PAPARISA HOMESTAY

Curious what it's really like to stay at Paparisa? Take a visual tour of our beachfront bungalows, private bathrooms, overwater restaurant and house reef before you book your stay.

Taking the public ferry from Sorong to Waisai? This step-by-step guide covers tickets, prices, schedules, what to expect at the harbour and practical tips to make your journey stress-free.

One of the questions we get asked most often at Paparisa is: “When is the best time to visit Raja Ampat?” And honestly? The answer is a little more nuanced than many travel blogs make it seem. Because while Raja Ampat is beautiful year-round, every season comes with different weather conditions, visibility, marine life encounters, and overall travel experiences. After living on Kri Island ourselves and hosting travellers throughout the seasons, here’s our honest take on the b

If you’re planning a trip to Raja Ampat, you may notice something when looking at your itinerary: At Paparisa, we don’t organize day trips or snorkelling trips on Sundays. For us, Sunday is a rest day. That doesn’t mean the homestay closes. We still cook three meals a day, welcome new guests, say goodbye to departing guests, and arrange pick-ups and drop-offs when needed. But we don’t organize day trips or other snorkelling activities. And while this may feel unusual when you

Most people come to Raja Ampat looking underwater. And we understand why. With manta rays, sharks, turtles, seahorses, colorful reef fish, and some of the most biodiverse coral reefs in the world, it’s easy to spend your entire trip looking down. But don’t forget to look up. Or into the trees. Or occasionally behind the kitchen.

Packing for Raja Ampat is a little different from packing for Bali. Why? Because Raja Ampat is remote. Really remote. Once you leave Sorong and arrive on the islands, you’ll quickly notice that convenience stores, pharmacies, dive shops and supermarkets are very limited, and on smaller islands like Kri, almost non-existent. Over the years, we’ve seen guests forget all kinds of things 😅So here’s our honest list of what we really recommend bringing to Raja Ampat. Not to overpa

Internet in Raja Ampat is better than many people expect, but there are a few things worth knowing before you arrive. From Telkomsel and eSIMs to Starlink WiFi and local tips, here's our complete guide.

If you had told us a few years ago that we would one day build a homestay on a small island in Raja Ampat, we probably wouldn’t have believed you either. We actually met in Bali, where life looked very different from how it does now. At one point, Rio got the opportunity to become the manager of a homestay on Kri Island. The plan was simple: stay for 6 months, enjoy the experience, and see what would happen next. But Raja Ampat had other plans for us. The longer we stayed, th

Updated August 2026: The Raja Ampat Marine Park Entry Fee increased on 3 August 2026. This guide has been updated with the latest price. So… you want to visit Raja Ampat. Good choice 🌴 But let’s be honest: getting here is not as straightforward as booking a flight to Bali. Raja Ampat is one of the most remote destinations in Indonesia, and while that’s exactly what makes it so special, it also means the journey requires a little more planning. The good news? Once you underst