At a Glance
Take a luxury exploration of Indonesia’s spectacular Raja Ampat Islands, an Indonesian archipelago off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua, on this all-inclusive seven-day, six-night cruise on board the Alila Purnama. Marvel at this patchwork of jungle-covered islands, fringed by beautiful beaches and teeming coral reefs.
Keen divers and snorkelers will enjoy daily discoveries beneath the surface in the waters surrounding this stunningly unspoiled region, covering 40,000 square km of land and sea. You’ll cross the equator travelling vast distances through the night to experience the surprising diversity of a picture postcard destination. You’ll visit a pearl farm, experience an exhilarating speedboat ride, kayak, trek, encounter turtles, stingrays and myriad birdlife and relax on white sand beaches as this perfectly balanced itinerary unfolds. You’ll discover the cultures ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Exclusive luxury 6 nights living arrangements
- All equipment and admission fees to the National Parks and permits
- Scheduled excursions and all land transfers
- Activities: unlimited dives, sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkeling, shore excursions, walking and island hopping
- All meals and drink (breakfast, lunch, diner: meals, refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages)
- Guests are thoroughly looked after by crew of 16, including cruise director and dive instructor both of whom are PADI-certified, resident chef and spa therapist
Itinerary
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From Jakarta or Makassar, you will fly to Sorong where you will be met by your guide and be transferred to the vessel. Recommended Flights (additional charges apply): Arriving Flights - Garuda Indonesia from Jakarta (CGK) to Sorong (SOQ) by GA682 departing 12:20 am arriving 6:35 am - Or Makassar (UPG) – Sorong (SOQ) by GA698, departing at 3:30 am arriving 6:45 am Once on board, your voyage begins! Following a general briefing by the Cruise Director to familiarize you with the vessel and its safety procedures, cast off and cruise into the Dampier Strait, while enjoying cocktails with the breeze on the upper deck. The first destination will be Kri, a small island just east of Mansuar Island. Here you will enjoy your first experience of Raja Ampat: white-sand beaches, clear waters and iridescent reefs against a backdrop of dense rainforest. If you are a diver, you can begin immediately with an afternoon dive. Cruise until Gam Island giving you plenty of time to ease into life on board the luxury Alila Purnama and to enjoy its exclusive service at your leisure. Savor the combination of an extraordinary dinner and the incredible views around you. Spend the night lulled by the ripples of the sea and the calming tranquillity. |
Onboard Alila Purnama
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Wake up to your first daylight view of Gam Island before you. After breakfast you will be able to choose from exhilarating activities such as snorkeling or diving to discover the incredible corals and fish life of the Raja Ampat region. Or if you prefer, you can stay on board and luxuriate with a pampering spa treatment. During the afternoon you will explore the other side of Gam Island where more activities will be in store for you. By evening we will set sail northwards, cruising through the night and crossing the Equator. |
Onboard Alila PurnamaBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today you will enjoy an amazing day in the Northern Hemisphere. Take in the wonderful views from your cabin of clear blue water and tiny sun-kissed islands unusually made, surrounding the Alila Purnama. Arrive in Wayag Island. The landscape here is so breathtaking, you’ll feel as if you are part of a picture postcard. Take your pick from an array of different activities or simply relax on a stretch of private white-sand beach. In the evening the crew will prepare a barbeque on the beach. Revel in the romance of dining outdoors under the stars before we set sail southwards. |
Onboard Alila PurnamaBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today begins in Sel Pele Bay located on the western side of Waigeo Island, renowned as the best place in Raja Ampat for critter hunting. Besides the stunning underwater world, you will get to enjoy sighting the rich animal and birdlife in the area as well as a host of other activities planned, including a fascinating visit to the Atlas South Sea Pearl Farm in the island’s Aljuy Bay, to learn about the process of pearl cultivation and harvesting. |
Onboard Alila PurnamaBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
In the afternoon, the crew will whisk you off in the speedboat for an exciting cruise around the island, a thrilling way to observe small natural pools uniquely created by rocks and discover rare orchids. Enjoy another beautiful sundown experience over a gourmet dinner painstakingly prepared by the executive chef on board Alila Purnama – a perfect end to another amazing day. |
Onboard Alila PurnamaBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Come morning, another day of new discoveries awaits at Mansuar Island.With the morning tide, the crew will bring you snorkeling and diving in waters where turtle encounters are common along with visiting manta rays. In the afternoon the crew will escort you on shore to visit a local village – a chance to meet with the islanders and learn of the local way of life. Later in the afternoon, as you enjoy cocktails on board Alila Purnama, you will begin to cruise towards Sorong. |
Onboard Alila PurnamaBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast, it will be time to bid farewell to Alila Purnama and the crew. Your guide will escort you until Sorong airport and assist with your departure. Recommended Flights (additional charges apply): Departing Flights - Garuda Indonesia from Sorong (SOQ) to Jakarta (CGK by GA683, departing at 7:35 am and arriving at 9:15 am - Sorong (SOQ) to Makassar (UPG) by GA699, departing 2:15 pm arriving 4:10 pm |
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Private charter is available from January - March and October - December. Please contact us for departure date and quote for private charter. The price guide is based on Madura Suite, Jawa Suite, Bali Suite or Cirebon Suite, on twin share basis.
More Info
- The departure point is Sorong
- The finish point is Sorong
Recommended Flights (additional charges apply):
Arriving Flights
- Garuda Indonesia from Jakarta (CGK) to Sorong (SOQ) by GA682 departing 12:20 am arriving 6:35 am
- Or Makassar (UPG) – Sorong (SOQ) by GA698, departing at 3:30 am arriving 6:45 am
Departing Flights
- Garuda Indonesia from Sorong (SOQ) to Jakarta (CGK by GA683, departing at 7:35 am and arriving at 9:15 am
- Sorong (SOQ) to Makassar (UPG) by GA699, departing 2:15 pm arriving 4:10 pm
Bali has tropical, warm and humid climate all year around - with two main distinctive seasons: Dry Season (April and September) and Wet Season (October to March). The best time to visit to Bali is April to September during its dry season. July and August are peak season as the two months have most visitors visiting to Bali. The temperatures remain at an average of 31 - 33ºC, and humidity sits at an average 60 - 65%. During Wet Season, average year-round temperature stands at around 26 - 27°C with a humidity level of about 85-90%. Water temperatures are always pleasant. The average length of day in Bali is 12.5 hours long.
Java also has two seasons: Wet Season (October to April) and Dry Season (May to September). The Dry Season is the best time to visit.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
