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Riau Province

Hi, I was planning a day trip with my friends. We are 5-6 girls from Singapore and will return back with the evening ferry. It would be great if some one could advise me on the following questions:
1. Is Bintan safe for women travellers?
2. What activities can be done throughout day?
3. Best way to commute accross island?

Should custom not allowed a tourist come in to Batam??????
First time happened in my life, Batam is not Singapore.

Hi all would anyone be able to advise me as to how to get to Papua/Raja Ampat from Tanjung Puting National Park?

Can anyone suggest what to do in Tg Balai for 2 nights? Tq
Where should we shop? etc

what is the nearest airport to duri

Does anyone know if it is possible to bring one's own food from Singapore to Bintan for the BBQ? We will be staying in a villa that has a BBQ pit. I thought of bringing sausages, wings, steak, in an ice-box on the ferry. Will I be able to get past customs?

I know the ferry for Jakarta sails wed only, does anyone know when other ferrys leave to and on what days. I am having no success with the ferry company's web page. Thanks a lot. John

Hi! Me and my wife are going to Batam this 25Feb for the 1st time. As part of a package, once we arrived at Batam, there will be a whole day tour to various places including a lunch at Golden Prawn Seafood. I think the tour will be completed around 6pm. Then we will be sent to Harmoni One hotel or checkin and 1hour massage. Considering our hotel's location: 1. Is there any good and reasonably priced seafood restaurant nearby? How much is the taxi fare? 2. Do we have enough time to go around Nagoya area for shopping, dining and maybe another massage te following day if we get the latest ferry back to Singapore? Or should we extend our stay for 1more night? 3. How much is the taxi fare from Harmoni One to Nagoya area? From Nagoya to Batam Centre Ferry? 4. Is Megamall worth visiting compared to Nagoya Area? Basically we just want to have relaxing massages, eat seafoods and shop a bit during our stay in Batam but we are just afraid that the tour will eat up most of our time there. Just looking for some advice. Thank you!

Hi I am trying to get to Jakarta by ferry, the only information I can get is about the weekly (wed ) ferry. I don't arrive in Singapore until the Thursday, are there other ferrys to Jakarta from batam that go via different islands to save me waiting nearly a week. Also any web sites you recommend for the ferrys. Thanks in advance John

Hi I am trying to get to Jakarta by ferry, the only information I can get is about the weekly (wed ) ferry. I don't arrive in Singapore until the Thursday, are there other ferrys to Jakarta from batam that go via different islands to save me waiting nearly a week. Also any web sites you recommend for the ferrys. Thanks in advance John

Hi! My family and I are going to Batam next Saturday. From morning till 1 or 2 pm, after arrival from ferry, we want to go shopping at Nagoya Hills Shopping Mall. Then hire a taxi to drive over to Turi Beach Resort, where we will lounge around a bit (using their Daytour Package). Then we take the last ferry trip back to Singapore via Nongsapura Ferry Terminal which is near Turi Beach). Is this possible? Thank you.

i want to go to Batam, indonesia via singapore by using free. My problem is to find a hotel that is very near to the shopping centre. Another question, which ferry terminal should of choose if i stay the one that you all reommended.

i believe a new mall KEPRI MALL has opened up in Batam. Can any member please advise how far this mall is from Pacific Palace hotel. What are the special features of this mall. We normally shop at the BCS mall. Would Kepri mall be a better alternative? how much would be taxi be to kepri mall from pacifica palace ? urgent replies appreciated please as travelling next week end. musaphir

Hey all I am planning a cycling trip to Batam with some friends. Is it necessary to engage a guide with vehicle support? Many thanks!

Hi Guys, How much for taxi fee for whole day services, The taxi driver charge me bout100 dollar from Turi Beach Resort to Town area? Is it expensive? BTW, I will bring my parent to there on 30 Sep. Just dun want to disappointed them.

I'm going to Batam next month with 12 other people. The resort I'm staying at is charging alot for a private bus. Anybody knows of any other bus companies that will provide this service? and how much it costs?

Does anyone have any contacts for companies that rent out motorcycles in Batam? Thanks! Amelia

We are going to Batam in may for 4 days and three nights. No accomadation booked yet. Can anyone advise about where the best beaches are for snorkelling and paradise. Also can anyone advise whata good itinerary would be. we enjoy beaches, nightlife, restaurants bbq etc, and eco type tours off the beaten track. Many thanks Patpoe

Hello, Got lots of questions as my trip to batam is next week. Our friends arrive in different groups, so we need some help here. 1) are there any budget hotels($40 range) within walking distance from ferry terminal, batam centre? 2) if there isn't, how much is the taxi fare? 3) We wish to play paintball, where can we find it? 4) thinking of doing some island hopping. where is a nice beach? Or is it possible to take a ferry to bintan from batam? Thanks for all replies Lai peng :)

how can i go to Bintan from Medan?

HI, As my family and I intend to do some shopping in Batam, i read that the best place to stay is Formosa Hotel near Nagoya City. If this hotel is fully booked, which 3-star hotel is the next best choice nearest the city. Also, how much do we have to pay the taxi/bus fare from the termninal to Nagoya city? Thanks.

how do i get there from batam centre or from my hotel (harmoni)? how much is the cost and how long is the journey?

Where to find this Original RL shop in Batam?

I need advise on the following 1) Planning to book 3d2n stay under Nongsapoint Marina & Resort, can I have the review if the resort is in good condition? 2) Can I find tropical spa or massage nearby the area? 3) Understand there are 2 harbour in Batam, please advise if it is very ex to travel on cab if I would take Penguin Ferry and from there to Nongsapoint? 4) Is nongsapoint far from Golden Prawn 933 Seafood Restaurant? I really need help urgently as I'm going to book both ferry and the resort this week.. Thanks a million

i'm planning to visit batam on my own i was thinking of renting an "ojek" or motor taxi i was wondering if 206,399.72 rupiah would be enough i want to visit the following places. Barelang Bridges, Vihara Buddhi Bakti Temple, Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Buddhist temple & the mega mall considering the motor taxi wwill have to wait for me I want to know if my budget is fair enough for the motor taxi. lets just say I want to rent an ojek for a day tour please suggest fare prices for the trip I'm planning so I can have a better idea thanks

Hi there, Do anyone knows an estimated amount to bring to bintan for spending wise? What is the range of prices for their food, souvenirs or the items sold at the factory outlet? And also, which currency is more advisavle to bring? USD or SGD or Rupiah?

Does anyone know the cost and distance by taxi from Waterfront City, Batam Island to Punggur Ferry Terminal. Thanks.

Hi, Has anyone taken the above package before? I am thinking of getting that but I am unsure on the itinerary that I should plan since there is a spa and dinner package thrown. I would like to hop onto the free shuttle to Nagoya town and it seems that the timing is abit tight. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

I will be traveling to bintan with my girlfriend for a 3d2n getaway. pls recommend which resorts should I book. we are budget traveling.

Hi All What would you recommend for a honeymoon, Bintan, Bali or Phuket?