Joanna James
A 55-minute ferry ride from Singapore will get you to the island of Bintan, just 30 minutes from Batam. The largest island on the Riau Archipelago in Indonesia, this tropical getaway offers more than blissful days on the beach. There's loads of adventure too for the thrill seeker; read on for more!
ATV's or all-terrain vehicles are 4 wheeled buggies created for off-road riding. And if you are a thrill seeker who loves that adrenaline rush, there is no better terrain to zip around than the back roads of Bintan. An experienced professional accompanies the tour group as you explore, and marvel at the rustic terrain of inner Bintan. Enjoy that rush as you kick up the dust, looking forward to loads of pampering once you get back to your Bintan luxury hotel.
Air Adventures promises the adventure of a lifetime with seaplane rides in Lagoi Beach. And just why is this the adventure of a lifetime? Well, the aircraft has an open cockpit, the first in Asia, and just right for an unhindered bird's eye view of the surroundings. Explore the beautiful north coast of Bintan, promising sights you won't forget. At the end of the adventure, you are awarded a certificate of achievement, a pretty neat memento to take home. Ask your Bintan hotel for tour details; Lagoi Beach is easy to reach and ideal for a day's visit from places like The Residence Bintan by Cenizaro.
That's right folks, Bintan is not all balmy nights and sun-kissed oceans, the place has some futuristic fun, and cruising along the beach tracks on a Ninebot, is about as modern as a person can get. Forget plain old walking, hop aboard a Ninebot which has sensors, enabling you to make it go with a few movements of your body and cruise along the windy lanes. Beginners are well looked after and taught the ropes in next to no time by expert instructors, trained in patience and the skill to have you balancing on that Ninebot almost immediately.
Flying on a Jetovator is one of the most adrenaline pumping actions one can undertake. A newcomer to the line-up of water sports in Bintan, a Jetovator propels you above the waves. Instructors are on hand to teach you how to balance and the proper techniques for operating the machine. An invigorating sport, this is one that all adventure loving tourists should try.
A Gunung Bintan Adventure Trek takes you across the verdant mountainsides of Bintan. Ideal for all nature lovers to explore the picturesque rainforests of the island are beautiful, while excellent lookout points promise 360-degree views of the surroundings made up of rubber plantations and very old trees. The area is home to an exotic range of wildlife including silver leaf monkeys and eagles, while the Princess Pool is hard to resist and perfect for a cooling dip.
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