Title: Visit Southwest Papua: Best of Southwest Papua Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

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# 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](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)

![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/854869361029447680/c6836a52-5c89-4b2a-ab2c-2785f1796561.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)

### Popular cities in Southwest Papua

[Sorong

Known for Dining, Friendly people and Sports

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Escape to Sorong! Enjoy its diving, monuments and dining. 

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[Saonek

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Venture to Pasir Timbul Raja Ampat—just one of the sights to explore around Saonek. 

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