Raja Ampat?

[DXHI]

Guys who all has been? Any details you wish to share? Photos appreciated

 

[Dan]

2 months ago. Missed the COVID-19 by the skins of our teeth

Raja Ampat Jan 2020 Trip Report

 

[rduquesnoy]

We where there in 2014 (land based).

We stayed there during off season so it was us and only a few other divers. Still the best diving we have ever done though... would go back in an instance if we could spare the money . Haven't seen that many fish and such nice reefs anywhere else.

 

[outofofficebrb]

I've been there 2X by liveaboard. I was supposed to return for 3X and 4X in April but just had to can the trip.

Here are some photos: Amazon Photos

 

[DXHI]

Which airlines did ya'll use ? And which airport did you fly into?
Any recommendations on things to do outside of the diving?

 

[Dan]

Which airlines did ya'll use ? And which airport did you fly into?
Any recommendations on things to do outside of the diving?

For international: EVA Air to Jakarta
For domestic: Batik Air to Sorong
Other than diving, in Sorong & RA, I have done nothing.

 

[outofofficebrb]

Which airlines did ya'll use ? And which airport did you fly into?
Any recommendations on things to do outside of the diving?

Book a ticket to Jakarta or Singapore and then fly on a separate ticket from either of those places to Sorong. I prefer Garuda or Batik from Singapore or Jakarta. Don't try to price your ticket all the way to Sorong from where home is. If your nearest airport is not a hub or large airport, try to get a separate small ticket from your smaller local airport to a larger hub/gateway airport and price the flight to Singapore/Jakarta from there.

There's not really anything to do in Sorong or Raja Ampat outside of diving, IMO. There's some bird sightseeing and stuff but if you have time, maybe go see other historical places in Indonesia or go to Bali or go elsewhere to dive to pair it up with a Raja Ampat trip.

 

[DXHI]

Are there any airlines that fly there from Australia

 

[outofofficebrb]

Are there any airlines that fly there from Australia

to Jakarta or Singapore, yes...but as of right now, all international flights are suspended..............

 

[wKkaY]

2 months ago. Missed the COVID-19 by the skins of our teeth

Raja Ampat Jan 2020 Trip Report

I just came back last Sunday... the day after we left, Sorong closed its borders to tourists!