Explore Bintan – Bintan, the largest island of Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago, is famous for its world-class resorts, best golf courses, clean beaches, and fresh seafood! This tropical island is located only an hour ferry ride from Singapore. If you need some time to unwind, Bintan is a great place to do so! It’s a perfect staycation destination for you and your loved ones, we’ll tell you why in a moment 😉
Get Back on a Vacay, Do These Top Activities in Bintan
We’ve handpicked some of the top activities you can do in Bintan. Let’s revive your enthusiasm for the holiday by trying these fun activities and stay at the hotel we recommend!
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1. Swim & Chill in the Crystal Lagoon at Treasure Bay
Crystal Lagoon is special, like no other. This first artificial saltwater lagoon in Southeast Asia is a must-visit attraction in Bintan. You’ll surely be impressed with its crystal clear waters and the size of the lagoon, which spans for about 6.4 hectares, or about the size of 50 Olympic pools!
Dozens of watersport activities are available in the Crystal Lagoon. Choose the activity you prefer from paddleboarding, swimming, or even a water jet pack! Enjoy your time from dawn ‘til dusk in the crystal lagoon.
Around the area, you can also explore Chill Cove. Ride an ATV through the dirt trail or take a cruise through the mangrove forest. With lots of activities to do, you’ll definitely have an unforgettable experience, t-mates.
Address: Jl. Raja H. No.KM 01, Sebong Lagoi, Tlk. Sebong, Riau Island
Opening hours: 24/7
Ticket for Chill Cove adventure: 91.000 IDR/ person*. Book tickets here
2. Feel the Glamping Vibe at ANMON Resort
You don’t need to go far to find a nice place to stay around the Chill Cove area. Book your room at ANMON resort to feel the luxury glamping vibe. The ANMON resort blends luxury and adventure altogether. You’ll stay in a luxury tent with earth-tone color, enjoy BBQ during the night, eat American or continental food during the day. Perfect.
Enjoy a staycation in Bintan inside the air-conditioned tent with your family. This hotel offers a unique staying experience. The plus point of this hotel is its location that is inside the Treasure Bay area, so you can play during the day and when you feel tired, just go back to the hotel to rest!
Address: Kawasan Pariwisata Jalan Raja Haji Fisabililah No.88, Sebong Lagoi, Tlk. Sebong, Kabupaten Bintan, Riau Island
Opening hours: 24 hours
Price: starting from 1,500,000 IDR/ room/ night*
Facilities: free Wi-Fi in all rooms, BBQ
3. Capture Lots of Selfies at Pasir Busung Desert
Originally an abandoned mining site, now Pasir Busing becomes one of the hottest deserts in town. This charming desert is situated at the West of Bintan. What draws tourists to come in and explore this place is its mysterious sand dunes.
When you’re there, you can capture a lot of photos of the gentle slopes sand dunes with varying hues of yellow, brown, and red! You gotta see it with your own eyes, t-mates. It’s hard to imagine that you can find a desert in the middle of a tropical island of Bintan.
Address: Busung, Seri Kuala Lobam, Kabupaten Bintan, Kepulauan Riau 29152, Indonesia
Opening hours: 24 hours
Ticket price: FREE (only need to pay parking fee)
4. Telaga Biru (Blue Lagoon)
Want to find a hidden paradise in Bintan? It’s close by the Pasir Busung desert we’ve just explained above! Telaga Biru is a crystal blue lake in the middle of the Pasir Busung desert. It was once a large crater. Rainwater gradually filled in the crater, mixed with the minerals, which caused water to turn blue.
It’s an Instagrammable spot from whatever angle you see it from. So, you can take lots of pictures anywhere!
Address: Gunung Kijang, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands 29151, Indonesia
Opening hours: 24 hours
Ticket price: 10,000 IDR/ person*
5. Trikora Beach
Catch some rays at the Trikora beach, one of the most popular beaches in Bintan. At this beach, you can relax on the white sand or do some fun activities. Trikora Beach is a popular place for fishing and diving. Many tourists, especially from Malaysia and Singapore, come to this beach to have fun.
Besides enjoying the beach, you can see fishermen catching fishes around the area. It’s a beautiful sight. To reach Trikora Beach, you can go by car for around an hour from Tanjung Pinang. While you’re having fun, please pay attention to your surroundings because sometimes the waves can be so big due to strong winds.
Address: trikora, Kawal, Gn. Kijang, Kabupaten Bintan, Kepulauan Riau 29151
Opening hours: 24 hours
Ticket price: FREE
6. Visit the Impressive 500 Lohan Temple
This Buddhist shrine will take your breath away! When entering the temple, you will pass through an archway guarded by General Heng and General Ha. That’s not everything!
The main spot of the landmark is the 500 arhats within the shrine. Uniquely, each sculpture has a different expression, personality, and gesture. This monastery is dedicated to the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
Address: Batu 13, East Tanjungpinang, Tanjung Pinang City, Riau Islands 29125, Indonesia
Opening hours: 24 hours
Ticket price: 30,000 IDR/ person*
7. Play Golf at Bintan Lagoon Resort
Many people come to Bintan not only to enjoy its beaches but also to play golf at the world’s famous resort. One of the places to play golf is Bintan Lagoon Resort. The golf course in this hotel has been used by many companies or groups that held private tournaments.
If you are fond of playing golf, you can try playing on the 31-bay covered driving range while enjoying the view of lush landscapes. Some facilities available there are golf buggies & caddies, golf club and shoe rental, golfer’s massage service, nightclub, and many more!
Not only golf, in Bintan Lagoon, you can also enjoy its 5-star facilities such as big swimming pools, restaurants, and others. The hotels have 450 rooms, suitable for families, couples, or big groups!
Address: Sebong Lagoi, Teluk Sebong, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands 29152
Price: starts from 1,200,000 IDR/ room/ night*
Opening hours: 24 hours
8. Explore Lagoi Bay
Lagoi Bay is a beautiful integrated tourist spot with lots of facilities. The bay directly faces the South China Sea. In this area, you can find many varieties of cuisine from seafood to local foods. Relax at Lagoi Bay at the beach or cafes, whatever you like.
You can also take pictures in front of the Lagoi Bay sign. Don’t forget to buy some souvenirs around the area for your loved ones.
Address: Sebong Lagoi, Teluk Sebong, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands
Opening hours: 24 hours
Ticket price: FREE
9. Discover Charming and Peaceful Banyan Tree Temple
Banyan Tree Temple is a Chinese shrine wrapped by the roots of a banyan tree. This two-centuries-old temple is very unique. The temple carries a captivating story. The hold man who wished to die buried his own home, caused the tree’s roots to grow around the house.
A lot of tourists — especially Thai people, come to this sacred temple for an annual pilgrimage. They believe that coming to the temple can bring them good fortune.
Address: Senggarang, Tanjungpinang City, Senggarang, Tanjungpinang Kota, Kota Tanjung Pinang, Riau Island
Opening hours: 24 hours
Ticket price: 30,000 IDR/ person*
Visit Bintan for Staycation, Experience Wonderful Times
It’s time to get back on a vacay, t-mates. If you’re bored with the usual destinations around Indonesia, you can try something new! Look for tiket FLEXI on tiket.com app to stay anytime you want, or search for hotels with tiket CLEAN to ensure a clean stay!
Visiting Bintan can be a good choice. But, always remember to follow health protocols whenever you are. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you are able to have a comfy holiday. Many of our hotel partners have implemented health protocols to ensure your pleasant stay.
*All prices are valid at the time of writing
