It is also expensive in comparison to other Indonesian destinations due to its location in the far east of the Country, next to Papua New Guinea. Is it possible to visit Raja Ampat on a budget? Let me help you visit this slice of heaven on earth for only a fraction of the cost. Why visit Raja Ampat? For starters, eastern Indonesia is in general, a little more expensive than the western side of the archipelago, with Papua and West Papua, including Raja Ampat, probably being the most expensive of all provinces. How to get to Sorong, West Papua. From Jakarta there are direct flights nowadays: PT. Nam Air flies directly from Jakarta to Sorong in 4h 5min and is the budget option for around $80 one-way. Garuda Indonesia flies also directly from Jakarta to Sorong in 4h 15min but will cost 3 times as much: $250 one-way. Updated: 24th November 2015. If you have never heard about Raja Ampat in Indonesia you were in the same boat as me. As soon as I had, however, I knew I had to get there pronto. The best thing is, exploring Raja Ampat on a budget IS possible… (Update Jan 2023 - A lot has changed since my visit and when I wrote this, and much info might be incorrect. Tiare Cruise; Liveaboard diving in Indonesia; 9.7 out of 10 and is rated 'Exceptional'; from £334, $407, €381/day. Customer Review: " Raja Ampat done in style - such a wonderful adventure! Too many highlights. For 7 nights in Raja Ampat, we paid a total of approximately $1238 USD for two people or $619 USD per person, which included domestic flights within Indonesia, boat and ferry transportation, accommodation, food, snorkeling, and additional expenses (this excludes diving prices). 4ll2T8.

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