An Eco-Luxury & Slow Travel Escape to Raja Ampat

Land in Sorong. Ensure you withdraw or exchange plenty of Indonesian Rupiah cash here, as credit cards are not accepted for local taxis, ferries, or resort boat transfers.

Take a taxi from the airport to the ferry port. Purchase your tickets at the counter. It is highly recommended to opt for the VIP cabin, which features air conditioning and large sofas, providing a comfortable space to rest after a long red-eye flight.

Upon arriving in Waisai, locate the small tourist office building near the dock to purchase your mandatory Raja Ampat visitor entry ticket and pay the local tourist tax.

Board the resort's private wooden boat for a scenic 1-hour transfer to the island. Settle into your beachfront bungalow, located just steps from the water. Keep in mind that the resort shuts off power and Wi-Fi for a few hours each morning and afternoon to conserve electricity.

Walk straight from your bungalow into the ocean to explore the resort's incredible house reef. It offers spectacular, easily accessible snorkeling right off the beach.

Book a guided diving or snorkeling boat excursion through the resort. The trip includes a dedicated guide who will swim with you to point out the region's unparalleled marine biodiversity.

During your boat excursion, stop at a local island village to rest, stretch your legs, and enjoy snacks provided by the boat crew.

Treat yourself to an affordable couples massage at the resort's overwater spa. The treatment rooms feature a unique glass cutout in the floor, allowing you to watch fish swim below during your massage.

Join the resort staff for a guided walk around the island to see a massive resident colony of thousands of flying foxes, the world's largest bats, roosting in the trees.

Head down to the resort's wooden dock at dusk to watch the spectacular sight of thousands of flying foxes taking flight and migrating across the water to forage.

Skip the public ferry on your return journey. Arrange a direct 2-hour speedboat transfer with the resort straight back to Sorong. It can be a bit bumpy but saves significant travel time.

Check into this highly recommended hotel, widely considered the best option in Sorong. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool, the incredible kitchen staff, and the massive breakfast buffet before your departure.

Take a short taxi ride from the hotel to the airport for your early morning flight back to Jakarta or Makassar, concluding your Raja Ampat adventure.