Pantai Trikora Travel Guide
Pantai Trikora is the most popular beach on the eastern coast of Bintan Island, which is part of the Riau Archipelago. Although it's a bit remote, Trikora is a real beauty and has a dose of local culture to go with its lovely beach.
- Worth It?
- If you are a beach junkie in search of the next best thing, then Trikora may just do the job.
- What to Do
- lounge on the powdery sand, swim in the clear waters, check out a traditional ship building shop, and wander through the old fishing village.
- Best Time to Go
- from April to September the weather is at its best.
- How Long?
- A few days are enough to unwind.
Locals love to come to Trikora for a quick getaway because the sand and sea are simply beautiful. Trikora is also somewhat isolated, giving visitors a sense of being far away from the bustle of urban life. Yet despite its isolation, there is plenty of accommodation, from simple bungalows to luxury resorts.
Apart from the beach, there is a charming traditional fishing village next door. Here you can wander around and see how the people of Bintan Island get on. Also nearby is a fascinating boat building shop, where they still craft traditional boats in the old style.
Travel to Pantai Trikora - Getting There
Bintan Island is accessible from Batam, Johor Bahru, or Singapore. There is a small airport outside of Tanjung Pinang that services a few regional flights. But most people arrive by ferry to the main port of Tanjung Pinang from Singapore (2 hours). Once on Bintan, it's easy to hire a taxi or catch the local bus to Trikora Beach.
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