Discovering the Hidden Treasure of Indonesia

Indonesia is known as the largest archipelago on the planet, this country is located in the southeastern region of Asia and it is very famous for hosting one of the most visited  tourist destinations in the world, the island of Bali. Millions of travelers from every corner of the planet visit this country each year and most of the travelers consider Bali as their main destination. Little that you know, Bali is not the only tourist destination that this tropical country has to offer. There are many other fascinating places in Indonesia that are worth your visit and shifting your main destination to Raja Ampat Island might just reveal the hidden treasure of this country.

Raja Ampat Island is located in Papua region at the northwestern tip of the country and this place has great potential to become a heavy contender to the island of Bali. In fact, the popularity of this gorgeous island has increased very rapidly over the last few years and it invites more and more both local and international tourists to come and enjoy their quality time here. Whoever comes to this place will be easily fascinated by the charm. Even if you come as a photographer, scientist or novice diver, Raja Ampat Island will cast its spells on you very easily.

Raja Ampat is a group of four majestic islands which are Salawati, Misool, Wigeo, and Batanta. Besides those majestic and heavenly islands, you can also find many other smaller islands. There have to be at least hundreds of them where most of the smaller islands have not been discovered by anyone. This enchanting tourist destination is simply a great spot for you and your family especially when you love water sports. The white sandy unspoiled beaches in Raja Ampat will make you stay much longer and leaving this area would be the hardest thing to do. If you happen to be one of the adventurous travelers, then you should never miss out on Raja Ampat. You can spend a great time on any of the four majestic islands by snorkeling, sailing, island hopping, or caving. In the world of scuba diving, Raja Ampat has turned out to be one of the best spots in the world.

Thanks to the fact that Raja Ampat Island is situated in a tropical location, there is no restriction when it comes to the best time for visiting this enchanting tourist destination. You are welcome to visit this place all year round. Enjoying the water sports in Raja Ampat has never been this easy. This place is now filled with a number of diving and sailing boat operators. They are all available all year round of course. However, if you wish to enjoy a great diving and sailing experience in Raja Ampat, it is highly recommended that you do not visit this tourist destination from mid-June to mid-September. This place is more likely to be rich in strong winds and rough weather at that period of time.