7-Day Raja Ampat Itinerary – Comprehensive Explorer

The 7-day itinerary is our most popular duration, offering comprehensive coverage of northern and central Raja Ampat. With 18-24 dives across diverse ecosystems, extended time at key sites, and a balanced pace between action and relaxation, this is the sweet spot for most travelers.

Day-by-Day Route

Day 1: Embark Sorong. Sail to first anchorage. Afternoon: Check dive and orientation snorkel at a pristine reef.

Day 2: Dampier Strait: Cape Kri, Sardine Reef, Blue Magic. Night dive at Mike’s Point.

Day 3: Manta Sandy (dawn dive for best manta activity), Chicken Reef, Arborek village. Sunset at Kabui Bay.

Day 4: Sail to Wayag. Viewpoint trek, lagoon kayaking, reef snorkeling in crystal waters.

Day 5: Pianemo viewpoint, Penemu hidden lakes, Fam Islands manta site, beach BBQ on private island.

Day 6: The Passage (dramatic limestone channel), Kabui Bay (rock art caves), Gam Island forests for birdwatching (Wilson’s Bird of Paradise).

Day 7: Morning: Final dive/snorkel at Sawandarek or Yenbuba. Disembark Waisai/Sorong.

Highlights

18-24 dives, Wayag & Pianemo panoramas, 15+ snorkel sites, manta rays, sharks, turtles, village culture, birdwatching, cave exploration.

Pricing

From $4,200 per person. View pricing →