Paddle Boarding Experience
With clear waters, white beaches and lush forests all around the Raja Ampat islands are the perfect tropical retreat for all. Exploring the incredible underwater world, the dense forests and magical beaches might be the most common and obvious ways to experience the area and well worth your time there are many other ways to explore and appreciate the last paradise.
The clear calm waters of the area provide the perfect conditions to take part in a number of water sports including paddle boarding. While the sport itself might seem intimidating to many this is an easy to learn and safe water sport especially in these conditions. And for those who are still hesitant it is even possible to take part while sitting or having a guide double up with you for the experience.
Raja Ampat is well known for the reefs and incredible marine life but what many do not know is that the majority of these reefs are shallow and easily accessible to all. Because of this it is possible to enjoy the wonders of the underwater world from the surface. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way you can have the best experiences whilst on a paddle board. Meridian Adventure Dive have perfected paddle boarding safaris and offer top of the range equipment including inflatable paddle boards for their guests who wish to take part.
Almost every reef and island offers the opportunity to explore on a paddleboard and even when not spotting marine life it is still a great holiday activity but what sets the Meridian Adventure way apart are the unique locations and routes they have discovered and perfected for their guests.
Imagine a late afternoon traveling on a custom built dive boat through the most breath-taking landscapes to a hidden bay where your paddleboards are waiting for you to start your tour. After an experienced guide has shown you the ropes you set out on an incredible route twisting through towering limestone formations and channels you didn’t even notice before, over shallow reefs with clear water, into naturally formed caves and overhangs all while the guides are there to assist you and give information on the area.
In the trees you can hear and spot large groups of jolly birds and below you the coral is rich with fish coming out of their day time hiding spots. As you make your way around the last bend you are awestruck by the incredible sunset that appears on the horizon. Shades of orange, yellow and red you have never experienced before. It is at this point you are encouraged to take a few minutes of silence to take in all around you as the sun sets before being transferred to your waiting dive boat where you can enjoy refreshments on your journey back. This is but one example of the many paddle boarding experiences the team can offer you.
From sunset paddle boarding through the limestone formations, sunrise paddle boarding around a tropical island seeing the local fruit bats returning from their night time adventure or even a paddling on a winding salt water river surrounded by lush mangrove forests to find natural waterfalls and pools waiting for you at the end. These are but a few of the possibilities available to you. And for those even more adventurous why not rent a paddle board for the day and explore on your own. Paddle boarding fast becoming a popular water sport and is a great way to explore the untouched and get closer to nature. The perfect way to explore Raja Ampat in a new and exciting way.
About Organisation:
Situated in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Meridian Adventure Dive is a PADI 5 Star Resort and winner of the PADI Green Star award. Scuba divers enjoy our professional services that have become synonymous with the PADI and Meridian Adventure names.
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