that You can do in SorongSorong city is your main gate to Raja Ampat. Most tourists, after landing at the airport, immediately cross the sea by ferry boat to Waisai town of Raja Ampat to enjoy swimming and snorkeling.Actually there are a lot of tourism activities which they can do in Sorong city. First, they can visit mangrove forest to watch birds that like to perch in the trees especially in the mornings and late Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-33514602207329864292022-05-23T16:23:00.008+09:002022-05-28T22:11:17.688+09:00Floating Guesthouse in ManokwariManokwari is a beautiful city that is located inside Dore Bay (also called Sawaibu bay) of West Papua - the province of Indonesia. Visitors go there to enjoy swimming, snorkeling at the beach as well as hiking, birding in the forest. For accommodation, there are hotels in town. There is a unique guesthouse for visitors who want to enjoy the beauty of Dore bay of Manokwari with the view of city Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-12521885218922133622022-04-16T05:15:00.014+09:002022-05-22T04:39:40.771+09:00Wildlife Watching and Snorkeling Tour in Sorong Regency and Raja AmpatThere are a lot of tourist attractions in Sorong and Raja Ampat. Here are some of them.Australian Visitors in Raja AmpatSorong Regency - There is a valley in the east of Sorong city. Its name is Klasow. It is the natural habitat of various kinds of plants and animals. There are tropical food crop plants such as sago, banana, cassava, taro and sweet potatoes. They are grown by villagers. Visitors Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-8121843872405323472022-03-23T14:26:00.008+09:002022-06-12T21:40:54.974+09:00Mawar Homestay in Arborek Island of Raja AmpatAlso read:Adventure in Raja AmpatGuided Snorkeling Tour in Raja AmpatBirdwatching in Waigeo island of Raja AmpatThere is a nice accommodation for visitors who want to travel around Raja Ampat islands. Its name is Mawar Homestay located in Arborek island.Foreign Visitors in Mawar HomestayBungalows of Mawar Homestay are made of natural materialsThere are 7 bungalows in Mawar Homestay which visitorsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-25621843326857396962021-09-06T00:29:00.024+09:002024-02-16T15:13:14.762+09:00Raja Ampat AccommodationAlso read: Nature Tour in North SulawesiExploring Natural Beauty of North SulawesiSonder townLake TondanoBirding in North SulawesiBirding in MinahasaVisitors who plan to spend their holiday in Raja Ampat will definitely need an accommodation that is comfortable and affordable. There are dive resorts and homestays or guesthouses which tourists can choose to stay. In Waigeo island where WaisaiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-27376485839610987422021-08-01T22:33:00.009+09:002022-05-22T04:41:49.184+09:00The Sea of Raja Ampat in AugustDuring July and August, the sea of Raja Ampat especially the southern region is rough. The waves are big and dangerous for small boats. In northern waters of Waigeo, it is relatively calm. People can travel easily from one village to another by motorized boats. Rough sea also occurs between Sorong and Waigeo. Seaview in Raja Ampat islandsDuring the wave season, visibility is poor. It is not Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-65459875230073356662021-03-08T13:33:00.006+09:002022-05-22T04:42:14.674+09:00Marine Life Art Inspired from Coral Reef in Raja AmpatI often guide visitors to Raja Ampat for a combined rainforest and coral reef tour. For rainforest trips, we enjoy hiking and birdwatching to see tropical birds of Waigeo island such as Wilson's Bird of Paradise, Red Bird of Paradise, Rufous-bellied Kookaburra, Common Paradise Kingfisher, Hooded Butcherbird, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Palm Cockatoo, Eclectus Parrot, Red-cheeked Parrot, and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-60984361030976564442021-01-14T18:04:00.003+09:002022-05-05T07:37:41.795+09:00Sea ArtOver the years I have created artworks which are inspired from the sea. They can be drawings or watercolour paintings of children swimming at a pier, an abundant shipwreck or the scene of a father and a son at a beach launching a boat toy. Sea has become an important source of inspirations for art creation. Sea ArtIn recent years I also have drawn artworks digitally using Autodesk SketchbookUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-51532014499253570552020-11-23T11:51:00.006+09:002021-09-11T03:31:25.754+09:00Raja Ampat Snorkeling SeasonThis is now a good time for snorkeling in Raja Ampat. Starting from October, November, December, January until June, the waters in southern, and western region of Waigeo are relatively calm. The sea around Kri, Mansuar, Arborek and Batanta as well as Misool is calm. Local people can enjoy swimming and snorkeling to see the wealth of marine biodiversity in the coral reef of the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-6425598536787194022020-11-10T00:03:00.006+09:002022-06-29T10:17:00.605+09:00Dive Resorts in Raja Ampat are trying hard to surviveDive resorts in Raja Ampat are trying hard to survive during the Covid-19 pandemic. Indonesian government have not allowed foreign tourists to travel across this country to prevent more infections among its citizens. Local government of Raja Ampat regency opened their territory for domestic visitors again on 22 August 2020. The number of visitors traveling to this archipelago is still lower than Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-70222519034002169732020-04-01T12:10:00.002+09:002020-10-19T12:45:32.603+09:00Birds of Paradise Raja Ampat
Paradise birds such as Red Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea rubra) and Wilson's Bird of Paradise (Diphyllodes respublica) can be watched in Waigeo, Gam and Batanta islands. Glossy Manucode (Manucodia ater), another species of bird of paradise whose feather is plain black, lives in the whole territory of Raja Ampat. They are not considered as important target by birdwatchers. Visitors usually choose Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-83989843472274179042020-03-24T19:00:00.002+09:002023-06-28T14:39:09.189+09:00Raja Ampat in JulyJuly is the month where a lot of travelers want to go to Raja Ampat to spend their vacation. As a matter of fact the sea is full of waves particularly in south and central regions of the archipelago. I used to guide a Dutch lady in July. We went to southern region of Waigeo and stayed at a homestay near the entrance area to Kabui bay. Although the sea was quite protected, we could still Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-25673243021775402142020-03-08T10:37:00.001+09:002020-07-17T14:48:01.700+09:00Raja Ampat Archipelago RegionThe regency of Raja Ampat archipelago is located in Papua Barat province in the Republic of Indonesia. There are 4 big islands, i.e. Waigeo, Salawati, Misool and Batanta as well as hundreds of smaller tropical islands. Because the islands are located close to equator, it receives sunlight all year round. Ocean Current that flows between the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean through seas in IndonesiaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0Piaynemo Karst in Fam islands-1.7374490025636882 131.39983464999997-80.8870735025637 -48.600165350000026 77.412175497436309 -48.60016535tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-50037591162097651922020-03-04T14:07:00.001+09:002020-07-17T14:48:03.745+09:00Raja Ampat Reef Fish
Raja Ampat archipelago region has got the highest marine biodiversity in the world. It is a must see destination for visitors who like to see various species of reef fish. When I go to the islands for guiding tourists, I always provide enough time to do snorkeling and freediving. I have got a Fujifilm XQ2 with its waterproof case that allows me to take pictures and videos of reef fish, and otherUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-11139972759561332672020-03-02T15:08:00.000+09:002020-07-17T14:48:00.207+09:00Seafans Homestay
Seafans homestay is located in Yef Mo island in the Western region of Waigeo. It is a great place to stay for visitors who like secluded white sandy beach accommodation whose front waters is pristine coral reef.
Traditional Wooden Bungalow in Seafans Homestay
The Dining Area in Seafans Homestay directly faces the turquoise water and beautiful island
Guest room at night
Toilet
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-13812538599198906642020-02-29T18:23:00.003+09:002022-10-29T14:50:02.701+09:00Yengkawe HomestayYengkawe Homestay
For those who want a peaceful place where coral reef is the front yard and rainforest is the backyard, the recommended place to choose is Yengkawe Homestay. The homestay is in a secluded white sandy beach with steep capes protect both of its left and right sides. Although it is close to Waisai town (the capital of Raja Ampat), there is no road that connects it with the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Yengkawe homestay-0.4299755268555514 130.71944117546082-0.43546852685555143 130.71532117546082 -0.42448252685555138 130.72356117546082tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6740386001052408243.post-72630433841004987352019-11-26T14:48:00.001+09:002020-07-17T14:48:06.105+09:00Things to do in Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat is a very popular destination in Indonesia for marine tourism. Most people think that snorkeling and scuba diving are the only things that visitors can do while traveling to these beautiful tropical islands. As a matter of fact there are a lot of things that can be done when visiting the regency. Here are some of them:
Tour by Motorized Boat
There are hundreds of tropical islands Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0