Wayag Islands

Wayag Islands are an uninhabited karst archipelago in Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua, Indonesia, located northwest of Waigeo Island. Part of the Raja Ampat Marine Protected Area and UNESCO Global Geopark, the islands are known for dense clusters of limestone karst islets, turquoise lagoons, and white-sand beaches. The iconic Wayag viewpoint, reached by a short climb, offers panoramic views of the karst seascape and is a signature image of Raja Ampat.

Visitors can expect a remote archipelago of forested limestone karst islands scattered across clear turquoise water. Access is only by chartered boat or liveaboard. The main visitor area includes a ranger station, small beaches, and a marked trail leading to two limestone viewpoints overlooking lagoons and islets. Activities center on sightseeing, photography from the viewpoints, snorkeling in shallow reefs, and boat tours around the karst formations. There are no shops, resorts, or developed settlements on the islands.

Wayag Islands form part of the Raja Ampat archipelago within the Coral Triangle, recognized for its marine biodiversity and karst geology. The area is included in the Raja Ampat UNESCO Global Geopark and has been managed as a marine protected area to conserve reefs and limestone landscapes.