Southwest Papua Travel Guide

Indonesia

The Raja Ampat Islands are an Indonesian archipelago off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua. Comprising hundreds of jungle-covered islands, Raja Ampat is known for its beaches and coral reefs rich with marine life. Ancient rock paintings and caves are on Misool Island, while the crimson bird of paradise lives on Waigeo Island. Batanta and Salawati are the archipelago’s other main islands. #LifeAtExpedia
The Raja Ampat Islands are an Indonesian archipelago off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua. Comprising hundreds of jungle-covered islands, Raja Ampat is known for its beaches and coral reefs rich with marine life. Ancient rock paintings and caves are on Misool Island, while the crimson bird of paradise lives on Waigeo Island. Batanta and Salawati are the archipelago’s other main islands. #LifeAtExpedia
Raja Ampat is a beautiful part of West Papua. Wayag especially is stunning but every view and location was great Diving was so diverse with both hard and soft corals, tropical fish, big fish etc. we had gentle dives and strong current in places too. #LifeAtExpedia
Wonderful Indonesia. Many red n white flag all around the island.. Welcoming the independence day of Indonesia..
Bentangalam Kars of Painemu. Formation of Kars landscape influenced by dissolution and geological structures. These amazing little islands are a must see when touring Raja Ampat. #LifeAtExpedia

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