Top Bintan Island Eco Tours

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.

At night, when conditions are right, the Sebong River mangroves host one of nature’s most magical spectacles: the mating dance of the firefly. Witness it from the comfort of a boat with a guide to explain exactly what lies behind the phenomenon on this convenient tour. For ease, your package includes private 2-way transfers direct from most Lagoi hotels.

See Bintan and the surrounding Indonesian countryside in comfort in a private, chauffeured vehicle. Explore the city or head out to the coast on a trip where you choose the route and the destination—or let your driver take the lead and discover hidden gems like a local. Use your taxi as an airport transfer, or travel to other parts of the island without having to navigate confusing local buses.

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 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.

- Experience a journey into a surreal, desert-like landscape on a Bintan day trip to the Sand Dunes and Blue Lake. This half-day tour offers a stunning contrast to the island's tropical beaches, taking you to a former sand mining site that has transformed into a photographer's paradise. Here's what makes this day trip an exciting and accurate adventure: - A "Desert" Oasis: Step onto the sprawling sand dunes, a surprisingly Saharan-like landscape right in the middle of a tropical island. The dunes, with their varying shades of white, gold, and light brown, are a result of years of mining and are perfect for capturing unique, "Instagram-worthy" photos. - The Luminous Blue Lake: As if the dunes weren't enough, you'll find a magnificent, sapphire-colored lake nestled among them. This oasis, created by rainwater filling the old mining pits, is a striking visual masterpiece. The shimmering blue water creates a beautiful, dreamlike backdrop against the rugged sand.

Let someone else take care of planning and driving on this private full-day tour of northern Binta, an upscale resort area known for its secluded beaches. Highlights include a seafood lunch at a local restaurant, exploring a wildlife and safari park, visiting sand dunes and fishing villages, shopping at a fruit market, and more.

Mangrove forests are one of earth’s most fascinating and important ecosystems, and Bintan’s Sebung River hosts macaques, monitor lizards, mangrove snakes, and more. Skip the hassle of arranging transport, tickets, and boat rides independently and relax with this convenient package that includes entry, a private boat and guide, and transfers from the ferry port or most Bintan hotels.