Situated in the Riau archipelago, Bintan Island has beautiful scenery, a rich history and is fast becoming one of the most popular holiday destinations in Indonesia.
And it’s not hard to see why, with over 100 kilometres of stunning coastline it has plenty of beautiful palm-fringed sandy beaches, some excellent good-value accommodation and a heap of things to see and do if you ever get tired of simply relaxing in this paradise on earth. Once you arrive, you may not want to leave…
Bintan Island Accommodation
There is a fantastic selection of accommodation on Bintan Island ranging from low budget but comfortable bungalows right up to some amazingly luxurious resorts and villas. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break in peaceful surroundings or a resort with all mod cons and plenty of things going on, you will definitely not be disappointed.
Things to do on Bintan Island
There are so many activities possible during your stay that it will be quite a choice deciding which ones you want to do the most. Of course, being an island, you have all the water related activities like swimming, diving, kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing.
Back on land, you might want to enjoy go carting on a track or some extreme sports on an all-terrain vehicle. You can also explore the island by mountain bike, or play some golf on one of the acclaimed courses: one of which was designed by the multiple championship-winning golfing legend Jack Nicklaus.
There is also a good range of treks and tours available to visitors, so you really won’t have any trouble finding something exciting to enjoy during your stay on Bintan Island.
Getting to Bintan Island
There is the Raja Haji Fisabilillah airport on the island that handles some domestic flights from locations including Jakata, while the majority of international visitors arrive here by boat. There are regular ferry services from Singapore which take approximately an hour or less, and there are also ferries you can take from Batam Island and Johor Bahru.