If you are planning a Bintan day trip from Singapore, a realistic starting budget for one adult is currently around SGD 198 to SGD 241 when you combine a Bintan Voyage private day-trip package with a regular Economy return ferry.
That does not mean every traveller will spend exactly this amount.
The final cost depends on:
- which Bintan day-trip package you choose,
- whether you travel on a regular or peak ferry date,
- whether lunch is included,
- optional activities or upgrades,
- and any personal spending during the day.
This guide breaks down the actual costs so you can understand what you are paying for before you book.
Bintan Day Trip Cost at a Glance
As of 26 September 2026, Bintan Voyage’s active full-day private packages start from:
| Day Trip Package | Adult | Child | Adult + Regular Economy Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Signature Bintan Highlights | SGD 98 | SGD 78 | SGD 198 |
| The Scenic Discovery | SGD 119 | SGD 95 | SGD 219 |
| The Nature Immersion | SGD 123 | SGD 98 | SGD 223 |
| The Explorer’s Adventure | SGD 127 | SGD 102 | SGD 227 |
| The Wildlife & Water Escape | SGD 141 | SGD 113 | SGD 241 |
The calculation in the final column uses the current SGD 100 adult regular Economy return fare published by Bintan Resort Ferries.
You can compare the current Bintan Day Trip Packages from Singapore before deciding which itinerary suits you.
The important point is that the advertised day-trip price and the total Singapore-to-Bintan travel cost are not the same thing.
Ferry tickets are normally separate.
How Much Is the Ferry from Singapore to Bintan?
Bintan Resort Ferries currently operates the route between Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore and Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal in Bintan.
The official fares effective from 12 March 2026 are:
Economy Class Return Ferry
| Passenger | Regular | Peak | Regular + Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | SGD 100 | SGD 110 | SGD 105 |
| Child | SGD 88 | SGD 98 | SGD 93 |
Emerald Class Return Ferry
| Passenger | Regular | Peak | Regular + Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | SGD 154 | SGD 164 | SGD 159 |
| Child | SGD 134 | SGD 144 | SGD 139 |
BRF states that these published fares are in Singapore dollars and include the applicable levies and fees.
Peak fares apply on specified blackout dates.
Check the current official Bintan Resort Ferries ticket fares before purchasing because ferry prices and blackout dates can change.
So What Is the Real Cost for One Adult?
For a regular Economy ferry date, the basic calculation is simple:
Bintan day-trip package + SGD 100 return ferry
For example:
Budget-Friendly Sightseeing Option
The Signature Bintan Highlights:
SGD 98 package + SGD 100 ferry = SGD 198
This package includes private transport, BBT pickup and drop-off, Blue Lake and Sand Dunes, Safari Lagoi, basic Treasure Bay entry, fuel, parking and driver/guide service.
Lunch and ferry tickets are not included in the package price. Paid activities inside Treasure Bay are also optional extras.
Scenic + Snorkeling Option
The Scenic Discovery:
SGD 119 package + SGD 100 ferry = SGD 219
This package currently includes Blue Lake, lunch, snorkeling, BBT pickup and return, local transfers and an English-speaking guide. Ferry tickets and optional add-ons are separate.
Nature-Focused Option
The Nature Immersion:
SGD 123 package + SGD 100 ferry = SGD 223
This includes Blue Lake and Sand Dunes admission, mangrove river exploration by private boat, snorkeling equipment and guide, private air-conditioned transport and mineral water.
Lunch and ferry tickets are separate.
Adventure Option
The Explorer’s Adventure:
SGD 127 package + SGD 100 ferry = SGD 227
This combines Blue Lake, a 10 km ATV ride and a mangrove tour in a private day-trip format.
Wildlife + Adventure + Water Option
The Wildlife & Water Escape:
SGD 141 package + SGD 100 ferry = SGD 241
This currently includes Safari Lagoi, a 10 km ATV ride, snorkeling, BBT pickup and return, local transfers, an English-speaking guide and activity coordination.
Ferry tickets, lunch, personal expenses and optional add-ons are separate.
What About a Couple?
For two adults travelling on regular Economy ferry tickets:
| Package | Approx. Total for 2 Adults |
|---|---|
| Signature Bintan Highlights | SGD 396 |
| Scenic Discovery | SGD 438 |
| Nature Immersion | SGD 446 |
| Explorer’s Adventure | SGD 454 |
| Wildlife & Water Escape | SGD 482 |
These totals combine the current adult package price with two regular Economy return ferry tickets.
They do not include personal expenses or optional extras, and lunch should only be considered included when the specific package says so.
What About a Family of Four?
For a family with 2 adults + 2 children travelling on regular Economy return ferry tickets, the approximate package-and-ferry totals are:
| Package | 2 Adults + 2 Children |
|---|---|
| Signature Bintan Highlights | SGD 728 |
| Scenic Discovery | SGD 804 |
| Nature Immersion | SGD 818 |
| Explorer’s Adventure | SGD 834 |
| Wildlife & Water Escape | SGD 884 |
These figures use the current published package prices plus the official regular Economy return ferry fare of SGD 100 per adult and SGD 88 per child.
If you are travelling as a family, do not choose purely from the lowest total.
The more important question is whether the activities suit your children’s ages, energy level and comfort with outdoor or water activities.
For example, Safari Lagoi, ATV and snorkeling provide a very different day from a lighter Blue Lake and snorkeling itinerary.
Why Do Bintan Day Trip Prices Vary So Much?
The biggest reason is what is included in the day.
A package based mainly on sightseeing costs less than one combining several paid activities.
For example, the Signature package starts from SGD 98 per adult and focuses on sightseeing at Blue Lake, Sand Dunes, Safari Lagoi and Treasure Bay.
The Wildlife & Water Escape starts from SGD 141 because it combines Safari Lagoi with a 10 km ATV experience and snorkeling.
So when comparing prices, do not ask only:
“Which package is cheaper?”
Ask:
“What experiences am I actually paying for?”
What Is Usually Included in a Bintan Voyage Day Trip?
The current day-trip range is built around private local arrangements.
Depending on the package, common inclusions include:
- private pickup from BBT Ferry Terminal,
- return transfer to BBT,
- air-conditioned local transport,
- English-speaking guide,
- planned itinerary,
- transfers between included activities,
- selected attraction or activity tickets,
- and local trip coordination.
The exact inclusions differ by package.
Always read the specific package before paying.
You can compare them on the Bintan Day Trip Packages page.
What Is Usually Not Included?
There are several costs that travellers should not assume are included.
Ferry Tickets
Standard Bintan Voyage day-trip packages do not automatically include the Singapore–Bintan ferry.
You can book the ferry yourself or request ferry assistance where available.
Lunch
Lunch depends on the package.
For example, The Scenic Discovery currently includes lunch, while The Signature Bintan Highlights, Nature Immersion and Wildlife & Water Escape state that lunch is not included.
Personal Expenses
Drinks, snacks, shopping and personal purchases are normally paid separately.
Optional Activities
An attraction may include basic admission without including every activity inside the venue.
For example, The Signature Bintan Highlights includes basic entry to Treasure Bay, but paid watersports and other activities inside Treasure Bay are optional extras.
Language Guide Upgrades
English is included in the current day-trip range.
Mandarin- and Korean-speaking guides are available as optional requests and may involve an additional charge.
Photographer or Other Add-Ons
Optional services such as professional photography may also be added to selected trips.
Does Travelling on a Peak Ferry Date Make a Big Difference?
Not dramatically for an individual traveller, but it matters for a group.
The regular adult Economy return fare is currently SGD 100.
The peak fare is SGD 110.
That means a couple pays SGD 20 more in ferry fares on a peak round trip, while a family of four with two adults and two children pays SGD 40 more compared with regular return fares.
BRF publishes specific blackout dates that qualify for peak pricing, so check your actual travel date before building your budget.
Is Emerald Class Worth Adding?
That depends on what you value.
A regular adult Economy return ticket is currently SGD 100.
A regular adult Emerald return ticket is SGD 154.
That is a difference of SGD 54 per adult.
Emerald therefore changes your total trip budget much more than the difference between some of the Bintan day-trip packages.
If your priority is simply reaching Bintan and spending your budget on activities, Economy may make more sense.
If the upgraded ferry experience matters to you, include Emerald in your budget from the beginning rather than comparing package prices first and adding it later.
Should You Choose the Cheapest Bintan Day Trip?
Not automatically.
The SGD 98 package can be excellent value if sightseeing is what you want.
But paying less is not good value if the package does not include the experience you actually came to Bintan for.
For example:
If you really want snorkeling, compare a package that already includes snorkeling.
If your children want ATV, compare an itinerary where ATV is already part of the route.
If your priority is wildlife, make sure Safari Lagoi is actually included.
Adding separate activities later can change both the price and the route.
The best-value package is usually the one that already matches most of your priorities.
Is It Cheaper to Book Everything Yourself?
It can be.
You could book your own ferry, arrange local transportation, contact attractions and activity operators separately, plan the route, organise meal stops and manage the return timing yourself.
For travellers who enjoy trip planning, that may be perfectly reasonable.
But price alone does not tell the whole story on a one-day trip.
You also need to consider:
- how many separate bookings you need,
- local transfers between activities,
- whether your activity timings fit,
- how much driving the route creates,
- and how much buffer you have before the return ferry.
Saving money on individual tickets does not necessarily save money if the resulting route requires additional transportation or wastes several hours.
A coordinated package is primarily paying for the trip to work as one day, not simply for attraction tickets.
If you are deciding between the two approaches, also read Is a Bintan Day Trip from Singapore Worth It? What You Really Get in One Day before choosing.
Do You Need to Pay the Full Amount Before Travelling?
Not necessarily.
Bintan Voyage currently offers deposit booking as well as Pay on Arrival for eligible bookings.
For Pay on Arrival, guests travelling from Singapore must provide confirmed ferry proof before the trip arrangements are secured.
This is useful if your concern is not the package price itself but whether you are comfortable paying the whole amount before reaching Bintan.
Always follow the payment arrangement stated in your actual booking confirmation.
How Much Money Should You Actually Budget?
For a straightforward adult day trip from Singapore using regular Economy ferry tickets, a sensible starting point is:
Sightseeing-focused trip
Around SGD 198+ per adult
Scenic or nature trip with activities
Around SGD 219–227+ per adult
More activity-heavy day
Around SGD 241+ per adult
The “+” matters.
It allows for lunch when not included, optional upgrades, drinks, snacks or personal purchases.
You do not need a huge emergency travel budget, but it is better to understand the base cost and extras separately before booking.
Three Questions to Ask Before Comparing Prices
1. Is Ferry Included?
If not, add the correct ferry fare before comparing two offers.
2. Which Activities Are Actually Included?
Do not compare a sightseeing package with an ATV + snorkeling package as if they are the same product.
3. What Will I Still Need to Pay for During the Day?
Check meals, optional activities, upgrades and personal spending.
Once those three answers are clear, package prices become much easier to compare fairly.
Our Practical Recommendation
If your budget is the main concern, start by deciding what you really want to experience, not by choosing the cheapest package.
Pick two or three priorities.
Then compare the packages that already contain those experiences.
For current options, prices and inclusions, use the Bintan Day Trip Packages from Singapore page.
If none of the standard itineraries matches your budget or activity preferences, the Custom Bintan Trip Builder lets you choose your accommodation status, activities and ferry assistance instead of forcing you into a fixed itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Bintan day trip from Singapore cost per person?
Based on prices checked on 26 September 2026, Bintan Voyage’s active full-day packages range from SGD 98 to SGD 141 per adult.
Adding a regular Economy BRF return ferry at SGD 100 produces a starting package-and-ferry budget of approximately SGD 198 to SGD 241 per adult, before any extras.
Are ferry tickets included in the Bintan Voyage day-trip price?
No. Current standard day-trip packages do not automatically include ferry tickets.
You can book the ferry yourself or request ferry assistance where available.
How much is the return ferry from Singapore to Bintan?
As of 26 September 2026, BRF publishes regular Economy return fares of SGD 100 for adults and SGD 88 for children.
Peak return fares are SGD 110 for adults and SGD 98 for children.
Are attraction tickets included?
Selected tickets and activities are included according to the package.
For example, the Signature package includes admission to its listed sightseeing stops, while activity-focused packages include their specified ATV, snorkeling, mangrove or Safari experiences.
Always check the individual package inclusions.
Is lunch included?
It depends on the package.
The Scenic Discovery currently includes lunch. Several other active day trips list lunch separately.
Is a private Bintan day trip more expensive than travelling independently?
It may cost more than assembling some components yourself, but the package also combines local transportation, routing, activity coordination and ferry-terminal return planning.
Whether that additional cost is worthwhile depends on how much planning and coordination you want to manage yourself.
Can I customise the package to fit my budget?
Yes. Bintan Voyage currently offers a custom trip builder where you can select activities, accommodation status, language options and ferry assistance.
Price Transparency: How This Guide Was Checked
This article was reviewed on 26 September 2026.
Bintan Voyage package prices were checked against the currently published booking pages for:
- The Signature Bintan Highlights
- The Scenic Discovery
- The Nature Immersion
- The Explorer’s Adventure
- The Wildlife & Water Escape
Ferry prices were checked against the official Bintan Resort Ferries Ticket Fares, effective from 12 March 2026.
Package prices, ferry fares, activity availability and inclusions can change.
For that reason, the final price shown on your current booking page or confirmed quotation should always take precedence over an older article or screenshot.
Ready to Compare the Actual Packages?
If you already know your travel date, compare the current Bintan Day Trip Packages from Singapore.
Look at the activities, inclusions and total cost, not only the lowest headline price.
If you are still unsure which package fits your budget, group size or ferry timing, use the custom trip option or speak with guest support before paying.
The goal is not to sell you the most expensive day trip.
It is to make sure you know what you will pay, what you will receive, and what is still separate before you book.
