Arborek: Village with White Sands

Arborek village is located Arborek Island and approximately 1-2 hours of Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat. Arborek Village is a pioneer among 18 tourist villages in Raja Ampat, West Papua, which has started to develop local regulations for community-based marine conservation. It makes Arborek become one of favorite places for diving and snorkeling in Raja Ampat. With the help from the central government, local authorities, research centers and non-governmental organizations, local communities in the village has managed to formulate regulations for naming the conservation area namely Indip and Mambarayup.

Arborek Village

White Sands at Arborek

From a distance, the island looks very beautiful. The perfect blend of sight between the white sand beaches, blue sea, palm trees towering and cotton-like clouds in the sky, will make you chuckle in your mind. To discover the underwater beauty here is not so difficult. Arriving at the dock, look to the sea around the dock. Clear blue sea water marine fish are colorful and beautiful corals will look very clear. Various types and colors of fish, making you not bear to throw yourself into the sea. Along the pier Arborek, divers can plunge into the water and easily find a glittering Gorgonia just below the water surface.

Coconut Trees at Arborek

Beach in Arborek is very beautiful. Fine white sand which extend along the coast up to the home pages of its inhabitants and coconut trees along village, it makes the village very cool. Society in Arborek was very friendly and they are also known for their skills in making handicrafts and camshaft cap (string bags) from sea pandanus leaves. Both the sea and the land are very beautiful.

Manta Ray at Arborek

One more interesting in here is Arborek Manta point, the diving point where we can find the Manta Ray which is also one of the icons of the Raja Ampat. Sungguh amazing experience to dive and play with the giant fish that one. So if you're in the Raja Ampat do not forget to go to Arborek.

Popular Hotels in Raja Ampat:
Hotel Maras Risen
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge