Top Bintan Island Day Trips

The Bintan Sand Dunes is a former mining site that looks like a desert in the middle of Bintan Island. With a private guide, visit the sandy hills that are adjacent to a turquoise lake for an Instagrammable adventure in Indonesia. Then, head to the town of Tanjung Uban to explore and visit the local temple.

Discover the abundant underwater world of Bintan on this snorkeling tour from Lagoi. With a private guide, venture off to Bintan Island and don your gear for hours of snorkeling in the pristine waters. This is a perfect opportunity to grab your underwater camera and capture marine species just below the surface.

The mysterious sand dunes in Bintan. Originally a mining site was abandoned & now it resembles a majestic landscape of the Arabian desert. The golden-washed sand dune that contrast beautifully with the blue sky & white fluffy clouds, making it picture-perfect. It’s to soon to be mesmerized, as this place has more to offer Alongside the golden sand dune is a surreal crystal-clear blue lake. It's hard to imagine that this crystal blue lake was once just a large crater in an abandoned mining site, but as time went by, it began to gradually fill with rainwater resulting in a "post-apocalyptic oasis" in the middle of desert Cruising down the Sebong River into the cool night is a refreshing experience as you feel the calm & serenity of the mangrove forest, offers a different and extraordinary experience. As your eyes adjust to the surrounding darkness, you will wonder at the intermittent yet enchanting glow of dancing fireflies under the blanket of the dazzling stars up in the night sky

Take pleasure in a guided excursion in Bintan, where you will have a pick-up service available at your accommodation in the Lagoi region or at the ferry terminal (BBT) / hotel. Next, dive into the amazing beauty of Blue Lake, a natural marvel with its gorgeous turquoise waters, and enjoy the thrill of the sand dunes in Bintan!

The best option to explore every beauty of Bintan is to take a one-day tour (duration 7 - 8 hours) including entrance ticket and visit nature, culture, traditions and arts and culture according to your interests in a customized full-day tour. You can choose for yourself what you want to see and do, such as visiting the Sand Dunes and Blue Lake of Bintan, seeing the sunset, visiting the 500 Lohan Temples, and so on. Feel the comfort and tranquility of your trip with us, accompanied by our friendly, polite & professional tour guide throughout your trip.

The Bintan Desert, an area of artificial sand dunes, is a favorite Bintan photo stop. See this and more without the self-drive stress on this private guided tour, including transfers direct from Lagoi hotels or the Bandar Bentan Telani ferry terminal. See the dunes, a brilliant blue lake, a Chinese temple, and a fruit store, and enjoy a set seafood lunch at a kelong restaurant built out over the water.

This is a self-guided scooter or motorbike rental experience. Travelers are free to explore Bintan independently. Popular points of interest commonly visited include: • Lagoi Bay – Beachfront area with cafés, beach walks, and sunset views • Plaza Lagoi – Shopping, dining, and local conveniences • Pujasera Lagoi – Local hawker-style food and casual eateries • Blue Lake Bintan – Striking turquoise lake and desert-like scenery • Bintan Desert – Unique sand dunes popular for photography • Tanjung Uban – Local town atmosphere and traditional markets • Trikora Beach – Scenic coastal drive with beaches and seafood restaurants

Bintan offers a captivating snorkeling experience in its renowned crystal-clear, warm, and shallow waters. Strap on your mask and fins to effortlessly explore a hidden underwater sanctuary. You will be instantly immersed in a vibrant marine world, observing colorful coral formations, various species of tropical fish (often including clownfish/Nemo), sea cucumbers, and starfish. Bintan snorkeling is an accessible, relaxing, and unforgettable way to appreciate the island's rich coastal biodiversity.

Whether you're daytripping from Singapore or starting a Bintan vacation, hit the island's highlights in under a day on this private guided tour, with 2-way transfers from the terminal or your hotel. Get close to nature in the mangroves, the Bintan Desert, a beach, and Lagoi Eco Farm; see a Chinese temple and a market in Tanjung Uban; and savor a set lunch in a seafood restaurant on a jetty.