Things to Do in Batam for Your Next Weekend Getaway
Just a short boat ride from Singapore, Batam in Indonesia’s Riau archipelago is a popular weekend destination and a good side trip from Singapore and Malaysia. The island is a short 45-minute speed boat ride from Singapore and 1.40hrs from Puteri Harbour, Johor. This small island is frequented by visitors because of its wonderful beaches, elegant resorts, big shopping malls and vibrant nightlife.
To help you plan your itinerary in Batam, below list of 12 top things to do in Batam or multi-day trips you can do from the Batam (like visiting one of the best tropical islands in Asia).
- Visit the Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall or Batam City Square Mall (BCS)
- Visit temples Tua Pek Kong Temple and Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temples
- Grab a Massage
- Capture sunsets at Barelang Bridge
- Do an early bird souvenirs shopping
- Indulge in sinful seafood
- Relax at Nongsa Beach
- Play a Round of Golf
- Visit Bintan and Galang Islands
- Try Diving and snorkeling
- Exciting outdoor adventures
- Explore the Anambas Islands
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Visit Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall
is the biggest mall in the city. You can also try the BCS Mall or the Mega Mall Batam Center. While groceries are cheaper in Indonesia the price of branded clothing is more or less the same as Singapore.Don’t forget to drop by one of the many restaurants in the mall to satisfy your Indonesian cuisine craving. |
Visit temples Tua Pek Kong Temple Tua Pek Kong Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple on the island of Batam. You can see the Chinese influence if the architecture of the temple.The Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya is the biggest temple in Southeast Asia, with a land area of 4.5 hectares. |
Grab a Massage After a day of fun-filled activities in Batam, what your body really needs is nothing but two solid hours of massage. Yes, over at Reborn Massage and Reflexology (beside BCS Mall), a soothing full body massage awaits you. |
Capture Sunsets at Barelang Bridge
The Barelang Bridge is a local landmark around Batam. The bridge connects Batam to Galang Island. Galang. Many people add a visit to Barelang Bridge to their Batam itinerary. It’s an interesting place to see and if you are a photographer you can get a good photo here, Enjoy the picturesque seascape and wait for the stunning sunset while you’re here. |
Do an early bird souvenirs shopping
Take a cab to the crowded wet markets to join fellow travelers in buying crackers, sea cucumbers or the mandatory kueh lapis and honeycomb cakes back home. |
Indulge in Sinful Seafood
Food has to be included in any list of what to do in Batam. The harbor front town offers fresh and marvelous seafood delicacies. Three of the best seafood restaurants in town include Sei Enam Seafood, the best restaurant in Batam according to TripAdvisor, Rezeki Seafood Restaurant and Harbour Bay Seafood. At Sei Enam we recommend the chili crab fix. Rezeki Seafood is famous for the black pepper crab and best calamari in town. Meanwhile Harbour Bay Seafood Restaurant has nice food and a lively atmosphere. |
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Visit Bintan and Galang Islands
If you have the money the private resorts on Bintan and Galang islands offer you a luxurious getaway without spending money like you would if you stayed at Marina Bay Sands. The Sanchaya, Banyan Tree Bintan and Angsana are just a few of the luxurious resorts that you can put on your Batam ‘to do’ list. |
Try Diving and Snorkeling
The most famous dive spots are around Abang Island, Petong Island, Hantu Island, and Labun Island. Visibility in the water is normally very high, so you can see far, and there is a lot to see. The best time to visit the island for diving is between April to August when the waves are smaller and the current is calmer. |
Exciting Outdoor Adventures
One of the places to visit in Batam for watersports is the Batam Cable Ski Park. The park offers canoeing, jet skiing and snorkeling. From flying fox to jetskiing, windsurfing and parasailing, Batam has your interests covered, whether it is on sea or high up in the air. |
It might take some time to reach as the island is quite far from Batam, but putting this on your things to do in Batam list is a must. Why? Well, the Anambas Islands were named as CNN’s Asia’s Best Tropical Island in 2013. The islands have great dive spots with endangered and protected species of turtles and sandy beaches lined with coconut trees. These islands are definitely a dream come true for any explorer. |
PACKAGES
ONE DAY BATAM TOUR
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2D1N 4* BATAM HOTEL PROMOTION
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MONTIGO RESORTS
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TURI BEACH RESORT
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NAGOYA MANSION HOTEL
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NAGOYA HILL HOTEL
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