Showing posts with label Sorong. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sorong. Show all posts

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Backpacker in Raja Ampat Tips


Raja Ampat has become the best travel destination and the majority of visitors in Raja Ampat is the tourists who stay at a luxury resort and persist for several weeks in the area that has a kind of biological comprehensive in the world.

But apparently, backpacker-style travel can also be applied in Raja Ampat. Although still at the level of expensive, but expenses can be much smaller.

Based on data from the tourism department of the Raja Ampat regency, are still very few tourists who come to this place by choosing backpacker style. Of the 8400 tourist arrivals in 2011, less than five percent of them that come with the method of 'flip flops'.

But apparently in Raja Ampat trip costs can be reduced to much smaller, without compromising the essence of the charm of the area commonly called the four king. And 'efficient path' is also being encouraged Raja Ampat Tourism Office. Top tips to reduce costs are: go along with about 10 people at the party.

For flights to Raja Ampat, is one point that hard pressed spending. But if you are patient and observant, you can get a promo package from airlines.

Because access and accommodation are still very limited, for you are in western or central parts of Indonesia, you can do the first flight to Sorong with previous transit in Makkasar or Manado. Average tariffs on a normal day from Jakarta to Sorong USD 1.8 million.

From Sorong Airport, you can hire a motorcycle taxi to transport or use the Port of Sorong by taking the asphalt road on the outskirts of town as far as about 10 Km. From the harbor you can use a number of alternatives such as ship Marina Express (about USD 140,000) and wooden boats.

Ships of recent rate of Rp 100 thousand. These two ships departed from the port of Sorong each at 14.00 per day to Waisai, the region became the center of government Raja Ampat.

In Waisai, tourists executive who joined the tour package will be staying at luxury resorts are located not far from there. In this place you can hit it in the spending. Together with a group, you can stay at the homestay, homestay in Waisai.

The fee was approximately 190 thousand-300 thousand. Based on the experience of the group who had stayed in one of homstay in Waisai, you do not need to find accommodation that provides AC or TV. Electricity in the region is often dead and mostly visited for 6 hours of electricity each day.

You can get an even cheaper price if you stay with locals. Many residents are offered and the price will be more houses, but the price depends on how it negotiated with the residents.

The next day, travelers can continue to enjoy around the Raja Ampat archipelago uses the boat. The fares are quite expensive, ranging from six to a dozen million, because of high fuel prices in Papua as well as the breadth of the travel path in a variety of rides in Raja Ampat.

Each trip was to spend a minimum of 300 liters of petrol. One liter of gas here 10 thousand rupiah. Just multiply the number of live minimal price. That's still the fuel, not to rent his boat. Here's the most expensive in the accommodation.

Although expensive, you can return to an optimal price suppression in this place. If the executive class of ordinary tourists traveling alone or with small groups using a fancy boat, then of course you are coming to the party can reduce expenses.

In addition, you can rent a wooden longboat belonging to residents with a capacity of about 10 people to get a cheaper price.
The rise of one or 10 people do pay the same. So come in groups will make the price cheaper.

With a wooden longboat local owned by it you can move towards the islands Wayag takes about four hours. When you got to know you in Wayag, this region does not reach the cellular network.

We recommend that you notify a close relative or relatives in advance during the still Waisai. You will be treated in Wayag karst rock formations that are so attractive, combined with the charm of the beauty beneath the sea.

Place holders and owners of the world's most comprehensive biodiversity is ready to make your smile always on his way home.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Sorong, Oil City Gate To Raja Ampat

Sorong Gate To Raja Ampat
Sorong Gate To Raja Ampat
Sorong town in West Papua could have been the gateway for Raja Ampat Islands that be best travel destinations. In fact, the cart had a history and charm that is more than just the transit city.

The name "
sorong" was given by the Biak Numfor tribe that dwells in Raja Ampat Islands. Word itself means "deep and bumpy", as a marker of cross-country to which they must pass to reach of Papua.

Located at the square off Papua which shaped beak bird,
sorong have the bustle of city harbor. However, the community does not mean that only depend on the maritime aspect. sorong is also blessed the earth's oil wealth. In fact, the Dutch colony had kissed aroma of this oil when they invaded, before Indonesia setting for freedom.

Tourism official site from Indonesia, Friday (05/25/2012), sorong base so Nederlands Neauw Guinea Petroleum Matschcapeij (NNGPM) which began operating in 1935. Although the oil producers have been closed, until now, sorong still dominated industry. There is also export of wood and of course the maritime industry. Waters sorong have an abundance tuna fish and shrimp.

As a harbor city that had a wealth of nature, wheel sorong so popular many immigrants. So do'nt wonder if the city was occupied many ethnic, including descendants of Dutch and Japanese. Kabra Island is in the coastal shores occupied the original of Japan enterprise cultivate pearls. While cucumbers and other sea product exported to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.

If you have the opportunity to visit Raja Ampat, try to see the bustle of activity in the sorong city. You can see the former Dutch oil company even if it was damaged in some sections. Or, make Kasuari Cape for an images of the beautiful white sandy beach before you arrive in Raja Ampat.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Raja Ampat to Best World Travel Destinations


Raja Ampat become tourist attractions and world-class submarine to be the best travel destination. Raja Ampat district that has a great tourist submarine will be the best travel destination of foreign and domestic tourists. Paradise under the sea off the coast of Papua has a wealth of natural beautiful because 80 percent of the world's marine species grow and live in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat can be the best travel destination world-class, parallel to Bali and Senggigi in Lombok.

A number of infrastructure has been set up to spur the development of Papua flagship destination. Among them is the construction of ring road Waisei Island (the largest island in Raja Ampat) and the entrance to Moselo. In addition, larger airports are built in Raja Ampat. Currently, the airport has been built along 1,200 meters pioneer that can only be traversed by small plane. Future plans the airport would be increased to 2000 meters.

Opening of the Expo Ministry are lively. Beginning with the Boy Scouts do in our office apple Regent Raja Ampat at about 09:00. Group made up of ministers and deputies also looked at the group, members of the commission V Michael Watimena Parliament, chairman of the House of Representatives Commission V, as well as the military commander XVII Cendrawasih, Mayjen. M Erwin S, and also the Head of the Raja Ampat Marcus Wanma . After attending the rally, the group was headed to the beach area to attend the opening of the WTC.

When arriving at the Raja Ampat tourist immediately greeted by rows of lalayon dance (dance typical of the Raja Ampat) welcomed the arrival of the youngest minister in front of WTC Coast who then escorted him into the beach area.

Expo Ministry are also being implemented in areas with the aim to attract the attention of stakeholders and the business community can see firsthand the growth in the region. "For the last year, we started inspiration for Expo Ministry are conducted in the area. In order that all stakeholders and employers, as well as the media can see directly the progress being made by the local community.

Future plans is to alleviate as many as 183 districts included in the disadvantaged areas in which there were 34 districts of expansion, including the district in which there is a division of Raja Ampat regency of Sorong.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Raja Ampat

raja ampat
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat, In recent years, tourists from abroad are not just talking about Bali as the best travel destinations in Indonesia. The tourists are now willing to pay far away to the east side of Indonesia, to the islands of Raja Ampat. What was the vehicle that served these islands?

Raja Ampat is a division of Sorong district since 2003. District has a population of 90 thousand people has 1844 islands, referring to the RAN Survey. The islands are located in northwestern the bird's head Papua and has four major islands namely Misol, Salawati, Bantata and Waigeo.

In 2011, the number of tourists who come to the Raja Ampat total of approximately 8400 people. Of that 8000 of them, are foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, America and Asia, while the rest of the country tourists. Understandably, for the Raja Ampat tourists must pay in the range of 20-30 million Rupiah.

The amount of rupiah rate obviously expensive. For those who have not been to the islands of the expansion of Sorong regency in 2003, but, obviously wondering whether the equivalent of money spent by the charm of nature has to offer?

Raja Ampat offers complete tour packages that promote the good aspects of biodiversity in the sea or on the sea with views that are so alluring. This region has the most comprehensive biodiversity in the world.

For underwater, this region has 553 species of coral which is the largest in the world with 70 percent of the percentage of the earth. In addition, the territorial waters of Raja Ampat has 1432 species of fish, 699 mollusks, 16 species of mammals and one species of fish dugong.

That's what makes Raja Ampat biodiversity best in the world, one of the best travel destinations in Raja Ampat.

The full biodiversity in the waters of Raja Ampat create a 'haven' for the diver or snorkler. Beautiful colors of coral or coral reefs under the water, and even can be seen from the ship that came to the surface.

Not to mention the Raja Ampat is a region at the crossing of whales because its location on the Pacific Ocean. Group of whales pass here in the period from June to October.

In addition, Raja Ampat also has a number of underwater species that fall into the category these are rare in the carpet shark, and walking sharks. This unique walking shark. He often goes to the fins, not swim like other fish.

It to travel underwater. Raja Ampat is talking about is endless due to the region above the surface, this region also provides a vehicle that is no less interesting.

Cluster of islands known as the four king has karst formations (limestone) which is second to none coupled with the presence of rare birds like the Red Cenderawasih, Cenderawasih Wilson, and Maleo Waego.

Try the area which has the full beauty as here. Good underwater, on top of it no less beautiful.

Such a view is found in the islands Wayag. Karst formations of various sizes and shapes scattered and separated by the clear waters.

Moving at medium speed using a boat, can penetrate the crevices of karst rocks the size of a small island. Once stuck to the bottom through the view of the clear water, coral and coral can be seen by the dominance of blue and green.

Much like in the movie The Beach, starring Leonardo Caprio to take on the setting in Thailand. But the beauty of Raja Ampat more beautiful than what is in the movie.

Just imagine, the composition of karst formations which were combined with the breathtaking underwater beauty of the lure. This blend is offered Raja Ampat.

But that is merely a view seporadis because it can only be viewed one at a limestone island with beautiful waters that separate them.

With a height of 174 meters, the island is shaped like a cone has a level of about 85 degrees steep and quite slippery.

After a climb like Spiderman takes time for 40 minutes to arrive also at the top of this limestone island. Its worth to climb. Sentence barrage of complaints when they climb, stop instantly transformed into a cheerful feeling no two.

How could I not, with a single view can be seen a series of limestone islands in the clear waters of coral that emits a green color. On the other hand we can look at the walls that fortify the karst at once the limiting 'paradise islands' is the pacific ocean.

A sprinkling of white sand on every island of limestone that is approached as if waving to it. One local resident said in those waters there is a poisonous stingray.

Well, if you've never seen himself Raja Ampat, spontaneous greeting visitors from the neighbor country that it would not seem excessive.