Bintan Blue: Kayak, Hike & Twilight Cruise

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Bintan Island is a phenomenal short weekend adventure destination because it eliminates the biggest buzzkill of a short trip: travel friction.
When you only have 48 hours to escape the city, you cannot afford to waste half a day waiting in airport security lines, dealing with flight delays, or enduring long drives from a tarmac to the wilderness. Bintan solves this by offering immediate, rugged transit that drops you straight into the action.

Why join us?
SANL, together with ZOOM Travel, we are the Bintan local expert. More exciting adventures are coming up. Stay tuned.

Bintan Island is rapidly evolving from a sleepy, luxury-resort weekend getaway into a premier adventure destination in Southeast Asia. Just a short 60-minute ferry ride from Singapore, it skips the tedious airport transit and drops you straight into rugged terrain, massive man-made playgrounds, and untamed natural ecosystems.
The "Adventure & Chill" Contrast
What makes Bintan uniquely attractive as an adventure destination is the infrastructure. You don't have to rough it out in the wild after a gruelling day of physical activity. You can spend the day covered in mud or sea salt, then recover in private pool villas, glamping under the stars at desert-themed resorts, or eating fresh seafood at a traditional Kelong (stilt house) restaurant.

What are we doing?
🔆 Mini Desert & Blue Lake
The Bintan Mini Desert (Gurun Pasir Busung) and Blue Lake (Telaga Biru) are two of Bintan Island’s most iconic and surreal natural attractions. Located side-by-side in the Busung area, this otherworldly landscape was actually formed by an abandoned bauxite mine. Over time, rain filled the mining pits, while minerals in the soil turned the water a striking, crystalline turquoise blue, surrounded by dramatic, rolling sand dunes that resemble a mini Sahara in the middle of a tropical island.

🔆 Summit Bintan Highest Peak: Gunung Bintan Besar
One of Bintan's hidden gems and oldest attractions, embark on a hiking adventure and be enthralled by nature's wonders.
A rewarding 2.6 km out-and-back trail through a protected tropical rainforest. Rising 336 metres above sea level, this trek offers a brief but physically challenging jungle workout. The entire experience takes 2 to 4 hours round-trip, depending on your fitness level, and offers a perfect nature escape from the nearby beach resorts.

• Difficulty: Moderate. The trail is short but features a steep, continuous climb.
• Terrain: Unpaved jungle floors with exposed tree roots, loose rocks, and muddy stretches. Fixed assist ropes are installed along the steepest sections to help you keep your balance.

🔆 Sunset Over The Mangroves
Cruising down the Sebong River during twilight is one of Bintan's most iconic natural experiences. As the day fades, the dense canopy of the mangrove roots transforms into a peaceful backdrop for the sunset. The ultimate way to experience this is that we combine this Sunset Mangrove cruise with a Fireflies tour.

🔆 Mangrove kayaking [morning] offers a far more immersive, quiet, and eco-friendly way to explore the island's famous waterways compared to a standard motorised speedboat tour. Paddling solo or in pairs allows you to manoeuvre into tight, shallow corners of the forest that boats cannot reach, putting you eye-to-eye with the local wildlife.

🔆 Coffee Plantation Tour, where you’ll learn about local bean-to-cup processes. A premier destination for an immersive coffee tour on Bintan.
In the plantation, you have time & option for:
ATV Ride @ Rp 500.000
Archery @ Rp 200.000
Air Softgun @ Rp 300.000
Archery Tag @ Rp 200.000
Paintball @ Rp 300.000

🔆 A trip to Bintan is absolutely incomplete without diving headfirst into the local food scene. Bintan’s cuisine is a spectacular mix of fresh Riau Archipelago seafood, aromatic Malay spices, and classic Indonesian-Chinese (Peranakan) comfort food.

Where are we staying?
Bintan SpaVilla is a small, quiet beachfront resort that gives us a peaceful seaside escape away from the crowded mega-resorts.
Key Reasons to Stay:

• Secluded Beachfront Vibe: This 3-star property features panoramic sea views from nearly every room, the pool, and the cafe.
• Accessible Getaway: Roughly an hour from Singapore by ferry, with land transfers easily coordinated through the resort.
• On-Site Spa & Relaxation, Beachfront Dining, Activities on the Water, etc.

Ferry Timing [included]
• 5 Dec 2026 SG – BIN: 0810
• 6 Dec 2026 BIN – SG: 1835

LAND & SEA COST: ALL-INCLUSIVE HOLIDAY
Twin-Share: SGD 420 / pax
Single room: SGD 465 / pax
🦅 EARLY BIRDS 🦅
First 8 pax to pay get $20 off
👶 CHILDREN BELOW 12 👶
Twin share with 1 adult: SGD 410
Twin share with 2 adults with extra bed: SGD 395
Pay in full to the travel agent below to secure your slot.

Cost includes:
• Fully guided by a local guide & TS Chua
• 1 night accommodation [twin-share Deluxe room] in Spavilla
• Indonesian Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
• Two-way ferry ticket with seaport taxes via Bintan Resort Ferries
• All land transfers & private AC coaches
• All admission fees & Activities as stated in the itinerary
• TS Chua

Excludes:

• Travel insurance
• Optional tips for the guide
• alcohols &
• All personal expenses

Can I join alone?
Yes, you can join as a single person by paying the single rate. Or, upon your request, we can also assist you in matching a roommate, if available.
We cannot guarantee we will match 1 for you; if we are not able to, be prepared to pay for a single room.
Also note that we cannot guarantee your roommate’s character, personality or habits.

Itinerary: [detailed one for confirmed members only[
• Day 1 ☼
Depart from Tanah Merah. Bintan Arrival pickup & begin Mount Bintan Hike. Recharge with a delicious Floating Kelong Lunch. Mini Desert & Blue Lake. Sunset Mangrove Cruise & Fireflies. End with a delightful Local Dinner.
• Day 2 ☼
Mangrove Kayaking session. Coffee Plantation Tour. Optional activities available for those keen on a bit of fun (at your own expense). A hearty lunch, head to Lagoi Bay, a scenic beach spot and/or souvenir shopping before departure.

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