What is the best time to visit Raja Ampat?

October to April. Manta ray sightings are most common between December and March.

How much does the Marine Park permit cost?

USD 80 per foreign visitor (USD 40 for Indonesian citizens), valid 12 months. Buy it online or at the BLUD UPTD office in Waisai. It is not included in the trip price.

What activities are included in the open trip?

Island hopping, snorkelling and guided excursions to iconic sites such as Piaynemo, Manta Sandy and, in season, Wayag.

Can I customise the itinerary?

Open trips run on fixed departure dates and need at least 10 participants. For a custom route, choose a private charter instead.

Shared group tour

Raja Ampat open trip

Join a shared phinisi to Piaynemo, Manta Sandy and — in season — Wayag. Four or five days, a planned itinerary and shared costs, with no private trip to organise.

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4D3N: or 5D4N on a phinisi
8–16: guests per departure
Oct–Apr: best season

Why go shared

Why choose a shared open trip?

A shared open trip lets you see Raja Ampat without the cost or planning of a private charter. Komodo Luxury sets the itinerary; you share the boat with like-minded travellers.

It suits solo travellers, couples and budget-conscious groups who want Piaynemo, Wayag in season and the best reefs in one trip.

A planned itinerary to the iconic sites
Lower cost than going private
Meet other travellers on board

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Where the trip goes

Iconic sites on the itinerary

The open trip links Raja Ampat's most famous karsts, reefs and villages.

Wayag

Iconic karst islands in the far north — on the route in season, access permitting.

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Piaynemo

The star-lagoon viewpoint above the karst islands.

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Cape Kri

Vibrant coral gardens for snorkelling and diving.

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Manta Sandy

Swim alongside manta rays, most common December to March.

Arborek

A Papuan village visit with local customs and traditional dance.

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Shared or private?

Open trip vs private tour

Both reach the same sites. The difference is cost, pace and who shares the boat.

Compare	Shared open trip	Private tour
Best for	Solo travellers, couples, budget-conscious groups	Families, large groups, luxury seekers
Cost	Lower — shared between guests	Higher, with exclusive services
Schedule	Fixed itinerary	Flexible, custom itinerary
Feel	Social — shared experiences	Private, at your own pace

Best for

Shared open trip: Solo travellers, couples, budget-conscious groups
Private tour: Families, large groups, luxury seekers

Cost

Shared open trip: Lower — shared between guests
Private tour: Higher, with exclusive services

Schedule

Shared open trip: Fixed itinerary
Private tour: Flexible, custom itinerary

Feel

Shared open trip: Social — shared experiences
Private tour: Private, at your own pace

Beyond the reefs

Marine life and Papuan culture

Over 600 types of coral and 1,500 fish species below — birds and villages above.

Reef life

Pygmy seahorses, reef sharks and vibrant coral gardens.

Manta rays

Swim alongside mantas, most common December to March.

Birds of paradise

Spot the endemic Wilson's and Red Bird-of-Paradise.

Papuan culture

Traditional dances and local customs in island villages.

Trip costs

What an open trip costs

Open trips are quoted per departure. Your final quote depends on dates, boat and cabin.

Item	Price	Notes
4D3N or 5D4N open trip	Ask for price	Quoted per departure; shared phinisi cabin
Flight to Sorong (SOQ)	Ask for price	Not included; Waisai is about 2–3 hours by boat
Marine Park permit	USD 80	Per foreign visitor, valid 12 months; not included