Raja Ampat Island
West Papua, Indonesia
Raja Ampat is a maritime area in Indonesia is very exotic. Raja Ampat Island is well known as one of the best marine tourism in the country. The archipelago is one of the four group of islands located at the top of Papua. This area is located in the district of Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat Tourism relies underwater beauty and biodiversity.
Historically, Raja Ampat means four kings. This beautiful island has an area of more than 9.6 million acres.
Because the world is located in the Coral Triangle, a species of coral reefs in this area is very rich. In fact many people say that Raja Ampat has the highest species diversity of all waters in the world. This is an appeal of Raja Ampat marine tourism. There are many things that can be done by tourists in this place, as do the snorkeling, diving, sailing, and fishing. Anyway all about the ocean and biota you can do here.

The first thing that is recommended when you travel to Raja Ampat is diving. Raja Ampat is famous for its coral reef species diversity. So it is a pity if you come to this place without seeing it firsthand. There are about 537 species of coral and 699 species of animals other software under the waters of Raja Ampat. If you are lucky, you can also see manta rays and sea turtles around the place. You do not have to dive into the deep to be able to enjoy the beauty of the underwater Raja Ampat, from the coast you can enjoy it too. Simply use a snorkel and you can start swimming on the coast.

Not only are the rich koralnya species, but species of fish in Raja Ampat is also very diverse and colorful. This is an underwater paradise that you will not find in other waters in Indonesia. In addition the area is also a haven whale. If you visit in June to October, then most likely you can watch the whales. Not only the variety, some very rare species of animals, such as sharks and shark carpet walk.
Island formation is also very beautiful, and this is one of the charms of Raja Ampat marine tourism. If you do not dare to dive, you can still enjoy the beauty of this island from the outside. A variety of interesting

elements make up the archipelago, such as dense forest, rare plant species, exotic cluster of limestone, and sea turtles nest on the nearby beach. When thousands of turtle mating season can appear around the coast to spawn. There are 4 main islands that make up the area of Raja Ampat, namely Bantanta, Salawati, Waigeo, and Misool. Actually there are many more small islands located in this area. Just come to this place if you want to see the beauty of Raja Ampat marine tourism.
Accommodation to Raja Ampat
As one tourist destination in Indonesia, Raja Ampat has a fairly complete accommodation. All things needed by tourists are in place, ranging from a cozy, ranging from bungalows to luxury cabin class. Other accommodation is related sights and attractions in Raja Ampat. Because many tourists who want to see firsthand the beauty of the underwater Raja Ampat, a lot of people who provide rent snorkels and other pool equipment. So you no longer need to bring these items from home.
Been to Raja Ampat Islands
Based on a survey in 2011, the Raja Ampat numbering about 90 thousand people. The population is spread over more than 1800 islands. Based on the data in the same year, there were about 8400 tourists visited Raja Ampat, 8000 of whom are foreign tourists. The cost to travel to Raja Ampat is not small. One way we could spend up to 30 million dollars. Perhaps this is one reason why foreign tourists dominate the visit. Is it worth the money as a charm on offer? Things like this nature subjective, but many people believe that the number is comparable to the natural beauty of Raja Ampat.
If you do not want to be bothered with the problem of accommodation when you want to travel to Raja Ampat, you can use the services of a travel agency. There are many agencies that offer diving packages in Raja Ampat. One of the most important service is the houseboat. The route is usually determined in accordance with current conditions and water clarity. The peak period of the visit to the Raja Ampat is usually around October to December. Meanwhile, in May and September are usually the sea is rather bumpy and often rainy.
Underwater Raja Ampat