Raja Ampat is a fraction of Sorong regency.
regency has a population of 31,000 souls has 610 islands (only 35 islands are
inhabited) with a total area of about 46,000 km2, but only 6,000 km2 of land,
40,000 km2 in the sea. The islands are unspoiled and beautiful sea is still
making direct tourists hooked. They seemed to want to explore the waters of the
"Bird's Head" New
Guinea.
Wealth sea coral reefs in the sea
Raja Ampat rated comprehensive in the world. Of the world's 537 species of
coral, 75 percent were in these waters. Also found 1104 species of fish, 669
species of molluscs , and 537 species of coral animals.
The World Bank in collaboration
with global environmental institutions establish Raja Ampat as one region in East Indonesia, which received assistance Coral Reef
Rehabilitation and Management Program II, since 2005. In Raja Ampat, this
program covers 17 villages and involve the local population. Fishermen are also
trained to cultivate grouper and seaweed.
Obviously the first thing you
should do is toward Airport Domine Eduard Osok, Sorong, West
Papua. Actually, there is no special ticket to enter the waters of
Raja Ampat. However, the cost to rent a speed boat with a capacity of 10 people
with a long trip around 3-4 hours with cost about 240 euros, diving equipment,
and instructors ranging from 10 euros to 250 euros in a single dive.
For the choice where to stay,
there are several resorts that include modern appliances including
international telephone facilities, internet and others on the island of Kri,
Waigeo, Mansuar, and Misool with prices ranging from 225 euros a night or there
you can also choose the government-owned resort that you can use, and of course
with a much lower budget.
