TOTAL PRICE: Complete the form to calculate price
Features
- Good house reef
- Kayak (local use only)
- IDR 700,000 to 800,000
- Has raised beds
- Remote/isolated
- Snorkeling equipment
Details
Avinsea Homestay lies in the sheltered haven of Tanjung Putus, at the western end of Pulau Gam’s southern arm.
Four over-water bungalows are available. Each sleep two on raised beds. An extra mattress can be provided if required, and all the standard bedding and mosquito nets are supplied. Hammocks are also supplied.
Meals are served in Avinsea Homestay’s over-water dining room. Drinking water and tea and coffee making supplies are always freely available to guests there. The dining room deck has great sunset views, and easy access to Tanjung Putus’ rich and healthy reef is provided by Avinsea’s dock.
Guests share bathroom facilities. A two room bathroom building houses a western style toilet and bucket bathing in one room. Bucket bathing is provided in the second room. The bathroom is on land, and is joined to the bungalows by a boardwalk. Probably best to make sure you have a flashlight for night visits!
24 hour electricity is provided by a combination of solar and generator.
No phone signal is available at Avinsea Homestay, but guests can access Avinsea’s Starlink connection for the duration of their stay. Cos tis IDR 50,000 per bungalow
English is spoken at Avinsea Homestay
The nearest village is Kapisawar. Kapisawar is about 20 minutes away by boat, and basic supplies are available there. Beer can be purchased at stores at the neighbouring village of Sawinggrai. Sawinggrai also usually receives a decent 4G signal.
Please don’t leave any inorganic trash at Avinsea Homestay. Inorganic waste (especially plastic) that is left at homestays will simply contribute to Raja Ampat’s growing rubbish problem.
Transport / Getting there
Transfers between Avinsea Homestay and Waisai cost IDR 1,300,000 by longboat (max 4 pax) and IDR 2,000,000 by speedboat (max 9 pax). Cost is shared by passengers.
Contact Avinsea if you want to request a preference (Contact details are provided in booking confirmation emails).
Other transfers:
- Pam: IDR 1,300,000 (max 2 passengers)
- Friwen: IDR 1,000,000 (max 2 passengers)
Avinsea’s location makes it a convenient place to stay on the way to accommodation in the Pam/Fam Islands or at the West Waigeo homestays.
Read more about Raja Ampat boat transport prices here.
Activities
Tanjung Putus is a snorkeller’s paradise. Snorkelling gear is available for hire at Avinsea.
A two person sit on top kayak is also available for hire at a cost of IDR 100,000 per hour.
Piaynemo, the Pam Islands and the islands of West Waigeo are accessible by day trips. See this gallery photo for trip prices.
Pulau Gam
See our Gam Island page for an overview of Gam and its attractions.