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Bintan Tour: Discover Blue Lake and Sand Dunes
5.0
12 Ratings
Tanjung Uban
Delight in a guided tour of Bintan, complete with a convenient pick-up service from your accommodation in the Lagoi area or from the ferry terminal (BBT) / hotel. Then, immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Blue Lake, a natural wonder with its breathtaking turquoise waters, and experience the excitement of Bintan’s sand dunes!
Delight in a guided tour of Bintan, complete with a convenient pick-up service from your accommodation in the Lagoi area or from the ferry terminal (BBT) / hotel. Then, immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Blue Lake, a natural wonder with its breathtaking turquoise waters, and experience the excitement of Bintan’s sand dunes!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Tanjung Uban - The “Sleeping Buddha” statue is situated behind the Dharma Shanti Temple. This impressive statue was crafted by Dedi Purnomo, an artist hailing from Banyuwangi.
The statue, which took four months to complete, has become a new religious tourism destination in Bintan. - Bintan Desert - Also known as the Busung Desert, the Bintan…
- Tanjung Uban - The “Sleeping Buddha” statue is situated behind the Dharma Shanti Temple. This impressive statue was crafted by Dedi Purnomo, an artist hailing from Banyuwangi.
The statue, which took four months to complete, has become a new religious tourism destination in Bintan.
- Bintan Desert - Also known as the Busung Desert, the Bintan Desert features white sand that glistens under the sun’s reflection, reminiscent of the rolling deserts found in Middle Eastern countries.
- Bintan Sand Dunes & Blue Lakes - Another captivating tourist attraction on Bintan Island is Blue Lake. Originally a sand mining site, the area gradually transformed into a lake with crystal-clear water due to the mining activities.
- 500 Lohan Temple - A notable place of worship and tourist attraction is the Ksitigrabha Bodhisattva Temple, also referred to as the Thousand Faces Statue Temple.
- Tanjung Pinang - Explore Tanjung Pinang for shopping or to purchase some traditional snacks.
- Plaza Lagoi - Visit the beach to enjoy the refreshing air.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking tour guide
- Fuel surcharges
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking tour guide
- Fuel surcharges
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal Expends
- Tips
- Lunch
- Personal Expends
- Tips
Location
Tanjung Uban
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(12 Ratings)
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736zoew
Sep 30, 2025
Worth the money - I was met at the ferry terminal when I arrived and we drove to the furthest spot first and worked our way back. We visited 3 temples, the blue lake, stopped for lunch at a restaurant nearby followed by a coffee stop.
I was given the option for extras too, so we went to the mangroves where I was able to pay for a last minute tour.
Overall a very good experience - would definitely recommend. Well worth the money!
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Joseph_b
Sep 25, 2025
Great Experience - This was a great experience. I was traveling solo. My guide Dedi (hope I wrote it right) answered every question I could think of about Indonesia. I learned quite a bit. His English was fine. I could understand everything he was saying. The vast majority of people on Bintan can’t speak English at all, or have very limited skills, so it was nice to have a local to talk to. I’m happy I chose this activity and was able to see the real island outside of the resort areas. The temples and the lake are beautiful. I had a great seafood lunch at a quality establishment. Dedi took great photos, many of which I will treasure. The tour is worth every penny and is a great value. Make sure to bring the local currency like I did. All the transactions (souvenirs, lunch, optional experiences at the lake) are easy when you do. I highly recommend this tour!
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Jane_n
Sep 11, 2025
Day - Take local currency for the market and lake . No contactless or Singapore dollars taken. Also an umbrella!!
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Ivomarb287
Aug 27, 2025
An amazing day driving around in Bintan - They had a private driver just for me to drive around Bintan Island. He was there waiting for me in the ferry station in Bintan and was very friendly, polite and professional. Bintan has several interesting places to visit like buddha temples, the sand dunes and blue lagoon, beautiful beaches.
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Doug_k
Aug 23, 2025
Bintan Tour - Our guide was extremely professional and helped us through a lot of local retail transactions that otherwise may have been challenging.
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Carole_f
Jul 18, 2025
Bintan discovery - Full-day guided tour. Very friendly driver who made us discover much of the island. The explanations were clear. Comfortable Car Immaculate Service
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Paula
Jul 9, 2025
1 day wonder - We had an amazing day with our guide. It was an informative and interesting trip ending with a lovely walk along the beach. Highly recommend if you’re planning on spending time on Bintan island.
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Selina_l
Jun 7, 2025
A wonderful way to explore Bintan - Eko was a warm, funny and gracious host, and he shared many highlights from his home and local culture. We ran into an unexpected delay traveling from Singapore to Bintan on the day of our tour, but Suhar (Tour Advisor) and Eko were able to adjust the tour schedule on short notice, which was really helpful and gave us peace of mind. Overall, we had a great time and a delicious seafood lunch at the recommendation of Eko. If you want to experience more of Bintan beyond the resort area, then I highly recommend this tour!
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Steven_f
May 20, 2025
Great day out on our own - I always love a private tour. We go at our pace and spend the time we want to go. Edwin was great. On time, there for us when ready and took us to some fun places. The blue lake and desert was very picturesque. Love a temple or too and the shopping centre ( well that has seen betters days - just never came back from COVID). The small gift shop on the other hand delivered the odds and ends of souvenirs we wanted. The lunch location was great upon the hills.
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Biztravpro
May 20, 2025
Great option to see Bintan outside of resort area - Eko was a great driver and guide and took us to several spots pre-selected for the tour. The car was comfy and handled the highways and off-road ruts equally well. Eko also offered some additional sight-seeing options for near the end. We enjoyed the temples and the main city center traditional shopping streets. The blue lake was super hot and felt the most touristy. The add-on delight at the end was touring the Sangit coffee plantation for a lesson in growing and hand-harvesting/roasting coffee - with a bit of honey and rubber tree information, too! Overall a pleasant 6.5 hour day. Well worth leaving the resort area of Bintan to see the rest of island.
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