Raja Ampat Biz, West Papua, Indonesia

5mjc363 5:00 PM Jan 22, 2020

Magical Raja Ampat
We engaged Raja Ampat Biz for a 5 days private tour of Raja Amapat, between 29th December 2019 to January 3rd, 2020, requested services ranged from booking of hotel and compiling a 5 day tour of the region, capturing all of the key areas, From being met at the airport by Aulia (our translator) who took us to our private transfer, and introduced us to Ali our tour guide for the duration. Accommodation was at Raja Ampat Dive Resort, the resort was basic but comfortable with super friendly staff, (we knew the facilities in the region were quite basis, and it met our expectation from the online research the wife carried out. Through out the trip we had our own private boat and crew, which made it a very relaxing experience as we could undertake the activities and sites at our leisure. Both Aulia and Ali were absolutely amazing throughout the whole trip, and nothing was too much trouble, Ali was a legend with the drone videos and pictures, advising us where to stand to capture the best images for Instagram :) It was my wife's birthday on January 3rd, and they even managed to locate a baker to make a special cake, and get it delivered to the resort, this was a super achievement in itself. We are both seasoned travelers from super luxury to back-back style, and this trip would not have been so magical without the support of our guide and translator. I would highly recommend Raja Ampat Biz, as a tour guide and operator service, before Raja Ampat gets hit with the next level of tourism, get there and appreciate one of the most naturally beautiful places in the world, still relatively untouched.

5Dipz 5:00 PM Jan 22, 2020

A trip to the Last Paradise
Raja Ampat had been on my bucket list for a few years. I had planned and re- planned this several times as it isn't straight and easy to get to and accommodation is limited. So finally, 5 months before the intended travel, i had sussed out the routing and the itinerary. After thoroughly researching several tour operators, I decided on raja ampat biz. My reasons were:- 1. detailed itinerary with inclusions/exclusions were clearly mentioned 2. they gave a choice of accommodation category 3. Albert was very responsive on email. After several back and forth emails and loads of questions from my end, everything was clarified eith Albert and we made our booking. I was quite sceptical on what to expect but I was left amazed with the efficiency. They adjusted the itinerary to accommodate our flight time arrival from Surabaya. Just as our plane touched down in Sorong, I had Aulia( translator) message me that she was waiting outside the airport for us. We were whisked away in our private transport for some lunch and then to the ferry. On the ferry we were provided the VIP tickets ( air condition and reclining seats) , which made the journey very comfortable. We stayed at the Raja Ampat Dive lodge. It was an eco- friendly, rustic and charming resort.We had decent beds, airconditioning and clean bathrooms....which is a luxury in this remote part of the world. Raja Ampat Biz had our itinerary well planned and were flexible to modify it too. We skipped the bird watching ( couldn't be asked to wake up at 5am) and went to the blue river instead. Throughout the 5 days, our guide ( Ali) and translator ( Aulia) were very punctual. They made sure we were comfortable, hydrated and safe. We had our own closed private boat with comfortable seats . They briefed us on the activities of what to expect the next day, a day prior so we came prepared with shoes or hiking sticks. They provided us with life jackets and fins when we went snorkelling and hand gloves for hiking wayag rocks. No other tour company had gone this extra mile , is the feedback I received from the other guests at our resort. Ali exactly knew what is the best time to be at what location so we hardly encountered any other tourists . He also doubled up as a professional photograoher clicking some wonderful pictures with his drone. They even managed to arrange a delicious chocolate cake for my birthday! Raja Ampat Biz is a truly exceptional tour operator who know their beautiful paradise very well. I highly recommend them if you want an enjoyable and safe trip to this paradise. Albert, Ali and Aulia were exceptional!!!