3 Days 2 Nights Weekend Getaway in Batam from Singapore under $250

Batam is 1 hour away from Singapore and it's a great place to wind down from the busy life in the city. Here are some Batam things to do.

How to travel to Batam?

You can take a 1-hour ferry at Harbourfront or Tanah Merah terminal.

We took the Majestic ferry at the Harbourfront ferry terminal.

When to travel to Batam?

Anytime but avoid typhoons or the rainy season (Oct-Jan rainy)

Where to stay in Batam?

We stayed at an Airbnb - Nagoya mansions at only $65 for 3D2N

Alternatively, you can stay at resorts e.g. Turi Beach Resort at around $67 per night

Expenses

Travel insurance $29.35

Ferry $136.80 (with 10% discount)

Grab $11

Airbnb $65

Go kart $42

Food $170

Cinema $13

Total $467.15

Per pax $233.58 excluding spa expenses

Day 1 Spa Day

Take the Majestic Ferry via Klook at the Harbourfront Terminal

We took the 8am ferry slot.

Majestic Ferry

if you select the free 1-way express-way, there will be someone holding your name welcoming you

at the ferry terminal, there is KFC which costs only around SGD 2

We booked a couple spa and massage package to enjoy at the Spa Central Batam

We had lunch at Common Space Coffee Cafe. Each item costs around $3-4.

We did some shopping at the nearby Nagoya Hills Mall. The architecture is nice.

We checked in at Airbnb at Nagoya Mansion to drop off our bags.

Then, we went for dinner at Sushi Ozu. The salmon is decent.

After dinner, we went to the Pasar Malam/Night Market near Nagoya but I wouldn't recommend this given the uncomfortable stares.

Day 2 Outdoor Adventure

We started our day at Batam Zoo Paradise. It was more like a farm than a zoo. You can feed the birds and animals here.

We had lunch at De'Sands.

nasi goreng

Ayam Bakar (grilled chicken)

We walked to the Golden City Factory Outlet but were unsure if the clothes were authentic.

Go-karting at Batam Adventure Park.

Next, we went to Park Avenue Cinema CGV theatre

Dinner at Picolla Stella (Italian)

We walked to the No.1 Rated Cafe in Batam (Anchor Cafe)

Day 3 Shopping Day

Check out Airbnb and Grab to Grand Batam Mall

The Grand Batam Mall is one of the best malls.

Grab to Mega Mall Batam Centre to buy kuey lapis and souvenirs and board the 4pm Ferry back to SG.

Home Sweet Home.

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