Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat · Indonesia · Sorong

Reefs holding more recorded species than anywhere else on earth, a maze of jungle-topped karst islets rising out of a turquoise lagoon, and liveaboard boats and stilted homestays as the only two ways to sleep there.

The best time to visit Raja Ampat is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).

Best time to go

Oct–Apr

Budget on the ground

$$$ · high-end

Nearest airport

SOQ · Sorong

Good for

sunshine and salt water moving about and doing things landscape doing the heavy lifting the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing

In season

January February March April October November December

Typical daytime highs

Mar–May30°C85°F

Jun–Aug29°C84°F

Sep–Nov30°C86°F

Dec–Feb29°C85°F

Good to know

Currency: IDR · rupiah
Language: Indonesian
Plug: C, F
Driving: on the left

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 127/230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Raja Ampat?

The best time to visit Raja Ampat is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).

How warm does Raja Ampat get?

Typical daytime highs in Raja Ampat are Mar–May 30°C (85°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (86°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (85°F).

Is Raja Ampat expensive?

On the ground, Raja Ampat is high-end.

What sort of trip is Raja Ampat good for?

Raja Ampat is good for sunshine and salt water, moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.