Tour overview

This 8-day trip sails one of the richest marine areas on Earth aboard a traditional phinisi boat with air-conditioned ensuite cabins, with a crew and a group of up to twenty-two. You spend six nights on board and one in a hotel in Sorong, with all meals included while sailing.

From Sorong you cruise to Waisai and Mioskon Island, with an optional birdwatching trip, and visit the village of Yenbuba. In the Fam Islands you climb to the famous Piaynemo viewpoint over its karst islets.

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Every day brings snorkelling over coral reefs teeming with fish, at Yanggefo, Arborek village and Sauwandarek beach, before a final stop at the Blue River and the return to Sorong.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits snorkellers and nature lovers who want a remote tropical voyage.

Trip highlights

  • Mioskon Island (Day 3)
  • The Piaynemo viewpoint (Day 4)
  • Snorkelling at Yanggefo and Arborek (Day 5)
  • Sauwandarek beach (Day 6)
  • The Blue River (Day 7)

Your route

6 stops from Sorong to Sauwandarek Beach

8-day route: Sorong – Waisai – Fam Islands – Arborek – Sorong
  1. Sorong Days 1 & 7–8
  2. Waisai Day 2
  3. Yenbuba Village Day 3
  4. Piaynemo Island Day 4
  5. Arborek Village Day 5
  6. Sauwandarek Beach Day 6

Why choose this tour

World-class snorkelling every day. A traditional phinisi boat with ensuite cabins.

Best suited to

  • Snorkellers
  • Nature and marine life lovers
  • Adventurous travellers
  • Photographers
The islands of Piaynemo, Raja Ampat

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Sorong, Indonesia to Sorong, Indonesia

  1. Day 1 · Sorong Sorong

    Welcome to West Papua.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Sorong, Waisai Waisai

    Set sail.

    Hotel
    Phinisi sailing boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Mioskon Island, Yenbuba Village Yenbuba

    Birds and a village.

    Hotel
    Phinisi sailing boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Fam Islands, Piaynemo Piaynemo

    The Fam Islands.

    Hotel
    Phinisi sailing boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Yanggefo, Arborek Village Arborek

    Reefs and a village.

    Hotel
    Phinisi sailing boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Sauwandarek Beach Sauwandarek

    Beach and reef.

    Hotel
    Phinisi sailing boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Blue River, Sorong Sorong

    The Blue River.

    Hotel
    Phinisi sailing boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Sorong Sorong

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Piaynemo viewpoint in Raja Ampat

Where you stay

  • Sorong (1 night) Hotel
  • Raja Ampat (6 nights) Phinisi sailing boat

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 1 hotel night and 6 nights on board
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Sailing on a phinisi boat with crew
  • Snorkelling and island visits
  • Filtered drinking water on board

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 1 dinner
  • Raja Ampat park fee if not listed
  • Indonesian visa
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A classic phinisi ship at anchor

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You get seasick easily
  • You want land touring
  • You want luxury cabins
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 2–7 · Dinner: Days 2–7
A traditional phinisi boat under sail

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,705 per person, twin share, tour only. 18 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Indonesia?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa on arrival or an e-VOA, applied for online before travel.

Do I need to be able to snorkel?

Snorkelling is the highlight, so you should be comfortable in the water; equipment can be arranged.

What are the cabins like?

Air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms and hot showers.

Which meals are included?

All meals on board.

How many people travel together?

No more than twenty-two, with the crew.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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