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The 15 Best Bintan and Batam Island Escapes for a First Trip

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Choosing between bintan and batam island escapes here comes down to the pickup point, the group size, and how much of the day disappears into traffic. These 15 handle all three well, and the detail for each is set out below.

Half-Day Spa Escape in Batam with Lunch

Half-Day Spa Escape in Batam with Lunch - Batam Centre Ferry Terminal: your start point and how to stay calm

1.Half-Day Spa Escape in Batam with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $71Our pick

Half-day spa escape in Batam with pickup from the ferry terminal, a 90-minute massage choice, lunch, and a calm reset after Singapore.

“Wonderful day at the spa. We chose the aromatherapy massages, hair mask, reflexology and express pedicures. No problems with ferry trips and immigration and very attentive staff from start to finish- including a picture of the driver who picked us up.”

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Bintan Sand Dunes and Blue Lakes Half-Day Tour with Lunch

Bintan Sand Dunes and Blue Lakes Half-Day Tour with Lunch - Lunch at Kelong Seafood Restaurant, what to expect

Bintan Snorkeling Tour

Bintan Snorkeling Tour - Snorkeling with an instructor who actually helps you feel safe

3.Bintan Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $52

Private Bintan snorkeling from Lagoi to Trikora Beach and a kelong platform, with gear, guide, transfers, kayaking, fishing, and photos.

“Was a really fun and unique experience! We were the only group there, so we had the freedom of doing whatever we wanted! We still managed to snorkel, kayak and dive even though it was raining - it was still pretty safe. We had lots of fisRead more”

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Teluk Sebong: Bintan Desert and Blue Lake Trip

Teluk Sebong: Bintan Desert and Blue Lake Trip - Blue Lake plus sand dune time, what to do when you arrive

Bintan Snorkeling Tour

Bintan Snorkeling Tour - Snorkeling with an instructor who actually helps you feel safe

7.Bintan Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $50

Private Bintan snorkeling from Lagoi, Trikora Beach to Kelong House. Gear, instructor, kayaking, photos and snacks included.

“It was very interesting trip and the people there were so friendly and helpful in every way. They made us feel comfortable and safe.”

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Bintan Mangrove Discovery Tour

Bintan Mangrove Discovery Tour - Price and what you actually get for $28.25

8.Bintan Mangrove Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $28

A private mangrove cruise on Bintan’s Sebong River from Lagoi, with hotel pickup, wildlife spotting, and a guide-led eco lesson.

“Staff is very friendly and accommodating and the experience itself was most enjoyable. Pickup and drop off at the hotel was also much appreciated and our driver, Mr. Ari, went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of.”

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Bintan Car Rental Service

Bintan Car Rental Service - City Stops or Coastal Runs, You Choose the Route and the Pace

9.Bintan Car Rental Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $66

Private, air-conditioned car in Lagoi, Indonesia for up to 7, with pickup and driver-led routes. Great for ferry transfers.

“Had a great time with Agus. Communication with contact person was great and every effort was made to make our trip a comfortable one. Pickup was on time and Agus had great recommendations. Journey was comfortable and safe. Will definitely recommend to anyone who wishes to explore Bintan.”

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Northern Bintan Full Day Tour

Northern Bintan Full Day Tour - Price and what you’re really paying for ($76.59 per person)

10.Northern Bintan Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $76

Private northern Bintan tour with mangrove boat ride, safari, dunes and Blue Lake, kelong seafood lunch, and town shopping, pickup included.

“Our day in Bintan was very well taken care of, with first the mangrove boat ride which gave us the opportunity to view multiple snakes, then the safari with many local species, lunch at a Kelong on the ocean which was very peaceful and thRead more”

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2 Day 1 Night / Trip to Bintan desert and blue lake

2 Day 1 Night / Trip to Bintan desert and blue lake - Getting there the easy way from BBT and Lagoi

11.2 Day 1 Night / Trip to Bintan desert and blue lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $98

2D1N private Bintan Desert and Blue Lake trip from Lagoi, with Lagoi Inn stay, included meals, and ferry transfers.

“the holiday experience here was very pleasant. My family and I do not regret having vacationed here because the entertainment here is very luxurious and beautiful. suitable as a vacation spot with family”

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Private One Day Bintan Island Tour

Private One Day Bintan Island Tour - Price and what you really get for $77

12.Private One Day Bintan Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $77

Private Bintan day trip from Lagoi with pickup, Blue Lake, the Busung Desert, temple stops, shopping, and an English guide.

“Our guide was extremely professional and helped us through a lot of local retail transactions that otherwise may have been challenging.”

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Bintan Sand Dunes & Blue Lakes Tour with Lunch

Bintan Sand Dunes & Blue Lakes Tour with Lunch - Stop by Stop: Bintan Desert sand dunes for fast, fun photos

13.Bintan Sand Dunes & Blue Lakes Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $40

Private Lagoi half-day tour: Bintan sand dunes, Danau Biru blue lake, temple, fruit market, and kelong seafood lunch with pickup.

“Yurnalis was our tour guide and he was great! We spent a few hours going to the sand dunes, blue lake, Buddhist temple, fruit market, and seafood restaurant. We got picked up and dropped off to our hotel. We had a lovely day trip!”

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Batam Amazing Day Tour (include Lunch)

Batam Amazing Day Tour (include Lunch) - Welcome to Batam Monument: Your First Photo and First Orientation

14.Batam Amazing Day Tour (include Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $61

Batam Amazing Day Tour covers major sights, coffee and snacks, batik shopping, and a nasi padang lunch, with hotel pickup included.

“Johni the tour guide was very informative and professional. The tour explored a lot of the highlights on the island with the highlight being the lovely massage at the end. The only negative was we don’t like tours that visit shops (coffee sellers, souvenirs, bird nests and cake shops) but we didn’t feel under pressure to buy anything.”

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Batam Transport With Female Driver

Batam Transport With Female Driver - A/C comfort and a vehicle sized for luggage and shopping

15.Batam Transport With Female Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $72

Batam with a private English-speaking female driver, A/C vehicle for four, and a flexible full-day route to monuments, villages, and markets.

“Dora är en mycket skicklig och energirik guide som letat upp sådana sevärdheter som vi inte skulle ha haft någon möjlighet att se på egen hand utan hennes upparbetade och förtroendefulla kontakter och nätverk med lokalbefolkningeRead more”

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