`Terms and Conditions` in the general information sheet.

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`Terms and Conditions` in the general information sheet.
Raja4Divers
Pulau Pef
Raja Ampat
General Informations
January 2015
Content
RAJA4DIVERS - PULAU PEF
3
WHERE IS PULAU PEF?
4
THE RESORT – OPEN YEAR ROUND
5
DIVING & SNORKELLING
6
GETTING THERE AND AWAY
7
RATES 2015
10
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
11
HEALTH, SAFETY AND LIABILITY
12
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
13
EXTRA TRAVEL TIPS
14
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Raja4Divers - Pulau Pef
“Come as a guest, feel like a king and leave as a friend”
Pulau =
Pef
=
Island
split
Raja4Divers located on Pulau Pef a scenic exclusive private resort island, in remote central Raja Ampat
West Papua.
The resort is under Swiss management and open year round. Fostering co-operation with the
surrounding villages in day-to-day activities, the operation supports the local economy by buying fresh
fish, produce, local materials, as well as employing and training many friendly Papuans from the nearby
villages. Raja4Divers redefines the Raja Ampat diving holiday by offering an authentic Papuan
experience, one with nature, without compromising on quality, comfort and service.
The pristine beauty of Raja Ampat both above and below the water is truly un-rivalled. Dramatic limestone island outcrops dot the azure ocean, while on the larger islands; coastal mountain ranges
punctuate the lush, verdant forest canopies that sweep downhill towards coconut palms on white sand
beaches. The incredible topside scenery is only the beginning - as soon as you drop beneath the
surface, a fairy tale wonderland awaits you. Raja Ampat is deemed a ‘species factory for marine life,
with scientists proclaiming the region as one of the Earth’s richest seascapes. These rich reefs are
home to 75% of all known coral species and more than 3000 species of reef fish.
Conservation is active in Marine Protected Areas in the Raja Ampat and also in the area around Pulau
Pef.
Pulau Pef is waiting to be explored, covered in lush virgin jungle, surrounded by spectacular bays, white
sand beaches, coconut palms, an array of world-class dive-sites and snorkelling locations, fish and
critters, pristine blue water mangroves, hidden lakes, blue lagoons, limestone ‘mushroom’ islands, and
ancient rock-art on karst cliffs, with incredible birds, wild orchids, monitor lizards, colourful butterflies
and much more.
The best way to describe Pulau Pef in a nutshell is a ‘Mini Raja Ampat’ all in one!
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Where is Pulau Pef?
The Raja Ampat translates as ‘Four Kings’ and comprises four island groups around the Bird’s Head
Peninsula of West Papua, in Indonesia:
Waigeo in the North, Batanta, Salawati and Misool to the South. Pulau Pef is located 110km (68mi) from
Sorong and 48km (30mi) south of the equator, in central remote Raja Ampat.
“This area which occupies the extreme end of New Guinea contains the world’s most diverse
assemblage of coral reef fishes.” (Dr Mark Erdmann and Dr Gerald Allen, 2009)
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The Resort – open year round
Along a beautiful coconut palm fringed beach, Raja4Divers offers six authentic Papuan style water
bungalows on stilts. Spacious, light and airy, each bungalow is equipped with luxurious creature
comforts, en-suite indoor/outdoor garden bathroom, hot and cold water, while retaining rustic Papuan
authenticity. Fans, towels, soap, 3in1 shampoo, tissues and mosquito repellent are provided.
The design relies on proven traditional Papuan building methods, and blends with modern ideas in order
to maximise airflow and promote well-being, without compromising the natural surroundings. A large
front deck with steps into the water offers spectacular views particularly at sunset, where you can enjoy
an inescapable sense of being one with nature.
The resort offers a conveniently located professional Dive Centre, an air-conditioned Camera Atelier,
satellite Wi-Fi internet, kayaks, a library, all kind of games, petanque and chess.
The over-water restaurant serves a delicious cuisine fused with local and contemporary flavours, with
the emphasis on fresh produce and local flavours. The ‘sunset lounge’ is the place to meet and to share
the experiences of the day.
Besides the diving and snorkelling, beautiful Pulau Pef also offers a host of other exciting activities close
to nature - kayaking, swimming, jungle trails, birding, climbing the resort mountain for a spectacular view
or just relax in the hammock or lounge on your private deck, enjoying the breeze.
1. MAIN JETTY AND PIER
2. DIVE CENTRE, RECEPTION AND MAIN OFFICE
3. OVER WATER RESTAURANT
4. GUEST BUNGALOWS
5. HOUSE REEF - DIVING/ SNORKELLING
6. STAFF/ WORK AREA
7. PRIVATE BEACH LAGOON
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8. TRAIL TO PRIVATE LAGOON
9. 'HOUSE' MOUNTAIN VIEWPOINT
10. AIR-CONDITIONED CAMERA ROOM
11. JETTY TO TRANQUIL BAY - KAYAK STARTING
POINT
12. JUNGLE WALKS
13. HIDDEN LAKE
14. ANCIENT ROCK ART ON KARST CLIFFS
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Diving & Snorkelling
The Dive Centre is managed by a professional PADI/SSI- instructor, backed by valuable local
knowledge and experienced dive guides. While the Dive Centre is located in the main building at the
start of the jetty, the wet and dry storage areas are conveniently located at the end of the jetty where
dive briefings are held and the dive boats are docked.
An air-conditioned camera room equipped with a 27” iMac is available for camera set-up and storage.
Equipped with a Bauer Mariner 320-E and a Bauer M250B compressor, as well as a Nuvair LP 280
Nitrox membrane system, Raja4Divers offers unlimited diving - up to three guided boat dives daily plus
a night dive and unlimited diving at the house reef. The use of Nitrox 32 is encouraged, and offered free
of charge to certified Enriched Air Divers. In order to become Nitrox certified, ask about completing the
PADI Enriched Air Specialty course during your trip.
Diving and snorkelling conditions are good year round, with the water temperature a constant 28-30°C
(82-86°F) and visibility averaging 10-20m. In the Raja Ampat in general it is normal for water visibility to
seem a tad ‘reduced’ due to the excessive amounts of nutrients present, which in fact nourish these rich
reefs via tidal currents. Currents converging around a point of reef can tend to cause a stupendous
diversity of fish schools to congregate, a phenomenon that has made the Raja Ampat famous.
The thickness of wetsuit neoprene versus Lycra skin is a personal preference. For divers and snorkelers
it is strongly advised to wear a full suit, as a barrier against hydroids on the abundant reefs and the
possibility of marine ‘stingers’ in the water. The use of gloves is strongly discouraged to enforce
protection of the reef: ‘TAKE ONLY PICTURES AND LEAVE ONLY BUBBLES!’
In order to maximise comfort and convenience it is highly recommended to bring your own soft-gear:
wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins and booties. Limited rental gear is available: BCD, regulator, dive computer,
and dive torch, however in order to avoid disappointment be sure to book items at least 60 days in
advance.
The dive boats are fast, quiet and fuel efficient by using twin Yamaha 50hp 4-stroke outboard engines.
The dive boats are equipped with built-in shade protection, and have been specially custom fitted for
maximum comfort, with a ratio of one dive guide to four divers and a max of eight divers per boat. Each
dive boat is equipped with standard safety equipment - First Aid kit, First Aid Oxygen, tools, compass
and 2-way radio, as well as dedicated padded camera crate, drinking water and towels on all trips.
Dedicated diving insurance such as DIVERS ALERT NETWORK (or similar), which covers emergency
evacuation, is mandatory, since the Raja Ampat is extremely remote. Conservative diving and safety
practices are strongly encouraged, dive computers are mandatory and the focus is strictly on nondecompression diving, with slow controlled ascents. An SMB (surface marker buoy) is mandatory, and
will be issued if required to all divers for the duration of their trip.
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Getting There and Away
Sorong in West Papua, Indonesia, is the gateway city serving the Raja Ampat archipelago. At this time
no international flights arrive to or depart from Sorong, and all connections must be made from within
Indonesia, typically requiring an over-night flight from Jakarta.
On request Raja4Divers will arrange the domestic flights E-TICKETS for a fee of 10% of the ticket
price. The ticket will be sent to you 30 days before departure, via e-mail.
Indonesian flight schedules are especially prone to fluctuation/change without notice; however
Raja4Divers will endeavour to inform guests as timeously as possible of any changes.
Arriving
- Friday arriving in Indonesia
- Saturday morning arriving in Sorong
- Meet & greet at the airport Sorong
- Breakfast buffet in a hotel in Sorong
- 10:00 departing from the hotel to the harbour by taxi (approx. 15 minutes)
- Boat transfer to Pulau Pef (approx. 3 hours).
Departing
- Friday afternoon at around 15.00 leaving from Pulau Pef to Sorong (approx. 3 hours)
- By taxi from the harbour to the hotel in Sorong (approx. 15 minutes)
- Check In at the hotel
- Dinner
- Saturday morning Check In at the airport Sorong: Raja4Divers will support you!
- Departing from Sorong
PULAU PEF time
This is an artificial island time to maximise daylight time during your stay
on the island  GMT +10
Eastern Indonesian time
Sorong, Ambon, Raja Ampat  GMT +9
Central Indonesian time
Ujung Pandang (Makassar) Bali, Manado, Singapore  GMT +8
Western Indonesian time
Jakarta  GMT +7
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Arrival on Saturday
Jakarta Option
Friday
After arriving at Jakarta international airport and claiming the baggage, the
transit to the Terminal 1, either by taxi or bus, takes about 15 minutes. Don’t
transit too early. There is nothing to do at the domestic airport.
Plan to be at the terminal counter at 23:00 for check-in.
If you arrive early at Jakarta airport, the FM7 Hotel Jakarta that is only
15minutes away from the airport is a good option to have a rest.
For bookings contact the hotel website www.fm7hotel.com or www.agoda.com.
Saturday morning
Express Air departs from Jakarta at 01:10 and arrives after a nonstop flight at
approximately 07:20 in Sorong. Breakfast buffet in the Swissbell hotel.
10:00 Boat transfer Sorong to Pulau Pef (approx. 3 hours)
Ujung Pandang (Makassar) Option
Friday
From Singapore connect direct to Ujung Pandang with Garuda Air, claiming the
baggage and stay over-night at the Ibis Budget Hotel just outside the arrival
hall or at a hotel in town.
Saturday morning
Check-in at 02:30
Sriwijaya Air departs Ujung Pandang on Saturdays at 04:30 and arrives in
Sorong at approx. 07:45. Breakfast buffet in the Swissbell hotel.
10:00 Boat transfer Sorong to Pulau Pef (approx. 3 hours)
Manado Option
Saturday
Check-in on Saturday morning 05.00
XPRESS Air from Manado 07.00 – Arrival in Sorong 09.40
Saturday morning
10:00 Boat transfer Sorong to Pulau Pef (approx. 3 hours)
Raja4Divers recommends and endorses above mentioned airlines only for the domestic flights in
Indonesia to Sorong. The Raja4Divers boat will wait only for this airline in cases of delay. In case of a
flight cancellation, guests are held responsible for the cost of a private charter for which they should
claim from their prearranged travel insurance.
Please note: Private charters are not always available at short notice, so an extra lay-over in Sorong
may become necessary. The Raja4Divers representative in Sorong can assist in arranging a private
charter on the guest’s behalf; full payment should be made in advance of the transfer. Private charters
are subject to fluctuation and are approx. € 1500 per boat.
Guests will be met at the Sorong airport, assisted with clearance and baggage/porter service and
shuttled to the harbour.
In order to facilitate this process, please have your numbered check-in baggage tags ready for
collection by the Raja4Divers representative. Airport porter fees are included.
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Departure on Friday from Pef
Friday afternoon
Scheduled boat transfer from Pulau Pef to Sorong is approx. at 14:30 (after
lunch).
Guests will be shuttled directly to the hotel in Sorong for an over-night stay.
Room, breakfast buffet and airport transfers are included in the rate.
Dinner is not included.
Saturday morning
Transfer to the airport Sorong for check-in.
Raja4Divers will support you with the Check In!
Jakarta Option
Check-in Sorong
08:00
Express Air departs Sorong on Saturday at 10:45, and arrives after a nonstop
flight in Jakarta at 12:55 (local time).
In case of a delay on the domestic flight, make sure the departure time for the
international flight will be after 17:00.
Ujung Pandang (Makassar) Option
Check-in Sorong
05:00
Lion Air departs Sorong on Saturday at 6:00, and arrives after a transit stop in
Ambon in Ujung Pandang (Makassar) at 08:40 (local time). This is the best
connections for flights to Singapore.
Check-in Sorong
08.00
Sriwijaya Air departs Sorong on Saturday at 10:40 and arrives in Ujung
Pandang (Makassar) at 11:50 (local time).
In case of a delay on the domestic flight, make sure the departure time for the
international flight will be after 16:00.
Manado Option
Check-in Sorong
10.30 Uhr
XPRESS Air departs Sorong on Saturday at 12.40 and arrives in Manado at
13.20 (local time). In the case of a delay from the domestic flight the departure
time of your international flight should be after 17.00.
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Rates 2015
Double Room
for
a single person
Double Room
Double Room
plus 1 extra
bed =
3 persons
sharing
Double Room
plus 2 extra
beds =
4 persons
sharing
per person
per person
per person
7 nights, FB, incl. unlimited diving
(6 nights resort, 1 night Sorong hotel)
€ 3’100
€ 2’600
€ 2’450
€ 2’250
14 nights, FB, incl. unlimited diving
(13 nights resort, 1 night Sorong hotel)
€ 5’850
€ 4’850
€ 4’550
€ 4’150
21 nights, FB, incl. unlimited diving
(20 nights resort, 1 night Sorong hotel)
€ 8’400
€ 6’900
€ 6’450
€ 5’850
28 nights, FB, incl. unlimited diving
(27 nights resort, 1 night Sorong hotel)
€ 10’800
€ 8’800
€ 8’200
€ 7’400
Download the FULL 2014 rate sheet HERE: RATES 2015
Rates and information are subject to change without notice.
Terms and Conditions apply. All rights reserved.
Marine Park Entry of Raja Ampat
All visitors must purchase the waterproof Raja Ampat Marine Park
entrance tag, whether diver or non-diver, arranged on arrival at the
resort. The tag is valid for one calendar year, January to January.
Groups
Group of 8 divers/non divers
Group of 16 divers/non divers
7 paying guests / 1 guest for free
14 paying guests / 2 guests for free
8 persons or more make a reservation as one entity, through a designated contact person who is
responsible for payment and information to and from the group.
Free of charge incentive on sharing accommodation/dive package only.
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Inclusions / Exclusions
Included
Excluded
•
Accommodation, all meals, extra snacks and
fruits
•
All international and domestic flights
•
•
Tea, coffee, drinking water
•
Papua travel permit and registration
Surat Jalan registration (Papua Travel permit):
please bring 4 passport photos p/p to the
resort
Airport taxes, hotel packages inbound, dinner
in Sorong outbound, visa and excess luggage
charges, personal expenses.
Estimation between IDR 30 000 and
IDR 50 000 per kilo for excess luggage,
dependent on airline and aircraft type, and
subject to fluctuation without notice.
Estimation for dinner in Sorong IDR 250 000
•
Hotel in Sorong
Including breakfast
•
Boat transfer from Sorong to Pulau Pef
Euro 250 per person 2 ways
SATURDAY: Sorong – Pulau Pef
FRIDAY:
Pulau Pef - Sorong
•
Marine Park fee IDR 1’000’000 per person
payable strictly in Rupiah cash at the resort.
The tag is valid for one calendar year, from
January to January.
IDR 250.000 for Indonesian citizens.
•
Rental diving gear: BCD, Regulator,
dive computer, dive torch.
Limited rental stock: Please make sure to book
items 60 days in advance to avoid
disappointment. It is highly recommended for
your own comfort and convenience to bring
your own soft gear: wetsuit, mask, snorkel,
fins, booties.
•
Airport transfers and airport porter fees in
Sorong
•
Wi-Fi, Tablets and 27” iMac
•
Laundry on Pulau Pef
•
3in1 Shampoo, soap, mosquito repellent and
towels are provided
(bath towels, swimming towels and diving
towels)
•
Government taxes
Included in the dive packages
•
Diving trips
NO fuel surcharges
•
Dive Courses
•
Tanks and weights, weight-belts
•
Beer, Wine, Liqueurs and Soft Drinks
•
Nitrox 32
NO charge, Enriched Air certification card
required
•
Souvenirs from the island shop
•
Special excursions, specialised services and
all other expenses.
•
Gratuities are optional
If guests are pleased with the service received
and would like to leave a gratuity, there is a Tip
Box available in the main office during
checkout. Tips are accumulated, placed in a
kitty and divided fairly amongst all staff
Please refrain from handing gratuities directly
to any staff members.
•
•
Unlimited diving
Up to 3 guided boat dives daily plus an
optional night dive, house reef dives
Kayak-rental
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Health, Safety and Liability
All guests must sign a liability release upon arrival.
Please consult your doctor for inoculations advice!
Malaria is present in Papua.
Although there are surprisingly very few mosquitos on the island itself, it is recommended that you take
care and exercise common sense, particularly at dawn and dusk. The liberal use of mosquito repellent
is highly recommended, especially when passing through populous areas such as Sorong. Bear in mind
that some malarial prophylactics cause adverse reactions in divers e.g. Lariam (Mefloquine), so please
discuss your travel plans with your doctor /travel clinic.
All diving guests must be certified Scuba Divers, and must present a valid Scuba Certification Card
upon arrival.
Diving guests using Nitrox must present a valid Enriched Air Certification Card upon arrival.
Diving computers are mandatory. All diving guests must dive with a computer whether owned or
rented.
Raja Ampat is a remote area. Diving is ‘non-decompression’ and conservative diving practices are
strongly encouraged. An SMB (Surface Marker Buoy) is also mandatory, should you not have your own
you will be issued with a loaner.
Diving insurance is mandatory. All diving guests must have dedicated diving insurance (such as Divers
Alert Network), which covers for emergency evacuation, and all divers must present valid proof/
membership card upon arrival. The Raja Ampat is very remote. The nearest Hyperbaric chamber is
located in Manado (Sulawesi).
Divers Alert Network (DAN) membership is highly recommended. Contact DAN in your area for details.
More information here Travel insurance is not equivalent to dedicated diving insurance and may not
cover emergency evacuation for diving related incidents.
Diving guests who have previously experienced DCS (decompression sickness) must bring a letter of
clearance from their hyperbaric doctor.
Oxygen is available on the island and on the dive boats.
Travel insurance is strongly advised as a claim against situations beyond the guest or operator’s
control.
Including but not limited to ill health, inclement weather, airline strikes, flight cancellations, trip
cancellations, delays, and all other general mishaps.
Family and friends can reach guests at info@raja4divers.com, and the message will be relayed.
Wi-Fi Internet is available on the island; however, for the time being there is no cell phone signal.
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Terms and Conditions
Payment Terms
Individuals
Groups
25% Deposit is due within 10 days to confirm booking.
Balance is due 60 days prior to arrival on Pef.
X
X
Repeating guests:
2nd trip 15% discount
3rd+ trip 20% discount
on the package accommodation/diving booked in
advance
X
X
Kitas holders/ Indonesian citizens receive 10% discount.
Pending receipt of scan of valid Kitas or Indonesian
KTP.
X
X
Honeymoon:
5% discount on the prebooked package
accommodation/diving
X
X
All discounts/offers are not cumulative and only one of
them (the greater) is granted at a time.
X
X
Groups:
7 paying guests / 1 FOC on sharing accommodation
14 paying guests / 2 FOC on sharing accommodation
X
Bank charges must be paid by the sender. Advise the
bank to transfer the full amount, inclusive of transfer
fees. Any outstanding balance will be added to the
guest’s tab at the resort.
X
X
Minimum stay at Raja4Divers is one week, Saturday –
Saturday.
Including 1 night in Sorong on the return.
X
X
Accommodation and dive packages are nontransferable and non-refundable.
X
X
25% fee Cancellation more
than 60 days prior
to arrival on Pef.
50% fee Cancellation
between 59-30 days
prior to arrival on
Pef.
No refund Cancellation within
30 days of arrival on
Pef.
25% fee Cancellation more
than 90 days prior
to arrival on Pef.
50% fee Cancellation
between 89-60 days
prior to arrival on
Pef.
No refund Cancellation within
60 days of arrival on
Pef.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy applies to situations beyond the
guest or operator’s control including but not limited to ill
health, inclement weather, airline strikes, flight
cancellations/delays, trip cancellations and all other
general mishaps which might affect a scheduled trip in
any adverse way.
Important note: Raja4Divers is not responsible in the
unfortunate event of the above. Travel insurance is
strongly advised and should be purchased well in
advance.
Rates and information are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
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Extra Travel Tips
General
Inoculations
Please consult your doctor for inoculation advice!
Money
IDR cash is required for airport taxes, excess baggage charges, marine park
fee, incidentals at the resort, gratuities, dinner in Sorong at the end of the trip
and any personal expenses.
There are NO money changers in Sorong, but you will find an ATM in the hotel
in Sorong where you can get a limited amount of cash.
At the resort we accept Euro, U$, CHF and IDR – sorry, no credit card
payments possible yet.
Arrival form
Use the following address:
Raja4Divers Resort, Pulau Pef, Raja Ampat, West Papua
Immigration will tear off and leave you with the stub. Take care not to lose this.
It is required for departure.
Visa On Arrival
If you do not have USD 35 in exact change, change will be given in IDR
(Indonesian Rupiah).
Hand luggage
Travel with a pack of tissues and liquid hand sanitizer (handy for bathrooms
with no running water).
Travel with a warm sweater for airports and aircraft; domestic airlines within
Indonesia do not typically carry blankets.
Luggage
It’s always good practice to name your luggage and to lock your check in
luggage items.
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Jakarta
If you arrive early at Jakarta airport, the Saphire Lounge is a convenient place to stay or the Jakarta
Airport Hotel offers six hour options for short stays.
For bookings contact the hotel website or: www.agoda.com).
Saphir Lounge
To spend a couple of hours at the airport, the Saphir Lounge is a very
convenient place to stay and relax. At the international Airport you’ll find the
entrance outside of the building along the upper sidewalk where all the taxis
and buses stop.
Price for 4 hours is about 15€ including food, drinks, shower a.o.
FM7 Hotel Jakarta
If you have booked a room for the time in Jakarta this is how you get to the
hotel after luggage collection:
Either you can book the hotel shuttle in advanced when you are booking a
room or you just take a taxi after arriving at the airport.
At the hotel reception:
•
•
Friday night
Request the shuttle bus or a taxi at 22:30 for Terminal 1
Plan to be at the Terminal counter at 23:00 for check-in
To transfer to the domestic airport you either use a taxi or the free shuttle bus
departing regularly. Don’t transit too early. There is nothing to do at the
domestic airport. Check-in at 23:00 at Express Air, Terminal 1
Ujung Pandang, Makassar
Departure gate
Announcements are typically hard to hear in the airport building, and departure
gates tend to change at the last minute, so keep an eye on the monitors, but
for more accurate information simply show your boarding pass and ask airport
staff.
Saturday morning
Sriwijaya Air leaves Ujung Pandang (Makassar) at 04:15. Check-in at 02:15
Ibis Budget Hotel
Located outside the arrival hall. You can book a room on the ibis hotel page.
Manado
Saturday morning
XPRESS Air leaves Manado to Sorong at 07:00
Check-in at 05:00
Hotel in Manado
There is no hotel at the airport Manado but there are some close by
(ex. Novotel Manado Convention Centre has good ratings on Tripadvisor).
Please arrange your own hotel bookings, wake-up calls and latest international
flight info.
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Sorong
Baggage
Once inside the arrivals baggage collection area, hand your baggage tags to
the Raja4Divers representative, who will arrange porters to locate and carry
your baggage items to the waiting car. Porter fees in Sorong are covered by
Raja4Divers.
Money
There are no moneychangers in Sorong, only ATM’s. There is an ATM on the
way to the harbour.
WC
The toilet in Sorong airport leaves much to be desired (!). A toilet stop will be
arranged on the way to the harbour.
Hotel in Sorong
outbound
Dinner is not included. For the early 05:00 check-out, please note that
breakfast is very limited.
Payments
Main invoice deposit and balance payable via wire transfer.
Bank charges must be paid by the sender. Advise the bank to transfer the full amount, inclusive of
transfer fees. Any outstanding balance will be added to the guest’s tab at the resort.
Any incidentals at the resort are payable via cash only: EURO, USD, CHF or IDR.
Regret no credit card facilities and no travellers cheques
Important note
USD cash notes should be in pristine condition, un-torn, unmarked and printed
after 2006, or they may not be accepted in Indonesia.
Time
PULAU PEF time
This is an artificial island time to maximise daylight time during your stay on the
island  GMT +10
Eastern Indonesian
time
Sorong, Ambon, Raja Ampat  GMT +9
Central Indonesian
time
Ujung Pandang (Makassar) Bali, Manado, Singapore  GMT +8
Western Indonesian
time
Jakarta  GMT +7
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One completely empty page in passport for visa stamp.
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Valid departure ticket from Indonesia within 30 days of arrival. Immigration officials are
entitled to ask for this.
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Approximately IDR 100 000 in cash for domestic airport taxes.
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Passport and 4 X passport photos p/p. to hand in at the resort, used to arrange
registration and a Surat Jalan (travel permit for West Papua area) free of charge, on
your behalf.
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IDR 1’000’000 p/p in cash for Marine Park Tag fee to hand in at the resort and arranged
for you.
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Toiletries (3in1 Shampoo, Soap and insect repellent are provided at the resort),
medications Eg: Broad spectrum antibiotics, painkillers, anti-diarrheal, laxatives, antihistamine, decongestant, anti-biotic ointment, rehydrate sachets, hydro-cortizone
cream, cold & flu medication, swimmer’s ear, anti-biotic ear/eye drops, anti-malarials if
required.
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Sunscreen & hat, light waterproof wind-breaker for occasional rain showers and sturdy
walking shoes/ sandals. Eg: Tevas/Keens/Merrell/Columbia
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A bottle of your favourite tipple from Duty Free. Wine and Spirits are very difficult to
obtain in Indonesia, not to mention expensive, CHECK the maximum allowance.
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Camera, binoculars/headlamp, laptop & peripherals.
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BCD, regulator, dive computer, dive Torch. Limited rental stock:
Please notify us 60 days in advance if you wish to rent these items
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Wetsuit, mask & snorkel, fins & booties. It is highly recommended to bring your own, for
your own comfort and convenience.
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Our tanks are DIN-Tanks with INT Adaptors – no need to bring your own adaptor!
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Dive certification card is mandatory for all certified divers.
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Spare diving items Mask/fin straps, dive computer battery, dive-torch, batteries &
chargers.
Diving / Snorkelling
Resort
Airport
Packing Check-List
Passport must be valid minimum 6 months from date of entry into Indonesia.
A 30 day tourist visa.
V.O.A: Visa on Arrival is available for nationals of 63 countries, please CHECK your
country, the cost is USD 35 cash or IDR cash equivalent.
Approximately IDR 200 000 in cash for international departure airport taxes.
Extra IDR cash for excess baggage charges. Rates in Indonesia tend to fluctuate
without notice, depending on the airline/ route/ aircraft type the rate is typically between
IDR 30 000 and IDR 50 000 per kilo. Stipulated allowance is typically between 10 – 20
kg p/p. It is always worth mentioning that you are carrying diving equipment,
occasionally the fee becomes negotiable.
Dive computer is a mandatory safety item for all divers. Please notify us 60 days in
advance if you wish to rent this item.
Enriched Air certification card is mandatory for all divers using Nitrox.
Proof of diving insurance, which covers emergency evacuation, is mandatory for all
divers.
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Contact Information
While there is no mobile phone signal on Pulau Pef, the team on the island is reachable via e-mail using
broadband satellite internet.
Raja4Divers Sorong Office
Raja4Divers Booking Office
Jalan Gagak No. 7B
Km 7 gunung, RT.001 RW.002
Kelurahan Malengkedi, Remu Utara
SORONG 98416
Papua Barat
Indonesia
info@raja4divers.com
Mobile: +62 (0)811 485 77 06
Mobile: +62(0)811 485 7711
for general information, bookings and for
messages relayed to guests.
Skype: Raja4Divers Info
Our Website:
www.raja4divers.com
The Raja4Divers team looks forward
to welcoming you soon on the jetty
of Pulau Pef.
Sampai jumpa!
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