RAJA AMPAT
The word ‘ultimate’ cannot even do justice to the wonder of Raja Ampat. The archipelago truncated on the region of Papua, West Indonesia has drawn visitors around the world to experience its beauty first hand. Researchers and travelers alike have been struck in awe for the timeless underwater grandeur that resides on the ocean area of Raja Ampat. It is truly a divine destination that should be on everyone’s holiday bucket list.
No one can deny that Raja Ampat is a blissful destination filled with immense natural beauty, not only under but above the water as well. It is like Mother Nature oured out her passion and makes a private garden for herself. Now, this gem in Eastern part of Indonesia is free to visit by all travelers seeking for a calm, exquisite holiday far away from skyscrapers, asphalt and all the good and bad aspect of modern civilization.
For a start, ‘richest reef in the world’ is quite a reputation to convince you, and that’s what the scientist said about Raja Ampat. The biodiversity of marine life in this area is incredible, that new species are still discovered almost every day. Some major sea lurkers has called Raja Ampat home and made it their trusty habitat. Peculiar fishes can be observed swimming in and out of colorful coral and reef, calmly drifting in crystal-clear blue water, such as giant trevally, dogtooth tuna, manta rays and several types of sharks, including the strange and mesmerizing wobbegong shark. Aside from some of Raja Ampat’s most famous diving sites such as Manta Ridge, Cape Kri or Sel Pele Bay, there are dozens of other sites that are still unexplored, hidden between the rocky capes untouched by modern life.
But don’t you worry about finding a prestigious and indulging accommodation, as there are a couple of high-class eco-resorts built along Raja Ampat vast archipelago, standing firmly above the water almost all the resort provides direct access to calm blue sea with lush coral garden to snorkel around. To go around Raja Ampat, you can use the ‘Liveaboard’ service. One of the most popular ship services that offers interesting package, especially for you who want to experience diving in one of the world’s top five divers destination.
After all this years, Raja Ampat still remains a luxurious holiday destination for those who’d like to plunge themselves into the ocean and observe the vast underwater beauty that has captivate many international tourist, travelers and researchers around the world. It truly redefines ‘Paradise on earth’ in every sense.