Papua Travel Guide: Raja Ampat Diving, Baliem Valley Culture and Lake Sentani in 2026
Papua is Indonesia’s last frontier.
Raja Ampat
Over 1,500 islands with the highest marine biodiversity on Earth (75% of the world’s coral species). Wayag’s iconic karst islands, Misool’s stunning lagoon, and Cape Kri’s record-breaking dive site.
Baliem Valley
At 1,600 meters, the Dani people live traditionally. Witness pig feast ceremonies and visit the 250-year-old mummy of Chief Wimangorik.
Getting There
Fly to Sorong for Raja Ampat ($200-350 from Jakarta), or Jayapura for Lake Sentani.
