So easily accessible from Singapore, Batam has long been a popular destination for weekend getaways. Despite that, most of the people knows Singaporeans who have yet to set foot on Batam, and others who have the perception that there’s nothing much to do there.
Well, if you belong to this group, hopefully these itineraries will inspire you to take that ferry ride to the land of cheap massage, food and shopping. Follow this full three days itinerary if you plan for a 3D2N stay, and skip Day 2 if you only have 2D1N.
Day 1
You can choose to depart from Habour front or Tanah Merah in Singapore to on board of the ferry. A return ticket of Majestic fast ferry will cost you $49 (inclusive of taxes). *However, purchased in our website only cost about S$35 per ticket for 2ways all in batam ferry ticket.
Departure locations:
Harbourfront Ferry Terminal: Ferries departing from here goes to Batam Centre, Sekupang and Harbourfront.
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: From here, only Majestic Ferries goes to Batam Centre.
Tips:
You can book your tickets online in our website or over the counter. Look out for ongoing promotions in our website that could save you as much as $14 per ticket.
For trips during long weekends and public holidays, it is best to book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel of your choice. There is a wide range of hotels to suit your budget and preference. You can choose from resort-style ones to small boutique resorts.
Then, head out to Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall for lunch followed by shopping. It is the largest mall in Batam, and it has everything you need – a huge departmental store (Matahari), supermarket (Hypermart), bags, funky souvenirs, clothes, electronics and beauty products. The dining options at the mall itself are plenty: from the signature Indonesian dishes like ayam penyet and mee bakso to Chinese and Western delights.
If you want to try Indonesian cuisine, check out Warung Cobain! It has a few outlets around Batam, including Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall and Mega Mall.
After your pampering session, go for dinner at one of the many street stalls around Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall area. I usually go for the traditional Nasi Padang (many stalls around). They have more than 20 dishes that are served to your table all at one go. Be aware that charges are based on the dishes you take, no matter how little. So we suggest you to get the staff and immediately take away those dishes that you are not keen to have.
If you don’t mind going a little further, feel free to check out Pondok Batam Kuring.
Then, it’s time to head back to your hotel for the night! For those who still have the energy left, you can check out Lotte Mart, a wholesale supermarket. And for the night owls, you can opt for a karaoke session at one of the many karaoke spots around!
Day 2
Rise early to enjoy the wonderful buffet breakfast at your hotel! Most hotels offer a really good spread so it is worth paying extra for an inclusive breakfast. After breakfast, try something adventurous like go-karting or watersports!
For go-karting and watersports check out with our reservation teams.
After spending all your energy on the activities, it’s time for lunch! For good and cheap seafood, check out Barelang Seafood Restaurant.
Next, head to the Barelang Bridge. It is a chain of six different types of bridges connecting the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang. The bridge makes for a great photo opportunity, especially at sunset!
After that, hop into a cab and explore beyond the Nagoya area. It’s time to head out to Harbour Bay! This place makes for a nice evening as it is a bustling area close to the sea. You will find a long stretch of restaurants and bars in the area which are great for seafood, sheesha or drinks. For an Italian fix, do check out the highly-rated Bella Italia Ristorante!
P.S. Make sure you have an insect repellent handy as the mozzies might just join you for the night!
Last Day
After breakfast, take a dip in the hotel pool, go for the second round of shopping or just relax in your room until you are due to leave. If you are departing from Batam Centre, take the opportunity to explore Mega Mall, located just opposite the ferry terminal. Be sure to grab a root beer float or some curly fries from the A&W to relive that nostalgic feels or some doughnuts from J.CO to take home with you.
And if you’re wondering where you should stay in Batam, please check out our website and there is alot of promotion hotel package.
The traditional market is also located not far away, so you can head over to explore at your convenience. And for those looking for a relaxing time, there’s a massage in side of the Mage mall(can check the details in our website) – go ahead and take your pick!
And there you go, a simple 2D1N and 3D2N itinerary for Batam!
While a well-planned itinerary is important and if you are even lazy to think about it. We have batam one day tour offer as well. So go ahead and take that short trip with your significant other, girlfriends, mothers, in-laws and aunts. And don’t be afraid to go solo if you just want some pampering “me” time.
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