From Singapore, Batam Heritage Day Tour with Lunch & Massage

Batam Island Day Trip with Massage and Cultural Tour from Singapore

Explore Batam Island and Galang Island on a private guided tour from Singapore, ideal for travelers interested in history, culture, and relaxation.

Highlights

• Discover how 250,000 refugees lived on Galang Island from 1978 to 1998 during a private guided tour
• Enjoy a seafood lunch with vegetarian options available on request
• Learn about Cheng Ho, the 15th-century Ming Dynasty admiral who introduced Islam to Indonesia
• Taste Batam’s famous Layer Cake pastry
• Relax with a 90-minute traditional Indonesian massage

Description

Depart from Singapore via ferry to Batam Island, then visit Galang Island to explore the former refugee settlements. Experience the island’s cultural heritage and enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch with an option for vegetarian dishes.

Discover the history of Admiral Cheng Ho, an important figure in Batam’s history, and sample the local Layer Cake pastry. You can also purchase authentic Indonesian heritage items such as Luwak Coffee and Batik cloths as souvenirs.

End your day with a traditional 90-minute Indonesian massage to unwind before returning to Singapore. A 2-hour massage option is available on-site for an additional SGD 5 per person. The return ferry departs at 7:00 PM (GMT+7), arriving back around 9:10 PM (GMT+8). To take an earlier ferry, discuss skipping some activities with your guide in advance.

Includes

• Choice of a Singapore-Batam ferry ticket (departing 7:20 AM Singapore Time) or meeting directly at Batam hotel or port at 9:00 AM Batam Time (no ferry ticket included)
• Private Batam land transportation with an English-speaking guide
• Seafood lunch set with Nusantara and vegetarian menu options
• Mineral water and onboard Wi-Fi
• 1.5-hour traditional Indonesian massage
• Galang Island entrance fee

Excludes

• Visa on arrival (IDR 253,000 / SGD 25 per person) for non-ASEAN passport holders if choosing ferry ticket option
• SGD 12 per person seaport handling fee (round trip)
• Personal documents (passport, visa, etc.)
• Shopping and other personal expenses
• Child seat
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities (optional)

Important Information

• If selecting the ferry ticket option, ensure you have valid travel documents (visa, passport) and that any required multiple-entry visas for Singapore are in place.
• Infants and children must be included in the passenger count.
• Crossing the Singapore-Indonesia border requires presenting full passport details during booking to expedite immigration checks.
• Failure to provide accurate passport information as requested may result in inability to board and forfeiture of payment.

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance and bring your passport with valid visa if required. The best time to visit is in the morning to fully enjoy the itinerary and avoid skipping stops due to early return ferry options.