How to Get to Blue Lake Bintan & Sand Dunes
Getting to Blue Lake Bintan & Sand Dunes depends on the departure point.
Most visitors travel from Singapore by ferry, from Batam, or directly from a hotel in the Bintan Resorts area.
From Singapore
The standard route from Singapore to Blue Lake Bintan follows these steps.
- Take the Bintan Resort ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, Singapore
- The journey 70 minutes by ferry, Bintan time one hour behind Singapore time
- Arrive at Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) Ferry Terminal, Bintan
- Clear immigration and customs
- Continue to Blue Lake Bintan by preferred transport, approximately 35 to 40 minutes
Booking ferry tickets in advance is recommended, especially for weekends and public holidays.
For a same-day visit to Blue Lake, choosing a departure that arrives before early afternoon is advisable.
A 17:00 ferry from Singapore, for example, arrives at Bintan around 17:10. After immigration and customs clearance, departure from the ferry terminal is typically around 17:30.
This is too late, with daylight already fading and the attraction effectively closed.
Ferry details are available on the getting to Bintan from Singapore guide and the ferry schedule & how to choose the best timing.
From Batam
Batam to Blue Lake Bintan is a popular day trip route, particularly for Singapore and Malaysia travelers already staying in Batam.
- Depart from Telaga Punggur Port, Batam
- Take a speedboat to Tanjung Uban Port, approximately 15 to 17 minutes
- Travel from Tanjung Uban Port to Blue Lake Bintan, approximately 15 to 20 minutes by car
This is one of the most convenient routes to Blue Lake Bintan.
The short boat crossing and the close proximity of Tanjung Uban Port to the site mean a guest can reach the lake within about 35 minutes of leaving Batam.
Route details are available on the getting to Bintan from Batam guide.
Day trip options from Batam are covered in the private day trips to Bintan from Batam.
Guests staying at a hotel in Bintan Resorts area after arriving from Batam can visit Blue Lake and the Sand Dunes first, before being dropped at the hotel afterward, since the site is close by.
From Bintan Resort Hotels
Blue Lake is approximately 35 to 40 minutes away by car from the Bintan Resort area, depending on the hotel location.
- Movenpick Resort Bintan and Club Med Bintan Island are among the hotels with a longer travel time, around 40 minutes
- Guests staying further east around Trikora or Tanjungpinang city should allow around an hour or more
- The route from Bintan Resort or from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal passes through the Lagoi area, including Bintan Brother Seafood Restaurant, Jepunsari Spa Bintan, and an 8-km Bintan ATV route near the coffee plantation area
The Easiest Option: Private Tour
A private tour is the most practical way to visit Blue Lake Bintan, based on the on-the-ground experience of Bintan Travel Guide (BTG), the Bintan Travel Specialist.
Booking and route planning are handled by BTG, while the trip itself is accompanied by a driver-guide from pick-up to drop-off.
- Transport, an English-speaking driver-guide, entrance tickets, and mineral water are arranged in advance
- Pick-up can be arranged from the BBT Ferry Terminal, Tanjung Uban Port, or a Bintan Resort hotel, with flexible timing between 08:00 and 15:30 based on the guest’s schedule
- The driver-guide stays with the group throughout, helping with an ATV ride, pointing out the best viewpoints, or combining Blue Lake with other northern Bintan attractions on the same trip
Written by
Sigit Supriadi
Founder & Travel Specialist, Bintan Travel Guide (BTG)
With over 13 years in hospitality across Bintan, from luxury resorts to private villas and islands, and now running Bintan Travel Guide (BTG) since 2023.
I share practical travel information and local insights to help travelers plan with confidence. Every guide reflects local knowledge and up-to-date information on Bintan’s destinations, attractions, and travel logistics