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Batam is one of the 3,000 islands, which make up the Riau Archipelago
and is closest to Singapore, which is only 20 km away or twenty minutes
by air-conditioned ferry. The 415kms island has a population of 700,000
most of whom are Malays (85%) and Chinese (14%). A few indigenous Orang
Laut tribes still live in the island.
Batam can be reached by ferries from the islands of Singapore, Bintan
and Karimun. 3 different ferry operators, Penguin, Batam Fast and
WaveMaster, provide services between Batam and Singapore daily. Ferries
from Singapore will drop off and pick up passengers from one of the 5
international terminals in Batam: Teluk Senimba (Waterfront City),
Sekupang, Batam Center, Batu Ampar (Harbour Bay) and Nongsa Pura.
Batam's air travel is handled at the Hang Nadim International Airport.
The Indonesian government is planning to build a bridge linking the
islands Batam and Bintan.
In addition to the oil support industries of Batu Ampar and a fast
growing electronics industry, Batam now attracts increasing numbers of
tourists. Many come from Singapore for a short holiday with friends and
family, duty-free shopping and great seafood. The visitors to Singapore
hope over for a day or weekend trip.
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BATAM ISLAND TOUR ITINERARY: |
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DAY 1 : BATAM
(L/D) |
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Upon arrival at Hang Nadim airport
Batam, you will be met by our representative and Check-in Hotel.
Afternoon take a tour of Batam city visiting Batam Center
(Central Government of Batam), Vihara Duta Metreya (The biggest
temple in South East Asia), Muka Kuning (The biggest Industrial
Park In Batam Island), Shopping Tour at Nagoya Town. Back
to hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at Batam |
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DAY 2 : BATAM (B/L/D) |
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Breakfast at Hotel. Today’s tour is
going to two islands which are connected by a hanging bridge.
These islands are Rempang & Galand. In Galand we may find a
historical place that proof that the Vietnamese Refugee called
the Boat Man (Manusia Perahu) was once lived here in the 80’s.
This two islands now become part Batam and known as Balerang (Batam,
Rempang, Galang). Afterward return to your hotel. |
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DAY 3 : BATAM (B) |
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Breakfast at Hotel. Free at
leisure. Transfer to the ferry terminal to take ferry to
Singapore. Arrive Singapore. |
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Visa Information
International passports must be valid for at least six months from the
date of arrival into Indonesia. Proof of onward passage and sufficient
funds are required. Except for Nationals listed in Category 1,
all other Nationals are required to apply for entry visa to enter
Indonesia. However, Nationals listed in Category 2 are eligible
to apply for Visa-On-Arrival at special counters of the Immigration
Office at Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal (BBT).
Category 1:
1. Brunei Darussalam
2. Chile 3.
Singapore 4. Malaysia
5. Morocco 6.
Hong Kong SAR *
7. Macau SAR * 8.
Philippines 9. Thailand
10. Peru 11.
Vietnam * SAR – Special Administrative Region
Category 2:
1. Argentina 2.
Australia 3. Austria
4. Bahrain 5. Belgium
6. Brazil 7.
Bulgaria 8. Cambodia
9. Canada 10.
China 11. Cyprus 12.
Denmark 13. Egypt 14.
Estonia 15. Finland
16. France
17. Germany 18.
Greece 19. Hungary
20. Iceland 21. India
22. Iran 23.
Ireland 24. Italy
25. Japan 26.
Kuwait 27. Laos 28.
Liechtenstein 29. Luxembourg
30. Maldives 31.
Malta 32. Mexico 33.
Monaco 34. Netherlands
35. New Zealand 36.
Norway 37. Oman 38.
Poland 39. Portugal
40. Qatar 41. Russia
42. Saudi Arabia 43.
South Africa 44. South Korea
45. Spain 46.
Suriname 47. Sweden
48. Switzerland 49. Taiwan
50. United Arab Emirates
51. United Kingdom
52. United States of America
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