Destination: Irian Jaya--> West Papua

• Eco-tourism

1. Raja Ampat

One of Indonesia's most beautiful diving sites, the Raja Ampat archipelago consists of 1500 islands situated off the west coast of West Papua. The name "Raja Ampat" derived from the names of four main islands in the archipelago, Waigeo, Misool, Salawati and Batanta islands, each named after four kings in local myths. In fact, the word "raja" is Indonesian for king.

Raja Ampat is a paradise for divers because the waters here are blessed with a wide range of marine lifeforms. This diving site is said to contain 75 percents of the world's coral species, more than 1300 reef fish species and five endangered sea turtle species, making it one of Indonesia's diving site with spectacular view of the underwater paradise. 

The natural beauty of Raja Ampat is accompanied by relics from the past. Travel to the vicinity of Waigeo Island and see the wreckage of fighter planes that was used during the Second World War. 

Spectacular underwater view blends with relics of the past, Raja Ampat is surely the place you can't afford to miss.

Raja Ampat