A Bali Raja Ampat 10 day package works best as 3 nights in Bali, 1 buffer night in Sorong and 5 nights sailing Raja Ampat. That split absorbs the long DPS–SOQ flight day, protects a fixed boat date from delays, and spreads the Raja Ampat park fees across enough days to be worth paying.
Ten days is the shortest trip where neither place feels like a stopover. Seven days forces you to choose one.
How is the 10-day split structured?
Nine nights, three blocks.
| Block | Nights | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Bali | 3 | Jet-lag recovery, then Ubud, the coast, or both |
| Sorong buffer | 1 | Covers a late connection before your dated park ticket and boat |
| Raja Ampat on board | 5 | Enough to reach Wayag and still see Piaynemo and the Dampier Strait |
Why five nights on the water? Park fees go further when spread across more nights on board. The Raja Ampat conservation area service tariff for foreign tourists is IDR 1,000,000 per person per year; children under 12 and people with disabilities are exempt, as set in Pergub Papua Barat Daya No. 32/2024 (checked 2026-09-16). The regency tourism levy is set separately by Raja Ampat Regency and confirmed at booking.
Why a night in Sorong? Nonstop flights are rare. Snapshots from FlightConnections and fltmapper (September 2026) show Garuda GA 686 flying roughly once a week. It’s a Boeing 737-800 that leaves at 01:30–01:40 and lands at 05:40. FlightRoutes lists Thursday, Friday or Sunday departures. On other days you’ll stop once, in Makassar (UPG, about 6h35 in total according to FlightRoutes) or Jakarta (CGK). Allow 6–10 hours door to door. In wet season, ask for 3–4 hour connections. Paparisahomestay notes that Grab and Gojek may not pick up at Sorong Airport, so book a transfer ahead. The port is 15–20 minutes away.
Day-by-day: Bali first or Raja Ampat first
| Day | Variant A — Bali first | Variant B — Raja Ampat first |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land at DPS. Complete the digital arrival card (one QR form since 1 Sep 2025) and pay the Bali tourist levy through the Love Bali app. Bali night 1 | Land at DPS, then connect to SOQ via UPG or CGK, or take the 01:40 GA 686 when it runs. Sorong night |
| 2 | Ubud or the coast. Bali night 2 | Board at Sorong or Waisai. Boat night 1, Dampier Strait |
| 3 | Move to a hotel near the airport. Bali night 3 | Long run north. Boat night 2, Wayag |
| 4 | Fly DPS–SOQ via UPG. Sorong night | Wayag lagoons and viewpoints. Boat night 3 |
| 5 | Board. Boat night 1, Dampier Strait | Piaynemo. Boat night 4 |
| 6 | Long run north. Boat night 2, Wayag | Central reefs, heading back. Boat night 5 |
| 7 | Wayag. Boat night 3 | Leave the boat and fly SOQ–DPS with one stop. Bali night 1 |
| 8 | Piaynemo. Boat night 4 | Spa, beach or Ubud. Bali night 2 |
| 9 | Central Dampier Strait. Boat night 5 | Free day. Bali night 3 |
| 10 | Leave the boat and fly onward via CGK or UPG | Fly home from DPS |
If your international ticket can’t change, choose Variant B, since a late connection then costs a Bali day rather than your flight home. If you board at Waisai, ferries from Sorong have run daily at 09:00 and 14:00 since 1 Sep 2026, with only the 14:00 on public holidays. Luxury Raja Ampat puts the crossing at about two hours.
Which Raja Ampat areas fit five nights?
With five nights you can cover the north and centre of the park.
| Area | Role in the plan | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Central Dampier Strait | Between Waigeo and Batanta, closest to Waisai. First and last anchorages | 2 |
| Wayag | Karst islets and lagoons in the far north-west. The longest run, so it goes early | 2 |
| Piaynemo | The Fam Islands viewpoint, on the way back south | 1 |
Misool, another Komodo Luxury itinerary anchor, lies far south and suits longer trips. Komodo Luxury’s sailings typically run 7D6N to 11D10N, so a five-night sailing is quoted as a tailored charter, subject to boat availability. The captain sets the daily route by weather; seas are generally calmer from October to April.
What if I want Ubud and the coast?
Split the three Bali nights two and one, sleeping near the airport before any flight.
- Bali first: 2 nights in Ubud, then 1 night in Jimbaran or Sanur. GA 686 leaves around 01:40, so you’ll head to the airport close to midnight.
- Raja Ampat first: fly back from Sorong, spend 2 nights in Ubud, then take 1 final coast night before flying home.
Bali’s peak runs from June to September plus holiday weeks, so book Ubud villas early. Bali hotels are arranged through vetted licensed partners; Komodo Luxury doesn’t own them.
What does a 10-day package cost in 2026?
Every Komodo Luxury departure is a whole-boat charter with captain, crew, a private chef and an adjustable itinerary, so even “Essential” means the boat is yours.
| Band (as of 2026) | Boat, 5 nights, per yacht | DPS–SOQ flights, per person | Fees, per foreign guest | Bali stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Boutique phinisi, quote on request | Economy, quote on request | Raja Ampat park tariff and regency levy, plus the Bali tourist levy | Hotel of your choice, quoted separately |
| Private | Larger phinisi, priced between the two boat anchors | As above | As above | Private villa and transfers, quoted |
| Luxury | VVIP superyacht, quote on request | Cabin class on request | As above | Top-tier villas, quoted |
Boat charters are quoted on request for the specific vessel, dates, duration, guest count and inclusions. Airfares vary widely by date.
How does booking work?
- Message on WhatsApp. Send your month, group size and which island you want first. For 2027, include exact dates.
- Fix the date. Park tickets are dated, so the date comes before the boat name.
- Choose the boat and route. Five nights tailored, or longer if dates allow.
- Book the flights. Plan around a GA 686 night, or a UPG/CGK connection with a 3–4 hour buffer.
- Pay the permits. Pay online through the Marine Park Authority portal, or at Sorong harbour or the Waisai office. They can’t be refunded once issued.
- Get your confirmation. It comes straight from the Komodo Luxury reservations team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Bali Raja Ampat 10 day package cost in 2026?
The boat is the biggest cost. Komodo Luxury quotes five nights on request for the specific boat, from a boutique phinisi to a VVIP superyacht, based on dates, guest count and inclusions. On top of that come flights, Raja Ampat and Bali fees per foreign guest, and Bali hotels.
Is five nights on the boat enough in a 10-day Bali and Raja Ampat trip?
Five nights covers Wayag, Piaynemo and the central Dampier Strait without rushing. It doesn’t leave comfortable time for Misool in the south. Komodo Luxury’s sailings typically run 7D6N to 11D10N, so a five-night trip is quoted as a tailored charter, depending on which boats are available on your dates.
Should I do Bali first or Raja Ampat first on a 10-day package?
If your international ticket can’t change, do Raja Ampat first. You return to Bali with three spare nights, so a delayed Sorong connection costs you a spa day instead of your flight home. Bali first suits guests who need to recover after a long-haul flight and can fly home from Jakarta or on a late departure.
What is the best month for a 10-day Bali and Raja Ampat package?
October to April usually brings calmer seas in Raja Ampat and misses Bali’s June–September peak. The catch is wet-season flight disruption, so ask for 3–4 hour connections in Makassar or Jakarta. July, August and Christmas weeks are requested first at Komodo Luxury, so lock those dates in early.