Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Bintan Island

http://www.indotourandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bintan-Islands-300x267.jpgBintan is the largest island in Riau Islands province, the area of ​​1140 km2 and a coastline of 105 km. It really is a unique paradise. The simple life, beautiful beach, friendly people who bring us the leisure. The island offers refreshment for mind and body. Tanjung Pinang, Kijang, Kawal, Playa Trikora, Senggarang, Tanjung Uban and Lagoi / Bintan Resort sites, are places not to be missed when in Bintan.
The island has a population of about 200,000, and like the rest of Riau is a real mix of cultures like Malay, Bugis, Orang Laut and Chinese (Seafarers).
Bintan Island, most hotels accept Singapore dollar (SGD) and the U.S. Dollars (USD). However, if you plan a trip to Tanjung Pinang city, all transactions are in Indonesia Rupiah (IDR) to which you are forced to change its currency to Indonesia Rupiah when you are visiting the city of Tanjung Pinang. You can also find many money changers are available in Tanjung Pinang city.
The recreational activities are snorkeling, jet skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, golf, fishing, sailing, diving, island hopping and shopping. Sun lovers can take a leisurely stroll along the white sand beaches and then enjoy sunbathing under the warm sun.
You can reach Bintan From Singapore, Malaysia (Johor Bahru) or Indonesia (Batam) Ferries. Most international travelers arrive from Singapore and Johor Bahru. Bintan is also the largest inland port in Riau Islands and is a port of call for passengers Indonesia PELNI shipping important.

What to do in Bintan?

* Water Sports

End of year wind and waves are ideal for windsurfing Bintan. Kayak, jet ski, banana boat and water skiing are available on the favorites and water sports centers.

* PaintBall

Fun and exciting activities you can not lose! Test your tactical skills exciting game of paintball. Develop strategies their jam-packed game action.

* All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Set your adrenaline pumping and your mind a workout with a bike ride.Drive through our jungle trails are specifically designed with tight turns and steep slopes in the heart-stopping ride. Or take the bike for a long walk freely along our white sandy beaches and feel the peak wind on your face.

* Bintan Elephant Park

At home seven Sumatran elephants, the Bintan Elephant Park offers a wonderful interactive adventure! Take an elephant in the forest. Power elephants.Or just relax and enjoy the spectacle of elephants.

* Sri Bintan Kampung Eco Tour

Explore the traditional "Kampung" in Indonesia (village) Sri Bintan and get an insight into the daily life of villagers. View pandan leaves woven into usable products, and rubber tapping. The tour includes a typical lunch kampung

* Corporate Training & Adventure

The experience of the powerful experiential learning programs! Training activities are diverse, ranging from thematic games, sea sports, telecoms for matches over the rope barrier.

* Journey of discovery of mangroves

Experience the beauty and mystery of nature with the award-winning Bintan Mangrove Discovery Tour.Discover flora and fauna in mangrove forests. For all magic and out of this life, to take the night and around and around in the mangrove covered mesmerizing glowing fireflies.

* Traditional Fishing Tour

Learn to fish the traditional way! Sampan ride on a real river Sebung. Cast jala (fish net crawling. Boubou Crabs and fish traps (wire trap) and injab (bamboo trap)

* Spa

Relax and let the traditional Indonesian massage play preasure points frees you from stress and gently ease the pressure on each node of the body.

* Bicycle

Bintan Resorts quiet roads ideal for cycling. Try some off-road trails. Ask your hotel for more details bicycle rental.

* Go-Kart

Attach your headphones and SETP them about it on our go-kart track! Race around the track with friends and get the runner latent in you!

* Gunung Bintan Adventure Trek

Challenge Mountain, 340 meters high Gunung Bintan and enjoy panoramic views through the forest summit.Trek Bintan and see the giant trees that are over 40 meters high. Catch the vision of the rare animals in the silver leaf monkey, Sun birds, eagles and many others. Step in the cascade of Tho receive the blessings of rain according to local tradition

Location:

Bintan is the largest island of the province of Riau Islands. Go to Bintan, Singapore, Malaysia (Johor Bahru) or Indonesia (Batam) ferries. Most international travelers arrive from Singapore and Johor Bahru. Bintan is also a major seaport national Riau islands of Indonesia, and is a major port for passenger shipping company Pelni.



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