Updated: 24th November 2015. If you have never heard about Raja Ampat in Indonesia you were in the same boat as me. As soon as I had, however, I knew I had to get there pronto. The best thing is, exploring Raja Ampat on a budget IS possible… (Update Jan 2023 - A lot has changed since my visit and when I wrote this, and much info might be incorrect. From luxe beachfront bungalows to dive centers and beautiful ocean views discover the best luxury resorts in Raja Ampat Indonesia - bookable with Culture Trip. Treat yourself to small-group adventures with our Holiday Sale - Save up to $525! How to get to Sorong, West Papua. From Jakarta there are direct flights nowadays: PT. Nam Air flies directly from Jakarta to Sorong in 4h 5min and is the budget option for around $80 one-way. Garuda Indonesia flies also directly from Jakarta to Sorong in 4h 15min but will cost 3 times as much: $250 one-way. Shipping. Plan your visit to Raja Ampat with RoughGuides. Read the best tips for a visit, the best activities, places to stay and start your trip today. Note: As Raja Ampat is a conservation area, all visitors will have to buy Raja Ampat Marine Park Entry Permit for Rp.1,000,000 (USD 75) per person per calendar year. It works like a travel visa, so if you're planning to visit Raja Ampat again within a year, the same permit will still be valid. For 7 nights in Raja Ampat, we paid a total of approximately $1238 USD for two people or $619 USD per person, which included domestic flights within Indonesia, boat and ferry transportation, accommodation, food, snorkeling, and additional expenses (this excludes diving prices). Boat transfer are what makes Raja Ampat expensive. Always negotiate them because locals are sometimes exagerating. A few prices I paid for reference : 500'000Rp per boat from Waisai to Corepen one way (enough space for 4, 5 passengers at least) in July 2017. 800'000Rp per boat one way from Waisai to Arborek in October 2022. Most people think visiting Raja Ampat is expensive. That's true in part, but it is possible to visit the islands on a budget. In this article I will cover the main things you need to know and things you'll need to arrange for your trip. It is also expensive in comparison to other Indonesian destinations due to its location in the far east of the Country, next to Papua New Guinea. Is it possible to visit Raja Ampat on a budget? Let me help you visit this slice of heaven on earth for only a fraction of the cost. Why visit Raja Ampat? With the growing popularity of Raja Ampat (although it still is logistically hard and expensive to get to), homestays and day dives are now also possible. However, the best way to see, discover, and make the most out of your trip to Raja Ampat is hands down by doing a liveaboard. Raja Ampat can be expensive but the best way to cut the costs down is to travel with friends. Transportation and day trips are the biggest expense, and if you share it among 5 or 6 people can make visiting Raja Ampat very cheap. Check manta season before heading to manta points. The best time to see Black Mantas is between the end of the year All visitors will transit Raja Ampat Marine Park and must pay the Environmental Services Fee (700,000 rupiah). Visitors to select tourist sites will have to pay an additional 300,000 rupiah for the Raja Ampat Visitor Entry Ticket, introduced in 2019. When to go to Raja Ampat JAV543.

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