Try your luck at reeling in Indonesia’s famous dancing fish

Fishing can be a chore instead of an attraction for some, but not here in Bintan. Instead of hot concrete and mosquito-infested jetties, colourful platforms form the fishing bay near the Swiss-Belhotel in Lagoi Bay. Anyone can fish here, both the young and young at heart. The fish here also swim within a confined area, which means your chances of landing a whopper are also significantly higher! 

Helpful staff on-site will teach you how to cast your line, how to check if you have a fish on your bait and how to reel in your catch. If you’re squeamish about baiting the live crickets on your line, don’t worry, the staff will do it for you. 

Admire Bintan’s gorgeous views on borrowed wings with Air Adventures Asia

Equal parts relaxing and thrilling, this seaplane ride with Air Adventures Bintan was quite unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. With its open cockpit and amphibious landing gear, the Challenger Ultralight aircraft will give you a flying experience you know you won’t soon be forgetting. 

The man behind this unique business is none other than Stuart Perkins. Originally from England, he’s been living in Bintan for over 3 years now with his wife. Stuart’s background was in commercial flights, but he was looking for something more than “having coffee and pushing buttons”, which resulted in the creation of Air Adventures Bintan. With over 22 years of flying experience under his belt, you know you’ll be in ultra-safe hands. 

Sakera Beach Bintan

Sakera beach is hoped to be one of the tourism destinations as well. Since people living nearby, like in Lobam and Tanjung Uban often visit for recreational reasons in this place. Sakera beach is a white sand beach, located at around 8 km from north of Tanjung Uban and around 2 km from Sebong Pereh. Sakera beach is a – 1 km long. Visitors can rent a place on this beach, whether it is for individual or group. On whether it is for reservation or camping or other events.

Santa Maria Cave was built in 18th century by a Dutch Pastor. On every sundays, devotees will come to pack the place and sing songs of praises while enjoying a short get-together with everyone in the community. Until today the place is still very well preserved and maintained. You shouldn't give a miss when you do visit Bintan.

Santa Maria Cave, situated 20 minutes away from Trikora Beach, Bintan Island was built in 18th century by a Dutch Pastor. The 14 stations of the cross, tableaus and a statue of Mary standing on a globe are the main features of this site. On every sundays, devotees will come to pack the place and sing songs of praises in the quaint little chapel on its grounds while enjoying a short get-together with everyone in the community. Until today the place is still very well preserved and maintained.