What’s a person to do with no money in Raja Ampat? Book a trip with Deni at Raja Ampat Adventures….well you still need money…atleast 7 million rupiah (plus your park fees). I’m pretty sure Deni’s trip is the most affordable trip to get out to the islands. Just bring your sense of adventure with you. Sleeping on a fishing boat and camping might sound romantic, but it can make for a long week of less than stellar sleep. But who cares when you’re in Raja Ampat.
It only gets more beautiful!!!
We spent a week island hopping with Deni, snorkeling with sharks at Wayag, climbing up limestone formations, snorkeling in secret lagoons and sleeping on deserted islands. Steve and I are used to “roughing it” so using the loo off the back of the boat, sleeping on the ground, and crabs cruising around our sleeping mats just added to the fun.
Twilight at Hidden Bay… the bats were in full swing and the stars were just beginning to come out…
Raja Ampat might be the most pristine place we’ve ever been to. I’m even tempted to call it magical; jungle capped islands sit on top of pristine coral reef teeming with fish and locals that still live a mostly traditional way of life.
An easy morning on Bat Island
The view from the top of one of the limestone formations…EPIC… look how small our boats are down there.
And looking the opposite direction…
Our snorkel mates for the afternoon… and I’m not being facetious…check out the video!
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And here are some pics of snorkeling through a cave and in the mangroves.
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….and it turned out pretty great.