What Can I Do in Bintan If I Travel from Stulang Laut?
A 2-Day, 1-Night Bintan Island Escape from Johor Bahru
What if your trip to Bintan didn't have to start and end at the same port?
From Stulang Laut in Johor Bahru, you can cross the sea to Tanjung Pinang, spend two days exploring the island, stay overnight in the beautiful Lagoi resort area, and return to Malaysia through Batam.
In just two days and one night, you can experience seafood by the sea, ride an ATV through Bintan's natural landscape, visit Lagoi Bay, discover the unusual scenery of Bintan's desert and Blue Lake, and still have time to slow down at a luxury resort.
This is not just a Bintan day trip.
It is a short island escape designed for travelers who want to see more of Bintan without spending a week here.
Day 1 — From Stulang Laut to the Heart of Bintan
Your Bintan adventure begins at Stulang Laut, Johor Bahru.
Instead of heading directly to the resort area, we recommend arriving through Tanjung Pinang.
Why?
Because Tanjung Pinang gives you a chance to experience another side of Bintan before heading north toward Lagoi.
Once your ferry arrives and you have cleared immigration, your private tour begins.
Seafood by the Sea
Your first stop can be a local seafood restaurant such as Ciuyong Seafood, where lunch becomes your first taste of Bintan.
Forget the feeling of rushing from one tourist attraction to another.
Sit down.
Enjoy fresh seafood.
Take in the view.
And let yourself realize that you have officially arrived on an island.
An ATV Adventure at De Alas Park
After lunch, it's time to change the pace.
Head toward De Alas Park and get behind the wheel of an ATV.
This is where your Bintan trip becomes a little more adventurous. Instead of simply looking at Bintan's landscape from a car window, you get to ride through it. For travelers who enjoy a little adrenaline, this can easily become one of the highlights of the first day.
Discover Lagoi Bay
From adventure to relaxation, continue toward Lagoi Bay.
The atmosphere changes completely.
The wide-open coastline, tropical surroundings, and relaxed resort atmosphere make Lagoi Bay one of the places where you can simply slow down and enjoy Bintan.
Take some photos. Walk along the beach.
Enjoy the view.
There is no need to rush.
Bukit Teletubbies and Lake Lagoi
Continue your journey through some of Bintan's more unexpected landscapes.
At Bukit Teletubbies, rolling green hills create a landscape that feels almost unreal.
Then continue toward Lake Lagoi, another scenic stop that gives you a different perspective of Bintan beyond its beaches and resorts.
By now, you will have already seen several sides of the island in a single day.
And the best part?
The day isn't over yet.
Check In at a Lagoi Resort
As afternoon turns into evening, it's time to check in.
For this 2-day, 1-night Bintan package, we recommend staying in the Lagoi resort area.
Depending on your preferred experience and budget, your accommodation could be a resort such as Four Points by Sheraton Bintan or a more luxurious option such as Banyan Tree Bintan.
And this is where the itinerary intentionally slows down.
You have spent the day exploring.
Now enjoy the resort.
Take a swim.
Relax by the pool.
Enjoy dinner.
Or simply sit back and enjoy the tropical surroundings.
Because sometimes, a good holiday isn't about how many places you can visit.
It's about knowing when to stop.
Day 2 — Bintan's Desert, Blue Lake & Tanjung Uban
The second morning begins slowly.
Have breakfast at the resort and enjoy the facilities before checking out around late morning.
There is no need to wake up at dawn.
After all, you're on vacation.
Once you are ready, your private vehicle will take you toward another side of Bintan.
The Bintan Desert & Blue Lake
One of the most surprising landscapes on the island is waiting around Busung.
Here, former mining landscapes have created scenery that looks completely different from the tropical beaches most people associate with Bintan.
The sandy landscape and striking blue water of the lake create one of Bintan's most recognizable photo spots.
It is the kind of place that makes you wonder:
“Is this really Bintan?”
Take your time here.
Walk around.
Take photos.
And enjoy one of the island's most unusual landscapes before continuing your journey.
Visit the Reclining Buddha in Tanjung Uban
From the desert and Blue Lake, continue toward Tanjung Uban.
Here you can visit the reclining Buddha, adding a cultural and spiritual element to your journey.
It is a quieter experience compared with the excitement of the ATV ride or the scenery of Lagoi.
And that's exactly what makes it worthwhile.
Your Bintan adventure isn't only about beaches and resorts.
It is also about discovering the people, places, and culture that make the island what it is.
From Bintan to Batam — And Back to Stulang Laut
By the afternoon, it's time to begin the final part of your journey.
Instead of returning to Tanjung Pinang, your route continues toward Batam.
From Batam, you can take an afternoon ferry back toward Stulang Laut, Johor Bahru, subject to the available ferry schedule for your travel date.
And just like that, your two-day Bintan escape comes full circle.
You arrived through Tanjung Pinang.
You explored Bintan.
You stayed in Lagoi.
And you leave the island through Batam.
Two islands.
One short adventure.
One very different way to experience Bintan.
Why Choose This Bintan 2-Day, 1-Night Trip?
Because you don't have to choose between adventure and relaxation.
In just two days, you can combine:
Tanjung Pinang
Local seafood
ATV adventure
Lagoi Bay
Bukit Teletubbies
Lake Lagoi
A luxury resort stay
Bintan Desert
Blue Lake
Tanjung Uban
Reclining Buddha
Batam
And you don't have to worry about figuring out the route yourself.
Bintan Island Tours can arrange the journey from your arrival at Tanjung Pinang through your exploration of Bintan, your resort stay in Lagoi, and your onward journey toward Batam.
Your Bintan Story Can Start at Stulang Laut
Most people think of Bintan as a resort destination.
But spend two days exploring the island, and you'll discover something different.
There are fishing villages.
There are unusual landscapes.
There are local restaurants.
There are quiet hills.
There are beaches.
There are luxury resorts.
And there are places you probably never expected to find on an island so close to Malaysia.
So if you're staying in Johor Bahru and wondering what to do next weekend, perhaps the answer is closer than you think.
Cross the sea from Stulang Laut.
Discover Bintan.
And let the island take you somewhere unexpected.