RIPE FOR EXPLORATION
No trip to Bintan would be complete without embarking on a few adventures around the island.
Spread across the lush northern shore of the Indonesian island of Bintan is a tropical paradise waiting to be explored. Get ready to be spoiled by the array of adventures that Bintan Resorts has to offer, all just a 60 minute high- speed catamaran ferry ride away from Singapore. Travelers arriving through Singapore can take a shuttle service from Changi Airport to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, while domestic flights to Tanjung Pinang, South Bintan, are available from Jakarta, Pekanbaru, or Matak.
If you’re on the lookout for more excitement to spice up a relaxing beach holiday, Bintan has it all. Bintan Resorts offers an abundance of activities on both land and water, while serving as the idyllic location for several world- class sporting events throughout the year.
Water sports– lovers and their families can look forward to an entire day at Chill Cove @ Treasure Bay Bintan. Centered on the 6.3- hectare Crystal Lagoon, the first and largest man- made recreational seawater lagoon in Southeast Asia, Chill Cove @ Treasure Bay offers a wide range of water and land activities suitable for the young and young at heart. Adventure junkies can prepare for an adrenaline rush with the Jetovator or gain momentum from the 7.5- meter Slip & Slide and enjoy a big splash of fun. Not forgetting the little ones, there are also plenty of options for your mini- mes such as a Mini ATV and UTV, a pirate adventure playground, and bouncy castles.
For those who prefer staying closer to the retail and dining area of Plaza Lagoi, Bintan Resorts' only public- access beach, Lagoi Beach, is a suitable base for marine pursuits such as jet- skiing and snorkeling the nearby reefs.
There are myriad ways to take in the lesser- known natural beauty of Bintan. Conquer the island's highest peak, 340- meter Gunung Bintan, on a guided trek through the dense, old- growth rainforest. The panoramic view from the summit makes the trip worthwhile, as does the chance to spot resident fauna such as eagles, sun birds, and silver leaf monkeys. Another must- do for nature enthusiasts is the 1.5- hour- long Mangrove Discovery Day Tour up the tranquil
Sebung River. Journey along the banks on a boat and look out for kingfishers, beautiful mangrove snakes, tiny mud crabs, and macaques. Weather permitting, it is possible to pair the tour with a local lunch on a rustic kelong. For a completely different experience, opt for the Mangrove Discovery Night Tour to witness the river coming to life with the magical glow of fireflies, complemented by the twinkling stars of the Milky Way up above. Motorized adventures are another highlight. Feel the wind in your hair as you navigate well- paved areas and beaches around various resorts by electric scooters, Segways, and two- wheeler Ninebot tours, or tackle the island’s hilly offroad trails in an ATV, a compact single- seater buggy that promises to raise the fun factor as you literally go off the beaten track. Bintan Resorts is also home to an annual calendar of sports events such as Tour de Bintan, Bintan Triathlon, and Ironman 70.3 Bintan. From the scenic roads that meander along postcard- perfect beaches and the kelong- dotted South China Sea, to delicious local fare and world- class resorts, Bintan has all the ingredients needed to attract athletes from across the globe. This September 7– 8, Bintan Resorts will be welcoming its second International Bintan Marathon. Runners should expect a combination of a tropical vacation and a marathon with a refreshing jaunt away from the cityscape. The scenic race route can be tackled on a variety of distances that include a 42.195- kilometer full marathon, a 21- kilometer halfmarathon, and a brand- new category, the three- kilometer Family Fun Run, which is suitable for parents paired with children aged 4 to 12. There's good news for those wishing to explore the island on their own two wheels. Bringing personal bikes from Singapore is now easier than ever, thanks to a combined booking system for seats and bike slots aboard the ferries.
BINTAN RESORTS OFFERS AN ABUNDANCE OF ACTIVITIES ON BOTH LAND AND WATER, WHILE SERVING AS THE IDYLLIC LOCATION FOR SEVERAL WORLDCLASS SPORTING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.