Bintan is the largest island in the Riau province, Indonesia.

Bintan is located 55 minutes by ferry from Singapore, the nearest international access point.

Ferries leave from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore regularly. Ferries tickets, accommodation as well as tours can be arranged. Call (+65) 6333 8100 or eMail us for booking.

Bintan has an area of 1.140 sq. km width, with a coastline of about 105 km. Bintan has a mix of cultures like Malay, Bugis, Chinese and the Orang Laut. Bintan is very close to the equator and have a tropical climate throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 21° to 32°, at an average of 26° Celsius.

Bintan and Batam saw huge investments and development, including industrial parks and large tourist resorts. Bintan has since become a popular tourist destination due to its close vicinity to Singapore. There is accommodation of all standards, and it is still possible to find a peaceful spot on Bintan far from other tourists.

Most of the tourism is concentrated on the north coast around Lagoi, while the east coast is still unspoiled and worth a visit. In  the recent past Bintan was covered with tropical rain forests. That has now gone, except for a small forest that covers the highest mountain on the island, Bintan Besar. The mountain is the remains of an old volcano, and has an elevation of 376 m, the highest point on the Riau islands.

Out of the water, Bintan will be the place with something for everyone. There's the golf course, horses for riding and jungles for trekking - alternatives aplenty to tempt hardened divers. In Bintan, diving promises to be comfortable, with all underwater needs catered to at Mana Mana Beach Club - Bintan Resort's professional water sports center.