Activities & Service
Gangga Divers – Raja Ampat
PADI dive center
Gangga Divers in Papua Paradise is one of the very few PADI 5 Star dive center in Raja Ampat. The diving facility operates according to best safety standards, with an emphasis on customer service and professional standards. We maintain a 4 guest to one guide standard to ensure the highest quality experience for divers.
Our dive vessels are purpose built for diving, and are each equipped with oxygen, first aid kits, fresh towels, hot drinks, snacks and fruit, as well as VHF Radio and standard marine safety equipment, and a crew who are standing by to assist guest in all aspects of the dive.
The reefs of Raja Ampat have long been feted and extolled. The region is known to be one of the most biodiverse in the world, and at least 75 percent of all coral species in existence can be found in Raja Ampat.
The marine life is equally spectacular, and the range of creatures from schooling manta rays, to minute, recently discovered pipefish and seahorse species, is astonishing. Schools of fish in the thousands writhe over coral reef slopes that offer sightings of turtles, eels, cuttlefish and sharks, including the famous wobbygongs; and after diving the various sites in the heart of Raja Ampat, a visitors conclusion is invariable – this truly is a magnificent epicenter of marine biodiversity.
SPA IN PARADISE
Located within the grounds of Papua Paradise Eco Resort on Birie Island, Raja Ampat, Spa in Paradise is a sanctuary where you can relax mind and body in the natural surrounds of jungle and ocean sounds.
Using traditional Ayurvedic and traditional techniques from India and Southeast Asia, our professional spa therapists will lead you on a journey to improve your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Spa in Paradise offers an array of treatments including traditional and aromatic massages, scrubs, body treatments and facials as well as our signature Ayurvedic 4 hands massage treatments. Each treatment is designed to cleanse, refresh, restore and create balance. If you aren’t sure exactly what your body needs, our experienced and dedicated Spa Manager is always ready to recommend a personalised program to enhance your health and wellbeing.
WILSON’S BIRD OF PARADISE TOUR
Wilson’s Bird of Paradise is one of the rarest and therefore most exciting species to spot in Raja Ampat. Endemic to the neighboring island of Batanta (and some remote areas on Waigeo), the trail to their nesting site is only 45 minutes by boat from Papua Paradise Resort. Be ready to depart at 4.30am, and trek through pristine jungle and crisp shallow streams. After about 45-minutes, you’ll reach a steep hill known for the birds that frequent. Your guides will follow the song of the birds and take you to a hide where you will quietly wait for the birds to show up. Each male patrols a certain area so you will probably see males only. Females are difficult to spot. After we’ve spent some time watching the birds we’ll trak back to the boat and have tea, coffee, and snacks. You will see local plantations and traditional wooden farmers’ cottages and will get the chance to sample cacao fruit straight off the trees.
THE PASSAGE DAY TRIP
Perhaps one of the most iconic Raja Ampat sites, the day trip to Passage is a must for guests eager to experience the best of diving in the area. The boat leaves Papua Paradise at 7.30am and travels across the straight to the passage between Waigeo and Gam Islands. You can snorkel in the area and also enjoy diving in the famous Passage, where tropical rainforest just above the surface of the water overhangs the narrow rocky gulley in which divers can see a wide variety of macro marine life.