Raja Ampat is in the far east of Indonesian, off of Papua and the region is made up of some 1500 paradise islands, many of which are still waiting to be discovered and have reefs that have NEVER been dived.

Simply drop us a call or email which you can find on the "Contact us" page and one of our helpful trip adviser's will guide you through what you need to do to reserve your place on the project.

The majority of volunteers stay between 6 and 12 weeks, and we recommend a minimum of 4-6 weeks to really get the most out of your experience. The scuba diving and science training normally takes between 2-3 weeks so it is not until the 4th week that you really get your teeth into the survey diving and community work. However we understand that not everyone can come for this amount of time due to work commitments or other. So we have devised a shorter program for those who are already qualified divers and only have 2-3 weeks available, though these places on the project are limited, so make sure you book early. Volunteers can also extend their stay while on the project from week to week, and the longer you stay the cheaper it becomes. 

Due to logistical reasons the start dates for the projects are set through out the year, this is because we provide scuba and science training with-in the first 3 weeks so need all long term volunteers present for this training. However if you would like to attend our 2-3 week special shorten program these dates are a little more flexible so please call one of our helpful trip advisers for more details. For all expeditions dates through out 2013 please see our "expedition dates" page.

Please see our "price & costs" page for exact details on how much it costs to join an expedition.

Included in the expedition price is all scuba diving training (up to Advanced Open Water + EFR) and comprehensive science training. 2 dives and 3 meals a day, tea, coffee and water, accommodation on a paradise beach location. For volunteers signing up as a non-diver, a BCD and Regulator will be provided for FREE during your open water course training. Other items you will need to bring or rent from Barefoot Conservation are:- mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, dive boots, dive slate and dive computer

While all necessities are provided in the price of the expedition, there are opportunities to purchase the odd luxury like a cold beer or coke to help watch the amazing sunset. The local village also has a small shop where you can buy other goodies like sweets. Other extra spending money can be spent on further scuba diving courses, like Rescue Diver and Dive Master, please see the "price & costs" page for further details on these courses.