Title: Raja Ampat Travel Guide: Best of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Raja Ampat](https://expedia.co.uk/Raja-Ampat-Hotels.d3000652295.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Raja Ampat](https://expedia.co.uk/Raja-Ampat-Holiday-Rentals.d3000652295.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Raja Ampat](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Raja-Ampat.d3000652295.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Raja Ampat Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Raja-Ampat.d3000652295.Car-Hire-Guide)[Raja Ampat Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Raja-Ampat.d3000652295.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Raja Ampat Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/854869361029447680/268bc06a-4423-4811-9cd2-71ba797bfaac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/854869361029447680/268bc06a-4423-4811-9cd2-71ba797bfaac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wonderful Indonesia. Many red n white flag all around the island.. Welcoming the independence day of Indonesia..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/854869361029447680/4c93dfb9-3427-441e-8923-a889edced672.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/854869361029447680/5c9835e6-2f8b-4cab-8d09-1e8f45971a07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One, very small example, of the thousands of islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago that is collectively known as Raja Ampat. These predominantly limestone islands are often covered in dense green jungle and surrounded by diverse marine life and pristine coral reefs. #LifeAtExpedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635075588526/3157bc8e-095b-4893-9b07-e0a9aa7cae89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Raja Ampat Things to do - Top hotels in Raja Ampat - Top Holiday Rentals in Raja Ampat ![Raja Ampat Dive Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29350000/29340700/29340603/2bc7e79d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Raja Ampat Dive Lodge Mansuar Island Mansuar Island Raja Ampat £174 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach B&B in Mansuar Island. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) Great service in a beautiful environment. Great house reef. Nice well maintained rooms. Quiet. Restful. Lots of activities Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=29340603&PinnedHotelID=29340603&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000652295) ![Meridian Adventure Marina Club & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20870000/20864500/20864485/1a365858_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meridian Adventure Marina Club & Resort Pelabuhan Pariwisata Jl. Yos Sudarso Waisai West Papua Stay at this beach hotel in Waisai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. The staff and quality of food were excellent, Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=20864485&PinnedHotelID=20864485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000652295) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=20864485&PinnedHotelID=20864485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000652295) ![Vogelkopf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76540000/76537900/76537852/71515511_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vogelkopf Resort Unnamed Road, Kab. Raja Ampat, Papua Bar Waisai West Papua Stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Waisai. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. 9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews) Excellent seaside resort at a reasonable price. Great service! Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=76537852&PinnedHotelID=76537852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000652295) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=76537852&PinnedHotelID=76537852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000652295) [See all 43 properties in Raja Ampat](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000652295) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Mamatua N. Saleo Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112590000/112585200/112585117/d9be5acf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mamatua N. Saleo Villa Jalan Trans Waisai Sapokren Saprokren Papua Barat Daya Stay at this beach villa in Saprokren. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and room service. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saprokren-Hotels-Mamatua-N-Saleo-Villa.h112585117.Hotel-Information) ![ANDAU DIVE RESORT - RAJA AMPAT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120580000/120575900/120575851/0b43c37c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANDAU DIVE RESORT - RAJA AMPAT Andau Mkun, Pam Island, Pam, Waiego Barat Miosandau Kecil Island Southwest Papua Stay at this villa in Miosandau Kecil Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and furnished patios. [](https://expedia.co.uk/ANDAU-DIVE-RESORT-RAJA-AMPAT.h120575851.Hotel-Information) ![marine homestay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89450000/89449500/89449480/40500c7f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### marine homestay Pulau Pam Besar Pulau Fam West Papua Stay at this holiday home in Pulau Fam. Enjoy a private beach, a beach shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Saonek-Saonek.d553248623572688092.Attraction) ## Cities near Raja Ampat ![Destroyed water house on the coast of the village of Saporkren Waisai, Raja Ampat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633894236438/85034450-04bd-4548-b0fa-508d864be4b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waisai ![Stunning landscape of Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat consists of a number of groups of islands situated off the northwest end of West Papua. It is one of the best places for scuba diving and its coral reefs are extremely rich with an amazing biodiversity. This picture has been taken from the viewing platform on the island Fam. We arrived on the small island Pef end of February and are now working in this stunnig part of the world. ;-) Read more about our new home on: http://www.swissnomads.com/2015/03/pulau-pef-in-raja-ampat/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634943205182/988943a4-0c97-4c81-bd2d-2a19beafb3f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pulau Fam ![One, very small example, of the thousands of islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago that is collectively known as Raja Ampat. These predominantly limestone islands are often covered in dense green jungle and surrounded by diverse marine life and pristine coral reefs. #LifeAtExpedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635075588526/3157bc8e-095b-4893-9b07-e0a9aa7cae89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Misool Barat ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Other - [Arborek Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arborek-Hotels.d553248635975177888.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Southwest Papua Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Southwest-Papua.d854869361029447680.Hotel-Destinations) - [Hotels near Gag Island ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gag-Island-Airport-Hotels.0-aGAV-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Gag Island Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gag-Island-Hotels.d634722179091193856.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Kri Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kri-Hotels.d553248635975855471.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Mansuar Island Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mansuar-Island-Hotels.d3000405020.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - 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