Piaynemo
The Puncak Pianemo viewpoint and the climb to Star Lagoon.
Short land & boat trip
Raja Ampat 3-day tour
Three days by private speedboat from Waisai: Piaynemo, the Kabui Bay karsts, Friwen Wall and Cape Kri, with a local guide.
- 3
- days on the water
- Private
- speedboat & guide
- Waisai
- starting point
Three days, three areas
The best of the Waisai islands
Built for first-time visitors and snorkellers with limited time.
Kabui Bay
Batu Pensil and Batu Wajah limestone geostones.
Friwen Wall
A snorkel along the wall, then Friwen village.
Cape Kri
Day three saves the best snorkelling spots for last.
Day by day
The 3-day itinerary
Each day runs from Waisai by speedboat. Your guide adjusts the order to tide and weather.
Day 1 — Piaynemo area
- Time
- 08:00–16:00
- Sites
- Puncak Pianemo, Telaga Bintang (Star Lagoon), snorkel Arborek and Yenbuba, Pasir Timbul sandbank
- Good to know
- Speedboat tour; mineral water and snorkel gear included
Day 2 — Kabui Bay area
- Time
- 08:00–16:00
- Sites
- Batu Pensil & Batu Wajah, Mayafun Beach climb, snorkel Friwen Wall and Friwen Beach/Village
- Good to know
- Private speedboat with local guide
Day 3 — Best snorkel spots
- Time
- 09:00–16:00
- Sites
- Mansuar, Sawandarek, Cape Kri, Koh Island
- Good to know
- Cape Kri is one of the world's top snorkelling sites
Wayag is reached only by liveaboard or private yacht, not on this trip. For the far north, see the Wayag tour.
Natural wonders
Karsts above, coral below
Raja Ampat holds around 75% of the world's coral species and over 1,500 species of fish.
Above water, the Kabui Bay karsts — Batu Pensil and Batu Wajah — were shaped over millennia into a dramatic backdrop.
- Piaynemo's panorama from above
- Coral gardens at Cape Kri
- Manta rays from December to March
Before day one
Getting to Waisai
Raja Ampat is remote. Plan the journey and the permit before your first morning on the boat.
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1
Step 1
Fly to Sorong (SOQ)
Land at Sorong Airport in West Papua — flights also run from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) if you combine with Komodo.
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2
Step 2
Cross to Waisai
About 2–3 hours by boat, or about 2 hours by public ferry.
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3
Step 3
Get the Marine Park permit
USD 80 per foreign visitor, valid 12 months. Online or at the BLUD UPTD office in Waisai.
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4
Step 4
Pick your season
October to April is best; manta rays visit from December to March.
The details
What's included, and who it suits
Included
- Private speedboat
- Local guide
- Complete snorkelling gear
- Mineral water
- All spot entrance fees
Not included
- Flights to Sorong (SOQ)
- Marine Park permit (USD 40-80)
- Wayag (liveaboard or yacht only)
Ideal for
3-day tour questions
Good to know
Packing, visas, children and longer stays.
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