Notable island · Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua

Salapi Island

Pulau Salapi

Salapi Island is an island in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua. It is about 2353 km by road from Amed, and Warir Island (23 km) is the must-see nearby.

Salapi Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Salapi Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Salapi Island — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -1.19267, 131.05502. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Salapi Island

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Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Salapi Island

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Salapi Island?

September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

How far is Salapi Island from Amed?

Salapi Island is about 2353 km by road from Amed (1883 km straight line), 2388 km from Nusa Penida and 2411 km from Ubud. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Salapi Island?

Nearby: Warir Island (river spot, 23 km), Pulau Salawati (river spot, 29 km), Yef Soop (river spot, 46 km), Sorong Harbour (viewpoint, 53 km), Tanjung Kasuari (beach, 57 km), Sagawin Island (river spot, 66 km).

Is Salapi Island worth visiting?

Salapi Island is listed as a notable island in Southwest Papua on Spotwander.