Batam Indonesia

Batam
City in Indonesia

Batam is the largest city in the province of Riau Islands, Indonesia.

How to Reach Batam

By Air: Airport "Hang Nadim International Airport" (IATA Code - BTH) is connected with many airports.
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By Ferry: There are many ferry terminals in Batam. Most popular is Sekupang Ferry Terminal. Ferry running between this terminal and Harbour Front of Singapore, Johor Bahru of Malaysia, Kukup of Malaysia, Tanjung Belungkor Pengerang Johor of Malaysia, Tanjung Priok Jakarta, Pulao Karimun Besar island of Indonesia. Other Ferry Terminals are Hourbor Bay, Batam Center and Nongsapura Ferry Terminal.

Hotels in Batam

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Tourist Places in Batam

Day-1

Nongsa Beach

Beach

There is a small nearby island "Putri Island". This island can be reached by a small wooden diesel-powered boat named "Pompong". Fare is 10,000 Rupiah per person return fare.
How to go: Beach is about 1 km towards north from Nongsapura Ferry Terminal. from this terminal ferries available from Harbour Front and Tanah Merah terminal in Singapore.

Sea Forest Adventure

Park

Visiting Time: Weekdays - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Prices:
Aqua Adventure Track 60 minutes - 60,00 Rupiah for local and 120,000 ($8.55) for foreigner.
Land adventure (Monday-Friday) 30,000 Rupiah for local and 50,000 Rupiah ($3.56) for foreigner.
Land adventure (Saturday-Sunday) 40,000 Rupiah for local and 60,000 Rupiah ($4.27) for foreigner.
Canoe single (1 Person) - 30 minutes 60,000 Rupiah and 60 minutes 100,000 Rupiah for local and 30 minutes 90,000 Rupiah ($6.41) and 60 minutes 150,000 Rupiah ($10.69) for foreigner.
Canoe double (2 Person) - 30 minutes 100,000 Rupiah and 60 minutes 160,000 Rupiah for local and 30 minutes 150,000 Rupiah ($10.69) and 60 minutes 240,000 Rupiah ($17.1) for foreigner.
Jetski - For local 15 minutes 250,000 Rupiah and 30 minutes 500,000 Rupiah and 60 minutes 1,000,000 Rupiah. For foreigner 15 minutes 400,000 Rupiah ($28.49), 30 minutes 650,000 Rupiah ($46.3) and 60 minutes 1,200,000 Rupiah ($85.48).
Banana Boat (per person) - For local 15 minutes 80,000 Rupiah and 30 minutes 160,000 Rupiah and 60 minutes 1,250,000 Rupiah. For foreigner 15 minutes 100,000 Rupiah ($7.12), 30 minutes 200,000 Rupiah ($14.24) and 60 minutes 1,660,000 Rupiah ($118.25).
Knee Boarding - 400,000 Rupiah ($28.49) for 15 minutes and 700,000 Rupiah ($49.87) for 30 minutes for all.
Mangrove Cruise - 175,000 Rupiah ($12.49) 30-45 minutes.
Snorkeling - 150,000 Rupiah ($10.69) for 60 minutes.
Fishing - 175,000 Rupiah ($12.47) for 2 hours.
Giant Water Slide - 50,000 Rupiah ($3.56).
Camping in Tent - 95,000 Rupiah ($6.77).
Camping in 2 storey Cane tent 'Gazebo' - (Monday-Friday) 150,000 Rupiah ($10.69) at Level-1 and 200,000 Rupiah ($14.25) at Level-2. (Saturday-Sunday) 200,000 Rupiah ($14.25) at Level-1 and 250,000 Rupiah ($17.81) at Level-2.
How to go: Near Nongsa Beach.

Turi Beach

Beach

How to go: Near Nongsa Beach.


Day-2:

Engku Putri Batam Centre

Park

How to go: It is situated at Jl. Engku Putri Teluk Tering. There is a Ferry terminal opposite of Batam Center to go to Harbour Front, Singapore.

Masjid Raya

Mosque

How to go: Near Engku Putri Batam Centre Park.

Welcome To Batam Monument

Monument

How to go: Near Masjid Raya.

Fresh Beer at Batam Center

Beer Shop

Different colors fresh Beer made in Batam.
How to go: It is situated at Jl. Engku Putri No.1 Teluk Tering, Batam City. About 800 meters from Mega Mall Batam.

Xoleil Spa Village

Spa Center

Specially for Spa. They have also Food Facilities.
Rates:
Signature Massages:
Xoleil Singnature - 1,200 Rupiah ($0.085) for 2 hours and 950 Rupiah ($0.068) 1.5 hour.
Sasak Deep-Tissue - 1,100 Rupiah ($0.078) for 2 hours, 900 Rupiah ($0.064) 1.5 hour and 700 Rupiah ($0.05) for 1 hour.
Healing Hot Stone - 1,050 Rupiah ($0.075) for 1.5 hour.
Hot Herbal Compress - 1,050 Rupiah ($0.075) for 1.5 hour.
Healing Remedies:
Oukup Martup Streem - 1,050 Rupiah ($0.075) for 1.5 hour.
Karokan Jahe - 900 Rupiah ($0.064) for 1.5 hour.
Bedda Lotong Srub - 1,200 Rupiah ($0.085) for 2 hours.
Batimung Tradition - 1,500 Rupiah ($0.11) for 2 hours.
Enhancements:
Body Scrub - 650 Rupiah ($0.046) for 1 hour.
Boreh Mask - 700 Rupiah ($0.05) for 1 hour.
Muka Experience:
Muka Signature Facial - 950 Rupiah ($0.068) for 1.5 hour.
Xalon Enrichments:
Hair & Scalp Ritual - 650 Rupiah ($0.046) for 1.5 hour.
Hands & Feet Ritual - 550 Rupiah ($0.039) for 1 hour.
Foot Reflexology - 900 Rupiah ($0.064) for 2 hours, !DR 750 ($0.053) 1.5 hour and 550 Rupiah ($0.039) for 1 hour.

Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple

Buddhist Temple

How to go: About 2 km from Xoleil Spa Village towards northwest.

Ocarina Park

Park

Entry Fee: 15,000 Rupiah ($1.07).
How to go: It is about 4 km from Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple towards Northeast.

Batam Miniature House

Theme Park

How to go: It is situated at Tanjung Buntung, Bengkong, Batam City. About 3 km from Ocarina Park towards north.

Muhammad Cheng Ho Mosque

Mosque

How to go: About 600 meters from Batam Miniature House towards North.

Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall

Shopping Mal

How to go: About 4.5 km from Muhammad Cheng Ho Mosque towards west.

There is a Ferry Terminal named "Harbour Bay" 2 km away from Nagoya Shopping Mall. Form where ferries leave for Hurbour Front, Singapore.


Day-3:

Funworld Nagoya Citywalk

Amusement Center

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 9 PM.
How to go: 800 meters from Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall towards west.

Vihara Budhi Bhakt

Buddhist Temple

How to go: About 650 meters away from Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall towards southwest.

Tua Pek Kong Temple

Buddhist Temple

How to go: Besides Vihara Budhi Bhakt.

Pura Agung Amerta Buana

Hindu Temple

How to go: About 3.5 km from Vihara Budhi Bhakt towards south.

Samudra Dharma Temple

Buddhist Temple

How to go: About 5.7 km from Pura Agung Amerta Buana towards West then North.

Tebing Langit

Park

How to go: It is situated at Jalan Ir. Sutami, Tanjung Pinggir, Sekupang, Tj. Pinggir, Kec. Sekupang. About 4.5 km from Samudra Dharma Temple towards west.

There are few more places you can visit if you have time. Barelang Bridges, Setokok Beach, Pa Auk Tawya Vipassana Dhura Hermitage, Galang Refugee Camp Vietnam, Viovio Beach, Pulau Abang island and Mesjid Raya Sultan Riau Mosque at Pulau Penyengat Tanjung Pinang.




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