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
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.
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.
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.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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.