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Sailing and Kayaking Adventure in Raja Ampat

Duration
12 days
Season
November through February
Group size
Up to 10 people
Accommodation
Luxury: Spacious and luxe boat
Difficulty
Easy: Beginner-friendly, good fitness required
What's included
Guide, divemasters, lodging, all meals, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, smorkeling equipment

With its crystalline waters, white-sand beaches, unspoiled coral reefs, and 1,500 jungle-covered islets and cays, Raja Ampat is the definition of paradise on Earth. Squeezed in between the Pacific and Indian Oceans in Indonesia’s Papua, this archipelago is a tropical labyrinth—making it an ideal setting for a 12-day kayak tour with a luxurious yacht as your base. Apart from gliding in kayaks and paddle boarding around karst pinnacles rising from the depths, there’s an even better way to witness this undisputed center of marine diversity in the world: by diving and snorkeling. Flow through the ocean surrounded by over 1,200 different species of fish and venture to places few others have explored before!

Adventure highlights

  • Snorkel & dive with 1,200 different species of fish
    Raja Ampat is the world’s most diverse marine paradise, recognized as one of the best diving spots on earth
  • Experience northern and southern Raja Ampat
    Kayak, snorkel, or dive to cathedral-sized caves, tropical islets, and mangrove forests
  • Live aboard a luxury boat
    A spacious, deluxe yacht and its professional crew members will make your Raja Ampat journey unforgettable
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Mike B.
|December 2025
My trip on a Liveabout for 12 days in Raja Ampat was a once-in-a-lifetime vacation for me! The boat, the food, the kayaking and snorkeling were all beyond my expectations.
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Kim B

They really take into account everything, the pre-trip communication is excellent. They involve you in every step in the process, there is a lot of discussion about suggested routes and itineraries. And what we like about the trips that they offer, is the unique experiences and the unique places. A few of the places we’ve been to, we’ve been the first people to do that area in a kayak.

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Louise S

You really get the sense that they care about people and the Planet and the places they go. And they’re ideal guides, really. It’s really nice to see trips run so well.

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Mike B.
|December 2025
My trip on a Liveabout for 12 days in Raja Ampat was a once-in-a-lifetime vacation for me! The boat, the food, the kayaking and snorkeling were all beyond my expectations.
K
Kim B

They really take into account everything, the pre-trip communication is excellent. They involve you in every step in the process, there is a lot of discussion about suggested routes and itineraries. And what we like about the trips that they offer, is the unique experiences and the unique places. A few of the places we’ve been to, we’ve been the first people to do that area in a kayak.

L
Louise S

You really get the sense that they care about people and the Planet and the places they go. And they’re ideal guides, really. It’s really nice to see trips run so well.

Show all reviews
5.00(3 reviews)
M
Mike B.
|December 2025
My trip on a Liveabout for 12 days in Raja Ampat was a once-in-a-lifetime vacation for me! The boat, the food, the kayaking and snorkeling were all beyond my expectations.
K
Kim B

They really take into account everything, the pre-trip communication is excellent. They involve you in every step in the process, there is a lot of discussion about suggested routes and itineraries. And what we like about the trips that they offer, is the unique experiences and the unique places. A few of the places we’ve been to, we’ve been the first people to do that area in a kayak.

L
Louise S

You really get the sense that they care about people and the Planet and the places they go. And they’re ideal guides, really. It’s really nice to see trips run so well.

Things to know

  • Included:

      • An experienced, local kayaking guide & two divemasters with extensive knowledge of the area
      • 12-day kayak & multisport adventure in Raja Ampat
      • 11 nights of accommodation aboard a luxury boat
      • Towels and bedsheets
      • All meals on yacht (as listed in the itinerary) & snacks
      • Mineral water, soda, juices, local coffee, tea
      • Kayaks
      • Stand up paddleboards
      • Port transfers at the start and end of trip
      • Raja Ampat Marine entry permit

    Add-ons (can be arranged at an additional cost):

      • Diving outings
      • Diving gear rental

    Not included:

      • Transportation to Sorong, Indonesia
      • Snorkeling equipment (can be rented on the yacht or feel free to bring your own)
      • Meals while in Sorong before and after the trip
      • Accommodation before and after the trip
      • Alcoholic beverages
      • Indonesian Visa
      • Guide gratuities — optional ($350-500 per person suggested, for the boat crew)
      • Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  • This kayak & multisport adventure in Raja Ampat is beginner-friendly, so if you’re generally active and have an adventurous spirit, you’ll enjoy this trip.

    Kayaking is the main activity of this trip. The aim is to have two kayaking outings a day. The waters are calm and protected, with some dynamic paddling, but overall, the pace is relaxed. Non-swimmers are welcome to join the kayaking.

    Raja Ampat offers some incredible diving opportunities, but you’ll need to have a dive certification and dive insurance to dive on this trip. Whether you’re newly certified or experienced, you can join in. There are 3 free dives during the trip, and additional dives have an extra fee. Diving gear rental isn’t included in the cost, but can be rented.

    Snorkeling is included on every dive outing, and no prior experience is needed. Please bring your own gear or rent it. A divemaster will accompany every outing. Flotation devices are provided for comfort, and non-swimmers can also participate.

    This adventure is truly flexible—you’re free to kayak, dive, snorkel, or just relax on the boat or shore. Your guides are also happy to accommodate special needs or mobility issues. Whatever your fitness level or preference, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

  • Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking.

    Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver. During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip.

    Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.

  • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

      • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
      • Diving & snorkeling gear (can be rented on the yacht)
      • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
      • Stinger suit — optional
      • Bathing suit
      • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
      • Spare clothes for layering
      • Waterproof rain jacket
      • Sunhat
      • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
      • Headlamp or flashlight
      • Sunglasses
      • Camera — optional (but recommended)

    Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

  • Group sizes and prices:

      • For this kayaking and multisport tour in Raja Ampat, there will be 1 kayaking guide and 2 divemasters onboard.
      • It takes a minimum of 8 people for the tour to operate. The maximum number of people is set at 10 participants.

    Kayaking in Raja Ampat can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

    Min. age requirements:

      • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
      • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

    If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

  • You’ll board your yacht in Sorong, the largest city and the capital of the Indonesian province of Southwest Papua. To get there, most people fly into Domine Eduard Osok Airport in Sorong. Your guide will pick you up from the airport at the start of your trip and drop you off at the end of it.

  • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

    Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  • To secure your spot, a deposit in the amount of 30% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. 

      • If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund. 
      • For cancellations ninety (90) to one hundred nineteen (119) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking. 
      • For cancellations seventy-five (75) to eighty nine (89) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid when Booking. 
      • After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

    Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.

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