Garuda Park, Batam, Indonesia

SMALL GROUP: Batam day tour with Ferry, 1-hour Massage, and Lunch from Singapore

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1440 minutes
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Travel back in time on this small group full day tour to Indonesia, ideal for travelers with limited time in Singapore, but still want to have a taste of a developing Indonesian town.

Start the day by boarding a 1-hour high-speed ferry from Singapore. Upon arrival at Batam, you will be greeted by our English-speaking guide. You will get to stop by the famous Welcome to Batam monument and Tanjak Mosque for photos, visit the biggest Buddhist temple in Indonesia, and indulge in a 4-course lunch with 2 types of seafood.

A 1-hour (60-min) traditional Indonesian massage is included to complete your Indonesian experience. You will stop by local shops as well as a bakery to sample freshly-made Indonesian layer cakes.

Highlights ✅ Easy-to-locate departure point at Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal ✅ Taste of local cuisine with 4-course lunch with 2 types of seafood ✅ Authentic 1-hour traditional Indonesian massage by experienced masseurs for ultimate relaxation

Options

1000am ferry (Harbourfront)

INCLUDED GIFT: Sampling of Original Traditional Kueh Lapis / Indonesian layer cakes.
INCLUDED MEALS: 4-course seafood lunch (2 types of seafood, chicken and vegetables).
INCLUDED TICKETS: 1-hour traditional Indonesian massage + All other tickets as stated under Inclusions.
SMALL GROUP TOUR EXCLUSIVE: Exclusive photostop at Balinese-style Pura Agung Amerta Bhuana temple.
NO HOTEL PICKUP: High-speed ferry departs Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal at 10:00am.
FERRY TERMINAL CHECK-IN TIME: 9:20am.

FromNZD $440.01Per Person

What's included in SMALL GROUP: Batam day tour with Ferry, 1-hour Massage, and Lunch from Singapore

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

HarbourFront Centre

Make your own way to Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal for your 10:00am (GMT+8) high-speed public ferry to the Indonesian town of Batam. After about 1 hour at sea, you will arrive at Batam ferry terminal to clear immigration.

Welcome To Batam Monument

Upon clearing immigration in Batam, your small-group licensed guide will meet you with a signboard, and escort you to your air-conditioned vehicle for a tour around Batam, the largest city in the Riau Islands Province of Indonesia. You will first stop by for a photostop of the Welcome to Batam monument. Modelled after the world-famous Hollywood sign, many tourists and locals come to Batam Center to take photos with the Welcome to Batam monument.

Next, you will visit Mini Indonesia Park featuring miniature replicas of architecture from Indonesia's 34 provinces including the capital - Jakarta.

Inclusions

  • Batam ground transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • 4-course seafood lunch (2 types of seafood, chicken and vegetables)
  • Admission to Batam Raja Ali Haji museum (with museum docent)
  • Optional photostop at Grand Barelang Bridge (upon request)
  • Fully-guided small-group tour in Batam by local English-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transport by high-speed public ferry (required to cross Singapore/Indonesia border)
  • Admission to Grand Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya temple
  • Exclusive photostop at Tanjak Mosque and Welcome To Batam monument
  • Exclusive photostop at Balinese-style Pura Agung Amerta Bhuana temple
  • 1-hour (60-min) traditional Indonesian massage
  • Traditional Kueh Lapis (Indonesian layer cakes) tasting
  • Indonesia visa-on-arrival fee (US$20/person, payable in cash at the border)
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Indonesia
  • Indonesian visa-on-arrival (US$20/person, payable in cash at the border) is available for guests from: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States Of America, Vietnam
  • Guests from all other countries not stated above, please seek prior travel authorization from your nearest Indonesian embassy
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all guests
  • Your tickets will be held at the ferry counter for collection on the day of travel up to 9:20am (GMT+8), you will be required to present all passports (with at least 6 months validity) to exchange for your tickets
  • Refunds will not be issued if high-speed public ferry is missed (ie: late check-in, fever, incomplete documents etc)
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • In the event that Museum Raja Ali Haji is closed (ie: for sanitisation every Monday etc), a visit to Batam Mini Indonesia Park will be offered as a replacement
  • This trip is not suitable for guests with fever or other serious medical conditions
  • This trip is not suitable for children below 12 years of age (children will be served a cup of beverage while waiting beside their parents/guardian during the 1-hour massage)

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Address: Batamfast Ferry Shop, #02-50, 1 Maritime Square (Lobby C), Singapore 099253 Directions: If you are taking the subway, alight at Harbourfront MRT Station, and follow signs to Harbourfront Centre. At Harbourfront Centre, there will be signs pointing you to Lobby C.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

IMPORTANT: Your tickets will be held at Batamfast Ferry Shop for collection on the day of travel up to 9:20am (GMT+8). You will be required to present a current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) of all guests in exchange for your tickets. Contact our hotline immediately at +65-87568161 if you encounter any problems. Indonesian visa-on-arrival advisory: It costs US$35/person (payable in Indonesian CASH currency IDR500,000), and is available for guests from Albanian, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgarian, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Danish, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hongkong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Morocco, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbian, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USA, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Vatican, Vietnam. Travel advisory: Though unlikely, unforeseen circumstances such as pick-pocketing etc may occur at any time. While assistive efforts will be made, all guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance as local assistance may be limited. Customs advisory: Any alcohol/tobacco products or chewing gum brought/bought during this tour must be fully consumed before re-entering Singapore. Food allergy advisory: Many Indonesian chefs have limited understanding of food allergies, guests are advised to consume all food at their own discretion. Weather advisory: Batam's weather is warm and humid with occasional rain whole year round, please dress appropriately.

Operator

JE Travel