Date(s) January 19th, 2024 - Jan 30th, 2024
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We don’t use the word paradise lightly—but this is as close as you can get to it on Earth, and you’ll find it in Indonesia. Raja Ampat is a wondrous archipelago of thousands of islands straddling the equator, countless of which you’ll sail through over the course of 12 days on your luxurious yacht. The best way to witness Raja Ampat’s unique limestone formations and seascape is by paddling and diving—and that’s exactly what your days will be filled with. Along with your expert guides, attentive crew, and an incredible team, you’ll want to stay here forever!
Your guides will pick you up from the Sorong Airport. Meet the crew, have a safety briefing, and set sail for the southern end of Raja Ampat. You’ll cruise all night long in order to reach your destination, Misool Island. Meals: Dinner
As the morning comes, you’ll find yourself on the southeastern tip of the Misool Island Chain. Spend the morning and the afternoon kayaking and diving. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After a short sail to Farondi Island, spend the whole day exploring the area. Farondi is famous for its beach, but you’ll also see beautiful lagoons, mangrove passages, coral reefs, and caves! Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Cruise to the next island in the Misool Island chain, Lenkafal, where you’ll be dropped off at the southeastern tip. Once you’ve had a hearty breakfast, head out for the day and explore the many nooks and crannies of the island. Get back to the yacht for lunch, after which you have the whole afternoon for snorkeling and kayaking. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today you’re going to the Thousand Temple Islets, where you’ll discover thousands of intricate islands of all shapes and sizes. Paddle over shallow reefs and deep lagoons, under archways and through hidden passages in the limestone rocks. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
On day six of the tour, you’ll explore an incredible cathedral-like cave by kayak, stand up paddleboard, or flippers. This is possibly the most impressive cave of this Indonesian archipelago. Head to the Northern Islands of Raja Ampat in the afternoon. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Set sail for the Fam Islands, where you’ll have two kayak and dive outings. You’ll also have the opportunity to do a short hike to a 360-degree lookout of the surrounding area. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wake up in Wayag, just north of the equator and paddle through the maze of uninhabited islands that make up this group. The scenery is, once again, incredible—whitesand beaches, beautiful atolls, and coral reefs. Paddlers can circumnavigate limestone islands rising from the sea. For those looking to stretch their legs, a hike to the top of one of the islands boasts exceptional views of the archipelago. If you’re up for some diving, you can expect a variety of corals and large schools of fish. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Just another day of kayaking and diving—but this time, you’ll get to go across the equator around the synonymous Equator Island. It belongs to a group featuring hidden lagoons and gorgeous beaches. Head to Alyui Bay and tour one of the pearl farms thriving in this area, where you’ll have the chance to purchase pearls. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Head to the southern shoreline of Gam Island and paddle into Mangrove Lagoon, winding your way through mangroves until you reach three inland marine lakes. Keep your eyes peeled for dugongs (sea cows), since they’ve been reported to live in the area. On the other side of the lakes, you’ll enter a new set of mangrove fingers, which eventually lead you back to the open ocean and your yacht. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today you’re exploring Kabui Bay, a place where the rainforest meets the reefs on numerous limestone islets. A maze of islands and passageways will have you paddling in a circle route to meet the yacht where it dropped you off. You’ll even get to explore an island that has ancient petroglyphs on its rock faces. As the night approaches, set sail for Sorong and enjoy your last group dinner on board. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Reach Sorong by morning. Have a farewell breakfast with your crew before packing up and bidding goodbye to your team. Either board your flight departing no time sooner than 11 a.m., or feel free to stay a bit longer and ask your guides about recommendations for the area. Meals: Breakfast
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, please refer to Indonesia’s travel restrictions and the official website of the Directorate General of immigration of Indonesia.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
This is a beginner-friendly tour and there are several choices regarding activities. Whether you want to kayak, snorkel, dive, or SUP in Raja Ampat, all of it is possible! There are going to be professional guides onboard, and they’ll teach you the basics if you haven’t tried one of the offered activities. Every activity is optional so it’s up to you how much exploring you want to do!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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:
Kayaking in Raja Ampat can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
A $550 deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
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.
