West Papua
Raja Ampat, the Far End of Indonesia
The far end of the country and the reason serious divers keep coming back. Reached by two flights and a boat, best arranged as a liveaboard week with everything else cleared from the calendar.
Two flights · liveaboard
Overview
Raja Ampat, in West Papua, has some of the richest marine life on earth and a landscape of karst islands and hidden lagoons. It takes two flights and a boat to reach, which is exactly why it rewards a longer stay.
AVORA coordinates flights via Sorong, including any overnight stop, a crewed liveaboard or private eco-resort, guided diving at Misool and the Dampier Strait, cruising through the karst islands, and onboard photography and videography.
What we arrange
- Flight coordination via Sorong with overnight handled
- Crewed liveaboard or private eco-resort
- Guided diving at Misool and Dampier Strait
- Karst island cruising and hidden lagoons
- Onboard photography and videography
How we plan it
A week is ideal. Raja Ampat is highly seasonal and requires a marine park permit, so itineraries are built around dive conditions and arranged well ahead.
Raja Ampat requires a marine park permit and is highly seasonal; itineraries are built around dive conditions.
Questions guests ask
How do I get to Raja Ampat from Bali?
By flights to Sorong, usually with one connection, followed by a boat transfer to your liveaboard or resort.
When is the best time to visit Raja Ampat?
Conditions are generally best from October to April. We build the plan around the season for diving.
Is Raja Ampat only for divers?
No. Snorkelling, kayaking and island cruising are excellent for non-divers too.
