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Bintan Travel Overview:
A close cousin of Batam, both looking out onto the scintillating skyline of the bustling city state across the Strait of Singapore, and the biggest island in the province of Riau Archipelago, Bintan is fast becoming an immense drawcard in the booming tourist and resort markets in Southeast Aisa.
While also being part of the Sijori Growth Triangle, Bintan is less of a rough and tumble industrial park than the highly commercialized Batam, yet more of a tried and true nature sanctuary than the ostentatiously orderly and opulent Singapore.
Take into consideration that Bintan is about 2.5 times the size of Singapore, there surely is plenty of room for the largely untouched pockets of pastoral charisma on the east coast around Trikora to survive and thrive alongside the plush Bintan Resorts development on the north coast around Lagoi, and the terrific and authentic Indonesian feel of a real border boomtown on the southwest coast around Tanjung Pinang, the capital city of the province of Riau Archipelago.
Throw in a refreshing host of water-sports, including the adrenalin-pumping jetskiing, kayaking, and windsurfing, the fascinating scuba-diving or snorkelling experience around the rich and abundant marine life in the enthralling underwater world, marvelous discoveries into the awe-inspiring serenity of the mangrove swamps or the diversity of the surrounding islands, leisurely beachcombing, fishing, or sunbathing, or simply taking a chilling-out dip into the cool waters on a hot sunny day, you have a perfect beach getaway with a vast array of wet fun in the sun.
Promising to bring out the beach bum in everyone, be him or her a local Indonesian from other parts of the country, a holidaymaker or honemooner just across the pristine azure waters of the sea, or a retiree or long-stay expat from another coner of the world, Bintan still offers a wealth of alternative holiday activities tempting enough to get the most diehard divers engaged in staying topside.
With the addition of the expansive golf courses and exotic jungle trekking tours, the exciting horseback riding experience and the invigorating spa treatments, the exquisite seafood delicacies and the extensive shopping facilities, Bintan can rightfully claim to the place with something for everyone.
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1. Attractions & Tours
Major Attractions:
Bintan Besar (Mount Bintan): the highest point on the Riau Archipelago;
Bintan Elephant Park: Site Ai 1, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-692281, 6... More>>>
Major Attractions:
Bintan Besar (Mount Bintan): the highest point on the Riau Archipelago;
Bintan Elephant Park: Site Ai 1, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-692281, 6... More>>>
1. Attractions & Tours
Major Attractions:
Bintan Besar (Mount Bintan): the highest point on the Riau Archipelago;
Bintan Elephant Park: Site Ai 1, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-692281, 692282);
Dutch Fort & Ammunitions House: remnants date back to mid-17th century,on Penyengat Island;
Focus Adventure Training Center: Bintan Lagoon Resort & Nirwana Gardens (62-812-706 5758);
Istana Raja Ali: the royal palace of the Raja who ruled from 1844 to 1857, on Penyengat Island;
Kwan Yin Temple: in Senggarang, near the mouth of the Snake River (Sungai Ular);
Lagoi Park and Reservoir: the largest reservoir in Bintan & latest attraction in Bintan Resorts;
Mesjid Raya Sultan Riau (Sultan of Riau Grand Mosque): built in 1818 on Penyengat Island;
Power Paintball: Bintan Lagoon Resort & Nirwana Gardens (+62-812-7065758);
Raja Haji Fisabilillah Monument of Struggle: in west Tanjung Pinang, facing Penyengat Island;
Sungai Ular (Snake River) Buddhist Temple: opposite the harbor in Tanjung Pinang;
The Royal Mausoleum of Raja Hamidah: a place of pilgrimage for Muslims on Penyengat Island.
Popular Tours:
Bintan Mangrove Discovery Day/Night Tour: journey down the Sebung river into the mangroves;
Mount Bintan Adventure Trek: jungle trekking tour through Mount Bintan's lush rainforest;
South Bintan Heritage Tour: explore Tanjung Pinang & the historical Penyengat Island;
Sri Bintan Kampung Eco Tour: live an interesting Kampung (local village) life in Sri Bintan;
2. Beaches & Resorts
Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan: Site A4, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-693111);
Banyan Tree Bintan: Site A4, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-693100);
Bintan Lagoon Resort: Jalan Indera Segara, Bintan Utara, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-691388);
Club Med Ria Bintan: Jalan Perigi Raya, Site A11, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-692801);
Mayang Sari Beach Resort: Jl. Panglima Pantar Lot A1-2-3, Kawasan Pariwisata Int'l, Lagoi;
Nirwana Beach Club(formerly Mana Mana Beach Club): Tanjung Tondang (62-770-692555);
Sakerah Beach: 1 km long, around 8 km north of Tanjung Uban, 2 km from Sebong Pereh;
Trikora Beach: on the east coast of Bintan, 40 km from Tanjung Pinang by taxi or bus.
3.Entertainment & Recreation
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV):
ACTION ATV: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Bintan Resorts, (62-770-692505);
ATV Riding: Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-693111).
Golf Courses:
Bintan Lagoon Golf Club: 18-hole championship Jack Nicklaus Course (62-770-691388);
Laguna Bintan Golf Club: 18-hole championship Greg Norman Course (62-770-693188);
Ria Bintan Golf Club: 27-hole championship Gary Player Course (62-770-692839/68).
Spas & Massages:
Angsana Spa (Thai &Indonesian style massage): Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan, Laguna Bintan;
Aroma Day Spa: Kampoeng Lagoi Leisure Village, Kota Sebung;
Asmara Tropical Spa: Ria Bintan Golf Club, Ria Bintan (62-770-692839/68);
Banyan Tree Spa: Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Indonesian and Thai treatments (62-770-693100);
Bintan Beauty Body Massage: Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung (62-770-692405);
Club Med Ria Bintan Spa (Swedish & Indonesian style): Club Med, Ria Bintan (62-770-692801);
Kedaton Creme Hair Spa (hair, manicure &pedicure): Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens;
Kedaton Tropical Spa (full body, facials, manicure & pedicure): Mayang Sari Beach Resort;
Kedaton Warung (foot, head, neck & shoulder): Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens;
Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa (Javanese massage): Bintan Lagoon Resort: (62-770-691366).
Shopping:
Bandar Bentan Telani FT: Fashion, art & craft, silk & leather, snack bars, souvenirs & batik, etc;
Kampoeng Lagoi, Kota Sebung: Batik, handicraft, fashion, etc;
Pasar Baru, Tanjung Pinang: food, household goods, textiles, tools and religious artefacts, etc.
Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung: Fashion, food, fruit, handicraft, sundries, swim wear, etc;
Pujasera Shopping & Market, Kota Sebung: local products, groceries, etc;
The Real Bandung Factory Outlet, Bandar Bentan Telani FT: Fashion apparel & accessories;
Water Sport:
Most Popular: Catamaran Sailing, Ocean Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, etc;
Other alternatives: Banana Boat Riding, Fishing, Jet Skiing, Kite-boarding, Windsurfing, etc.
Major Diving Sites around Bintan: Mapor Island, Pulau Maoi, Sandy Bay, etc;
Professional Water Sport Centers: Alang Alang Sea Sports Centre at Bintan Lagoon Resort, Angsana Resorts & Spa Bintan Sea Sports Facilities, Club Med Water Sports Centre, Nirwana Beach Club at Mayang Sari Beach Resort, etc.
Major Attractions:
Bintan Besar (Mount Bintan): the highest point on the Riau Archipelago;
Bintan Elephant Park: Site Ai 1, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-692281, 692282);
Dutch Fort & Ammunitions House: remnants date back to mid-17th century,on Penyengat Island;
Focus Adventure Training Center: Bintan Lagoon Resort & Nirwana Gardens (62-812-706 5758);
Istana Raja Ali: the royal palace of the Raja who ruled from 1844 to 1857, on Penyengat Island;
Kwan Yin Temple: in Senggarang, near the mouth of the Snake River (Sungai Ular);
Lagoi Park and Reservoir: the largest reservoir in Bintan & latest attraction in Bintan Resorts;
Mesjid Raya Sultan Riau (Sultan of Riau Grand Mosque): built in 1818 on Penyengat Island;
Power Paintball: Bintan Lagoon Resort & Nirwana Gardens (+62-812-7065758);
Raja Haji Fisabilillah Monument of Struggle: in west Tanjung Pinang, facing Penyengat Island;
Sungai Ular (Snake River) Buddhist Temple: opposite the harbor in Tanjung Pinang;
The Royal Mausoleum of Raja Hamidah: a place of pilgrimage for Muslims on Penyengat Island.
Popular Tours:
Bintan Mangrove Discovery Day/Night Tour: journey down the Sebung river into the mangroves;
Mount Bintan Adventure Trek: jungle trekking tour through Mount Bintan's lush rainforest;
South Bintan Heritage Tour: explore Tanjung Pinang & the historical Penyengat Island;
Sri Bintan Kampung Eco Tour: live an interesting Kampung (local village) life in Sri Bintan;
2. Beaches & Resorts
Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan: Site A4, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-693111);
Banyan Tree Bintan: Site A4, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-693100);
Bintan Lagoon Resort: Jalan Indera Segara, Bintan Utara, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-691388);
Club Med Ria Bintan: Jalan Perigi Raya, Site A11, Lagoi, Bintan (62-770-692801);
Mayang Sari Beach Resort: Jl. Panglima Pantar Lot A1-2-3, Kawasan Pariwisata Int'l, Lagoi;
Nirwana Beach Club(formerly Mana Mana Beach Club): Tanjung Tondang (62-770-692555);
Sakerah Beach: 1 km long, around 8 km north of Tanjung Uban, 2 km from Sebong Pereh;
Trikora Beach: on the east coast of Bintan, 40 km from Tanjung Pinang by taxi or bus.
3.Entertainment & Recreation
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV):
ACTION ATV: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Bintan Resorts, (62-770-692505);
ATV Riding: Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-693111).
Golf Courses:
Bintan Lagoon Golf Club: 18-hole championship Jack Nicklaus Course (62-770-691388);
Laguna Bintan Golf Club: 18-hole championship Greg Norman Course (62-770-693188);
Ria Bintan Golf Club: 27-hole championship Gary Player Course (62-770-692839/68).
Spas & Massages:
Angsana Spa (Thai &Indonesian style massage): Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan, Laguna Bintan;
Aroma Day Spa: Kampoeng Lagoi Leisure Village, Kota Sebung;
Asmara Tropical Spa: Ria Bintan Golf Club, Ria Bintan (62-770-692839/68);
Banyan Tree Spa: Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Indonesian and Thai treatments (62-770-693100);
Bintan Beauty Body Massage: Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung (62-770-692405);
Club Med Ria Bintan Spa (Swedish & Indonesian style): Club Med, Ria Bintan (62-770-692801);
Kedaton Creme Hair Spa (hair, manicure &pedicure): Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens;
Kedaton Tropical Spa (full body, facials, manicure & pedicure): Mayang Sari Beach Resort;
Kedaton Warung (foot, head, neck & shoulder): Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens;
Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa (Javanese massage): Bintan Lagoon Resort: (62-770-691366).
Shopping:
Bandar Bentan Telani FT: Fashion, art & craft, silk & leather, snack bars, souvenirs & batik, etc;
Kampoeng Lagoi, Kota Sebung: Batik, handicraft, fashion, etc;
Pasar Baru, Tanjung Pinang: food, household goods, textiles, tools and religious artefacts, etc.
Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung: Fashion, food, fruit, handicraft, sundries, swim wear, etc;
Pujasera Shopping & Market, Kota Sebung: local products, groceries, etc;
The Real Bandung Factory Outlet, Bandar Bentan Telani FT: Fashion apparel & accessories;
Water Sport:
Most Popular: Catamaran Sailing, Ocean Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, etc;
Other alternatives: Banana Boat Riding, Fishing, Jet Skiing, Kite-boarding, Windsurfing, etc.
Major Diving Sites around Bintan: Mapor Island, Pulau Maoi, Sandy Bay, etc;
Professional Water Sport Centers: Alang Alang Sea Sports Centre at Bintan Lagoon Resort, Angsana Resorts & Spa Bintan Sea Sports Facilities, Club Med Water Sports Centre, Nirwana Beach Club at Mayang Sari Beach Resort, etc.
1. Light Summer Clothing
Located very near the equator, Bintan gets tropical heat and humidity, yet never uncomfortably scorching or stuffy, thanks to the constant brezzes.
In such a plea... More>>>
Located very near the equator, Bintan gets tropical heat and humidity, yet never uncomfortably scorching or stuffy, thanks to the constant brezzes.
In such a plea... More>>>
1. Light Summer Clothing
Located very near the equator, Bintan gets tropical heat and humidity, yet never uncomfortably scorching or stuffy, thanks to the constant brezzes.
In such a pleasantly warm and sunny tropical enviroment, lightweight loosefitting summer clothes and footwear, such as sleeveless or short-sleeve T-shirts, Bermuda shorts or 3/4 pants, comfortable walking shoes, slippers or sandals, are advised.
2.Beach Gear
While Bintan's climate would pretty much mirror that of Batam and Singapore, it is more widely acclaimed as a place of the almost guaranteed fun in the sun, and your chances of visiting the white sandy beaches and making a splash into the cool water are not slim at all.
That said, you should pack the essentials for a beach resort trip, such as beach slippers, suntan lotion, swimwear, swim goggles, etc.
3.Sun Protection
Although you might not feel unbearably hot in Bintan, given Bintan's high solar altitude, the ultraviolet radiation here is rather intense even when it is overcast.
Do as the savvy Aussies do to slip on a light shirt, slop on strong sunscreen, slap on a sunhat, and probably plus an extra pair of sunglasses.
4.Wet-Weather Gear
If you happen to visit Bintan during the wet monsoon season from November to March, expect heavy rains, strong winds and rough waves.Besides, there would be the almost routine sudden downpours during the day, especially in the afternoon, and occasional tropical thunderstorms.
A smal folding umbrella would come in pretty handy for such situations.
5.Other tips
If you're susceptible to sea-sickness, bring anti-nausea pills for your ferry crossings or boat cruises.
If you plan to hit the beach and take to the sea very often, bring something waterproof to protect your camera and other personal belongings.
Don't forget to apply mosquito repellent at dawn and dusk, especially when you're on the water's edge.
Located very near the equator, Bintan gets tropical heat and humidity, yet never uncomfortably scorching or stuffy, thanks to the constant brezzes.
In such a pleasantly warm and sunny tropical enviroment, lightweight loosefitting summer clothes and footwear, such as sleeveless or short-sleeve T-shirts, Bermuda shorts or 3/4 pants, comfortable walking shoes, slippers or sandals, are advised.
2.Beach Gear
While Bintan's climate would pretty much mirror that of Batam and Singapore, it is more widely acclaimed as a place of the almost guaranteed fun in the sun, and your chances of visiting the white sandy beaches and making a splash into the cool water are not slim at all.
That said, you should pack the essentials for a beach resort trip, such as beach slippers, suntan lotion, swimwear, swim goggles, etc.
3.Sun Protection
Although you might not feel unbearably hot in Bintan, given Bintan's high solar altitude, the ultraviolet radiation here is rather intense even when it is overcast.
Do as the savvy Aussies do to slip on a light shirt, slop on strong sunscreen, slap on a sunhat, and probably plus an extra pair of sunglasses.
4.Wet-Weather Gear
If you happen to visit Bintan during the wet monsoon season from November to March, expect heavy rains, strong winds and rough waves.Besides, there would be the almost routine sudden downpours during the day, especially in the afternoon, and occasional tropical thunderstorms.
A smal folding umbrella would come in pretty handy for such situations.
5.Other tips
If you're susceptible to sea-sickness, bring anti-nausea pills for your ferry crossings or boat cruises.
If you plan to hit the beach and take to the sea very often, bring something waterproof to protect your camera and other personal belongings.
Don't forget to apply mosquito repellent at dawn and dusk, especially when you're on the water's edge.
1.Within Bintan Resorts
Asian & Pan-Pacific Cuisine:
Baan Aarya Thai Restaurant and Bar: No.1 Indra Maya Villa, Nirwana Gardens(62-770-692789);
Jeju Restaurant(Korean &Japanese): ... More>>>
Asian & Pan-Pacific Cuisine:
Baan Aarya Thai Restaurant and Bar: No.1 Indra Maya Villa, Nirwana Gardens(62-770-692789);
Jeju Restaurant(Korean &Japanese): ... More>>>
1.Within Bintan Resorts
Asian & Pan-Pacific Cuisine:
Baan Aarya Thai Restaurant and Bar: No.1 Indra Maya Villa, Nirwana Gardens(62-770-692789);
Jeju Restaurant(Korean &Japanese): Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens (62-770-692505);
Miyako (Japanese): Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Saffron (Thai & Southeast Asian): Banyan Tree Bintan, Laguna Bintan (62-770-693100).
Chinese & Indonesian Cuisine:
Bintan De Light Karaoke & Food Centre: Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung, Bintan Resorts;
Helo Helo Restaurant: Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692488);
Kintamani Restaurant & Bar: Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung, Bintan Resorts;
Kota Sebung Pujasera (Hawker Centre): Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung, Bintan Resorts.
European Cuisine:
Belle Ile Beach Restaurant & Bar (French): Mayang Sari Beach Resort (62-770-692505);
Dino Bistro: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692505);
Orzo (Italian & Mediterranean): Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
The Cove (Italian & Mediterranean): Banyan Tree Bintan, Laguna Bintan (62-770-693100);
Treetops (brasserie-style dining): Banayn Tree Bintan, Laguna Bintan (62-770-693100).
International & Indonesian Cuisine:
Dining Pavilion Lounge: Nirwana Beach Club, Nirwana Gardens (62-770-692556);
Kopi-O: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Lotus Cafe: Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan, Laguna Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-693111);
Spice Restaurant: Mayang Sari Beach Resort, Nirwana Gardens (62-770-692505);
The Coffee Shop: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692505);
The Poolside Restaurant: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens (62-770-692505);
Waterfall Restaurant: Club Med, Ria Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692801).
Seafood:
Kelong Restaurant: Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692789);
Nelayan: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Pantai Grill&Bar: Angsana Resort&Spa Bintan, Laguna Bintan, Bintan Resorts(62-770-693111);
The Terrasse: Club Med, Ria Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692801).
Snacks & Drinks:
Calypso Bar: Kelong Restaurant, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692789);
Haskell's: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Horizons: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Pasir Panjang Beach Bar: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Ripples On The Pool: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
The Pool Bar: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692505);
The Pub: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692505);
The Verandah Lobby Lounge: Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan, Laguna Bintan (62-770-693111);
Tjitjaks Bar & Lounge: Nirwana Beach Club, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692556);
Verandah Cafe: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Warung Kue (Cakes & pastries): Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Zentika (hot dogs, noodles and salads): Club Med, Ria Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692801).
2. Beyond Bintan Resorts
Restaurants in Tanjung Pinang:
Adem Ayem Restaurant: Jalan Sukarno Hatta 3, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-317559);
Bali Restaurant: Jalan Jend Basuki Rahmat 2, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-317295);
CGA Restaurant: Jalan Pemuda 1, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-316761);
Fast food Indonesia: Jalan Teuku Umar 88, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-318185);
Gerai Selera Rasa Restaurant: Jalan Tugu Pahlawan 217, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-22379);
Indo Rasa Restaurant (Chinese): Jalan Merdeka 95, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-21911);
Jawa Timur Restaurant (Indonesian): Jalan Raja Ali Haji 8, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-24532);
Kelong Sangrila Restaurant: Jalan Sei Jang, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-312838);
Pinang Kuring Restaurant (Indonesian): Jalan Suka Berenang 5, Blok G (62-771-25311);
Sangrila Restaurant (Seafood): Jalan Sungei Laut 62, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-312838);
Sungei Enam (Seafood): Jalan Teluk Keriting, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-23357);
Surya Indah Restaurant (Seafood): Jalan Sungei Laut 632, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-24943);
Restaurants in Tanjung Uban:
Bakso Bina Ria: Jalan Permaisuri, Tanjung Uban (62-771-81462);
Ibu Padang: Jalan Tamansari, Tanjung Uban (62-771-82353);
Minang Jaya: Jalan Merdeka, Tanjung Uban (62-771-81203);
Niki Mawon & Karaoke Restaurant: Jalan RE Martadinata, Tanjung Uban (62-771-482490).
Asian & Pan-Pacific Cuisine:
Baan Aarya Thai Restaurant and Bar: No.1 Indra Maya Villa, Nirwana Gardens(62-770-692789);
Jeju Restaurant(Korean &Japanese): Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens (62-770-692505);
Miyako (Japanese): Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Saffron (Thai & Southeast Asian): Banyan Tree Bintan, Laguna Bintan (62-770-693100).
Chinese & Indonesian Cuisine:
Bintan De Light Karaoke & Food Centre: Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung, Bintan Resorts;
Helo Helo Restaurant: Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692488);
Kintamani Restaurant & Bar: Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung, Bintan Resorts;
Kota Sebung Pujasera (Hawker Centre): Pasar Oleh Oleh, Kota Sebung, Bintan Resorts.
European Cuisine:
Belle Ile Beach Restaurant & Bar (French): Mayang Sari Beach Resort (62-770-692505);
Dino Bistro: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692505);
Orzo (Italian & Mediterranean): Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
The Cove (Italian & Mediterranean): Banyan Tree Bintan, Laguna Bintan (62-770-693100);
Treetops (brasserie-style dining): Banayn Tree Bintan, Laguna Bintan (62-770-693100).
International & Indonesian Cuisine:
Dining Pavilion Lounge: Nirwana Beach Club, Nirwana Gardens (62-770-692556);
Kopi-O: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Lotus Cafe: Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan, Laguna Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-693111);
Spice Restaurant: Mayang Sari Beach Resort, Nirwana Gardens (62-770-692505);
The Coffee Shop: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692505);
The Poolside Restaurant: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens (62-770-692505);
Waterfall Restaurant: Club Med, Ria Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692801).
Seafood:
Kelong Restaurant: Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692789);
Nelayan: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Pantai Grill&Bar: Angsana Resort&Spa Bintan, Laguna Bintan, Bintan Resorts(62-770-693111);
The Terrasse: Club Med, Ria Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692801).
Snacks & Drinks:
Calypso Bar: Kelong Restaurant, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692789);
Haskell's: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Horizons: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Pasir Panjang Beach Bar: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Ripples On The Pool: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
The Pool Bar: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692505);
The Pub: Nirwana Resort Hotel, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692505);
The Verandah Lobby Lounge: Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan, Laguna Bintan (62-770-693111);
Tjitjaks Bar & Lounge: Nirwana Beach Club, Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692556);
Verandah Cafe: Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Warung Kue (Cakes & pastries): Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Resorts (62-770-691388);
Zentika (hot dogs, noodles and salads): Club Med, Ria Bintan, Bintan Resorts (62-770-692801).
2. Beyond Bintan Resorts
Restaurants in Tanjung Pinang:
Adem Ayem Restaurant: Jalan Sukarno Hatta 3, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-317559);
Bali Restaurant: Jalan Jend Basuki Rahmat 2, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-317295);
CGA Restaurant: Jalan Pemuda 1, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-316761);
Fast food Indonesia: Jalan Teuku Umar 88, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-318185);
Gerai Selera Rasa Restaurant: Jalan Tugu Pahlawan 217, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-22379);
Indo Rasa Restaurant (Chinese): Jalan Merdeka 95, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-21911);
Jawa Timur Restaurant (Indonesian): Jalan Raja Ali Haji 8, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-24532);
Kelong Sangrila Restaurant: Jalan Sei Jang, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-312838);
Pinang Kuring Restaurant (Indonesian): Jalan Suka Berenang 5, Blok G (62-771-25311);
Sangrila Restaurant (Seafood): Jalan Sungei Laut 62, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-312838);
Sungei Enam (Seafood): Jalan Teluk Keriting, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-23357);
Surya Indah Restaurant (Seafood): Jalan Sungei Laut 632, Tanjung Pinang (62-771-24943);
Restaurants in Tanjung Uban:
Bakso Bina Ria: Jalan Permaisuri, Tanjung Uban (62-771-81462);
Ibu Padang: Jalan Tamansari, Tanjung Uban (62-771-82353);
Minang Jaya: Jalan Merdeka, Tanjung Uban (62-771-81203);
Niki Mawon & Karaoke Restaurant: Jalan RE Martadinata, Tanjung Uban (62-771-482490).
1.Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan
Tel: +62-770-693111, +65-6849-5788
Location: Jalan Teluk Berembang, Laguna Bintan, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
The epitome of a tropical island hideaway, Angsana R... More>>>
Tel: +62-770-693111, +65-6849-5788
Location: Jalan Teluk Berembang, Laguna Bintan, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
The epitome of a tropical island hideaway, Angsana R... More>>>
1.Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan
Tel: +62-770-693111, +65-6849-5788
Location: Jalan Teluk Berembang, Laguna Bintan, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
The epitome of a tropical island hideaway, Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan has everything an island escapist is looking for, be it an idyllic tranquil location in Tanjung Said Bay overlooking the South China Sea, where time seems to pass languidly with the caress of the balmy ocean breezes and swaying palm trees, the reassuring promises for utmost privacy and pamering in its 135 tastefully furnished exclusive accommodations ranging from the superior/deluxe rooms to 1/2 bedroom siutes to the ever-impressive Angsana Suites, The sensuous full service Angsana Spa, the 18-hole Laguna Golf Club Championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, the oversized swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, a myriad of other watersports facilities and outdoor activity arrangement, and its award-winning dining and drinking facilities such as the Lotus Cafe,The Pantai Grill & Bar and the Verandah Lobby Lounge, or the rewarding easy proximity to Bandar Benten Telani ferry terminal, from where a 55 min hassel-free journey via high speed catamaran ferry will whisk you back to your familiar real world in Singapore.
2.Banyan Tree Resort
Tel: +62-770-693100, +65-6849-5899
Location: Jalan Teluk Berembang, Laguna Bintan, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
Nestled amidst the lush tropical vegetation of the pastoral Bintan Resorts on a hilly, beach-fringed promontory, overlooking a secluded bay of the South China Sea, and boasting 70 thatched private villas that are modeled in traditional Balinese architecture style with a contemporary approach, each with either its own private swimming pool or open-air jacuzzi, and some of the widest ranging resort facilities and most considerate services on the island, such as the world-renowned Banyan Tree Spa, the Greg Norman designed 18-hole Laguna Bintan Golf Club Championship golf course, the upscale Saffron, The Cove and the Treetops on-site restaurants and a wide array of themed dinner programs such as the "Reflection," "Dinner on the Rocks" and "Dinner of the Legend" to ensure complete privacy and total exclusivity at dinnertime, the rock-edge swimming pool, the outdoor beach pool, 2 tennis courts, Shopping arcade, all-terrain vehicle for jungle treks, Canoeing, catamaran sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing facilities, Banyan Tree Resort is the kind of place for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those looking for romance in a nirvana of tropical beauty and tranquility and are ready to splurge.
3.Bintan Agro Beach Resort
Tel: +62-771-28290, 811-69-9220/30, 819-269-5000
Location: Jalan Pantai Trikora km.36, Teluk Bakau, Bintan
Set amidst the landscaped tropical gardens within its resort grounds and the lesser-traveled unspoiled natural beauty and glorious white sand on east coast of Bintan island about 40 min from the Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal in Tanjung Pinang via the land transfer service of its own, Bintan Agro Beach Resort is complete with sea view rooms and suites with a full range of in-house amenities for your exclusive convenience and a wide range of services and facilities for your pleasant comfort, such as a private beach, a swimming pool and 2 beach volley ball courts for fun in the sun, the Oceanic Spa with a wide range of relaxing and revigorating spa and massage treatments, the Sea sports centre and Wind surfing centre with facilities rentals and tour programs for banana boating, diving, island hopping, kayaking and wind surfing, the kelong-style Sun Moon Restaurant where you can enjoy some authentic local and international flavors, and the exclusive Indonesian gift shop with lovely indigenous souvenirs on sale, etc.
4.Bintan Lagoon Resort
Tel: +62-770-691388, +65-6223-3223
Location: Jalan Indera Segara, Bintan Utara, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
Expansively spawling for over 300-hectare of landscaped tropical gardens that are fringed by a pristine white sandy beach, gently swaying palm trees and the calm turquoise waters of the South China Sea one the northeast tip of Bintan Island, and exclusively featurering 416 comfortably spacious and tastefully appointed deluxe rooms & suites and 57 self-contained luxury villas in distinctive architectural designs, a whopping selection of 13 dining and drinking outlets serving everything from Indonesian to Italian to International, the holistic Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa, the world-renowned Alang Alang Sea Sports centre to satisfy every water-sport aficionado¡¯ cravings for wet fun in the sun, as well as a whole lot more facilities and services for outdoors and recreational activities, such as the 18-hole Seaview course designed by Jack Nicklaus, the 18-hole Woodlands course designed by Ian Baker-Finch, the fully equipped gym, 2 free-form swimming pools, Focus Adventure Training Center, Power Paintball facility, Archery Activities, etc. Bintan Lagoon Resort seems to be the single most veritable tropical paradise that the true connoisseur for elegence and excellence in lodging and leisure cannot afford to miss.
5.Club Med Ria Bintan
Tel : +62-770-692801, +65-6735-8296
Location: Jalan Perigi Raya, Site A11 Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
Standing testimony to the well-established upmarket resort status of the northern enclave of Bintan island and the well sought-after previleges the Club Med culture of fun, Club Med Ria Bintan is a little piece of paradise epitomizing a sublime combination of rustic tropical charm, quintessential indigenous tradition and hi-tech mordern lavishness, where a peaceful good night's sleep is promised at any one of the 308 tastefully designed and decorated rooms and suites, the discerning gourmands¡¯ taste satisfied at its fine dining atmophere of the Waterfall, The Terrasse, and the Zentika, or the cozy casual enviroment of the Main Bar, Panorama Bar and the Bagus Bar, everyday stress and anxiety sloughed off at the Club Med Spa, childern's sports and splashing fun fulfilled at one of the 2 swimming pools, the Mini Club Med for the 4 to 10 years and the Juniors' Club Med for the teens, golfers dream come ture at the Gary Player designed 27-hole Ria Bintan Golf championship course, and active travelers' fitness regime guaranteed by its readily available endless choice of organised games and watersport and outdoors activities.
6.Indra Maya Villas
Tel: +62-770-692505, +65-6213-5830, 6323-6636
Location: Jalan Panglima Pantar Lot A1-2-3, Kawasan Pariwisata Int'l, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
An exemplary property within the extravagant grounds of the upmarket cluster of resorts, hotels, restaurants and beach clubs and the unspoiled tropical island seneries of the Nirwana Gardens resort on the northwestern corner of Bintan Island, Indra Maya Villas surely is all setting out to captivate its honored guests with fond memories to take back home, of the luxurious in-house comforts and conveniences and the spellbinding view over the South China Sea from one of its 14 tastefully-furnished exotic villas, each with its own swimming pool, spacious living area and a private courtyard, and of the previleged access to facilities and dining outlets at Nirwana Resort Hotel and Mayang Sari Beach Resort within Nirwana Gardens, including the Kedaton Tropical Spa, Focus Adventure Training Center Baan Aarya Thai Restaurant, Kelong Seafood Restaurant, The Spice Restaurant, and various watersports and beachfront activities and facilities.
Tel: +62-770-693111, +65-6849-5788
Location: Jalan Teluk Berembang, Laguna Bintan, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
The epitome of a tropical island hideaway, Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan has everything an island escapist is looking for, be it an idyllic tranquil location in Tanjung Said Bay overlooking the South China Sea, where time seems to pass languidly with the caress of the balmy ocean breezes and swaying palm trees, the reassuring promises for utmost privacy and pamering in its 135 tastefully furnished exclusive accommodations ranging from the superior/deluxe rooms to 1/2 bedroom siutes to the ever-impressive Angsana Suites, The sensuous full service Angsana Spa, the 18-hole Laguna Golf Club Championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, the oversized swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, a myriad of other watersports facilities and outdoor activity arrangement, and its award-winning dining and drinking facilities such as the Lotus Cafe,The Pantai Grill & Bar and the Verandah Lobby Lounge, or the rewarding easy proximity to Bandar Benten Telani ferry terminal, from where a 55 min hassel-free journey via high speed catamaran ferry will whisk you back to your familiar real world in Singapore.
2.Banyan Tree Resort
Tel: +62-770-693100, +65-6849-5899
Location: Jalan Teluk Berembang, Laguna Bintan, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
Nestled amidst the lush tropical vegetation of the pastoral Bintan Resorts on a hilly, beach-fringed promontory, overlooking a secluded bay of the South China Sea, and boasting 70 thatched private villas that are modeled in traditional Balinese architecture style with a contemporary approach, each with either its own private swimming pool or open-air jacuzzi, and some of the widest ranging resort facilities and most considerate services on the island, such as the world-renowned Banyan Tree Spa, the Greg Norman designed 18-hole Laguna Bintan Golf Club Championship golf course, the upscale Saffron, The Cove and the Treetops on-site restaurants and a wide array of themed dinner programs such as the "Reflection," "Dinner on the Rocks" and "Dinner of the Legend" to ensure complete privacy and total exclusivity at dinnertime, the rock-edge swimming pool, the outdoor beach pool, 2 tennis courts, Shopping arcade, all-terrain vehicle for jungle treks, Canoeing, catamaran sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing facilities, Banyan Tree Resort is the kind of place for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those looking for romance in a nirvana of tropical beauty and tranquility and are ready to splurge.
3.Bintan Agro Beach Resort
Tel: +62-771-28290, 811-69-9220/30, 819-269-5000
Location: Jalan Pantai Trikora km.36, Teluk Bakau, Bintan
Set amidst the landscaped tropical gardens within its resort grounds and the lesser-traveled unspoiled natural beauty and glorious white sand on east coast of Bintan island about 40 min from the Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal in Tanjung Pinang via the land transfer service of its own, Bintan Agro Beach Resort is complete with sea view rooms and suites with a full range of in-house amenities for your exclusive convenience and a wide range of services and facilities for your pleasant comfort, such as a private beach, a swimming pool and 2 beach volley ball courts for fun in the sun, the Oceanic Spa with a wide range of relaxing and revigorating spa and massage treatments, the Sea sports centre and Wind surfing centre with facilities rentals and tour programs for banana boating, diving, island hopping, kayaking and wind surfing, the kelong-style Sun Moon Restaurant where you can enjoy some authentic local and international flavors, and the exclusive Indonesian gift shop with lovely indigenous souvenirs on sale, etc.
4.Bintan Lagoon Resort
Tel: +62-770-691388, +65-6223-3223
Location: Jalan Indera Segara, Bintan Utara, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
Expansively spawling for over 300-hectare of landscaped tropical gardens that are fringed by a pristine white sandy beach, gently swaying palm trees and the calm turquoise waters of the South China Sea one the northeast tip of Bintan Island, and exclusively featurering 416 comfortably spacious and tastefully appointed deluxe rooms & suites and 57 self-contained luxury villas in distinctive architectural designs, a whopping selection of 13 dining and drinking outlets serving everything from Indonesian to Italian to International, the holistic Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa, the world-renowned Alang Alang Sea Sports centre to satisfy every water-sport aficionado¡¯ cravings for wet fun in the sun, as well as a whole lot more facilities and services for outdoors and recreational activities, such as the 18-hole Seaview course designed by Jack Nicklaus, the 18-hole Woodlands course designed by Ian Baker-Finch, the fully equipped gym, 2 free-form swimming pools, Focus Adventure Training Center, Power Paintball facility, Archery Activities, etc. Bintan Lagoon Resort seems to be the single most veritable tropical paradise that the true connoisseur for elegence and excellence in lodging and leisure cannot afford to miss.
5.Club Med Ria Bintan
Tel : +62-770-692801, +65-6735-8296
Location: Jalan Perigi Raya, Site A11 Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
Standing testimony to the well-established upmarket resort status of the northern enclave of Bintan island and the well sought-after previleges the Club Med culture of fun, Club Med Ria Bintan is a little piece of paradise epitomizing a sublime combination of rustic tropical charm, quintessential indigenous tradition and hi-tech mordern lavishness, where a peaceful good night's sleep is promised at any one of the 308 tastefully designed and decorated rooms and suites, the discerning gourmands¡¯ taste satisfied at its fine dining atmophere of the Waterfall, The Terrasse, and the Zentika, or the cozy casual enviroment of the Main Bar, Panorama Bar and the Bagus Bar, everyday stress and anxiety sloughed off at the Club Med Spa, childern's sports and splashing fun fulfilled at one of the 2 swimming pools, the Mini Club Med for the 4 to 10 years and the Juniors' Club Med for the teens, golfers dream come ture at the Gary Player designed 27-hole Ria Bintan Golf championship course, and active travelers' fitness regime guaranteed by its readily available endless choice of organised games and watersport and outdoors activities.
6.Indra Maya Villas
Tel: +62-770-692505, +65-6213-5830, 6323-6636
Location: Jalan Panglima Pantar Lot A1-2-3, Kawasan Pariwisata Int'l, Lagoi, Bintan Resorts
An exemplary property within the extravagant grounds of the upmarket cluster of resorts, hotels, restaurants and beach clubs and the unspoiled tropical island seneries of the Nirwana Gardens resort on the northwestern corner of Bintan Island, Indra Maya Villas surely is all setting out to captivate its honored guests with fond memories to take back home, of the luxurious in-house comforts and conveniences and the spellbinding view over the South China Sea from one of its 14 tastefully-furnished exotic villas, each with its own swimming pool, spacious living area and a private courtyard, and of the previleged access to facilities and dining outlets at Nirwana Resort Hotel and Mayang Sari Beach Resort within Nirwana Gardens, including the Kedaton Tropical Spa, Focus Adventure Training Center Baan Aarya Thai Restaurant, Kelong Seafood Restaurant, The Spice Restaurant, and various watersports and beachfront activities and facilities.
1.From Within Indonesia
From Jakarta:
Flight from Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) to Tanjung Pinang (Kijang Airport);
Major Service Provider: Riau Airlines (+62-761... More>>>
From Jakarta:
Flight from Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) to Tanjung Pinang (Kijang Airport);
Major Service Provider: Riau Airlines (+62-761... More>>>
1.From Within Indonesia
From Jakarta:
Flight from Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) to Tanjung Pinang (Kijang Airport);
Major Service Provider: Riau Airlines (+62-761-855333).
Ferry from Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) to Bintan (Kijang) via scheduled stops at various ports;
Major Service Provider: The National Indonesian Shipping Company- PELNI (+62-21-6334-342/45 Jakarta; +62-771-21513, 21933, Kijang).
From Batam:
Ferry from Telaga Punggur FT in Batam to Sri Bintan Pura FT in Tanjung Pinang, SW Bintan;
Ferry from various ports throughout Indonesia to Tanjung Pinang via Sekupang on Batam;
Ferry from Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Uban in west Bintan.
Major Service Provider: Baruna (+62-778-479162, Telaga Punggur; +62-771-28578, Tanjung Pinang), PELNI (+62-21-6334-342/45, Jakarta, +62-778-321070, 3221181, Batam; +62-771-21513, 21933, Kijang), MV Sentosa, Dumai Express, etc.
Other Routes & Destinations:
A Fortnightly ferry from the isolated Anambas and Natuna Islands to Tanjung Pinang;
Arena Ferryies from Tanjung Balai on Karimun Island to Tanjung Pinang;
Batavia and Superjet ferries from Dabo on Singkep Island to Tanjung Pinang;
Dumai Express from Dumai to Tg Pinang via Sekupang, or Tanjung Balai on Karimun Island;
Pelni's ferry service from various ports throughout Indonesia to Kijang port on Bintan;
SB Giam Mas from Tg Batu on Kundur Island to Tg Pinang via Galang and Sugibawah islands;
SB Kurnia Usaha Baru from Pekanbaru to Tanjung Pinang.
2.From outside Indonesia
From Singapore:
Ferry from Tanah Merah FT in Singapore to Sri Bintan Pura FT in Tanjung Pinang;
Ferry from Tanah Merah FT to Bandar Bentan Telani FT in Lagoi (serving the Bintan Resorts).
Major Service Provider:
Berlian/Wavemaster: +65-65468830, Tanah Merah FT;
Bintan Resort Ferries: 65-65424369, Tanah Merah FT; 62-770-691935, Bandar Bentan Telani FT;
Indo Falcon Shipping & Travel: +65-6542-6786, Tanah Merah FT;
Penguin Ferry Services: +65-6542-7105, Tanah Merah FT; +62-771-315143, Tanjung Pinang.
From Malaysia:
Ferry from the Johor Bahru Int'l FT at Stulang Laut, Johor Bahru, to Tanjung Pinang in Bintan;
Major Service Provider: Tenggara Senandung (+60-7-2211677, Johor Bahru).
From Jakarta:
Flight from Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) to Tanjung Pinang (Kijang Airport);
Major Service Provider: Riau Airlines (+62-761-855333).
Ferry from Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) to Bintan (Kijang) via scheduled stops at various ports;
Major Service Provider: The National Indonesian Shipping Company- PELNI (+62-21-6334-342/45 Jakarta; +62-771-21513, 21933, Kijang).
From Batam:
Ferry from Telaga Punggur FT in Batam to Sri Bintan Pura FT in Tanjung Pinang, SW Bintan;
Ferry from various ports throughout Indonesia to Tanjung Pinang via Sekupang on Batam;
Ferry from Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Uban in west Bintan.
Major Service Provider: Baruna (+62-778-479162, Telaga Punggur; +62-771-28578, Tanjung Pinang), PELNI (+62-21-6334-342/45, Jakarta, +62-778-321070, 3221181, Batam; +62-771-21513, 21933, Kijang), MV Sentosa, Dumai Express, etc.
Other Routes & Destinations:
A Fortnightly ferry from the isolated Anambas and Natuna Islands to Tanjung Pinang;
Arena Ferryies from Tanjung Balai on Karimun Island to Tanjung Pinang;
Batavia and Superjet ferries from Dabo on Singkep Island to Tanjung Pinang;
Dumai Express from Dumai to Tg Pinang via Sekupang, or Tanjung Balai on Karimun Island;
Pelni's ferry service from various ports throughout Indonesia to Kijang port on Bintan;
SB Giam Mas from Tg Batu on Kundur Island to Tg Pinang via Galang and Sugibawah islands;
SB Kurnia Usaha Baru from Pekanbaru to Tanjung Pinang.
2.From outside Indonesia
From Singapore:
Ferry from Tanah Merah FT in Singapore to Sri Bintan Pura FT in Tanjung Pinang;
Ferry from Tanah Merah FT to Bandar Bentan Telani FT in Lagoi (serving the Bintan Resorts).
Major Service Provider:
Berlian/Wavemaster: +65-65468830, Tanah Merah FT;
Bintan Resort Ferries: 65-65424369, Tanah Merah FT; 62-770-691935, Bandar Bentan Telani FT;
Indo Falcon Shipping & Travel: +65-6542-6786, Tanah Merah FT;
Penguin Ferry Services: +65-6542-7105, Tanah Merah FT; +62-771-315143, Tanjung Pinang.
From Malaysia:
Ferry from the Johor Bahru Int'l FT at Stulang Laut, Johor Bahru, to Tanjung Pinang in Bintan;
Major Service Provider: Tenggara Senandung (+60-7-2211677, Johor Bahru).
1.Time To Visit
Weatherwise:
Dry Season (April to October): perfect for boat tours, catamaran sailing, diving, jet-skiing, kayaking, para-sailing, snorkelling & water skiing;
Wet... More>>>
Weatherwise:
Dry Season (April to October): perfect for boat tours, catamaran sailing, diving, jet-skiing, kayaking, para-sailing, snorkelling & water skiing;
Wet... More>>>
1.Time To Visit
Weatherwise:
Dry Season (April to October): perfect for boat tours, catamaran sailing, diving, jet-skiing, kayaking, para-sailing, snorkelling & water skiing;
Wet Season (November to March): most water activities canceled, leaving only windsurfing, body-boarding & longboard surfing, for the swells and strong winds brought in by the NE monsoon;
Ideal sightseeing time: spring & late summer, with lots to do and see in the not so strong sun.
To avoid the crowd, check Indonesian & Singaporean calendars and skip over public holidays.
Public Holidays in Indonesia:
New Year's Day: 1st January;
Islamic New Year: the 1th and 2ndday of the 1th month in the Islamic calendar;
Chinese New Year (Imlek): 1st and 2nd day of 1st month of Chinese Calendar;
Hindu New Year (Nyepi Day): New Year of Balinese Calendar, around March;
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday: the 12th day of 3d month of the Islamic calendar;
Good Friday: on Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ;
Easter Sunday: on Sunday, around late March and late April;
Waisak Day: the 8th day of the 4th month of Chinese calendar, plus one joint holiday;
Ascension day of Jesus Christ: on Thursday, the fortieth day after Easter, plus one joint holiday;
Indonesian Independence Day: 17th August, plus one joint holiday;
Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad: the 27th day of the 7th month of Islamic calendar;
Eid al-Fitr: the 1st & 2nd day of the 10th month of Islamic calendar, plus one joint holiday;
Eid al-Adha: the 10th day of the 12th month of Islamic calendar;
Christmas Day & Boxing Day: 25th & 26th December.
Public Holidays in Singapore:
New Year's Day: 1st January;
Chinese New Year: 1st and 2nd day of 1st month of Chinese Calendar;
Good Friday: on Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ;
Labour Day: 1st May;
Vesak Day: the 8th day of the 4th month of Chinese calendar;
National Day of Singapore: 9th August;
Hari Raya Puasa: the 1st day of the 10th month of Islamic calendar;
Deepavali (Festival of Light): New moon day of the 8th month of Hindu Calendar;
Hari Raya Haji: the 10th day of the 12th month of Islamic calendar;
Christmas Day: 25th December.
2.Stay Healthy
Though malaria is not a serious risk in Bintan, precautions against mosquito bites are essential;
Tap water at all hotels within Bintan Resorts are WHO Standards potable water;
Beyond Bintan Resorts, all water (for drinking or teeth-brushing) should be boiled or sterilized;
Mind hygiene standards and spicy taste of the stall food which your stomach may not be used to;
Bring charcoal pill or digestion support medication to prevent the unexpected stomach upset;
Bring anti-nausea pills for ferry crossings or boat cruises if you have a history of sea-sickness
Try to only eat cooked hot dishes & peeled fruit, and avoid salad & mayonnaise if possible;
Take prompt medical action on cuts or burns, since infection in tropical conditions can be nasty;
A health insurance that includes emergency repatriation cover is strongly recommended.
3.Travel Safe
Behind the checkpoints and armed guards, Bintan Resorts may seem unnecessarily safe;
Tanjung Pinang, on the other hand, has more safety hazards, like prostitution, pickpockets, etc;
Check with hotel staff, long-stay expats or locals which areas are not so safe to wander around;
Do not carry a large sum of cash and flash it about anywhere on the island;
Choose hotel shuttles, hotel-recommeded taxis or drivers, instead of taking touts at the jetty;
Avoid wondering off the beaten track in remote areas unless with proper guide and preparation;
Try not to play much by the beach or go out on the sea during the monsoon season in winter;
Note the warning signboards & colored flags on the beach indicating that it¡¯s not safe to swim;
4.Other Tips
Currency:
The main currency used in the greater Bintan outside of Bintan Resorts is the Rupiah (Rp);
Currency widely accepted at Bintan resorts & Pasar Oleh Oleh is Singapore Dollar (S$);
Some hotels and restaurants in Bintan Resorts may charge USD, eg. Banyan Tree and Angsana;
Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit card payments are accepted in Bintan Resorts;
That said, it always pays to reconfirm in which currency the prices are before making a purchase;
Have notes and coins in Indonesian Rupiah handy for sightseeing and shopping in South Bintan.
Language:
English is widely used and understood in the tourism-centric Bintan Resorts;
While in Tanjung Pinang, most folks cannot communicate in English;
You should book organized tours of Bintan Resorts or hire English-speaking local guides.
Getting around:
Almost all resorts in the north are located close to each other and connected with shuttle bus;
To move further out and down to the south, taxis are the easiest and surest way to get around;
Local bus system is at a minimum, buses are irregular and infrequent, bus stops rarely marked;
Bus terminal for the route between north & south is Batu Tujuh on the outskirts of Tg Pinang;
From the terminal, buses also go to Kijang (1hr), Trikora (1-2hr) and Tanjung Uban (2hr);
You can also get around by boat, either arranged through your hotel or locally hired by yourself;
Take water & snacks for island hopping trips, as there would be only a few shops on the islands.
Time difference:
Bintan is in a time zone that is 7hr before the GMT and 1hr behind Singapore time;
Keep the time difference in mind and don't miss your ferry;
Reconfirm your return journey ferry tickets at least 24hr before the return journey time.
Tipping:
Tipping is not a customary practice in Bintan, and there is no need to tip, either;
Your bill is charged with an additional 10% government Tax & 10% service charge already.
Visa & Passport Information:
International passports are required for departure from Singapore and entry into Bintan;
Make sure your passport has a validity of at least 6 months;
Nationals exempted from entry visas into Indonesia: Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam.
Nationals Eligible to apply for Visa On Arrival (VOA): Argentina, Australia, Brasilia, Canada, Denmark, Emirate Arab, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hongaria, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan and United States of America, etc.
Check with travel agents or the Indonesian embassy in your country on entry visas to Indonesia.
Weatherwise:
Dry Season (April to October): perfect for boat tours, catamaran sailing, diving, jet-skiing, kayaking, para-sailing, snorkelling & water skiing;
Wet Season (November to March): most water activities canceled, leaving only windsurfing, body-boarding & longboard surfing, for the swells and strong winds brought in by the NE monsoon;
Ideal sightseeing time: spring & late summer, with lots to do and see in the not so strong sun.
To avoid the crowd, check Indonesian & Singaporean calendars and skip over public holidays.
Public Holidays in Indonesia:
New Year's Day: 1st January;
Islamic New Year: the 1th and 2ndday of the 1th month in the Islamic calendar;
Chinese New Year (Imlek): 1st and 2nd day of 1st month of Chinese Calendar;
Hindu New Year (Nyepi Day): New Year of Balinese Calendar, around March;
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday: the 12th day of 3d month of the Islamic calendar;
Good Friday: on Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ;
Easter Sunday: on Sunday, around late March and late April;
Waisak Day: the 8th day of the 4th month of Chinese calendar, plus one joint holiday;
Ascension day of Jesus Christ: on Thursday, the fortieth day after Easter, plus one joint holiday;
Indonesian Independence Day: 17th August, plus one joint holiday;
Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad: the 27th day of the 7th month of Islamic calendar;
Eid al-Fitr: the 1st & 2nd day of the 10th month of Islamic calendar, plus one joint holiday;
Eid al-Adha: the 10th day of the 12th month of Islamic calendar;
Christmas Day & Boxing Day: 25th & 26th December.
Public Holidays in Singapore:
New Year's Day: 1st January;
Chinese New Year: 1st and 2nd day of 1st month of Chinese Calendar;
Good Friday: on Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ;
Labour Day: 1st May;
Vesak Day: the 8th day of the 4th month of Chinese calendar;
National Day of Singapore: 9th August;
Hari Raya Puasa: the 1st day of the 10th month of Islamic calendar;
Deepavali (Festival of Light): New moon day of the 8th month of Hindu Calendar;
Hari Raya Haji: the 10th day of the 12th month of Islamic calendar;
Christmas Day: 25th December.
2.Stay Healthy
Though malaria is not a serious risk in Bintan, precautions against mosquito bites are essential;
Tap water at all hotels within Bintan Resorts are WHO Standards potable water;
Beyond Bintan Resorts, all water (for drinking or teeth-brushing) should be boiled or sterilized;
Mind hygiene standards and spicy taste of the stall food which your stomach may not be used to;
Bring charcoal pill or digestion support medication to prevent the unexpected stomach upset;
Bring anti-nausea pills for ferry crossings or boat cruises if you have a history of sea-sickness
Try to only eat cooked hot dishes & peeled fruit, and avoid salad & mayonnaise if possible;
Take prompt medical action on cuts or burns, since infection in tropical conditions can be nasty;
A health insurance that includes emergency repatriation cover is strongly recommended.
3.Travel Safe
Behind the checkpoints and armed guards, Bintan Resorts may seem unnecessarily safe;
Tanjung Pinang, on the other hand, has more safety hazards, like prostitution, pickpockets, etc;
Check with hotel staff, long-stay expats or locals which areas are not so safe to wander around;
Do not carry a large sum of cash and flash it about anywhere on the island;
Choose hotel shuttles, hotel-recommeded taxis or drivers, instead of taking touts at the jetty;
Avoid wondering off the beaten track in remote areas unless with proper guide and preparation;
Try not to play much by the beach or go out on the sea during the monsoon season in winter;
Note the warning signboards & colored flags on the beach indicating that it¡¯s not safe to swim;
4.Other Tips
Currency:
The main currency used in the greater Bintan outside of Bintan Resorts is the Rupiah (Rp);
Currency widely accepted at Bintan resorts & Pasar Oleh Oleh is Singapore Dollar (S$);
Some hotels and restaurants in Bintan Resorts may charge USD, eg. Banyan Tree and Angsana;
Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit card payments are accepted in Bintan Resorts;
That said, it always pays to reconfirm in which currency the prices are before making a purchase;
Have notes and coins in Indonesian Rupiah handy for sightseeing and shopping in South Bintan.
Language:
English is widely used and understood in the tourism-centric Bintan Resorts;
While in Tanjung Pinang, most folks cannot communicate in English;
You should book organized tours of Bintan Resorts or hire English-speaking local guides.
Getting around:
Almost all resorts in the north are located close to each other and connected with shuttle bus;
To move further out and down to the south, taxis are the easiest and surest way to get around;
Local bus system is at a minimum, buses are irregular and infrequent, bus stops rarely marked;
Bus terminal for the route between north & south is Batu Tujuh on the outskirts of Tg Pinang;
From the terminal, buses also go to Kijang (1hr), Trikora (1-2hr) and Tanjung Uban (2hr);
You can also get around by boat, either arranged through your hotel or locally hired by yourself;
Take water & snacks for island hopping trips, as there would be only a few shops on the islands.
Time difference:
Bintan is in a time zone that is 7hr before the GMT and 1hr behind Singapore time;
Keep the time difference in mind and don't miss your ferry;
Reconfirm your return journey ferry tickets at least 24hr before the return journey time.
Tipping:
Tipping is not a customary practice in Bintan, and there is no need to tip, either;
Your bill is charged with an additional 10% government Tax & 10% service charge already.
Visa & Passport Information:
International passports are required for departure from Singapore and entry into Bintan;
Make sure your passport has a validity of at least 6 months;
Nationals exempted from entry visas into Indonesia: Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam.
Nationals Eligible to apply for Visa On Arrival (VOA): Argentina, Australia, Brasilia, Canada, Denmark, Emirate Arab, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hongaria, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan and United States of America, etc.
Check with travel agents or the Indonesian embassy in your country on entry visas to Indonesia.
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