Blue Lake Bintan & Sand Dunes Private Tour & Transport
Picture a lake the colour of turquoise glass, sitting right next to sand dunes that look like they belong in the desert, not on a tropical island.
That is Blue Lake Bintan, locally known as Danau Biru, a former bauxite mining site in northern Bintan that slowly turned into one of the most photographed spots on the island.
Right beside it, the Busung Sand Dunes formed from mining residue and years of wind erosion, creating a landscape that feels closer to the Middle East than Southeast Asia.
This tour brings you to both locations in one relaxed half-day trip.
You will travel with private transport and a local driver-guide, with departure time arranged around your schedule rather than a fixed slot.
There is no need to rush between stops, the pace is yours to set.
Price & Inclusion
Price
- IDR 600,000 nett (for 2 persons)
- Additional guest: IDR 50,000 per person (up to 5 persons per booking)
- For groups above 5 persons, contact us for customised arrangement
Includes
- Private transport with driver-guide, pick-up & drop-off within Bintan Resort area or Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal
- Entrance fees for Sand Dunes & Blue Lake
- Bottled water during the trip
- Flexible stop at a nearby local restaurant or mini mart along the way
Note:
- Pick-up or drop-off outside the Bintan Resort area may incur an additional IDR 100,000–300,000 per transport, depending on hotel location.
Share your travel date, number of guests, hotel location, and preferred pick-up time with us.
We will check availability and get back to you with the details for your booking.
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Duration
Around 3–4 hours, depending on your pace and how long you wish to spend at each stop.
Pick-up & Drop-off
Available from your hotel lobby or directly from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal.
Pick-up Time
Flexible between 08:30 AM – 03:30 PM, based on your preferred schedule.
Tour Type
Private tour only, ensuring a more comfortable and personalised experience throughout the journey.
Note
Most guests typically spend around 60–90 minutes at both Sand Dunes and Blue Lake, but this can vary depending on individual pace and interest in each location.
Details Itinerary
Pick-up Service
We pick you up based on your preferred schedule and location, hotel lobby within the Bintan Resort area, or directly from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal. The day before your trip, we share your driver and car details so everything is clear ahead of time.
Journey to Blue Lake & Sand Dunes
Travel time depends on pick-up location. From the Bintan Resort area, it usually takes 35–40 minutes depending on traffic.
Exploring Sand Dunes & Blue Lake
Both sites sit in the same area, an easy walk between them. Your driver-guide stays with you throughout. Optional activities such as ATV rides and eagle photo sessions are available on-site at your own expense, just ask your driver-guide if you are interested.
Return Transfer
After the tour, you are transferred back to your hotel or the ferry terminal based on your preference.
Additional Stops
Want to stop at a souvenir shop, mini mart, or local restaurant along the way? Just let us know, we can arrange it as long as it is on the same route
Booking, Payment & Cancellation Policy
How to Book
Contact us via WhatsApp or email with your travel date, pick-up time, location, and number of participants. As this tour runs daily and books up fast on weekends and holidays, advance booking is recommended.
Payment
Advance payment is required to secure your booking; a deposit may be accepted depending on how close your travel date is. Payments go directly to the official account of PT Bintan Travel Guide, a registered travel agency in Bintan. Card payments are also accepted through approved channels.
Cancellation
- 4+ days before the tour: refundable, minus admin and processing fees
- Within 3 days: non-refundable
- No-shows: non-refundable
Weather Policy
We monitor conditions in northern Bintan closely. If weather is unsuitable, we will first offer to reschedule. If that is not possible, a refund follows our standard policy
Why Travellers Book This Tour With Us
Booking this tour with Bintan Travel Guide (BTG) means dealing directly with a local team based in Bintan, from your first question to the day of the trip itself.
You get a dedicated driver-guide and a private vehicle, so the trip moves at your pace instead of a group schedule, and if you want to add a stop or adjust timing, it is a quick conversation rather than a formal request.
Our team stays reachable throughout the trip in case anything needs coordinating on the day
If you’re planning your trip to Bintan and considering this experience, you can simply reach out to check availability for your preferred date and pick-up arrangement.
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We are grateful for the feedback shared by travellers who have chosen to book with us during their visit to Bintan.
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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
Sand Dunes & Blue Lake Bintan Tour, the experience includes private transport with driver-guide, entrance fees to both attractions, bottled water, and pick-up & drop-off within the Bintan Resort area or Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal. Optional stops at local restaurants or mini marts can also be arranged along the way.
Blue Lake Tour and Sand Dunes Tour usually takes around 3–4 hours in total, depending on your pace and how long you spend at each location.
This is a private tour, so you will have your own vehicle and driver-guide throughout the Sand Dunes Tour and Blue Lake visit, allowing for a more flexible and comfortable experience.
For the Blue Lake Bintan & Sand Dunes Tour, pick-up is flexible between 08:30 AM to 03:30 PM, depending on your preferred schedule and availability.
Pick-up for the Blue Lake Tour and Sand Dunes Tour is available from hotels within the Bintan Resort or directly from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal.
From the Bintan resort area, the journey to the Sand Dunes and Blue Lake takes approximately 35–40 minutes, depending on traffic and exact hotel location.
During the Blue Lake Tour and Sand Dunes Tour, optional activities such as ATV rides and eagle photo sessions are available on-site and can be arranged with your driver-guide at your own expense.
Additional stops at souvenir shops, minimarts, or local restaurants can be arranged during the Sand Dunes Tour or Blue Lake visit, as long as they are along the same route or nearby area.
Booking for the Blue Lake Bintan & Sand Dunes Tour can be made via WhatsApp or email by sharing your travel date, pick-up details, and number of participants. Availability will be confirmed by our team.
Cancellation for the Blue Lake Tour and Sand Dunes Tour made at least 4 days before the tour date is eligible for a refund, subject to administrative and payment processing fees. Cancellations within 3 days are non-refundable.
If weather conditions in the northern area of Bintan are not suitable for the Blue Lake Bintan & Sand Dunes Tour, we will first offer a reschedule option. If rescheduling is not possible, a refund will be provided according to our policy.
Just send us a message and we’ll help you with the details.
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