Mothership Feature: Why You Should Go To Batam in 2022
Both Horizon Fast Ferry and Harbour Bay Downtown was featured when Cass and Andrew from Mothership visited Batam. Check out where they went and if they enjoyed their short trip!
Batam-Activity
Golf
1. South Links Golf
Opened in 1996, the greens at South Links Golf comes with a multitude of carefully manicured “hazards” for those who enjoy a good challenge. As a links course, you can be sure to have a good game even after a rainy day. A variety of on-site facilities include a swimming pool, traditional massage rooms, traditional Japanese styled baths and more. South Links Golf makes a short family-getaway possible due to its family-friendly facilities and close proximity to Harbour Bay.
Address: Jalan Gajah Mada KM.9, Tiban Indah, Sekupang
Telephone: +65 6270 0062
E-mail: singapore-sales@southlinksgolf.com
Website: http://www.southlinksgolf.com/v1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southlinksgolf
2. Padang Golf Sukajadi
Padang Golf Sukajadi is centrally located minutes from The Radisson Hotel and Kepri Mall. It is less than 20-minutes from Harbour Bay Downtown and Nagoya City. A good round of golf on this picturesque, well-designed course can be had at a fair price.
Address: Jalan Jendral Sudirman, Club House Sukajadi
Telephone: +62 778 8073008 / 8073013
E-mail: sales@padanggolfsukajadi.com
Website: https://www.padanggolfsukajadi.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/padanggolfsukajadi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padanggolfsukajadi/?hl=en
3. Palm Springs Golf & Country Club
Palm Springs Golf & Country Club is the only 27-hole golf course (over 3 courses) in Batam. Started in 1989, it is the longest running country club on the island and remains one of the top 3 spots for avid golfers. The courses are categorized into 3 skill levels (9 holes each) catering to beginners and experts alike. Friendly and knowledgeable caddies will ensure that you enjoy your time on carefully-maintained greens.
Address: Jalan Hang Lekiu, Nongsa Batam
Telephone: +65 6276 1027
E-mail: booking.singapore@palmspringsgolf.co
Website: http://www.palmspringsgolf.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palmspringsgolfbatam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/palmspringsgolfandcountryclubbatamcourse
4. Batam Hills Golf
As its name suggests, Batam Hills Golf is a Par 72 championship course set on rolling hills. With one of the most challenging courses in Batam, golfers will be met with a long Par 3, tight fairways, plenty of “hazard” and OB zones, and dogleg courses. This is a well-maintained course, with excellent customer service and knowledgeable caddies at an affordable price.
Address: Jalan Diponegoro No.24, Tanjung Uncang, Sekupang
Telephone: +62778 391901
E-mail: reservation@batamhillsgolf.com
Website: http://batamhillsgolf.com/
5. Indah Puri Golf Resort
Indah Puri Gold Resort is an 18-hole coastal golf course that offers sea views. With a long Par 3, the greens are challenging with extreme slopes and gradients. The Alaman Cafe and Resto presents a “Hokkien Mie” dish that some reviewers have stated should not be missed!
Address: Jalan Ir Sutami, Patam Lestari 24922, Sekupang
Telephone: +65 9191 3958
E-mail: marketing@indahpuri.com
Website: http://www.indahpuri.com/
6. Tering Bay Golf & Country Club
Designed by Australian pro golfer Greg Norman, Tering Bay Golf & Country Club offers a straight-forward, beginner-friendly course, but don’t be fooled. Its steep bunkers make it challenging even for the most experienced players.
Address: Jalan Hang Lekiu Km 4, Nongsa
Telephone: +65 6315 8441
E-mail: sales@teringbay.com.sg
Website: http://teringbay.com.sg/
The Coolest Neighbourhood in Batam 2022
Discover the coolest neighbourhood in Batam 2022, The Promenade, located right next to Harbour Bay Terminal, it is a street line with Restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes. Emerging from the pandemic, this area is one of the favourite spot for the locals looking to party or unwind, right by the ocean. There are constant event held by the open area, with street food, night bazaar and concerts, attracting locals and tourist.
Below are some of the highlights
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Nomad Batam
Blue Fire Bar & Resto
Momoo Cafe
Jumbo Thai kitchen
Conclusion
Be sure to visit this area especially the during evening where the crowd with fancy sports cars will start to gather and party. Multiple hotels are also located within the vicinity. We highly recommend Batam Marriott Hotel
Visiting Batam – Latest Travel Procedure Post COVID-19 (Updated 22/4/2022)
It’s finally endemic and we know that you have been waiting to travel to Batam for the best seafood and foot massages. Follow this simple list to prepare for your trip and when you’re ready, make your booking on Horizon Fast Ferry directly on our homepage. We can’t wait to receive you at Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to kickstart your holiday!
Please be informed that Horizon Fast Ferry will be relocating back to HarbourFront Centre from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal effective from Wed, 15 June 2022.
Updated: 31st May 2022
Indonesian Citizens
1. Requires a minimum of 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine for those over the age of 18. Unvaccinated passengers 17 years and under can travel with vaccinated passengers over the age of 18.
2. Download the Pedulilindungi app and update the information page.
All Other Citizens (Including KITAS Passholders)
1. Requires a minimum of 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine for those over the age of 18. Unvaccinated passengers 17 years and under can travel with vaccinated passengers over the age of 18.
2. Visa rule is still applicable.
1. Membutuhkan minimal 2 dosis vaksin Covid-19 paling lambat 14 hari sebelum keberangkatan. Hanya berlaku untuk mereka yang berusia di atas 18 tahun. Penumpang yang tidak divaksinasi berusia 17 tahun ke bawah dapat bepergian dengan penumpang yang divaksinasi berusia di atas 18 tahun.
2. Download aplikasi PeduliLindungi dan daftar akun.
3. Visa yang valid, jika berlaku.
1. 需要在出发前至少 14 天至少接种 2 剂 Covid-19 疫苗。仅适用于 18 岁以上的人士。未接种疫苗的 17 岁及以下乘客可与已接种疫苗的 18 岁以上乘客同行。
2. 下载 PeduliLindungi 应用程序并注册一个帐户。
3. 有效签证（如适用）。
All Visitors Entering Singapore
1. Proof of at least 2 covid-19 vaccines taken at least 14 days prior to departure.
2. Submit digital SG Arrival Card up to 3 days before departure.
Attention: Departures From Singapore
Due to staff shortages:
- Please have all documents ready when picking up tickets at our counter (refer to list below for required documentation). Passengers without complete documentations such as proof of vaccine status will not be ticketed.
- We highly recommend passengers avoid checking in your luggages to avoid delays in loading luggages into our ferry.
- Travel between Monday and Friday whenever possible.
Contact Us
If you need to reach out for any questions, please send an e-mail to hff@horizonfastferries.com.
For inquires in Singapore, please call +65 6276 6711.
For inquiries in Batam, please call +62778 741 5100.
10 Recommended Batam Spas to Visit
‘Keep Calm because it’s a Spa Day’! Yay! A Jacuzzi full of flowers, an aromatic spa room, reflexology, and relaxation are indeed what we require. At least, for me, the spa is none less than a whole wellness center for rejuvenating my skin. Recently, being in Batam, Indonesia, I found some marvelous spas. I have been to SPAs in Singapore but in Batam, you can find comparatively affordable and quality service with modernized techniques. Even Singaporeans can ferry to Batam and back within a short time to enjoy a long weekend.
‘Keep Calm because it’s a Spa Day’! Yay!
A Jacuzzi full of flowers, an aromatic spa room, reflexology, and relaxation are indeed what we require. At least, for me, the spa is none less than a whole wellness center for rejuvenating my skin. Recently, being in Batam, Indonesia, I found some marvelous spas. I have been to SPAs in Singapore but in Batam, you can find comparatively affordable and quality service with modernized techniques. It’s cheaper than Bintan and its pretty good. Even Singaporeans can ferry to Batam and back within a short time to enjoy a long relaxing weekend.
Here is the Batam spa review of the best 10 spa resorts giving great packages and excellent services.
Review of 10 Popular Spas in Batam
1. Spa Central, Batam
In some parts of the world, you may find a snail facial or a bird poo added into your mask. Eww! No, you do not want to be surrounded by birds and reptiles welcoming you and your loved one.
Well! You will find a great spa experience at Spa Central that provides the a great Batam golf and spa package to its customers. I found this great healing spot located on the 2nd floor of the Clubhouse Central Sukajadi.
They provide Japanese, Thai, Polynesian, Pregnancy massages along with Aromatherapy. Other massages include Herbal Massage, Hot Stone, Swedish, Sport, Back & Head, and Relaxing Massages. Their one-hour massage is just rated at SGD 20 with complimentary refreshments.
Rates: A 1 hour message is about SGD 20+ includes complimentary refreshment. Check their web site for booking
Web: spacentralbatam.com
Opening Hours: Everyday 10am – 9pm
Contact: Relax@SpaCentralBatam.com
Phone / Whatsapp: +62 821-6990-0341
What to do next: A short walk to Kepri mall for movies, ktv, shopping
15 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: 2nd Floor Clubhouse Central Sukajadi The Central Sukajadi, Sukajadi, Batam Kota, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444 (open in google map)
2. ESKA Group Aesthetic Clinic and the MediSPA
ESKA Group is a lovely Batam spa resort with many chain outlets. They started with humble beginning, and due to good reviews all round, they have been gaining support and began expanding this past few years.
If you are in Nagoya, hit on this MediSPA. It covers scientific wellness treatment. They have special packages for skin glow, slimming, hair & nail wellness, etc. The specialized menu includes Massage therapy, Skincare and body treatments, salon services, express package, advanced body and facial care technology, etc. This is great on your pocket too.
There is also a new outlet opened in Bayfront Mall with pretty amazing interior with all the above professional service. You can shop for some kueh lapis too after your session. Check out our Kueh Lapis review here.
Rates: 1.5 hours of Aromatherapy Deep Tissue Body Massage for SGD 25
Web: https://eskagroup.co.id/ Opening Hours: Everyday 10am -10pm
Contact: +62 778-743-1519 Email: reservation@eskagroup.co.id
What to do next: A short walk to Kepri mall for movies, ktv, shopping
15 mins drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Blok R4, No.F3 – F3A Ruko Nagoya Hill Jalan Teuku Umar Lubuk Baja Kota Kota Batam Kepulauan Riau 29444 ID, Jl. Teuku Umar, Lubuk Baja Kota, Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444 (open in google map)
Bayfront Mall Branch address: Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal, second floor
3. MANZU Family Massage and Reflexology
You kinda act cool and calm when your feet are sore! Nah, don’t tell me that. So, why not visit this reasonable priced spa and massage center located in Harbour Bay Mall? The décor is little tacky but I found cheap the price of $10 for a 60-minutes massage all worth while.
This wellness center decor are themed on the Japanese art. You will get a Traditional massage, Aromatherapy, Thai and Mix Massage, and Reflexology. You can check out the cinema on the third floot of the mall too.
Rates: See attached Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmassagebatam/
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Contact manzuriflexy17@gmail.com Tel: +62 852-6386-6077
What to do next: Pounce Cafe and Cinema on the 3rd floor.
Walking distance from Harbour Bay ferry terminal Harbour Bay Mall Level 2 No. 47-51 B
Address: Komp. Pertokoan Harbour Bay Mall, Jl. Duyung, Sungai Jodoh, Batu Ampar, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29453 (open in google map)
4. IndoThai Massage Center
‘I am going to marinate you with warm chocolates’- a saying this Batam Center can put up. Well! Get some marshmallow and go to Indo-Thai massage center for their chocolate massage. Their popular warm chocolate massage for two hours at SGD 40 is quite a good deal! It has 40 massage treatment rooms with experienced professionals giving you a unique style of massage. You can also choose Hot Stone, Aromatic Body Scrub, and Traditional Warm Aroma massages.
Rates: http://www.indothaimassage.com/treatments.html
Web: http://www.indothaimassage.com/ Opening Hours: Everyday 10.00 AM – 10.00 Email: info@indothaimassage.com
Contact: +62 778 421611
What to do next: A short walk to Nagoya Hill Shopping mall
5 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Komplek Nagoya Garden Phase I Blok D No. 4-5, Kp. Seraya, Batu Ampar, Kota Batam, Riau 29432 (open in google map)
5. Martha Tilaar Salon and Day SPA
This Batam SPA is an award-winning spa with numerous branches in Indonesia. You can find it near the Nagoya Hotel. It provides quality spa packages with a specialized focus on specific facial conditions. I really liked their Aromatic Facial treatment that sooth down my skin and prevented an outburst of those stubborn ‘Acnes’. Yay! I defeated you monsters. You can also seek special packages for the body, hair, hand, and foot, and other signature treatments.
Rates: Visit their site for rates Web: https://www.marthatilaarspa.com/spamenu
Opening Hours: Everyday 10am – 10pm
Contact: +62 778 7493636 Email: marthatilaar.batam@yahoo.com
What to do next: Walking distance from Nagoya Hill Mall
10 mins drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Nagoya Hill Ruko mall Blok P No. 7-9, Lubuk Baja Kota, Lubuk Baja, Batam City, Riau Islands 29152 (open in google map)
6. Sakura SPA and Massage Batam
The Sakura Spa and Massage center renders the best Batam spa package to its customers at $30 per person. It is charged for their traditional Indonesian massage. If you are not comfortable with their open room concepts, you are free to opt for the VIP Rooms. Do go for their Ear Candling services to have an amazing spa experience.
Other stupendous spa service includes Skin Whitening Milk Spa to whiten your skin and private areas. An after spa refreshment is what you will feel like devouring.
Rates: Rates: $30 per person for their traditional indonesian massage for 60-mins.
Email: sakuramassagespabatam@gmail.com Contact: +62 778 7493773
Opening Hours: Everyday 9.30am – 10pm
What to do next: A short walk to Nagoya Hill Shopping mall
15 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall Ruko, Blk. G No.12B, Lubuk Baja Kota, Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29432 (open in google map)
7. Tea Tree SPA
Do not worry as you first enter this SPA. It is not some magic land of Ninja Warriors but yes, a beautiful Balinese-style in-house Spa. This wellness center is a part of the Holiday Inn Resort in Batam. It consists of six couple villas, outdoor Jacuzzi, and eight private spa rooms.
Their Avocado Body Scrub is so rejuvenating. I tried it for the first time, its aroma can be felt on my body for days together. You can also hit on some tea varieties, chocolate massage, body scrubs, etc.
Rates: 2 hour package which consist of 1 hour massage and 1 hour foot reflexology is about 69 SGD
Web: https://www.facebook.com/Tea-Tree-Spa-Holiday-Inn-Resort-Batam-839255389454746/ Opening Hours: Everyday 9am – 10pm
Email: teatreespa@holidayinn-batam.com Contact: +62 778 381333
40 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Holiday Inn Hotel, Jl.KH.Ahmad Dahlan, Tj. Riau, Sekupang, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29425 (open in google map)
8. GO! Massage and SPA
We have Grab car app. And we have GO Massage. Its not a app, even thought its a pretty good idea to order a masseur over.
GO! Massage and Spa is your one-stop premium destination for a spa treatment. It delivers the highest quality massage packages with a combo of modern-day wellness and traditional Indonesian techniques.
You can GO for their Thai Massage with an aromatic Ginger tea afterward. The rate for the combination of Scrub, Aromatherapy, and Ear Candling is 50 SGD.
Rates: Massage package which includes aromatherapy + scrub + ear candling for about 50 SGD
Web: www.gomassagebatam.com/ Opening Hours: Everyday 10am – 10pm
Email: gomassage.batam@gmail.com Contact: +62 853 6562 0536
What to do next: A short walk to Nagoya Hill Shopping mall
5 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Komplek Nagoya Centre Block B No.1,2&3, Jodoh, Jodoh River, Batu Ampar, Batam City, Riau Islands 29462 (open in google map)
9. The SPA Secret
‘Keep Calm and Let Me Celebrate My SPA-a-Day’. Yes, perfectly fine as this SPA is all set to calm your hectic minds in the cozy center. It is located across the Nagoya Hills Shopping Centre and The Hills Hotel.
The spiritual and physical healing is provided through natural ingredient, premium oils, and herbs. Their secret treatments via Indonesian herb ‘Bali Boreh’ and Red Wine makes this SPA unique. Tourists can choose foot spa, manicure and pedicure, face treatment, body massage, ear candling, waxing, and hair treatment.
Rates: Prices can be found on their site. Web: www.spasecretbatam.com/
Opening Hours: Everyday 10am – 10pm
Contact: +62 778 423123 Email: info@spasecretbatam.com
What to do next: Walking distance from Nagoya Hill Mall
10 mins drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Komp. Nagoya Garden Phase I Blok D No. 1, RW.3, Kp. Seraya, Batu Ampar, Kota Batam, Riau 29432 (open in google map)
10. Tempat Senang SPA
It’s time to immerse yourself in a luxurious and elegant Tempat Senang Spa resort hotel. This SPA is one-of-its-kinds as it provides 3-hours, half-day or 6-hours full-day SPA packages. It is little on the costly side but it is money well spend.
Their suites are great for couples (*wink *wink), and people traveling in groups especially. It is a Balinese-themed resort with internationally named suites. Whilst there, you must go ahead with Aromatherapy, Balinese, Hot Herbal Compress massages, Seaweed Body Scrub, Pedicure, and Foot Reflexology. Its like going to Bali without going to Bali. BOOM, MIND BLOWN.
Tempat Senang is also the number one hotel in Batam and voted TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice 2011 Top 10 Spa Destination!
Rates: Prices can be found on their site. Web: www.tempatsenang.com
Opening Hours: Everyday 10am – 10pm
Contact: +62 778 325616 Email: info@tempatsenang.com
What to do next: Walking distance from Nagoya Hill Mall
37 mins drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Jalan KK Indah Puri No. 15, Patam Lestari, Sekupang, Patam Lestari, Sekupang, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29400 (open in google map)
Conclusion
If your body is a temple, Batam provides worshipper to rejuvenates your body and heals your spirit. This is my review for the 10 best and competent SPAs you will find in Batam, Indonesia. Personally, I am a fan of Tempat Senang SPA and Eska Spa for their royal and quality treatment. However, trying others also gave me greater relief. So, if you are planning to hit Batam SPAs, be sure contact them in advance to make booking!
7 Fun Outdoor Activities in Batam That You Are Look Forward To
The thing about Batman is that if you take out one “n,” and move an “a,” you get Batam. Think that’s a coincidence? We don’t. That’s why think Batam is an action location for active people actively looking to do active stuff in active ways. Who needs a couch when you have real life coral reefs to snorkel, fresh jungle trails to bike, blue waters to wakeboard? Not you. So unless you can standup paddle board that floating couch of yours, get up, get out, and go Batman in Batam.
1. Pulau Petong
Did you know that snorkel comes from the German word schnorchel, meaning underwater? Did you care? Maybe not, but if you have any interest in snorkeling or schnorcheling, head to Pulau Petong, because everyone — German, linguists, and people who have plastic mask fetishes — knows that this is the best place in Batam to get face to face with fish to fish (did you ever notice that fish have no necks? They’re just faces that become bodies. Weird, huh?).
You’ll see stingrays, clownfish, stingfish, nasi lemak fish, clown rays. If it’s in the water, and look-at-able, you can look at it here. Snorkel on, my friends.
Other activities includes scuba diving, kayaking, banana boat ride & fishing.
Accommodation: 8 cosy private rooms built atop a kelong in between the nearby Twin Islands. A very spartan communal room is available on Petong island, within Petong village for larger groups. Note: it is a Bintan-kelong styled room with bunker beds.
Travelling time from Singapore to destination: Approximately 4 hours
Contact: +62 812 702 7718 Email: reefsadventure@gmail.com
Tour organizer website: http://reefsadventure.com/
( 15 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal)
Tour office Address : Jl. Laksamana Bintan Komp. Pertokoan Seruni Blok C No.19-22, Sungai Panas, Batam Kota, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444 (open in google map)
2. Cable-Ski Park
Want to get yanked across a lake at high speed by a metal cable, doing tricks and waving to your favourite fish, while your sedentary friends sit on barstools, sipping Mai Tais and taking bets whether you have a job or whether you just live on algae and alcohol? Then Cable-Ski is the cable ski park for you. Well, it’s the cable-ski park for everyone, because they probably couldn’t stay open if you were their only customer.
And you aren’t. And you won’t be. Because they’re packed with people who wakeboard, wakeskate, slalom ski, and do barefoot nude acrobatics while shouting out the names of their favorite teachers from Sec school! Okay, no one is doing that. Yet. But it’s coming. As should you be — coming to Cable-Ski. Because it’s just fun.
They provide complimentary usage of house equipment such as kneeboards, wakeboards, wake skates, double and slalom skis and more importantly is the safety equipment – life vests and helmets. But, if you have your own you can freely bring it over.
Additional amenities are Pool table, trampoline, fussball, lockers (BYO padlock), and their toilets with showers are quite decent. And very affordable full body message service in an open area (see photo at lower left) and WIFI is free!
Rates: 1 Hour Ski Pass: SGD$25 /pax (IDR250,000) | 2 Hour Ski Pass: SGD$40 /pax (IDR400,000)
Half Day Ski Pass (3 – 4hrs): SGD $55 /pax (IDR550,000) | Full Day Ski Pass | (5 – 8hrs): SGD$65 /pax (IDR650,000)
*Payment in cash only *Rates includes usage of house equipments and coaching by in house instructors *There’s no charge for walk in spectators
Web: cable-ski.com Contact: SG +65 9487 5007 Batam | +62 852 7223 9707
Email: reservations@cable-ski.com
Opening Hours : Everyday 9:30am – 6:30pm Daily (Batam Time)
35 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Waterfront City Resort, Tj. Riau, Sekupang, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29425 (open in google map)
3. Batam wakepark
If you’re going to wakeboard, you probably want the best place to wakeboard, right? No one wants to wakeboard in that pond behind that industrial park, the one that’s green and kind of looks like cottage cheese with eyes in it. No one wants to wakeboard in that other lake, the one a little too close for comfort to the industrial pig farm.
No, you want Batam Wake Park, the 5-star park perfect for beginners, non-beginners, and those people who do air tricks because they like to show off their perfect abs and smiling white teeth as they leap through the sky like featherless eagles in Speedos. (Just joking about the Speedos, don’t wake and thong, that’s a solid rule). Batam Wake Park. Bring your lust for adventure. Leave your thong at home.
Beyond the lake, the park consists of a 80 seat F&B area serving up affordable yummy meals and snacks, deck chairs are strategically placed around the park to fulfill your lounging needs between riding sessions, massage treatment cabanas to sooth tired muscles after a good ride, a fully stocked Pro Shop to cater to all your boarding needs and of course, bright clean changing rooms with shower facilities so you leave as fresh as when you arrived! Parking and wifi is provided free, for all guests of Batam Wake Park.
Rates: 2 Hour incl Park Board / wakeboard IDR 400,000 /pax ( approx SGD 39 )
4 Hour incl Park Board / wakeboard IDR 600,000 /pax ( approx SGD 59 )
Full Day incl Park Board / wakeboard IDR 700,000 /pax ( approx SGD 69 )
Web: www.batamwakepark.com Contact: +62 812 6899 7171 Email: contact@batamwakepark.com
Opening Hours : Everyday 9am – 6pm Daily (Batam Time) Tuesday closed.
20 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Bengkong Laut, Bengkong, Batam City, Riau Islands 29444 (open in google map)
4. Mata Kucing Forest
How much forest do you need? I mean, in general? Give me a round estimate. How about 200 acres? Would that be enough for you to stretch your hamstrings, hike some zaggy trails, commune or blow kisses to monkeys, gibbons, and monkeygibbons? Then you should bop to Mata Kucing Forest, and get your rain forest on. Oh, you won’t come unless there are tropical plants? Fine. They have billions. And you have to walk a rope bridge over waters filled with massive Arowana fish? You’re pretty picky, but that doesn’t matter, because they have that, too. And more. As your guide will show you.
This place is also known as a mini zoo. However, the sensation is not the same with any other zoos, since this mini zoo is much more natural.
Other activities that can be enjoyed by visitors are flying fox, hiking or hill trekking, and swimming surrounded by many trees hence makes you feel like swimming in the middle of a forest.
Rates: Rp. 10,000/person, Rp. 5,000/kid, Rp. 2,000/car, Rp. 1,000/motorcycle cash payment only. For a tour guide reservation, it is suggested to make a prior arrangement with them at least 3 days before the arrival date.
Web: www.facebook.com/Hutan-Wisata-Matakucing-879119235499938/
Contact: +62 778 7033555, +62 813 64644193 . Email: contact@batamwakepark.com
Opening Hours : Everyday 8.30am – 6pm Daily (Batam Time) Sunday and public holidays, 8am-6pm
35 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Jl. Taman Bukit Golf, Tj. Riau,, Kibing, Sekupang, Batam City, Riau Islands 29424 (open in google map)
5. Waterfall in the forest( Telaga Bidadari Waterfall)
In the rainy season, when it rains (and it does that a lot, hence rainy “season”), you can’t just sit at home, looking out the window, afraid you’ll melt. What you can do is head to Waterfall in the Forest, to the absolute sparkling experience of the magic that water becomes when it flows around a green world, sliding into shallow streams, working through fallen trees, and spilling over rock ledges.
If you don’t like waterfalls, what do you like? Don’t answer that, because if you have an answer to it, we don’t really want to hear it. We want to walk, and listen to the sound of water, rushing, rolling, cascading. You hush. We have a water symphony going on here.
Rates: Free Web: nil Contact: +62 778 7033555, +62 813 64644193
How to get there: Getting there: Park at Dormitori Batamindo Block R in the Industrial Park, and head towards village gate Selayang. Head towards the market, and a path continues along the parapet. Cross the bridge, walk along the road in the village, and turn left at the small T-junction towards the bush. Follow the path until you reach a wall at the edge of the forest. Turn left, hike up the hill, and you will see a river. Follow the river upstream.
50 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Tiban Lama, Sekupang, Batam City, Riau Islands 29424 (open in google map)
5. Drak Bike Park
Drak Bike Park isn’t just an awesome bike park, it’s a collection of really hard consonants that are just fun to say (go ahead, say it, give your tongue a treat).
Drak Bike is also the best place in the world to meet Stewart Ong. Much better than places where Stewart Ong isn’t. Because where he is, and where he’s been for 20 years, is at this park, carving out a massive network of trails, and playing the ultimate host for bikers looking for both day and overnight bike adventures.
Farmtrails, lake shore trails, inital d drifting, well-maintained and wild, Drak Bike has it all. And Stewart knows every inch. As will you. One inch at a time.
Cost varies, depending on the number of riders and how long you stay. For large groups, the cost is about SGD$80 per rider for a day, and includes park entry fee, guide, all meals and drinks. The ferry ticket costs SGD$50, and you have to pay another SGD$10 for bike handling. For overnight stays and longer, it’s more cost effective as you only pay for the ferry once. Contact Stewart or Drak Bike Club for details and cost.
How to book: Contact Ong via Facebook to book a tour at Drak Bike Park. He requires a minimum group of 6 riders for each tour.
Price: SGD 160/person which includes the ferry ticket, VIP checkout at Batam, land transport to Drak Bike Park, and food and support for the entire day. Bike rental is available too.
Website: www.facebook.com/drakbikepark/ Phone : +62 812-7034-014 Email : aaluki@gmail.com
45 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address bike park: Kabil, Nongsa, Kabil, Nongsa, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29433 (open in google map)
6. Golden City Complex
The only thing I enjoy more than Go-Karts is Bro-Karts, where bro’s get in Go-Karts and yell to each other, “Bro, we’re in Go-Karts, this is awesome!” You don’t have to bro to go, though, and if you want to go, go. Way better than playing Mario Kart.
Go-Kart at Golden City, the oldest and famous-est sport arena complex in Batam. With ATV off-roading, paintballing for ballers, and pretty much every other sport and game in which you indulge.
Golden City is gold for the bold. And the bro’s. And should you not care a whiff about any of that, you can go right to one of the best restaurants in all of Batam, the Golden Prawn. Dee-lisch. The perfect follow up to speed and adventure.
In addition, there is also a Golden Factory outlet for some shopping and dining.
Go Kart Rates: 10 Minutes ride IDR 140,000 /pax ( approx SGD 14 ) Paintball: Rp 250.000 and get 60 bullets.
*no prior booking requires for Gokart and Paintball
Website: http://www.goldencitybatam.com Phone : +62 778 771 7777
Email : gmsecretary@hotelgoldenview.com
Opening Hours : Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm | Sat – Sun 8am – 9pm
15 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Bengkong Laut, Bengkong, Tj. Buntung, Bengkong, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444 (open in google map)
7. Turi Beach
Last but not least, Turi Beach, a one stop fun shop for all sorts of adventure. Its located further away from the city center, ans they offers all sort of land and sea activities. See the video above.
Rates: TBC. Website: https://www.turibeach.com Phone : refer to their web site Email : refer to their web site
Opening Hours : refer to their web site
50 min drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Jalan Hang Lekiu, Nongsa, Sambau, Nongsa, Sambau, Nongsa, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29465 (open in google map)
Conclusion
Okay, there, the adventure of reading about Batam adventures is over. Are you wrung out? Out of breath? If so, you need to get out more. Which, if you didn’t get the message from everything you just read, is the message in everything you just read. Batam is rich in adrenaline. You can be, too.
2019 Top family activities in Batam that makes you go wow
Okay, if you’re looking for a family day out — and I know you are, because who only wants family days in, that’s a recipe for arguments about arguments about other arguments — then you need to hit six — yes, six! — places in Batam that will get you out of your comfort zone and into your fun zone. If you can hit all six in one day, you’re the awesomest family in history. If you have to spread them out, and still hit all six, then you’re the second awesomest family in history. Either way, do these, and awesome will ensue.
For families, especially a large group, highly recommended to charter a car since some areas are control by local taxi drivers and you could not use Grab or Gojek.
1. Sea Forest Adventure Park
First up, Sea Forest Adventure Batam, a 10 hectares park filled with many outdoor activities. We tried the Aqua Adventure Track. It’s like how we would have to play if the whole world turned to water like in that movie about the whole world turn to water, what was it called again (Waterworld. Yep.) It’s like the Olympics meets a bouncy house, with guards to keep you from drowning (that’s a plus). I wish the whole world was an Aqua Track. Turn on all the bathtubs, see if we can make that happen.
There are other activities like Mangrove Cruise, jet ski, Banana boat, canoeing, Snorkeling, Flying Bike, paintball, Practical Shooting, bubble soccer and many more.
Price
Aqua Adventure Track
30 Minute Per Person Rp. 75.000 | 60 Minute Per Person Rp. 120.000
Mangrove Cruise (Max 6 Persons 30-45 Minutes (min 2 pax)
Rp.285.000 Per Person 30-45 Minutes (min 3 pax) | Rp.175.000 Per Person 30-45 Minutes | (child >6yo) Rp.65.000 Per Person
Opening Hours : Everyday 10.00am – 10.00pm . Web: www.seaforestadventure.com/
Contact Phone : (0778) 761 979 . Email : info@seaforestadventure.com
What to do next: 5 min drive to enjoy live seafood at Setia Budi Restaurant Sambau, Nongsa, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau
About 1 hr drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Jl. Hang Lekiu, Sambau, Nongsa, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29465 (opens in google map)
2. The Illusion
Second stop, do you like to look weird? Like, even weirder than when you first wake up in the morning? Then we’ve got the place for you. The Illusion. The whole place is a series of skewed rooms designed by local artists who want to get you to see things a little (make that a lot) differently.
You can stick to walls, grow up (some of you need to), or down, you can dance like Michael Jackson (yes, even Dad, and his complete lack of rhythm or body control can do it).
Price：Adult SGD 8+ Kids SGD 4+
Opening Hours : Everyday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM What if i told you, the Matrix is in Batam
Web: http://www.facebook.com/TheIllusionbatam Contact Phone : +62 811-7767-668
Email : theillusionbatam@gmail.com
What to do next: Walking distance to Batam Miniature House (free admission) , Belalang Adventure camp and Golden City Go-Kart
15 minutes drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Golden city blok K no 4-5-6 batam, Tj. Buntung, Bengkong, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444 (opens in google map)
3. Funworld Nagoya Citywalk
You’ve still got energy after waterworld and illusion world, so hit up Funworld. Located inside Nagoya Citywalk, this is a child-friendly mini-amusement park (so much more fun than the child-unfriendly ones, where they knock the ice cream out of your kid’s hand and untie his shoes).
There are indoor roller coasters and bumper cars (those two are separate rides, although how fun would it be if there were roller coaster bumper cars?). There are carousel swings and carnival games (like “Guess If Your Carney Has a GED!). Go. At the very least the lights will mesmerize the kids, and you’ll get a few minutes of peace while they’re dazed.
Price : About SGD 10 unlimited rides for kids Opening Hours : Everyday 10.00am – 9.00pm
Web: http://funworld.co.id/store-location/funworld-nagoya-citywalk–batam
Contact Phone : +62 778 – 428116 Email : customer_service@funworld.co.id
What to do next: Alegro Ktv is walking distance away
15 mins drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Northwalk, Nagoya Citywalk, Jl. Imam Bonjol, Lubuk Baja Kota, Lubuk Baja, Batam City, Riau Islands 29444 (Open in google map)
4. Batam Miniature House
Stop Four on your six-stop tour of Batam’s family fun life is the Batam Miniature House. It’s only a stone’s throw from major hotels (but don’t test that by throwing stones from your hotel, these are a mini-houses, they can’t take pelting).
It contains 30 exact replicas of traditional Indonesian homes, all the way down to the mother-in-law complaining that they aren’t clean enough! Seriously, a great way to get fast history into the kids’ brains, while also making them feel huge, and who doesn’t want huge-thinking kids (Honey, I Huged the Kids! No, I didn’t hug them, I huge-d them!)
Price : Free
Opening Hours : Everyday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Web: http://www.facebook.com/TheIllusionbatam
Contact Phone : +62 778 – 428116 Email : customer_service@funworld.co.id
What to do next: Walking distance to The illusion, Golden City Go-Kart and Belalang Adventure camp
15 mins drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Tanjung Buntung, Bengkong, Batam City, Riau Islands 29444 (Open in google map)
5. Belalang Adventure
The fifth stop might just stop your heart, because there is way more excitement at Belalang Adventure than at Belalang Non-Adventure (which is a really, really boring place, so don’t go there, even if it did actually exist, which it doesn’t.) Camping, paintball wars, jungle treks, obstacle courses, water bikes — and that’s all before they let you eat breakfast! Nah, you can eat breakfast any time, although you may want to keep the bacon out of the paintball, the enemy can sniff that stuff out, and then your goose is cooked. Can we get any more food analogies stuffed into this exciting review? Probably. But lettuce just say, a day at Belalang Adventure and your entire family will be fried.
Opening Hours :
Everyday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Web: http://www.belalangadventure.com
Contact Phone: +62 812-7022-8879 Email : belalang.adventure@gmail.com What to do next: Walking distance to The illusion, Golden City Go-Kart and Belalang Adventure camp
15 mins drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: golden city, Bengkong Laut, Bengkong, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444 (Open in google map)
6. Mega Wisata Ocarina Batam
Okay, so, you’re at your sixth and final Batam family attraction on this whirlwind six-attraction tour. You’re probably thinking, eh, we’ve done almost everything the planet has to offer. Let’s see what these guys have, and then just head on back home.
Except you haven’t seen it all. You haven’t seen or gone Mega. And mega means Mega Wisata Ocarina Batam. Over 40 hectares filled with rides gone wild. A waterpark, a go-kart circuit, endless sites to see, and the grand attraction that is going to gawk and gasp the entire family, the giant wheel of 16 gondolas that rises 25 meters to show you a view of this amazing park that should only be available to sea gulls or flying seals (there aren’t flying seals, but it would be cool if there were; maybe sometime in the future).
Price: Adult SGD 10 + Kids SGD 5+ . Opening Hours : Everyday 08.00am – 10.00pm
Web: http://www.facebook.com/megawisatanewocarina/
Contact Phone: +62 778 7255 555 . Email : belalang.adventure@gmail.com
What to do next: Do check out the Coastarina theme park located within the premise.
20 mins drive from Harbour Bay Terminal
Address: Sadai, Bengkong, Sadai, Bengkong, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444 (open in google map)
Conclusion
And that’s it, that’s our six-stop super circuit of Batam and fun and you and kids. And flying seals. (Okay, okay, I know, they probably don’t exist. But if you do happen to see one, take a picture and send it along. We’ll add it into our next review).