Village Enchantment Tours Sauwandarek

Exotic, maybe that word aptly describes the charm of Village Tourism Sauwandarek. Located in District Meos Mansar, Raja Ampat, West Papua, this village not only offers enchantment under the sea. However, more complete with the beauty of natural beauty in the sea.

Sauwandarek arrived at the beach, snorkelling activities in pity to miss it. If not satisfied bersnorkeling, Sauwandrek located in Dampier Strait area has several dive locations (dive site). Various kinds of fish like sea horses mini (Pigmy seahorses), mantis shrimp, blue ring octopus, mandarin fish, snapper (schooling snapper), and yellow tail can we meet. Sometimes divers can also enjoy being close to the hordes of tuna and barracuda.

Satisfied with the beauty beneath the sea, you can continue the journey in the village tour. Sauwandarek community knew very well to maintain the uniqueness of their village. Here, people's homes deliberately left to the shape and material that are still natural.

In the village this tour, you will find that women, especially mothers make handicrafts plaited pandanus leaf. Items commonly made is noken and hats. This craft can you buy for souvenirs. Price cap on Sauwadarek noken and relatively cheap, you can bring home a variety of crafts woven with prices ranging Rp.25.000-50.000 per fruit depending on the type and size.

Another uniqueness is the attraction at Kampung Sauwandarek feeding fish on the beach. Dozens of wild fish will be gathered instantaneously when we spread the food on the beach. Simply redeem 50.000 worth of fish food, it seems a pity if you miss this rare opportunity.

For lovers of treking, you can continue the journey toward a lake. By the local community this lake called Telaga Yenauwyau. Uniquely pond here juicy salty. According to the Village Head Sauwandarek, Korinus Urbata, formerly in this lake there is a cave that connects the lake with the sea. Before the cave was closed, not rare dolphins from the sea into the lake. But unfortunately, the scene is now missing.

For society Sauwandarek, this lake is believed to be a sacred place inhabited by a white turtle. Not just anyone can see the shape of sea turtles. But if you happen to come across this turtle, people believe the person will have good luck.

This lake promising natural panorama. On the edge of the pond there is a kind of dock that serves to enjoy the panoramic lake place at the same time unwind after walking about 25 minutes to reach the location of the lake. In addition, you also can watch the birds Maleo smalldam (Spilocuscus papuensis), endemic bird areas Sauwadarek.

To achieve Sauwandarek, you can use a regular boat from Sorong to the capital city of Raja Ampat, Waisai. This trip will be within 2-4 hours. Rate This regular ship cheap, ranging from Rp.100.000 to Rp.125.000 per person, each way. From then continues to travel Waisai Sauwandarek using long boat for four hours. Long boat rental fee ranges from 300,000, one-way.

But if you want fast, you can also rent a speed boat from Sorong. With rental costs around Rp 5 million per day, travel-Sauwandarek Sorong will only be taken within three hours of travel.

Throughout the journey to Sauwandarek, often you will be spoiled by the beauty of coral, fish and other marine biota. Unspoiled marine ecosystems in the region make this the Raja Ampat can be enjoyed with the naked eye.