Things to do & places to visit in Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia

Sorong city in , West Papua, Indonesia. Timezone: Asia/Jayapura, current date and time: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 0:59.

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General weather summary in May

85°F - 80°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Very warm, muggy

Feels like

79%

Chance of rain

603.0 millimeters

Amount

7.5 mph

Wind speed

79%

Humidity

12.1

Daylight length

6:08 AM

Sunrise

6:13 PM

Sunset

23%

Cloud cover

Sleeveless shirt, rain coat and rain boots

What to wear

Top things to do (38)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Raja Ampat Islands (594 reviews)
- Best snorkeling we have done
Reefs

We spent a week each at two different dive resorts. The snorkeling is the best we have every done. The house reefs (next to resorts) were just so-so Needed to take boat trips to get to the good stuff. The heat and humidity can be a problem, so best is to have a room with air conditioning. We did encounter many jellies (but most were non-stinging). Sometimes the water was somewhat cloudy, so limited visibility. One must buy a year long park pass for 750,000 local currency. See more..
5.0 Cruising Raja Ampat - Wisesa Liveaboard (69 reviews)
- What an amazing experience!
Scuba & Snorkelling • Surfing & Windsurfing • Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

We were a group of 8 friends on a snorkeling trip in northern Raja Ampat. The crew, the boat, the service and the whole experience was wonderful. The 10 days were a combination of water activities, on shore visits and snorkelling and each day was better than the last. The boat is lovely and large enough that everyone could have their own space but without losing a sense of being connected to the crew and the running of the boat. The food was delicious, varied and very high quality, our cruise director, Dylan was very proffessional while still keeping everyone laughing and enjoying themselves. He was also really flexible and happily accommodated all our requests without hesitation. A trip that we want to repeat very soon it was such a great experience ! See more..
5.0 Expedition Engineering (24 reviews)
- Unforgettable trip to one the few places where marine diversity is increasing
Scuba & Snorkelling • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing

I participated in the Raja live aboard trip with EE in December 2019, and have done 2 other trips with this company. All the trips have been an incredible experience and both Angela and Matt are totally professional , their trips were conducted by them personally, no subcontractors. Their clients are their primary interest with a mind towards sustainable travel. Partaking in their trips has been a joy. Specifically, the Raja trip was well organized and thoroughly enjoyable. Angela and the boat crew went beyond what would be expected to to insure all participants enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend this company as they are devoted to their clients and truly care about the experience provided. See more..
5.0 Millekul Adventures (16 reviews)
- Includes everything
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Multi-day Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

If you can afford the cost? This is a once in a lifetime experience! Nobody will take you closer to the wonders of the karst islands paradise Misool. From the day you set your foot at the airport in Sorong Vest Papua Indonesia everything is paid for and everything is cared for. Four star hotel in Sorong. Marine park permits, all transport, lodging, food and snacks. Indonesian english speaking and international seakayking guides.and they really know the area and the lokals. I was also impressed about the equipment: Swediish brand kayaks and tents. Highlights whith Seaturtels at Panun caves, gelyfish-lakes, coral reefs and a maze of karst islands; and you are in the middle of it all. Just remember to take enough suncream and mosquito repellant. I did take one week extra prior to the trip and stayed at Mandos homestay on Waisai and a week after the kayaking and stayed at Lalelkai homestay close to Yelu on Misool, This new homestaynin managed by owner Edhi. He speaks english and has written the book about birds in the rain forrest on Raja Ampat, You can just relax and read books in the shadow or you can go deep sea diving and be awarded to see sharks and mantras. Sigurd Wenneberg See more..
5.0 Raja Ampat Adventures (16 reviews)
- Wonderful Experience on our 10 Days Trip to Misool
Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

We had an Blast on this Trip with so many Impressions we will never 4get. If you dont mind to sleep in fairly basic Conditions and be together with 12 Ppl and 6 Crew for some Nights this is the Trip 4 You. The Pricing is absolutely correct and you won't find anything comparable in Sorong. The Crew and the Guides are ALL good hearted and fine People and the Boss Deni cares a lot about his Crew. We had an excellent Cook on Board who's Name was Marvil and we enjoyed every Meal. The Tourleader Roli is such an great Guy and his daily Briefings are legendary.He is also one of the best underwater Photographers i ve seen. We did an 10D10N Trip to Misool and the Speedboat was operated by Roja and Ciko the two Guys who kept us safe during every Snorkeltrip and Trekking to Caves and Mountains and showed us an incredible and intact Eco System above and under Water. We highly recommend to book your Trip with this Guys..you wont find anything better in this Priceclass See more..
5.0 Fenides Liveaboard (11 reviews)
- Prepared to be pampered.
Multi-day Tours • Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Private Tours

11 of us spent 10 days liveaboard diving the Banda Sea. The quality of the boat and the crew has been spectacular…food quality, service quality, the stocked bar, the bartending, housekeeping…all of that has been spectacular, and we are all seasoned travellers for decades, and have been on other liveaboards and everywhere. Well done! See more..
5.0 Ilike Liveaboard (6 reviews)
- Amazing dive trip in Komodo NP on board of liveaboard Ilike
Multi-day Tours • Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours

Amazing dive trip in the Komodo National Parc on board of a traditional phinisi. Superb diving with lots of fish life (from small critters to the majestic manta's). Our charming accommodation on board of liveaboard Ilike was top! Nice food, and the best crew and dive guides I ever had!!! See more..
5.0 Wallacea Dive Cruises (3 reviews)
- Exceptional diving and service. Great value!
Multi-day Tours • Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours

I have dived with Wallacea Dive Cruise about 4 times, 3 times on MV Ambai, and once on MSY Seahorse. Both boats are beautiful, the staff professional, and the food super beautiful. I like both boats equally since each one offers a different touch. - MV Ambai is an exceptional boat, designed for diving. The staff's been together for a really long time. The 3 times I boarded the boat, everything always went smoothly: from the diving to the rest of the time when I chilled on the boat. The cabins are very comfortable and just spacious enough for me and my partner. The dive guides are just amazing. They're really talented, good at pointing marine life, and I feel super safe with them! - MSY Seahorse is their latest addition. A very pretty and photogenic phinisi with spacious dinghies. Equally friendly and capable staff, as well as great food. I loved my cabin on the Seahorse, as they offer a seaview. Apart from Raja Ampat I've dived with them in the Banda Sea, Alor, Komodo and Triton Bay. Wherever I dive they offer the same professionalism and exceptional service. The diving is always spectacular with them as they're really experienced and know where and when to go for the best experience. The boats are luxurious for the price you pay. Worth every penny and highly recommended! I wouldn't choose a different liveaboard company. See more..
5.0 Raja Ampat Liveaboards - Premier Liveaboard Diving (2 reviews)
- Best Customer Service Ever
Scuba & Snorkelling

Jez is an absolute pro. Never seen any better customer service - especially from the top of a company. Jez has been spectacular in answering any question our crew had - even if we could have found it easily online under FAQ. He even went out of his way and accepted i Division payments as nobody wanted to advance the total amount for our group. Can’t recommend enough. See more..
5.0 Tiare Cruise (2 reviews)
- What a great week!!
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Multi-day Tours • Scuba & Snorkelling

When booking I was unsure about being on a boat for 5 days. Well it was amazing!!!! The boat and cabins were beautiful!! The crew was incredible!! The food was so delicious and varied!! And to top it off...the best coral and variety of fish I have seen in my life. Highly recommend spending time on Tiare in Raja Ampat See more..
5.0 sorong tours (1 review)
- Excellent airport to harbour transfer
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 8:30 PM Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Night Tours • Private Tours • Food Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Photography Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Eco Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Boat Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Speed Boats Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing • Day Trips

Highly recommended company for Sorong airport to harbour transfers, Lina met us at the airport, took us to the harbour, purchased tickets with us and dropped us right at the ferry, even assisted with baggage, same on return leg, it was a relief to see Lina standing there as the Waisai to Sorong ferry docked, we were taken in comfort back to Sorong Airport, two perfect transfers, thank you Sorong tours See more..
5.0 Tambora (1 review)
- Raja Ampat trip
Scuba & Snorkelling

A traditional Indonesian phinisi yacht. We spent 9 days touring the amazing south and central Raja Ampat dice sites. The diving was spectacular. The yacht is well appointed and comfortable. The food is excellent, service very good. A wonderful trip. See more..
4.5 Wicked Diving Raja Ampat (52 reviews)
- Great experience with Wicked!
Scuba & Snorkelling

I just completed the 7d/6n Manta Liveaboard dive trip in Raja Ampat--what a great trip and relaxing vacation! I read several positive and negative reviews on TripAdvisor before selecting Wicked Diving...and post trip, I'm very happy with my decision and recommend ignoring the negative reviews. Understand, the boat accommodations cover your basic needs--its not luxury--but its a great dive trip at a reasonable price point. As for the trip, recommend getting into Sorong the day prior. The trip was well organized and well executed for everything from the initial meeting, through the ferry to Waisai, throughout the trip, and the return. The dive sites were excellent--the guides added to the experience both in the water and out. All of the diving aspects of the trip were handled safely and professionally. The accommodations were small and basic, but I spend almost no time below deck. There was plenty of good food throughout the trip. The boat crew was professional in all of their support. There was a good balance of a few land-based activities spread through the week. Overall, if you're looking for great liveaboard diving at a reasonable price, this is a good trip for you. I hope I get to come back and go on another dive trip with Wicked Diving soon. See more..
4.5 Sawinggrai Village (30 reviews)
- Great village and great homestay close by!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

My girlfriend and I have spent 4 days right by Sewinggrai village at Methos Homestay and we had a great time. The water and the sealife around there was great and also the local people were extremely friendly and we had an amazing snorkle around the area. I would certainly recommend to stay at Methos Homestay which is only walking distance from Sewinggrai - we had a great spacious bungalow (the best bungalow that we had in Raja Ampat) with an hammock and sunlongers and it was right on the water with open views of Gam, Mansuar, Arborek and Pianemo in the distance. Methos and his family were very welcoming, Methos himself was very knowledgable and the food that we had was delicious. See more..
4.5 Raja Ampat Biz (6 reviews)
- Wonderful stay in paradise!
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM City Tours • Scuba & Snorkelling • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

We booked a 4 days tour with Raja Ampat biz operator and I can highly recommend this agency. Everything was good, in time and well arranged. On our request guys included in the tour program snorkeling at Manta point though it was initially excluded. Unfortunately we haven’t seen mantas but really enjoy the snorkeling there. It’s real underwater paradise. Accommodation at Dive resort was good and special thanks for delicious dinners cooked by the staff. The only recommendation is to inform guests that they should order lobsters/ shrimps a day in advance. We did it in the morning and it was too late to catch it. And please, make more underwater pictures with fish and corals - it’s a real good memories to have. Thanks! See more..
4.5 Sorong Tours (2 reviews)
- Perfect airport transfer, could not have asked for more.
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM City Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Perfect service, Contacted (e-mailed) Sorong tours before departing UK for Raja Ampat, a guide (Lina) was on hand at the airport to greet us before taking us to the harbour to purchase ferry tickets to Waisai. We were taken to the ferry and assisted with boarding & luggage etc. Lina was there to greet us on return leg too, we were collected from the ferry and transferred to Airport in comfy SUV vehicle. Well done Sorong tours, I recommend for Airport transfers See more..
4.0 Sapta Ratna Pagoda (42 reviews)
- must visit for a quick transit
Points of Interest & Landmarks

many visitor who transit in sorong are come to and from Raja Ampat. spent your little extra time to visit pagoda is very worthy. it can be done in less than an hour. pay small entrance fee for building maintenance and you can get tour of yourself. choose best part to take selfie picture or just to enjoy sorong city view. take extra careful of entrance road, its very steep. it would be great if there is budhist monk or someone to guide. but when I visit, there is no one See more..
4.0 Pantai Dofior (9 reviews)
- Beautiful Sorong
Beaches

Very nice to visit these places if you are in Sorong awaiting to go to Raja Ampat and you have a few days in Sorong. See more..
4.0 Indo Siren - Siren Fleet (5 reviews)
- A definite bucket list trip !!
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Multi-day Tours • Scuba & Snorkelling • Shark Diving • Boat Tours • Water Sports

3 close friends, we spent 10 fantastic days on Indo Siren, a beautiful, stable and very comfortable boat. The whole program is well planned and so well executed. The dive guides are enthusiastic, friendly and make one feel safe even in challenging dive conditions, like strong currents. The rest of team, kitchen, deck, gulley etc, are super friendly & efficient. The scenery is breath taking, raja Ampat is so vast and so empty, a rarity in today's world. Definitely a unique experience and absolutely worthwhile See more..
4.0 SeaQuest Adventure (1 review)
Scuba & Snorkelling • Historical & Heritage Tours • Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

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3.5 Tanjung Kasuari Beach (40 reviews)
- Comfort place
Beaches

I visited tanjung kasuari last week with my children my friend. The place was very comfortable and beautiful. My children were happy to played a sand and swiming. For the food, you can bring it yourself with cheap entrance fees. See more..
2.0 Aimas Bird Park (2 reviews)
- Bird Garden
Nature & Wildlife Areas

So wonderfull to can knowing type of birding endemic from west papua and so good for children for education know animal See more..
PT. Wahyu Mandiri Tour (0 review)
Multi-day Tours • Safaris • Taxis & Shuttles • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Horseback Riding Tours • Day Trips

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Jalan Jalan Raja Ampat (0 review)
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Shark Diving • Submarine Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Boat Tours • Walking Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Gear Rentals • Boat Rentals • Private Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Day Trips

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Rumah Etnik Papua (0 review)
Tuesday: 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM Cultural Events
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Asbaken (0 review)
Waterfalls
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La Galigo Liveaboard - Ultimate Raja Ampat 12D/11N (0 review)
Multi-day Tours • Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Private Tours

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Wellenreng (0 review)
Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours

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Ricky Adventures (0 review)
Multi-day Tours • Scuba & Snorkelling • Nature & Wildlife Tours
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Lily Siwabessy (0 review)
Private Tours

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