Raja Ampat district, Southwest Papua, Indonesia

Places to visit near Saonek

Saonek is a town in Raja Ampat district, Southwest Papua, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 171 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 beaches & coast, 2 caves and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Pulau Waigeo (30 km), Pulau Batanta (57 km) and Piaynemo Point (69 km).

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Saonek at a glance

Location
Raja Ampat district, Southwest Papua, Indonesia
Coordinates
0.4379° S, 130.7559° E
Places within 50 km
183 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves
Nearest city
Amed, 2364 km

Top places to visit near Saonek

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Saonek: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Saonek

  • Yef Len Bese · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~14 km
  • Yef Mini · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~14 km
  • Yef Yat · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~16 km
  • Yef Gama · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~16 km
  • Yef Apat Namlilin · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~16 km
  • Yef Frin · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~16 km
  • Koh Island · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~18 km
  • Cape Kri · attraction · Raja Ampat · ~19 km
  • Yef Tum · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~20 km
  • Yef Wailukum · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~20 km
  • Yef Umsiri · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~20 km
  • Yef Lil · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~20 km

Things to see near Saonek, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Saonek

209 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Saonek. The closest is Saonek Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Saonek

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Saonek. The closest is Tanjung Yennanas (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Saonek

2 caves within 100 km of Saonek. The closest is Wawiyai Cave (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Saonek

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Saonek. The closest is Bomyai (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bomyai · viewpoint · Raja Ampat · ~22 km
  • Sorong Harbour · viewpoint · Sorong · ~94 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Saonek

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Saonek. The closest is Warengkris Waterfall (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Saonek

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Saonek
  2. 7 km Saonek Monde Island · island, Raja Ampat
  3. 4 km Saonek Island · island, Raja Ampat
  4. 1 km Masjid Hidayatullah Saonek · mosque, Raja Ampat
  5. 12 km Tanjung Yennanas · beach, Raja Ampat
  6. 5 km Meos Urai Bonde · river spot, Raja Ampat
  7. 9 km Back to Saonek

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From travellers near Saonek

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How to reach Saonek

All places near Saonek by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Saonek by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves171209Saonek Island (6 km)
Beaches & coast611Tanjung Yennanas (8 km)
Caves22Wawiyai Cave (22 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints12Bomyai (22 km)
Waterfalls12Warengkris Waterfall (24 km)
Mosques & dargahs11Masjid Hidayatullah Saonek (5 km)
Other attractions11Cape Kri (19 km)

Saonek: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Saonek?

Masjid Hidayatullah Saonek (mosque, about 5 km), Saonek Island (island, about 6 km), Saonek Monde Island (island, about 7 km), Tanjung Yennanas (beach, about 8 km), Meos Urai Bonde (river spot, about 9 km), Mios Kon (river spot, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Saonek?

183 places on Spotwander: 171 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 beaches & coast, 2 caves, 1 viewpoint, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest river spot to Saonek?

Saonek Island, about 6 km by road; Saonek Monde Island (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Saonek?

Tanjung Yennanas, about 8 km by road; Besir Bay (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Saonek?

Wawiyai Cave, about 22 km by road; Cave Lagoon (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Saonek?

Start in Saonek, visit Saonek Monde Island, then Saonek Island, then Masjid Hidayatullah Saonek, then Tanjung Yennanas, then Meos Urai Bonde, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Saonek?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves.

How far is Saonek from Amed?

About 2364 km by road (1891 km in a straight line).

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