Bintan Mangrove Tour: 60-Minute Sebung River Cruise
Bintan Mangrove Tour is a 60-minute boat cruise along the Sebung River, one of Bintan’s key mangrove ecosystems, with a chance to spot wildlife such as monkeys, kingfishers, and monitor lizards along the way.
The boat departs from the jetty daily between 09:00 to 16:30, with pick-up time and location arranged around each guest’s preference.
A local guide and boatman stay with guests throughout, aboard the low-emission boat.
The tour starts from IDR 380,000 per adult.
Price & Inclusions
The rate is per person, starting at IDR 380,000 for adults.
Price
- Adult: IDR 380,000 per person
- Child (3–10 years): IDR 280,000 per child
- Minimum booking: 2 adults
- Solo traveller: charged as 2 adults
Included
- 60-minute boat cruise along the Sebung River
- Low-emission 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 pick-up from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal
- Light refreshments at the jetty, subject to availability
- Optional restaurant or minimart stop nearby or along the way, before or after the tour — please advise us at the time of booking.
- Tours run daily, 09:00–16:30
Note
- Departure time from the jetty runs between 09:00 to 16:30, confirmed at booking based on your preferred schedule
- Pick-up or drop-off outside the Bintan Resort 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
Same River, Different Experience
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Pick-up Service
You're picked up by private transport, either from the Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal or directly from your hotel lobby.
Journey to the Jetty
For hotels within the Bintan Resort area, the drive to the jetty typically takes around 15 to 20 minutes. For hotels in East Bintan or Tanjungpinang, the pick-up transfer takes about 60 minutes.
Mangrove Cruise
The cruise runs about 60 minutes along the Sebung River use Low-emission boat.
Your guide shares details about the mangrove ecosystem and local wildlife, 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.
Refreshments
Back at the jetty after the cruise, light refreshments such as soft drinks, young coconut, or ice cream are offered, subject to availability.
Return Transfer
After that, your driver is ready to take you back to your hotel, resort, or the ferry terminal.
Additional Stops (optional)
If time allows and it's along the route, a short stop at a nearby restaurant or minimart can be arranged before continuing to your final destination, if requested in advance.
Tell us your details, and we’ll arrange everything — you just focus on enjoying the experience.
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Booking is confirmed via WhatsApp or email with an advance payment.
How to Book
Contact BTG via WhatsApp or email with the tour date, hotel, and number of guests.
BTG will checks availability and sends the tour details. Booking early is recommended during weekends and holidays.
Payment
- Advance payment is required to confirm a booking
- A deposit may be accepted, depending on the date
- Payment goes to Bintan Travel Guide’s official account
Cancellation
- Cancel at least 4 days before the tour date: refund minus admin and processing fees
- Cancel within 3 days, no-show, or unused service: no refund
Weather
Weather affects safety and comfort during the tour. If weather is not suitable, the tour is rescheduled first; if rescheduling isn’t possible, a refund is offered.
Refund Policy
Refunds may include admin and processing fees. Processing time depends on the payment method and provider.
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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 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.
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