Explore One of the Most Pristine Archipelagos on Planet Earth

Raja Ampat Snorkeling Expediton

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"The awareness of just how remote we were and the raw beauty of the surroundings seemed like a dream to me! This trip truly filled my soul." Susan Fletcher, Sausalito CA

This journey offers amazing snorkeling and a rare opportunity to be among the true explorers of the lost world of Raja Ampat. Six hundred islands spread along the western coast of Indonesia’s West Papua province, Raja Ampat is one of the last wild places in the world, with pristine coral reefs that reflect the immense abundance of the Western Pacific marine ecosystem, from the tiniest bright-colored sea snails to huge pelagic fish. Topside, there are dramatic limestone islands, blue-green lagoons, fantastic birds, and cathedral-like caves. We journey aboard a 100-foot yacht, with evenings in beautiful anchorages on pristine islands—this is a snorkeler’s dream journey! Marine biologist and Trip Leader Ethan Daniels calls Raja Ampat “the epicenter of marine biological diversity.”

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Itinerary-in-Brief

Days 1-3
Sorong, Indonesia / Penemu Island

In Sorong, we board our 100-foot yacht, a traditional Indonesian hardwood sailing vessel made just for these waters, and we set off for the Raja Ampat archipelago. On the limestone isle of Penemu, with its shallow marine lake filled with cassiopeia jellyfish and juvenile sharks, we snorkel, explore on foot, and cruise by dinghy among the mushroom-shaped, jungle-draped rock islands of Raja Ampat. Our Penemu anchorage is in a beautiful bay surrounded by vertical limestone cliffs.

Days 4-6
Waigeo Island / Uranie Island

From the dense jungle interior at dawn, we hear an incredible chorus of bird calls, perhaps including parrots, hornbills, and sea eagles. We explore Waigeo’s forest-lined inland waterways and enjoy exciting night snorkeling. At Uranie Island, with our anchorage in a picturesque beach-lined bay with rock islands, we snorkel the reefs and scramble to the top of the island for a spectacular 360-degree view. In the evenings, we may see manta rays feeding around the boat.

Days 7-9
Wayag Island

Stunning Wayag is the ultimate “dream island” of jungle-covered rock outcrops and waters of every imaginable shade of blue and green. We explore the beaches and mangroves and snorkel among schools of silver sardines and juvenile reef fish.

Days 10-12
Gam Island / Red Bird of Paradise

We snorkel the great reef at East Apibok, explore the West Bay of Gam Island by dinghy, possibly seeing leatherback turtles feeding on jellies, and drift-snorkel near Manta Point. On an island hike, we look for the endemic Red Bird of Paradise, first made known to the Western world by pioneering naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, one of the “forgotten fathers” of the theory of evolution. Depart on Day 12 from Sorong.

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Tour Costs $4495 (10-11 members) $4695 (9 members) $4995 (8 members) Single supplement: $500 *Prices are for 2008 dates only **Airfare is not included in Tour Cost unless indicated

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*Please note the special Misool Archipeligo Expedition, May 12-23, 2008. Please click here to get more information.

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