About Bintan

Overlooking the South China Sea and less than one hour ferry ride away is the beautiful beach destination of Bintan. This resort island glimmers with pristine beaches, scenic golf courses and world-famous spas.

 

This tropical island is popular with those living on nearby Singapore, who escape to Bintan for a weekend getaway.   With just a short and comfortable ferry-ride away,  hustle and bustle of city life is far behind, and what awaits is a calming tropical beach paradise. Though Bintan is part of the Indonesian Riau Archipelago, it is so close to Singapore that on a clear day you can see the towering skyscrapers that dot the Lion City skyline.

 

On Bintan, you can choose to relax and simply do nothing on the beach. Or for something more exciting, you can choose a range of watersports like jet ski, wake boarding, kayaking, snorkelling or diving. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the choices of designer golf courses here, some of the best in Asia.

 

Culutral and heritage, and ecological tours are a great way to sightsee and to experience the lesser known side of Bintan.

 

To wind down at the end, indulge in a body-and-soul pampering spa treatment at any of the exotic spas. Bintan is home to a few award-winning spas.

 

Early in its history, the Bintan was a trading centre for local Bugis merchants, Chinese, Arabs and later the British and Dutch. The island was even considered as a potential site for Sir Stamford Raffles’ British trading post before the Singapore was chosen instead.