Overview
Travel back in time on this small group full day tour to Indonesia, ideal for travelers with limited time in Singapore, but still want to have a taste of a developing Indonesian town.
Start the day by boarding a 1-hour high-speed ferry from Singapore. Upon arrival at Batam, you will be greeted by our English-speaking guide. You will get to stop by the famous Welcome to Batam monument and Tanjak Mosque for photos, visit the biggest Buddhist temple in Indonesia, and indulge in a 4-course lunch with 2 types of seafood.
A 1-hour (60-min) traditional Indonesian massage is included to complete your Indonesian experience. You will stop by local shops as well as a bakery to sample freshly-made Indonesian layer cakes.
Highlights
✅ Easy-to-locate departure point at Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal
✅ Taste of local cuisine with 4-course lunch with 2 types of seafood
✅ Authentic 1-hour traditional Indonesian massage by experienced masseurs for ultimate relaxation
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What's included
Batam ground transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
4-course seafood lunch (2 types of seafood, chicken and vegetables)
Admission to Batam Raja Ali Haji museum (with museum docent)
Optional photostop at Grand Barelang Bridge (upon request)
Fully-guided small-group tour in Batam by local English-speaking guide
Round-trip transport by high-speed public ferry (required to cross Singapore/Indonesia border)
Admission to Grand Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya temple
Exclusive photostop at Tanjak Mosque and Welcome To Batam monument
Exclusive photostop at Balinese-style Pura Agung Amerta Bhuana temple
1-hour (60-min) traditional Indonesian massage
Traditional Kueh Lapis (Indonesian layer cakes) tasting
Indonesia visa-on-arrival fee (US$35/person, payable in cash at the border)
Hotel pickup and dropoff
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Address: Batamfast Ferry Shop, #02-50, 1 Maritime Square (Lobby C), Singapore 099253
Directions: If you are taking the subway, alight at Harbourfront MRT Station, and follow signs to Harbourfront Centre. At Harbourfront Centre, there will be signs pointing you to Lobby C.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
IMPORTANT: Your tickets will be held at Batamfast Ferry Shop for collection on the day of travel up to 9:20am (GMT+8). You will be required to present a current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) of all guests in exchange for your tickets. Contact our hotline immediately at +65-87568161 if you encounter any problems.
Indonesian visa-on-arrival advisory: It costs US$35/person (payable in Indonesian CASH currency IDR500,000), and is available for guests from Albanian, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgarian, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Danish, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hongkong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Morocco, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbian, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USA, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Vatican, Vietnam.
Travel advisory: Though unlikely, unforeseen circumstances such as pick-pocketing etc may occur at any time. While assistive efforts will be made, all guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance as local assistance may be limited.
Customs advisory: Any alcohol/tobacco products or chewing gum brought/bought during this tour must be fully consumed before re-entering Singapore.
Food allergy advisory: Many Indonesian chefs have limited understanding of food allergies, guests are advised to consume all food at their own discretion.
Weather advisory: Batam's weather is warm and humid with occasional rain whole year round, please dress appropriately.
What to expect
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HarbourFront Centre
1 hour
Make your own way to Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal for your 10:00am (GMT+8) high-speed public ferry to the Indonesian town of Batam. After about 1 hour at sea, you will arrive at Batam ferry terminal to clear immigration.
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Welcome To Batam Monument
20 min
Upon clearing immigration in Batam, your small-group licensed guide will meet you with a signboard, and escort you to your air-conditioned vehicle for a tour around Batam, the largest city in the Riau Islands Province of Indonesia.
You will first stop by for a photostop of the Welcome to Batam monument.
Modelled after the world-famous Hollywood sign, many tourists and locals come to Batam Center to take photos with the Welcome to Batam monument. -
20 min
Next, you will visit Mini Indonesia Park featuring miniature replicas of architecture from Indonesia's 34 provinces including the capital - Jakarta.
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20 min
Next, you will get to make a quick stop at a local bakery to sample famous Indonesian layer cakes, also affectionately known to the locals as Kueh Lapis. Kueh Lapis is not difficult to make, but it requires time and a lot of patience. The bakers hover next to the oven for a couple of hours grilling each layer of batter. Kueh Lapis is typically served in small, thin, rich and fragrant slices.
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20 min
Next, you will visit this local museum named after a famous local poet to learn more about the history of Batam through its many collections and artifacts.
Note: In the event that the museum is closed (ie: for Covid-19 sanitisation every Monday etc), a visit to Batam Mini Indonesia Park (featuring miniature replicas of Indonesian architecture) will be offered as a replacement. -
Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple
20 min
Next, you will stop by to visit the Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple. This temple is the largest Chinese temple in Indonesia, situated on a hill called Lucky Hill.
The temple is dedicated to the Maitreya, who is the future Buddha who will achieve complete enlightenment, Maitreya can also be seen at the most centre of the temple plated in gold standing at 5m high. -
Pura Agung Amerta Buana
20 min
Next, you will stop by the beautiful Balinese-style Pura Agung Amerta Buana temple.
Established in 1999, Pura Agung Amerta Buana is a Hindu temple adopting a mixture of classical and modern Balinese architecture.
Inside the temple stands the highest Padmasana in Indonesia, at an impressive height of 18 meters. The Padnasama is a lotus-like pagoda shrine dedicated to their Supreme God. -
20 min
Next, you will stop by Garuda Park (Taman Rajawali). Built in 2017, this park features a monument with a statue of the Garuda, often used to represent Indonesia, much like the Bald Eagle in the United States. The Garuda symbolises the virtue of knowledge, power, bravery, loyalty, and discipline.
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20 min
From the Garuda Park, you will have a vantage view of the Tanjak Mosque. The mosque is built in Tanjak Melayu architecture and features a minaret of 45 meters. The exterior is made of modern aluminum composite panels.
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Barelang Bridge
1 hour
Next, you will visit the grand Barelang Bridge, sometimes called the Golden Gate Bridge of Batam, which is a piece of modern architecture seemingly ahead of time in this laid-back developing Indonesian town. You will then tuck in to a 4-course traditional Indonesian feast consisting of seafood, chicken and vegetables at traditional Indonesian restaurant nearby.
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Mega Mall Batam Centre
20 min
Finally, your guide will bring you back to the ferry terminal for your high-speed public ferry back to Singapore.
The ferry terminal is connected by a skybridge on the departure level to Megamall. If there is still time, you may pop into Megamall for everyday non-touristy items and snacks at local prices.
Please head back to the ferry terminal 30 minutes before ferry timing for boarding formalities. -
HarbourFront Centre
1 hour
You will arrive back in Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal at about 10:00pm (GMT+8) where your trip ends.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Singapore).
Additional Information
- This trip is not suitable for children below 12 years of age (children will be served a cup of beverage while waiting beside their parents/guardian during the 1-hour massage)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about SMALL GROUP: Batam day tour with Ferry, 1-hour Massage, and Lunch from Singapore
Can I cancel SMALL GROUP: Batam day tour with Ferry, 1-hour Massage, and Lunch from Singapore for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 day.
Where does it start?
Address: Batamfast Ferry Shop, #02-50, 1 Maritime Square (Lobby C), Singapore 099253 Directions: If you are taking the subway, alight at Harbourfront MRT Station, and follow signs to Harbourfront Centre.
What's included?
- Batam ground transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- 4-course seafood lunch (2 types of seafood, chicken and vegetables)
- Admission to Batam Raja Ali Haji museum (with museum docent)
- Optional photostop at Grand Barelang Bridge (upon request)
- Fully-guided small-group tour in Batam by local English-speaking guide
- Round-trip transport by high-speed public ferry (required to cross Singapore/Indonesia border)
- Admission to Grand Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya temple
- Exclusive photostop at Tanjak Mosque and Welcome To Batam monument
What's not included?
- Indonesia visa-on-arrival fee (US$35/person, payable in cash at the border)
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
Which places does it visit?
It visits HarbourFront Centre, Welcome To Batam Monument, Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple, Pura Agung Amerta Buana, Barelang Bridge, Mega Mall Batam Centre.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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