Journey To Bintan
BBC Earth|June 2018

A small island and one of Singapore’s favourite Indonesian retreats, Bintan encompasses a wealth of natural experiences for visitors to enjoy. Even beyond its surreal beaches and luxury resorts, the island is home to a treasure trove of culture, food, and history, all amidst a series of ethereal backdrops

Journey To Bintan

Earlier this year, we took the champions of the BBC Earth School Challenge Singapore 2017 to the neighbouring island of Bintan to celebrate their glorious win. While the students revelled in the luxury of their beautiful abode at the Bintan Lagoon Resort, they also soaked up the wealth of knowledge and novel experiences that the island had to offer. Here’s a glimpse into some of these experiences, which went beyond just the sun and the sand.

BINTAN LAGOON RESORT

Just as you enter the majestic Bintan Lagoon Resort, the soft sea breeze and the plush interiors usher you in, instantly putting visitors into the mood for relaxation. But that’s not all, as even within the tranquil premises of the resort property are a host of activities for visitors to enjoy.

On their very first day, the winning student team got to experience one such exciting sport. If you thought riding a bike is thrilling, these young girls can vouch for the adrenaline they felt while cruising down the wide expanse of sandy beach and navigating through narrow jungle tracks on an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle). The helpful instructors at the resort beach showed the ropes to the students on the ways to operate this heavy piece of machinery with ease and confidence. The girls were delighted to be a part of the experience and surged forward enthusiastically atop their ATVs.

For dinner on the first night, the winners were treated to a sumptuous spread of local delicacies at Nelayan, signature beachfront restaurant of Bintan Lagoon Resort. The Rijastaffel (Rice Table) dishes were elaborately presented on a hefty wooden tray and the satisfying meal was a perfect concluding event to the night.

GOLFING AT RIA BINTAN GOLF CLUB

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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トラむアルを開始しお、䜕千もの厳遞されたプレミアム ストヌリヌ、9,000 以䞊の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしおください。

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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トラむアルを開始しお、䜕千もの厳遞されたプレミアム ストヌリヌ、9,000 以䞊の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしおください。

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