BATAM, BINTAN & PENYENGAT

Your island getaway starts here

Explore Batam, Bintan and Penyengat with a local team. Good food, coastal views and easy travel, all planned around you.

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Your local travel team in the Riau Islands

About us

Local knowledge. A personal touch.

A family holiday, a weekend with friends or a group trip across the islands. Whatever brings you here, Batam Backseat Travel helps you make the most of it. We arrange tours, transport and accommodation options around your plans, with local drivers who know the way. Tell us what you have in mind and we will take it from there.

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Why travel with us

Travel with peace of mind

Fair prices, clear details

Comfortable vehicles

Friendly, experienced drivers

Plans that fit your schedule

Easy booking on WhatsApp

Local stops worth your time

What we do

We take care of the details

Batam tours

City landmarks, coastal views and local food. Spend the day exploring Batam with a route shaped around your interests.

Bintan & Penyengat tours

Go a little further for Bintan beaches and the Malay heritage of Penyengat. We help you plan the stops and travel between islands.

Private car & driver

Enjoy the ride with a local driver at the wheel. Comfortable transport for family days out, group trips and getting around Batam.

Trip planning

Bring us your dates and ideas. We will help you put transport, places to stay, meals and activities into a plan that works.

Tour packages

Find your kind of getaway

A quick escape or a few days away? Pick a trip you like and talk to us about dates, details and pricing.

Day tours

Day tour

1-Day Batam Explorer

A day of Batam highlights, local flavours and coastal views, with time to settle back at your hotel.

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Day tour

2-Day Batam & Bintan Tour

Head to Bintan for a change of scenery, then return to Batam for shopping, sightseeing or a relaxed afternoon.

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Day tour

3-Day Island Discovery

Take your time over three days of sightseeing, shopping and local food. A flexible route with room to enjoy each stop.

From coastal viewpoints to city landmarks and Malay heritage, find a few favourites for your itinerary.

Puncak Beliung

Take a break above the city and enjoy green surroundings with views across Batam.

Sultan Mahmud Riayat Syah Mosque

Discover one of Batam's striking mosques, with spacious grounds and impressive architecture.

Barelang Bridge

A classic Batam stop for wide coastal views and a photo beside the island's iconic bridge.

Raja Ali Haji Museum

Get to know the stories and Malay heritage that helped shape these islands.

Dinos Gate

Add a playful stop to your day out with the family.

Cheng Hoo Mosque

See Chinese architectural influences at this distinctive Batam mosque.

Santorini of Batam

Spend a little time by the sea, surrounded by white and blue buildings.

Our vehicles

Room for everyone

Travelling as a family or a larger group? Choose a comfortable ride with space for your people and luggage.

6 passengers

6-Passenger Vehicle

A comfortable choice for families, with air conditioning, audio and USB charging. Child seat options are available to discuss. Let us know what you need when booking.

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14 passengers

14-Passenger Vehicle

Travel together with generous seating, air conditioning, reclining seats and luggage space. Ask about microphone options and confirm your group's needs when booking.

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Around the islands