Papua Explorers Dive Resort

Brand new resort in Raja Ampat, that brings a new level luxury at affordable prices and close proximity to great dive sites. The elegant and spacious water bungalows combine traditional Papuan architecture with the comfort of modern design elements. Resort has 12 over water bungalows that are all equipped with ensuite bathrooms, hot water, ceiling fan, sun loungers and a comfortable seating area. Fine Indonesian craftsmanship seen on the details all around the resort, create a pleasant atmosphere to spend time in. The spacious, round restaurant is an ideal spot to enjoy the sunrise and sunset while chilling out or enjoying some delicious food. Their kitchen serves a good mix of international and Indonesian food. Even the not-so-adventurous taste buds will happily find something to their taste. Papua Explorers Dive Resort that is located right at the Dampier Strait, on Gam Island, hosted its first guests on October 15th. Major dive sites like Sardine Reef, Chicken Reef, Otdima, Manta Point, Cape Kri , Blue Magic are only minutes away from the resort. The house reef provides opportunity to observe amazing macro life like various endemic pigmy seahorse species, Spanish Dancers, Frog Fish, Blue Ringed Octopus and many more as well as schooling reef fish like Sweet Lips, Jack fish and alike. Birders will be pleased to know that the resort is located next to Kampung Yenwaupnor which is home to the endemic Red Bird of Paradise. If you’re lucky, you may even encounter this glorious bird at the back yard of the resort. The island is home to many tropical birds and they can be observed either from the resort or after a short hike in the rainforest. For more information, visit our website at www.papuaexplorers.com