Bintan Fireflies Tour: Free Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
















Bintan Fireflies Tour is a boat tour along the Sebung River, giving guests the chance to see fireflies within the mangrove ecosystem over approximately 45 minutes. The boat is accompanied by a local guide and a boatman throughout the trip.
The tour departs at 7:00 PM from the jetty. Guests staying in the Bintan Resort area are typically picked up around 06:30 PM, while those outside the area are picked up earlier to allow extra travel time.
This tour is arranged directly by Bintan Travel Guide, so everything is taken care of, including private return transfers, trip support, and the tour itself — leaving guests free to focus on the experience.
Price & Inclusions
Price
- Adult: IDR 380,000 per person
- Child (3–10 years): IDR 280,000 per child
- Solo traveller: charged as 2 adults
Includes
- 45-minute river cruise through the Sebung River mangroves
- Eco-friendly boat with life jackets for every guest
- Local guide and boatman throughout the cruise
- Private return hotel transfer, not shared with other groups
- Light refreshments at the jetty, subject to availability
- Restaurant, convenience store, or supermarket stop arranged on request
Contact us via WhatsApp or email to check availability and confirm your pick-up time.
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- Pick-up or drop-off outside Bintan Resort area: IDR 100,000–300,000 per transport, confirmed upfront by hotel location.
- Advance payment secures the booking date and time slot.
- Subject to availability.
Details Itinerary
Pick-up Service
Guests are picked up from their hotel lobby by private transport. The tour departs at 7:00 PM from the jetty, and the exact pick-up time is confirmed at booking based on hotel location.
Transfer to the Jetty
The ride to the jetty takes around 15–20 minutes from hotels in the Bintan Resort area. Travel time is longer for hotels located outside the area.
Before the Tour
Guests meet their local guide at the jetty and receive a short briefing before boarding. Life jackets are provided for all guests.
Fireflies Experience
The boat heads out along the Sebung River through the mangrove forest. As it gets darker, fireflies can be seen glowing among the trees while the guide shares details about the local ecosystem and wildlife.
Return Transfer
After the cruise, a driver is waiting to take guests straight back to their hotel.
Additional Stops
A stop at a restaurant, convenience store, or supermarket on the way back can be arranged if requested in advance.
Booking, Payment & Cancellation Policy
How to Book
Contact BTG via WhatsApp or email with the tour date, hotel, and number of guests. The team will check availability and send the price and booking details. Booking early is recommended during weekends and holidays.
Payment
Advance payment is needed to confirm a booking. A deposit may be accepted, depending on the tour date. Payment goes directly to PT Bintan Travel Guide’s official account. Card payment is also accepted.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel at least 4 days before the tour date to get a refund, minus admin and processing fees.
- Cancel within 3 days, no-show, or unused service: no refund.
Weather Conditions
Weather affects safety and comfort during the tour. If weather is not suitable, the tour can be rescheduled first. If rescheduling isn’t possible, a refund will be offered.
Refund Policy
Refunds may include admin and processing fees. Processing time depends on the payment method and provider.
What Guests Say About Bintan Travel Guide ( BTG)
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Fireflies Tour with BTG - We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the team at Bintan Travel Guide (BTG) for helping to make our family trip to Bintan a memorable one.
Although... read more we were only able to arrange the Fireflies Tour during this visit due to the busy operational schedule and limited availability of the ATV activity, everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The tour was well-organised, relaxing, and a wonderful opportunity for our family and friends to spend quality time together.
A special thank you to Sigit for coordinating the transportation and payment arrangements. His prompt communication and efficient coordination ensured that everything went smoothly, which played a big part in making the Fireflies Tour a success.
We would also like to thank our drivers, Budi and Galih, for safely transporting us to and from the various locations. Their punctuality, professionalism, and friendly service were greatly appreciated by our entire group.
Last but not least, a big thank you to Joshua and Amon, our guides during the Fireflies Tour. They were knowledgeable, engaging, and ensured that everyone had an enjoyable experience on the boat. Their guidance and hospitality made the evening even more memorable.
We truly appreciate the efforts of the entire BTG team and would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone visiting Bintan. Thank you once again for your excellent service and for helping us create wonderful memories with our family and friends.
Dreamer56952117630
June 8, 2026
Amazing trip - SG to Bintan, 4 days 3 nights. Contacted MR Sigit.
Very smooth & easy experience from telling him out to visit attraction spots.
Everything he promised was spot on... read more & provided. price was reasonable for pax of 3 too. Assigned same driver was so much easier to be comfortable for the entire trip was also a plus point and the driver Abg even went out of the scope to accommodate our request to stop by to buy Sambal & chocolates. We had an exciting afternoon & evening and truly family with kids orientated.
mikeEsther890B
June 8, 2026
So much more than what we expected! - My partner and I did the Bintan Full day tour, and had an amazing time. Sigit was so helpful with setting us up and our driver Budi was so friendly... read more and shared lots of tips with us. His driving was also excellent. The choice of activities is very thoughtful, we went to an eco-friendly mangrove area on boat where the lovely staff told us how they plant trees and help clean the river. Then visited a coffee plantation and honey farm which was very interesting (and the honey is amazing!). We also saw the sand dunes and blue lake, which look exactly like in the pictures - stunning! And finally, the 500 Lohan Temple was a real highlight. Views around the temple, which is on a hill, and the temple itself is breathtaking. We had a bit of time left and went to a beach too. The water was beautiful and warm. We were pampered throughout the trip, with umbrella for rain and sun, water bottles, and delicious banana cakes. Highly recommend, it's so worth it - it made us want to come back to see more of Bintan!
Odyssey66279173245
May 9, 2026 -
Chill resort - Special thanks to Bintan Travel Guide for the excellent care and logistic support. Especially Sigit and Budi. Lovely resort with private beach. Chill vibes.
TTL4
May 6, 2026
Bintan trip with Family. - Sigit, I'm so grateful for your exceptional service! My stay was truly amazing, and I had a good experience. I will recommend you to my friends or anyone planning... read more a trip to Bintan.
Also my guide ‘Bud’ , gem of a person.
Sweet and always smiling.
abhinav j
March 20, 2026
Beautiful Bintan Tour - Sigit from the Bintan Travel Guide organized a two day visit of Bintan Island just as I wanted. She was very nice and helped me arrange my trip the best... read more possible way. We had a organised car and a driver Budi who was very kind an helpful and drowe us first day to see Blue Lake and we also took a Mangrove Tour. On a second day he took us from our hotel and we visited 500 Lohan Temple and than he drove us to ferry terminal. Everything was just as I expected it.
Vera D
February 7, 2026 -
Jet41011191740
February 6, 2026
bintan review - went for 3days2night trip and everything was handled perfectly by bintan travel guide. prices are reasonable and they are not only professional but very helpful with my needs and requests.... read more they are also accommodating to our preferences. our driver fahri was very warm and polite, assisting us with pictures and recommendations. overall pleasant experience thank you!
Tour52024268873
January 1, 2026
A well spent half day tours - Did a search on google and found Bintan Travel Guide. They responded fast even at 12 midnight. Good job to Sigit for your assistance on my queries.
Our... read more driver - Fahri did a good job bringing us to our attractions and even follow us to the Blue Lake and help us as a photographer for our family. He even suggests to bring us to the Batik house for my children to learn how to do a Batik painting and also a seafood restaurant.
The half day tours were well spent. Will definitely look for Bintan Travel Guide when I'm back to Bintan again. Thank you so much.
Mobile26578394745
December 29, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking is done directly through WhatsApp or email rather than an instant online checkout, guests share their preferred date, hotel, and number of travelers, and the team confirms availability and sends payment details.
The tour is priced at IDR 380,000 per adult and IDR 280,000 per child (ages 3–10), with a solo traveler charged as two adults.
Yes, private return hotel transfer is included for hotels within the Bintan Resort area. For hotels outside that area, transport is confirmed upfront at an additional IDR 100,000–300,000, depending on distance.
Dinner isn't included in the base package. A stop at a nearby restaurant, convenience store, or supermarket can be arranged on request as part of the return transfer.
Yes, advance booking is recommended, especially during weekends and holidays when slots fill up faster.
Contact us via WhatsApp or email to check availability and confirm your pick-up time.
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