Bintan Mangrove Tour: 60-Minute Sebung River Cruise
Bintan Mangrove Tour is a 60-minute boat cruise along the Sebung River, one of the island’s key mangrove ecosystems, with a chance to spot wildlife such as monkeys, kingfishers, and monitor lizards along the way.
The tour runs daily from 09:00 to 17:00, with pick-up time kept flexible to suit the guest’s plan.
A local guide accompanies the group throughout the boat cruise, and everything is inclusive, from the boat and guide to a private return transfer.
Price & Inclusions
Price
- Adult: IDR 380,000 per person
- Child (3–10 years): IDR 280,000 per child
- Minimum booking: 2 adults
- Solo travellers charged at the rate of 2 adults
Included
- 60-minute boat cruise along the Sebung River
- Eco-friendly boat with life jackets for every guest
- Local boatman and guide throughout the journey
- Private round-trip transfer from hotels in the Bintan Resort area, including BBT Ferry Terminal
- Light refreshments at the jetty, subject to availability
- Restaurant or minimart stop, arranged on request
- Tours run daily, 09:00–17:00
Contact us via WhatsApp or email to check availability and confirm your pick-up time.
Chat on WhatsAppContact Us by EmailNote
- Pick-up time is confirmed at booking, based on the guest’s hotel location.
- Pick-up or drop-off outside the Bintan Resorts area is confirmed upfront at IDR 100,000–300,000 per transport, depending on location.
- Advance payment secures the booking date and time slot.
- Subject to availability.
Details Itinerary
Pick-up Service
Pick-up is arranged with private transport, available from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal or directly from the hotel lobby.
Journey to the Jetty
For guests staying within the Bintan Resorts area, the drive to the jetty typically takes around 15 to 20 minutes.
Mangrove Cruise
The cruise lasts approximately 60 minutes along the Sebung River. The guide shares details about the mangrove ecosystem and the wildlife found in the area, with a chance to spot monkeys, kingfishers, monitor lizards, and other animals depending on river conditions and daily activity. As with any nature-based activity, sightings can’t be guaranteed and vary from day to day.
Return Transfer
At the end of the tour, guests head back to the jetty, where the driver is ready to transfer them back to their hotel, resort, or the ferry terminal.
Additional Stops
If time allows and it’s along the route, a short stop at a nearby restaurant or minimart can be arranged before continuing to the final destination, 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)
-
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
Dreamer56952117630
June 8, 2026Amazing 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 
mikeEsther890B
June 8, 2026So 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 
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, 2026Bintan 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 
abhinav j
March 20, 2026Beautiful 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 
Vera D
February 7, 2026 - it was amazing - it was well planned and our driver fahri was really nice
Jet41011191740
February 6, 2026bintan 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 Tour52024268873
January 1, 2026A 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 
Mobile26578394745
December 29, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, private round-trip transfer is included for hotels within the Bintan Resort area, including pick-up from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal. For hotels outside that area, transport is confirmed upfront at an additional IDR 100,000–300,000, depending on location.
Booking is done through WhatsApp or email rather than instant online checkout — share your preferred date, hotel, and number of guests, and the team confirms availability and sends payment details.
Both are priced the same: IDR 380,000 per adult and IDR 280,000 per child, since they follow the same 60-minute route along the Sebung River, just at different times of day. The main difference is the daytime wildlife-spotting focus versus the evening firefly viewing.
Yes, it's commonly paired with the Fireflies Tour, or with Sand Dunes and Blue Lake, as a half-day combination.
Contact us via WhatsApp or email to check availability and confirm your pick-up time.
Chat on WhatsAppContact Us by EmailExplore Other Experiences
Choose what you want to see and do in Bintan, and we'll build a according your preferences.
Request Custom Trip
