Singapore, Batam & Bintan Twin Island Getaway
Take a ferry from Singapore to Batam and Bintan to explore refugee camp ruins, ancient Malay islands, and historic Chinese temples, before returning to Singapore.
This itinerary links the two islands most frequented by Singaporeans into a seamless, non-backtracking route. Batam focuses on culinary delights and modern history, while Tanjung Pinang offers Malay kingdom heritage and a Chinese water village, ending with relaxation in Lagoi. The ferry route between Batam and Bintan is most stable via Tanjung Pinang, as direct sailings to Lagoi are very limited. Ideal for travelers who have already explored Singapore and want to see the neighboring islands.
During the northeast monsoon from November to February, the northern shores experience rough waves, which may limit water activities.
Day by day
Day 1 · Cross the Sea to Batam for Seafood
Singapore → Batam（Harbour Bay、Nagoya (Lubuk Baja)、Golden Prawn 933 Seafood (Bengkong)）
Take a ferry from Singapore for about 1 hour to Batam, take a taxi to the Nagoya area, and head to Bengkong in the evening for a seafood feast.
Indonesia is 1 hour behind Singapore. Cash is widely used in Batam.
Stay: Nagoya Commercial District
Day 2 · Barelang Bridge & Refugee Camp
Batam（Galang Refugee Camp、Barelang Bridge）
Charter a car to head south across the bridge to Galang Island (approx. 1.5 hours one way), and return to the bridgehead at dusk for the sunset.
The camp area is vast and the ground is uneven; wear comfortable walking shoes.
Stay: Nagoya Commercial District
Day 3 · Cross the Sea to Tanjung Pinang
Batam（Batam Grand Mosque (Masjid Raya Batam)） → Bintan Island（Penyengat Island、Tanjungpinang Old Town）
Take a taxi to Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal, take a ferry for about 1 hour to Tanjung Pinang, then transfer to a small boat to Penyengat Island.
Ferry schedules are subject to the daily announcements at the terminal; it is best to cross the sea in the morning.
Stay: Tanjung Pinang
Day 4 · Water Village to Lagoi
Bintan Island（Senggarang Chinese Village & Temples、Blue Lake & Busung Sand Dunes、Lagoi Bay (Bintan Resorts)）
Take a small boat to Senggarang (approx. 15 minutes). After returning to town, charter a car to the Blue Lake and Lagoi (approx. 1 to 1.5 hours).
Stay: Lagoi Resort Area
Day 5 · Mangrove Tour & Return to Singapore
Bintan Island（Sebung River Mangrove Tour） → Singapore
Take a morning mangrove boat tour, then head to Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal and take a ferry for about 1 hour to Tanah Merah.
Arrive at the terminal at least 1.5 hours in advance; check-in closes 40 minutes before departure.