The Raja Ampat Islands are in the westernmost part of Papua and span an area of approximately 4.6 million hectares. Raja Ampat Regency consists of 4 large islands namely Waigeo Island, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool, and 1.847 other small islands. The name Raja Ampat comes from a local legend who believes that a long time ago there was a woman who found seven eggs, the four eggs hatched into kings who ruled on the four main islands. There are three others left, one becomes stone, one becomes a woman, and other becomes a supernatural being or ghost. Regardless of that, the beauty that is presented by Raja Ampat is a fact that cannot be contested. For diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, Raja Ampat is one of the best diving destinations in the world. Some of the best and most famous diving spots in Raja Ampat include Kabui Passage, around Arborek Island Pier, Sauwandarek, Yenbuba, Friwen Wall, and many more. According to a report by an international environmental social organization, The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, about 75% of the world’s coral species live in the Raja Ampat Islands. This destination has high species richness and uniqueness with the discovery of 1,318 species of fish, 699 species of molluscs, and 537 species of coral reefs. Feel for yourself the sensation of diving and meet various types of unique marine life, such as pygmy seahorse, red-lipped batfish, and dugong you can find in Raja Ampat. Besides the stunning natural scenery, don’t forget to dive into the local culture. You can visit and stay at the Arborek Tourism Village. There are many choices of lodging and tourist attractions that you can enjoy while in this village, such as seeing the making of Arbore;s typical woven crafts and tasting various kinds of traditional Papuan cuisine, such as papeda or simple. With its attractions, Raja Ampat Islands can be a tourist destination for visitors who are exploring the archipelago of Indonesia, especially in the West Papua Province. Let's plan your trip to Raja Ampat Islands with Nusantoura Travel and explore the archipelago of Indonesia. Click the button below to contact us.