Beautiful Batanta

We start in the morning - either from Waisai or your close by Homestay - and make our way south. En route we pass through Raja Ampat's magical island world, stop on empty beaches and swim in the crystal clear sea. In the early afternoon we reach our accommodation where lunch awaits us. We can spend the rest of the day relaxing or visit the surrounding islands and snorkel vivid reefs. Dinner will be served in the homestay at around 7, usually fresh fish sided with a variety of vegetables and rice.

After breakfast we start our day with a drive up a river into Batanta's fantastic jungle. Here we get a chance to observe Raja Ampat's diverse birdlife and have a look at a remote settlement with vegetable gardens. For those interested, we can stop at the local pearl-farm. We continue to snorkel a colourful reef just off the island's coast before stopping by Raja Ampat's most picturesque village for lunch break. In the afternoon we have plenty of time to snorkel, relax on beaches and enter a hidden lagoon. For dinner the homestay will arrange a barbecue in the beach.

In the morning we start our day heading east from the homestay. On the way we pick one of the countless reefs for a snorkel before heading into a large bay and a bit upstream a jungle river. From here we trek uphill following the river and after an hour we reach a majestic waterfall. Afterwards, and only a short boat ride away we stop at a pristine sandbank for lunch and some snorkelling. Later in the afternoon we check the seagrass beds on along Batanta's coast for Dugongs. With some luck we can snorkel with them.

From the homestay we make our way west and visit empty beaches, snorkel colourful reefs and enjoy the overwhelming scenery. Before noon we reach Amayau island, off Batanta's western tip, where we can go for a snorkel with a good chance to spot large fish, like sharks and tuna. Afterwards we head back to the main island for a lunch break on one of the pristine beaches. In the afternoon we visit a half-submerged cave - another exciting spot to snorkel - before slowly making our way back. All the while we hug the coast and can stop wherever we feel like it.

After breakfast at the homestay we head out to the countless reefs in Dampier Strait, where we show you some of the most colourful coral gardens in all of Raja Ampat. There is a good chance to come across a pod of dolphins, since this is one of their favourite feeding grounds. From here we continue towards a few sandbanks emerging in the middle of the sea, have lunch and enjoy the crystal clear water. In the afternoon on our way back west we are free to visit any reefs, beaches and islands you'd like before returning to the homestay.

Starting the day with a final snorkel with the mantas, we get ready to leave after our last breakfast in the homestay. If you plan to leave via the Waisai ferry please tell us, so we can drop you off in the time. Otherwise, depending on your plans, we can use the day to do a bit more island hopping on the way, before dropping you off at your destination. Transfer to the area around Gam/Kri/Mansuar or Waisai is included, if you are heading anywhere else, simply let us know.