Experiences

• Snorkeling the House Reef

  Thanks to the pristine condition of the waters, the reefs have been free to grow right up to the surface, which means they’re perfect for snorkeling. The House Reef is accessible from the jetty, the Dive Centre and the steps of the Water Cottages. Look out for horse-eyed jacks, octopus and bumphead parrotfish. There’s a good chance you’ll spot baby black tip reef sharks in the shallows, and you may also find green turtles in the North Lagoon.
  

• Traditional Indonesian wellness

  The collection of massage and beauty treatments on offer feature Misool’s signature range of natural products, many of which are prepared fresh in the kitchen each morning. You can either enjoy your treatments at The Lookout, or in the privacy of your room. They only use food-grade ingredients in their products, and organic as far as possible.
  

• Village visit

  Visit a traditional Papuan village accompanied by one of the Misool team who lives there. The small village is built on stills over the sea, and the people who live here spend most of their time outside. You’ll get to visit the school, see the mosque and find out more about daily life in the village. See betel nuts drying in the sun and watch craftsmen making dugout canoes and repairing nets.
  

• Beach castaway experience

  This romantic activity will see you and your loved one being dropped off on one of the private beaches for an afternoon of romance with nothing by the sea, sand and sky for company. Sip of sparkling wine and tuck into fresh tropical fruits. If you’re keen to kayak of SUP to the beach, you’ll be given a map to find your own way there.
  

• Baby turtle release

  You may have the opportunity to witness the release of baby green and hawksbill turtles. Misool Foundation’s rangers keep watch over the local beaches which are popular nesting sites for the endangered turtles, otherwise the nests fall prey to monitor lizards. If the eggs hatch during the day, the rangers gather the hatchlings and keep them safe to release after dark.
  

• Indonesian cooking class

  Take a culinary tour of Indonesia with Misool’s chefs as you learn how to use exciting fresh ingredients like turmeric, lemongrass, kafffir lime leaf, pandan leaf and coconut oil. Some of the dishes you might tackle include Sumatran rendang curry, Balinese lemongrass, chilli sauce and coconut pandan crepes. The class is held out on the terrace.

• SUP experience

  Discover Raja Ampat’s fascinating ecosystem froma unique perspective as you head out on a standup paddle boarding adventure. You’ll be supplied with a pair of polarized sunglasses so you can marvel at both the reef below you and the jungle around you. If it’s your first time, get a feel for standup paddling in the lagoon before setting off.
  

• Lagoon experience

  Head out to the Wayil Batan islands for an afternoon of swimming lagoons, snorkeling through reefs and picnicking on a deserted beach. The area is a labyrinth of islands, lagoons and wild orchid-covered outcroppings. You may also spot dolphins and frigate birds.