5 Star Places To Visit in West Papua, Indonesia (26)

1. 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..
   
2. 5.0 Pianemo Islands (227 reviews)
   - Stunning beauty
   Spent More than 3 hours Islands
   
   
   What an amazing experience i had. The whole islands are just beautiful and untouched with nature and water. We did the expedition of this islands for 3 weeks and what can i say i loved everyday. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Cape Kri (145 reviews)
   - one of the best diving stie around Kri
   Spent More than 3 hours Reefs
   
   
   we dove there a coupld of times during our stay in Yenkoranu and both of them were amazing, with current )not to strong, but better with a hook to keep from flaying under water) very very nice! See more..
   
4. 5.0 Pulau Wayag (137 reviews)
   - Spectacularly Amazing!
   Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Wayag Island is one of incredible place i ever seen in Indonesia. Must go hiking to view a spectacular real picture of Raja Ampat, its 30 minutes trekking of 45 degrees slope, for sure you'll get tanning when you reach the top, its a worth experience indeed. Make sure you wear hiking foot wear and glove is recommended. Stay overnight at Concervation International (CI) as a base camp. You can just jump into a clear blue water where you can snorkle with fishes & 3 sharks that didn't give any attention with your presence around them, then a stunning sunset awaits you in the afternoon. The next morning do islands hopping and take a beautiful unspoiled pictures, the water is so calm so you can see its mirroring the reefs. Beautiful!! Best month to visit Raja Ampat is on Sept - Dec See more..
   
5. 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..
   
6. 5.0 Painamo Star Lagoon (28 reviews)
   - Ms. Iyut
   Sunday: Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water
   
   
   Star review is challenge amd beauty, i'm not a climber but my dad who has heart problem can manage to the top and worth it See more..
   
7. 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..
   
8. 5.0 Travel Papua (19 reviews)
   - An amazing three weeks in Papua!!
   Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Eco Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   We had an amazing three weeks in Papua! Travel Papua was very helpful in pulling together an itinerary that contained all of the places we wanted to visit: Manokwari, Arfak mountains, Jayapura, Baliem Valley, Lake Habema and Raja Ampat. The team organised everything in great detail, so that we got to take most out of our visit and didn’t have to worry about anything. The guides spoke good English, took good care of us (e.g. nice food and fresh water) and were very kind. Overall, Papua itself has beautiful nature and lovely people - we are definitely coming back. And of course we really recommend Travel Papua when visiting this beautiful destination! Terima kasih banyak! See more..
   
9. 5.0 Harfat Peak (19 reviews)
   - Stunning
   Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
   
   
   Stunning views that are worth the climb, it's a very hot day, the climb was short but some area quite steep and rocky, we stopped few times to rest. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Millekul Adventures (16 reviews)
    - Includes everything
    Sunday: 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..
    
11. 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..
    
12. 5.0 Pianemo Hill (16 reviews)
    - Worthwhile climbing
    Spent More than 3 hours Lookouts
    
    
    Nice wood made stairs to climb the hill to have the greatest view of Piaynemo island. Easy access and breathtaking view. See more..
    
13. 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..
    
14. 5.0 Yeben Island (7 reviews)
    - Amazing Diving Experience with Cove Eco Resort
    Islands
    
    
    We stayed in Cove Eco Resort for 11 days and we did 29 dives (3 dives per day). Every dive was a unique experience with the very nice and skilled dive masters. My girlfriend got her open water certification there. The whole team from Cove eco were incredibly warm and friendly to us. The food was incredible, we always were impressed with the meals we got, the taste of the food and variety of the dishes always kept us wanting more and wondering what would be next. The diving was also great, the team was incredibly helpful and they showed us some really amazing places to dive. The accommodation was very comfortable and cozy, they would help us spraying the room before dinner to make sure there would be no mosquitoes. On one of the last evenings we even had a camp fire and some live music from the team which was a great surprise. All in all we would highly recommend you to book your holidays in Cove Eco, you will not regret it, we would love to go there again! See more..
    
15. 5.0 Sea Sanctuaries Trust (7 reviews)
    - Penemu, a true adventure
    Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    I can honestly say my Trip with www.seasanctuaries.org was one of the most memorable of my life. We set sail from Sarong and spent a couple of weeks exploring some of the most unique dive spots in Raja Ampat. The adventure also included working with the local villages of Saukabu, Saupapir and Fam which made the whole experience feel so much more real than simply being on a Dive holiday. We busied ourselves each day with diving and conservation work which involved fish id and transecting. Steve did an excellent job of co-ordinating the volunteers and both Simon and Whitney really helped us understand the importance of what SS is doing in Raja Ampat. Aswell as conservation work we relaxed under the stars on the top of the boat or had beach bbq's on the local sands. This is a unique experience and one i cant recommend highly enough - incredible diving, great people and you come away feeling you've done something truly altruistic, amazing. See more..
    
16. 5.0 Friwen Island (6 reviews)
    - A paradise for children
    Islands
    
    
    In the beginning we met a boy who dared to jump from the big tree. I gave him a present for that and he was excited. I asked him to collect his friends. We would like to share the cotton bags, some amount and smarties chocolates. As he needed times walking around the village, we did snorkelling. So sorry, we saw some broken corals around Friwen. It’s not so deep, that was why our children were happy to snorkel. But Friwen wall is deeper and just amaze me. Kids preferred to be on the speed boat. The white sands, the colourful corals and the fishes are the best. It was a bit shock to be underwater when suddenly those black fin sharks came and haunted the fishes. Thanks God nothing was happened. The turtle was cute. Ps: there are little shops on the seashore. Try Pisang goreng the fried banana and sukun goreng the fried breadfruit. The local people who sell them are very friendly. See more..
    
17. 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..
    
18. 5.0 Dafalen Peak (5 reviews)
    - Beautiful and lovely scenery at Dafalen Peak Misool-Raja-Ampat
    Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
    The scenery up there is as lovely and beautiful as the Harfat Peak nearby, but going up there is more challenging, NO stairways provided yet. Simple wooden tracks is available, however. A unique love shape lagoon is visible to be photographed as a background enhancing the already lovely scenery. See more..
    
19. 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..
    
20. 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..
    
21. 5.0 Tiare Cruise (2 reviews)
    - What a great week!!
    Sunday: 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..
    
22. 5.0 sorong tours (1 review)
    - Excellent airport to harbour transfer
    Sunday: 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..
    
23. 5.0 Uter Lake (1 review)
    - DANAU UTER, AINTINYO KABUPATEN MAYBRAT, PAPUA BARAT
    Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Danau Uter terletak di Distrik Aintinyo,Kabupaten Maybrat,Papua Barat dengan Kondisi Danau sangat jernih dan juga dengan pemandangan Danau yang sangat indah cocok untuk Pengambilan Gambar Background Photografi di Kalender, Majalah maupun Photo Pre Wedding. Background Disekitar Danau yang sangat Menakjubkan. Keramahan Warga sekitar yang sangat terjaga serta tidak adanya pungutan Biaya untuk bertamasya ke Danau Uter. See more..
    
24. 5.0 Air Terjun Anenderat (1 review)
    - Keindahan Air terjun Anenderat
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls
    Air terjun Anenderat atau sering disebut juga air terjun tujuh tingkat adalah tempat wisata alam berupa air terjun yang berada di kampung Siakwa, distrik Miyah, kabupaten Tambrauw, Papua Barat Daya, Indonesia. Lokasinya di Distrik Miyah. Distrik ini berada di bagian perut Kabupaten Tambrauw, 3 jam ditempuh dari Fef, ibu kota kabupaten. Air terjun ini tersohor dengan panorama alam yang indah, udara yang segar, dan suasana yang sejuk. See more..
    
25. 5.0 Atlas Pearls Farm (1 review)
    - Wonderful visit to the Pearl Farm
    Spent < 1 hour Farms
    
    
    Atlas Pearls' Raja Ampat pearl farm at Alyui Bay is a remote yet pristine location where some of the world’s best South Sea pearls come from. The farm tour is as rustic as the location yet we also have some of our most prized loose pearls and classic strands and fine jewellery available. An Atlas South Sea pearl, the very best souvenir from Indonesia’s most remote corner, Raja Ampat. See more..
    
26. 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..