Sorong Hostel
Hostel
Days 1, 7
Raja Ampat — 6 days (Sorong, Waisai, Arborek, Cape Kri & Piaynemo)
Eight days in the Coral Triangle, from village homestays. Six days on the core sites — Cape Kri, Manta Sandy and Piaynemo — without the Wayag crossing.
Saltline Outfitters
Runs this trip
Snorkelling
Eight days in the Coral Triangle, from village homestays
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
SorongEight days in the richest reef system on earth — more coral species here than in the entire Caribbean. WaisaiArborek's jetty is a dive site in its own right and you can snorkel it from the steps. Cape KriA single dive at Cape Kri recorded 374 fish species — the highest count anywhere in the world at the time.
Itinerary
Eight days in the richest reef system on earth — more coral species here than in the entire Caribbean.
SorongHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer, then the marine park permit
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationSorong Hostel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Hotel night
- Raja Ampat marine park permit
LANDMARKS Sorong Ferry terminal Start point Sorong, Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ), Sorong 00:00 - 23:59Arborek's jetty is a dive site in its own right and you can snorkel it from the steps.
Sorong, Waisai, ArborekHow the day runs
- 2 hrs9:00 AM — the fast ferry, which runs twice a day
- 1 hrs1:00 PM — out to the homestay island
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationArborek Hostel
Included Activities
- Ferry and boat
- Village homestay
LANDMARKS Waisai Arborek Jetty reef A single dive at Cape Kri recorded 374 fish species — the highest count anywhere in the world at the time.
Arborek, Cape KriHow the day runs
- 1 hrs7:30 AM — out on the slack tide
- 4 hrs9:00 AM — two drifts, then back
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationArborek Hostel
Included Activities
- Two guided snorkel drifts
- Homestay night
Optional Activities
- Two dives instead, for certified divers
LANDMARKS Cape Kri Sardine Reef Mios Kon The viewpoint is 320 wooden steps and the lagoons below it are the image everyone knows Raja Ampat by.
Arborek, PiaynemoHow the day runs
- 2 hrs6:30 AM — west before the day boats
- 1 hrs9:00 AM — the boardwalk steps to the viewpoint
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationArborek Hostel
Included Activities
- Boat and viewpoint fee
- Homestay night
LANDMARKS Piaynemo Star lagoon Karst islands There is a literal rope on the sand and you stay behind it. Mantas come in to be cleaned and leave if crowded, and the rule is what keeps them coming.
ArborekHow the day runs
- 5 hrs7:00 AM — the manta station on the incoming tide
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationArborek Hostel
Included Activities
- Guided snorkel or dive
- Homestay night
LANDMARKS Manta Sandy Reef mantas Arborek Wayag is five hours each way in open water and gets cancelled for swell more often than not. Both operators say so before you book rather than after.
Arborek, WayagHow the day runs
- 5 hrs5:30 AM — a long crossing to the mushroom karst
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationArborek Hostel
Included Activities
- Long-range boat with fuel and lunch
- Homestay night
Optional Activities
- A second manta day if the crossing is called off
LANDMARKS Wayag Mount Pindito Baby sharks Leave a night in Sorong before flying. The ferry cancels in weather and missing it means missing an international connection.
Arborek, Waisai, SorongHow the day runs
- 1 hrs9:00 AM — in to the ferry port
- 2 hrs2:00 PM — the afternoon crossing
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationSorong Hostel
Included Activities
- Boat and ferry
- Hotel night in Sorong
Sorong connects through Makassar or Jakarta, and it is a long way to either.
SorongHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer to the airport
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 1Airport transfer
- Day 1Hotel night
- Day 1Raja Ampat marine park permit
- Day 2Ferry and boat
- Day 2Village homestay
- Day 3Two guided snorkel drifts
- Day 3Homestay night
- Day 3Two dives instead, for certified diversCosts extra
- Day 4Boat and viewpoint fee
- Day 5Guided snorkel or dive
- Day 6Long-range boat with fuel and lunch
- Day 6A second manta day if the crossing is called offCosts extra
- Day 7Boat and ferry
- Day 7Hotel night in Sorong
- Day 1 · 1 nightSorong Hostel
- Day 2 · 5 nightsArborek Hostel
- Day 7 · 1 nightSorong Hostel
- Day 1Sorong to SorongTransfer, then the marine park permit
- Day 2Sorong to Waisai9:00 AM — the fast ferry, which runs twice a day
- Day 7Waisai to Sorong2:00 PM — the afternoon crossing
- Day 8Sorong to SorongTransfer to the airport
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Arborek Hostel
Hostel
Days 2–6
What you'll eat
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners across 8 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 8.
- DinnerServed on days 1–6
- BreakfastServed on days 2–8
- LunchServed on day 6
14 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.3/5
Based on 20 reviews
Review summary
Food4.4/5
Guide4.2/5
Itinerary4.3/5
Transport4.0/5
Accommodation4.1/5
Tour operator4.0/5
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Priya Nair – Mumbai2026-05-14 · Verified booking
Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed. Worth every rupee.
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Arjun Pillai – Delhi2026-05-14 · Verified booking
Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level.
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Sneha Kulkarni – Ahmedabad2026-05-14 · Verified booking
Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy. Worth every rupee.
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Farah Qureshi – Lucknow2026-05-14 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones. Good value for what's included.
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Laura Whitfield – Lisbon2025-11-10 · Verified booking
Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones. Good value for what's included.
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Elena Petrova – Stockholm2025-11-10 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Worth every rupee.
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Laura Whitfield – Stockholm2025-11-10 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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Priya Nair – Lucknow2025-11-10 · Verified booking
Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Meals were good throughout and the vegetarian options weren't an afterthought.
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Thank you for travelling with us — glad the route worked out.
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