Motorized boats for exploring Raja Ampat islands |
There are a lot of species of tropical fish which visitors can see such as grouper, giant trevally, parrot fish, boxfish, sweetlips, damselfish, wrasse, sharks, and a lot more.
Reef Fish in Yenbuba Strait of Raja Ampat Archipelago |
Because the price per tour is very expensive, I highly recommend that visitors go in a group of at least 4 to 6 people to share the cost of transportation, accommodation, food and guides.
Sweetlips in the waters of Raja Ampat islands |
Here is a typical itinerary that I offer to my customers:
Day 1
Leaving Sorong for Raja Ampat
We will stay at one of the homestays in the region
Snorkeling in Yenbuba strait between Kri and Mansuar
Day 2
Traveling to Kabui karst islets (snorkeling) and a visit to its passage. There are various species of anemonefish living at its slopes as well as other reef fish.
Snorkeling in Batu Lima or Cape Friwen (there is abundant marine life at its drop off reef).
A visit to sand bank
Day 3
Traveling to Pianemo to see its beautiful scenery on top of one of its karst islets
Snorkeling in Arborek
Day 4
Snorkeling in West Mansuar
Snorkeling in Sawondarek
Day 5
Leaving Raja Ampat for Sorong
Please, consider the above itinerary as a reference only. It can be changed during the trip depending on weather condition.
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Karst Islets in Pianemo (Fam islands) - photo by Charles Roring |
Number of Participants should be at least 4 people to share the cost.
Day 1
Going by motorized boat from Sorong to Yenbekaki village in the north east of Waigeo
Trekking to Mount Sarembon
Day 2
Hiking and wildlife watching in Warebar river
Overnight stay in Warebar river
Day 3
Birdwatching and wildlife watching in Warebar river
Snorkeling at Yenandau beach
Day 4 - 5
Transfer to Mamiaef island, and snorkeling and sightseeing in sand banks and along the coastal area of east Waigeo
Day 6
Visiting Dolphins lagoon
Visiting the nearby village
Sightseeing and snorkeling
Day 7
Transfer to Sorong city
End of tour
How to get there?
Rainforest Birding Tour in Tambrauw Mountains or in Klasow Valley
Day 1
Going by motorized boat from Sorong to Yenbekaki village in the north east of Waigeo
Trekking to Mount Sarembon
Day 2
Hiking and wildlife watching in Warebar river
Overnight stay in Warebar river
Day 3
Birdwatching and wildlife watching in Warebar river
Snorkeling at Yenandau beach
Day 4 - 5
Transfer to Mamiaef island, and snorkeling and sightseeing in sand banks and along the coastal area of east Waigeo
Day 6
Visiting Dolphins lagoon
Visiting the nearby village
Sightseeing and snorkeling
Day 7
Transfer to Sorong city
End of tour
How to get there?
- Fly from your country to Jakarta - the capital of Indonesia
- After that, fly to Sorong city by such airlines as Sriwijaya, Garuda, Express or Nam Air, Lion Air.
- I will meet you at the airport and arrange your trip to Raja Ampat.
Rainforest Birding Tour in Tambrauw Mountains or in Klasow Valley
Your trip can also be extended to include rainforest tour in the mainland of West Papua. Participants of the tour will be able to see tropical jungle ecosystem which is the natural habitat of such beautiful birds as Blyth's hornbill, Pinon imperial pigeon, pink spotted fruit dove, golden myna, moustached tree swift, large fig parrot, rainbow lorykeet, western crowned pigeon and a lot more.
On the average, visitors spend 3 days/ 2 nights birding and trekking in Klasow valley is the east of Sorong city approximately 1.5 hours by 4wd car.
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Tropical Rainforest in Tambrauw Regency |
For more customized trip, please, contact me by email to: peace4wp@gmail.com for more information about prices and booking of the tour.
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