Singapore Trip Overview
This is a sightseeing-cum-shopping day trip ideal for travelers on a budget but still want to have a taste of a developing Indonesian city. Hop on a 1-hour high-speed ferry from Singapore. Upon arrival at Batam, you will be greeted by your guide. A 4-course seafood lunch and 60-min traditional Indonesian massage are included. You will arrive back at Singapore at about 9:00pm.
Highlights:
• Visit Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya, Barelang Bridge, Kueh Lapis Bakery, Mini Indonesian Park, Cheng Ho Statue, 70 Fahrenheit Koffie, Batik Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet, Welcome to Batam Monument & Megamall
• A traditional Indonesian massage is included for your convenience
Additional Info
Duration: 1 day
Starts: Singapore, Singapore
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Singapore
This is a sightseeing-cum-shopping day trip ideal for travelers on a budget but still want to have a taste of a developing Indonesian city. Hop on a 1-hour high-speed ferry from Singapore. Upon arrival at Batam, you will be greeted by your guide. A 4-course seafood lunch and 60-min traditional Indonesian massage are included. You will arrive back at Singapore at about 9:00pm.
Highlights:
• Visit Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya, Barelang Bridge, Kueh Lapis Bakery, Mini Indonesian Park, Cheng Ho Statue, 70 Fahrenheit Koffie, Batik Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet, Welcome to Batam Monument & Megamall
• A traditional Indonesian massage is included for your convenience
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: HarbourFront Centre, 1 Maritime Square Harbourfront Centre, Singapore 099253 Singapore
Make your own way (unless hotel pickup option is selected) to Singapore Harbourfront Centre ferry terminal for your 8:40am (GMT+8) high-speed public ferry to the Indonesian town of Batam. After about 1 hour at sea, you will arrive at Batam ferry terminal and greeted by your guide. Set off on a full-day sightseeing-cum-shopping trip in Batam, the largest city in the Riau Islands Province of Indonesia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Welcome To Batam Monument, Teluk Tering, Batam City, Riau Islands Province 29444 Indonesia
During the tour, you will first stop by for a photostop of the Welcome To Batam monument.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Batam Grand Mosque, Jl. Engku Putri, Batam Center, Riau Islands Province 29461 Indonesia
You will pass by the Batam Grand Mosque to admire its unique pyramid-like roof, which is a piece of modern architecture seemingly ahead of time in this laid-back developing Indonesian town.
Stop At: 70 Fahrenheit Koffie Batam, Jl. Kw. Industri Tunas, Belian, Kec. Batam Kota, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia
You will also visit the Batam Industrial Park to tour an Indonesian coffee processing facility (70 Fahrenheit Koffie) and learn about the famous Indonesian kopi luwak (civet coffee beans). Thereafter, you will visit the popular 75-cent shop nearby.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Barelang Bridge, Riau Islands Province Indonesia
You will also visit the grand Barelang Bridge, sometimes called the Golden Gate Bridge of Batam, which is a piece of modern architecture seemingly ahead of time in this laid-back developing Indonesian town. You will then tuck in to a 4-course seafood lunch consisting of 2 types of seafood, chicken and vegetables at a kelong (traditional Indonesian floating house) restaurant nearby.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Batam Layer Cakes, Tanjung Buntung, Bengkong, Tj. Buntung, Batam, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia
You will stop by a well-known local bakery (Secret Layer Cakes) to sample the famous Indonesian layer cakes, also affectionately known to the locals as Kueh Lapis, which is typically served in small, thin, rich and fragrant slices.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple, Jl. Laksmana Bintan Sei Panas III, Batam Center, Riau Islands Province 29432 Indonesia
You will also visit the iconic Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya temple, which is one of the largest temples in Indonesia.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Batik Factory Outlet, Tanjung Buntung, Bengkong, Riau Islands Province 29444 Indonesia
You will stop by several shops at Golden City selling bargain factory-reject clothing and Indonesian batik clothing.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Taman Mini Indonesia, Batam Golden City Bengkong, Batam, Tj. Buntung, Kec. Bengkong, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29453, Indonesia
You will also visit the Batam Mini Indonesia Park featuring miniature replicas of architecture from Indonesia’s 34 provinces including the capital – Jakarta.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Muhammad Cheng Ho Mosque, Tanjung Buntung, Bengkong, Riau Islands Province 29444 Indonesia
You will pass by the famous Cheng Ho statue, mosque and ship replica.
Stop At: Jl. Komp. Nagoya Citywalk Lubuk Baja, Riau Islands Province 29444 Indonesia
Your guide will bring you to one of the top licensed massage centre in Batam Nagoya district, where you can de-stress over a relaxing 1-hour traditional Indonesian massage. Complimentary refreshments before and after massage are provided for your convenience.
Please note: traditional Indonesian massage may not be suitable for children below 12 years of age. As such, children below 12 years of age will be served a cup of beverage while waiting beside their parents/guardian.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mega Mall Batam Centre, Jl. Engku Putri no. 1, Batam Center, Riau Islands Province 29461 Indonesia
Finally, your guide will bring you back to the ferry terminal for your high-speed public ferry back to Singapore.
The ferry terminal is connected by a skybridge on the departure level to Megamall. If there is still time, you may pop into Megamall for everyday non-touristy items and snacks at local prices.
Please head back to the ferry terminal 30 minutes before ferry timing for boarding formalities.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: HarbourFront Centre, 1 Maritime Square Harbourfront Centre, Singapore 099253 Singapore
You will arrive back in Singapore Harbourfront Centre ferry terminal where your trip ends. You will arrive back at Singapore Harbourfront Centre at about 9:00pm (GMT+8).
Duration: 1 hour
