Raja Ampat Islands

It is no wonder the Raja Ampat Islands are fast earning a reputation as one of Indonesia’s hottest new travel destinations – this remote cluster of islands is blessed with exquisite scenery, idyllic beaches and an underwater environment second to none. Dubbed the ‘Amazon of the world’s reefs’, Raja Ampat is located in the famed Coral Triangle, said to be among the planet’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems as it is home to a staggering 75% of the world’s coral species (some found nowhere else on earth). The archipelago constitutes four major islands known as ‘The Four Kings’ and 1000-odd islets and limestone karst outcrops covered with verdant rainforest and dotted amid temperate aquamarine seas teeming with life. With countless diving and snorkeling spots to choose from, water enthusiasts will be eager to encounter ocean creatures – including manta rays, sea horses, turtles, dugongs and a dazzling array of tropical fish.