Raja Ampat Biz

What Raja Ampat Biz does

Raja Ampat Biz is a privately held Indonesian tour operator founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waisai, Raja Ampat, West Papua. The company specializes in private guided excursion tours within the Raja Ampat archipelago, offering 2-7 day all-inclusive packages covering snorkeling, scuba diving (with PADI-certified instructors), and birdwatching expeditions targeting the region's endemic Birds of Paradise. Core operations also include standalone speedboat rental services for independent travelers.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer model with no intermediary resellers. Customers reach the business through its website (rajaampat.biz), multiple social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, LinkedIn, VK), and WhatsApp Business (+6282121706069). Pricing is quote-based, varying by group size, duration, destinations, accommodation tier, and boat capacity; a 50% deposit is required at booking with the balance paid on arrival in IDR. International customers typically remit payment via Wise to the operator's Bank BCA account. The company maintains preferred-partner relationships with four local resorts — Korpak Villa Resort, Raja Ampat Dive Lodge, Vogelkopf Resort, and Waiwo Dive Resort — which are bundled into tour packages. A mandatory Raja Ampat Conservation Card (IDR 1,000,000 per person) is facilitated as part of the booking process.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a standard website with WhatsApp Business and Google reCAPTCHA integration. There is no proprietary booking platform, no mobile application, no AI/ML components, and no disclosed investor backing. The company is owner-operated with 11-50 employees and has been continuously recognized on TripAdvisor since 2014 as a trusted Raja Ampat operator. Revenue, headcount trajectory, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Raja Ampat Biz

Legal name

Raja Ampat Biz

Website

https://rajaampat.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raja Ampat Biz is a privately held Indonesian tour operator founded in 2014, based in Waisai, Raja Ampat. It offers direct private guided tour packages — including snorkeling, scuba diving, and birdwatching — to international and domestic tourists visiting the Raja Ampat archipelago.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure and Ecotourism Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Snorkeling Tours & Reef Experiences (THAJAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dive & Snorkel Guides / Dive Masters (Boat-Based & Shore-Based) (THAAALAC), Marine Wildlife & Coastal Nature Tours (Whale/Dolphin Watching, Sea Kayaking) (THAAAEAD), Dive & Snorkel Equipment Rental, Retail & Boat Services (compressors, gear hire) (THAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Private tour packages
• Snorkeling excursions
• Scuba diving tours
• Birdwatching expeditions
• Boat charter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jayapura

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages: All-inclusive tour packages including accommodation, meals, transportation, guide services, and activity equipment. Packages range from 2-7 days covering private tours, snorkeling, scuba diving, and birdwatching experiences across Raja Ampat islands.
2. Boat Rental Services: Speedboat rental services for independent travelers or those not purchasing full tour packages. Operational hours 07:00-17:00 WIT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Raja Ampat Biz is a direct tour operator selling all-inclusive private guided tour packages (2-7 days) in the Raja Ampat archipelago, including snorkeling excursions, PADI-certified scuba diving packages, birdwatching expeditions to spot Birds of Paradise, and speedboat rental services. Packages bundle accommodation, meals, transportation, local guides, activity equipment, and entrance fees, served primarily to international and domestic nature/adventure tourists.

Product overview

Raja Ampat Biz is a direct tour operator based in Waisai, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, operating since 2014. The company offers a portfolio of private tour packages centered on marine and nature tourism in Raja Ampat, one of the world's most biodiverse archipelagos. The core offerings include Private Tour Packages (2-7 days) combining land and water activities with speedboat transport, local guides, meals, and accommodation; Snorkeling Tour Packages (3-6 days) covering multiple snorkeling spots; Scuba Diving Packages (1-8 days) assisted by PADI-certified instructors; and Birdwatching Tours (3-5 days) focused on Birds of Paradise. The company also provides Boat Rental Services and partners with four resort properties (Korpak Villa Resort, Raja Ampat Dive Lodge, Vogelkopf Resort, and Waiwo Dive Resort) for accommodation. All tours include access to various tour spots throughout the archipelago and require the mandatory Raja Ampat Conservation Card for entry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Tour Packages All-inclusive private guided excursion tours in Raja Ampat with durations ranging from 2 to 7 days, bundling transportation, meals, accommodation, speedboat, local guide services, and entrance fees for individual travelers and private groups.
• Snorkeling Tour Packages Private snorkeling tours in Raja Ampat with durations of 3 to 6 days, covering multiple snorkeling spots including Arborek, Manta Point, Friwen Wall, Kri Island, and other marine sites, targeted at nature tourists and beginners.
• Scuba Diving Packages Scuba diving packages from beginner to advanced levels, with PADI-certified dive master and instructor assistance, covering dive spots such as Saonek Monday, Manta Point, and Mioskun across 1 to 8 days, targeted at certified scuba divers.
• Birdwatching Tours Birdwatching and forest trekking tours focused on spotting endemic Birds of Paradise in villages such as Waifui, Warnap, and Saporkren, with durations of 3 to 5 days, targeted at wildlife enthusiasts and ornithological travelers.
• Boat Rental Services Speedboat rental services with open and closed cabin options, operational hours from 07:00 to 17:00 WIT, for transfers and touring within Raja Ampat waters, available to independent travelers and groups not purchasing full tour packages.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Korpak Villa ResortcoreOthersPreferred accommodation partner offering four-star facilities built around mangrove coastal area, 10 minutes from Waisai seaport. Included in tour packages as primary resort option.
• Raja Ampat Dive Lodge (RADL)coreOthersLocated on Mansuar Island, featuring Balinese-style bungalows. 27 rooms including 20 bungalows and 7 standard rooms. Dominated by American tourists, offering diving and snorkeling facilities.
• Vogelkopf ResortcoreOthersResort in Waisai with free WiFi, parking, daily housekeeping. Air-conditioned rooms with refrigerator. Complimentary breakfast. Snorkeling activities available.
• Waiwo Dive ResortcoreOthersLocated on Waigeo Island, surrounded by tropical forest and white sandy beaches. Close to world-class diving and trekking sites. Offers complete facilities at affordable prices.
• WISEsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecommended international payment channel for foreign customers to transfer funds to the operator's Indonesian bank account in IDR currency.
• Bank BCAsupportingOthersLocal Indonesian bank used for receiving tour payments. Customers transfer to this account for booking confirmation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arborek Dive Resort: Raja Ampat dive and snorkeling resort on Arborek Island offering similar package-based marine tourism to international guests.
• Arenui Liveaboard: Luxury Indonesian liveaboard offering Raja Ampat dive cruises, competing for premium diving clientele in the same destination.
• Mermaid Liveaboards: Liveaboard operator running scheduled Raja Ampat dive cruises, serving divers seeking multi-day boat-based itineraries in the same waters.
• Papua Diving Holidays: Specialist dive tour operator offering Raja Ampat liveaboard and resort-based dive packages, competing for the same certified-diver segment.
• Sorido Bay Resort: Long-established Raja Ampat dive resort offering package deals including accommodation, dive boats, and guided excursions — directly comparable product/market overlap.
• Meridian Adventure Dive: Direct competitor operating PADI dive resort and tours in Raja Ampat with comparable multi-day dive and snorkeling packages serving international visitors.
• Kri Eco Resort: Boutique Raja Ampat dive resort on Kri Island providing accommodation + dive packages, directly overlapping with Raja Ampat Biz's product offering.

Regional players

• Blue Marlin Dive (Gili Islands): Established Indonesian dive operator serving a different region (Gili Islands), comparable in PADI-certified dive instruction and package-based model but distinct geography.

Broad incumbents

• Wakatobi Dive Resort: Larger, well-funded Indonesian dive resort operator with broader marketing reach and a national footprint, competing for the same bucket-list Indonesian diving customer.

Emerging players

• Indo Master Divers: Indonesian dive operator offering Raja Ampat area packages with comparable small-operator structure and direct-customer booking model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RajaAmpatBiz
• Facebookfacebook.com/rajaampatbiztour
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rajaampatbiz
• Instagraminstagram.com/rajaampatbiz

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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