Mount Bintan
Gunung Bintan
A rainforest mountain area near Bintan's highest peak, with hiking trails, streams and legends of an ancient kingdom, ideal for a half-day hike.
Gunung Bintan, or Mount Bintan, lies in the central part of Bintan Island and is the highest mountain on the island. It is covered in tropical rainforest and is a protected forest area. Local legend holds that the ancient Bintan kingdom was centered here. Hiking trails start from villages at the foot of the mountain and follow streams through the rainforest. A round trip takes about 3 to 4 hours. Along the way you may see giant buttress-root trees, orchids, hornbills and monkeys, and near the summit you can look out over the island and the sea. It suits nature lovers as a half-day hike, and a local guide is recommended. Getting there: a charter from Tanjung Pinang or the North Bintan resort area takes about 40 to 60 minutes to reach the foot of the mountain. Note: after rain the trails are slippery and leeches are common, so wear long trousers and non-slip shoes, and bring plenty of drinking water.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Senggarang Chinese Village & Temples
- Lagoi Bay (Bintan Resorts)
- Vihara Avalokitesvara Graha
- Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alamsyah Museum
- Sebung River Mangrove Tour
- Penyengat Island
- Blue Lake & Busung Sand Dunes
- Tanjungpinang Old Town