ABOUT
TRAVEL RAJA AMPAT

SARA GETILLI

Travel advisor and experience architect for Raja Ampat

Dafalen, Love Lagoon

About me

I’m Sara! And I’ve spent years traveling across every continent—studying routes, testing transfers, and helping people plan trips that actually work.

Remote islands became my specialty. I even lived for several years on Little Corn Island (Nicaragua), a tiny, car‑free 3 km² island, where I built a house and turned 2,000 m² of jungle into a permaculture garden.

 

Planning around boats, weather, power, and limited services is second nature to me.

Why Raja Ampat

In 2024 I spent six months on the ground in Raja Ampat—moving between Dampier Strait, Waigeo/Mayalibit, Fam, Misool, and Batanta—tracking micro‑seasonality, ferry and boat reliability, safety standards, and homestay vs resort trade‑offs.

With reefs under pressure from climate change, I chose to focus here so travelers who care about marine environments can experience Raja Ampat safely, respectfully, and without wasted time—while these ecosystems still thrive.

 I’m planning‑only. You get a route that fits the season and sea state, exact transfer timings, vetted boat contacts, and clear stay options. You book directly via my links and contacts—no markups, no commissions. The result: a practical, honest plan that’s ready to book.

Arborek
Delvin's homestay, Kri

Proof and approach

• On‑the‑ground intel across Dampier, Waigeo/Mayalibit, Fam, Misool, Batanta

• Micro‑seasonality by sub‑region to match wind and visibility

• Transfers that work (Sorong–Waisai ferries, public boats, private charters) with realistic buffers

• Safety‑first boat vetting and contingency options

• Clear choices: homestay vs resort, liveaboard vs land‑based

• Conservation‑aligned travel: permits, site etiquette, low‑impact practices

• No supplier commissions; transparent budgets

What my Clients Have to Say

“We were mid‑liveaboard when we decided to add Kri. With no internet on the boat, Sara built a same‑day chain—disembark in Sorong, ferry to Waisai, private transfer—and even handled the reservations for us as an add‑on: Kri accommodation plus dive center, confirmed. She matched us with a reliable skipper, set realistic buffers, and gave a backup plan. We were in the water the next morning.”
Sorong
Hans & Antoniette
From Germany
“We had one shot to go Sorong → Waisai → Kri in daylight. Sara’s plan covered ferry timing, vetted boat, pickup point, and what to do if seas got rough. Using her contact list, we booked direct and everything ran on time. Stress‑free end to our trip.”
Liveaboard Misool
Dimo & Ana
From Ukraine
“Viaggio di 28 giorni, inclusi 10 giorni di liveaboard a Misool e il resto su terra. Sara ha pianificato tutto in italiano: itinerario giorno per giorno, trasferimenti Sorong–Waisai e barche private con margini sicuri, contatti verificati per alloggi e diving, mappa personalizzata, budget realistici e checklist pratica. Ho prenotato direttamente senza sorprese. Organizzazione impeccabile e attenzione alla sicurezza e alla conservazione.”
Cape Mansuar, Yenbuba
Elena
From Italy
“I flew in from Komodo and out to Manado. Sara sequenced Kri, Arborek, Rufas Lagoon, and Piaynemo with no backtracking, timed ferries and private boats with buffers, and shared a custom Google Map. Budget ranges matched real prices, and all suppliers were responsive. I booked direct with her vetted contacts—zero missed connections.”
Rufas viewpoint
Ludovico
From Portugal

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