PRACTICALITIES
WHEN
Raja Ampat is a year-round
destination. The high season is
October to April, while the seas can be
choppy from June to August.
HOW
Connect through Sorong in Raja
Ampat from four international
Indonesian airports in Jakarta,
Makassar, Bali or Manado. A daily ferry
runs from Sorong to Waisai, where
your resort will pick you up and take
you to Gam Island.
STAY/DIVE
• Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort
www.rajaampatbiodiversity.com
TOPSIDE
There are many attractions for
surface intervals or non-diving days.
The snorkelling all round the island is
incredible, or hire kayaks to explore
around the islands. Local guides will
be delighted to show you round
traditional villages like Friwen and
Yenbeser. Alternatively, head off for a
jungle trek and visit the rare red birdof-paradise found only in this area of
West Papua.
ENTRY
It is advisable to check the Indonesian
Government current visa information
as the rules do change. Depending
on your passport, there are currently
three options to enter Indonesia:
• No visa required – for the majority
of countries there is free entry, valid
for 30 days and non-extendable
• Visa on arrival – $35, valid for 30
days and can be extended once for
30 days
• Visa required – apply abroad before
arriving in Indonesia
IMPORTANT
An entry permit tag is required to
enter Raja Ampat Marine Park:
• International citizens –
IDR1,000,000 (approx. US$100)
• Indonesian citizens – IDR500,000
(approx. US$50)
• Permit valid for 12 months from
date of purchase
• Children under 12 years of age do
not require a permit