Raja Ampat, with our boat, the Raja Ampat Aggressor, in the background. Photo by Rafael Novielli – used with permission. My friend, Rafael, who was traveling separately from me, decided that the simplest to get to Raja Ampat was to fly directly from Jakarta to Sorong. His Jakarta Sorong flight was a few hours and about $150 more expensive. Raja Ampat’s 40,000 km² in the middle of this incredible region is absolutely packed with marine life and scenic beauty. This is the reason why scuba divers know about Raja Ampat. Getting to Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat can take a little time and effort to get to but it is absolutely worth the trip. Melissa’s Garden. This coral reef garden is the home to many gorgeous species of sea life and is one of the unmissable spots during your trip to Raja Ampat. The dive site is on the west end of Batanda Islands in the group of islets named the Jet Fam Islands. What you will see: Walking Tours in Raja Ampat Boat Rentals in Raja Ampat Dolphin & Whale Watching in Raja Ampat Speed Boats Tours in Raja Ampat Kayaking & Canoeing in Raja Ampat Scuba & Snorkelling in Raja Ampat Swim with Dolphins in Raja Ampat 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours in Raja Ampat Climbing Tours in Raja Ampat Eco Tours in Raja Ampat Hiking & Camping Tours in The name Raja Ampat itself is believed to derive from a legend where a woman found seven eggs, with four of them hatch and become the kings of the four main islands, while the other three became a woman, a ghost, and a stone. For underwater enthusiasts, Raja Ampat definitely offers some of the world’s ultimate experience. There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Raja Ampat Islands by plane, train or ferry. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Rp10064416 - Rp15607600. Fly Los Angeles to Ternate, ferry. Rp9101523 - Rp29785523. The cheapest way to get from Soekarno–Hatta Airport (CGK) to Raja Ampat Islands costs only Rp1537000, and the quickest way takes just 5½ hours. Find the travel option that best suits you. Rome2Rio uses cookies to help personalize content and show you personalised ads. The cheapest way to get from Raja Ampat Islands to Lombok Island costs only Rp1165805, and the quickest way takes just 8½ hours. Find the travel option that best suits you. Rome2Rio uses cookies to help personalize content and show you personalised ads. A4Eq.