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You've Never Been To Bintan If You Haven't Tried These Extreme Water Sports

By HalalTrip Editorial

12 Jul 20184 min read

You've Never Been To Bintan If You Haven't Tried These Extreme Water Sports

Don’t miss out on some of the best water sports at Bintan Island during your stay! The island is the best place to have a fantastic time for Muslim travelers who are into water sports, with plenty of activities for adventure at Bintan Island which is great for a family vacation. Travelers at Bintan Island will not be disappointed at the wide range of activities complete with many interesting things to do at Bintan Island.

1. Paddles Up!

Kayaking is one of the top water adventure sports to be enjoyed when taking a trip to Bintan Island. Some of the top activities at Bintan Island include going on a kayaking tour to experience the island scenery and get closer to nature – Tanah Laut Adventures has some fun kayaking tours where visitors can spend 3 to 4 hours paddling to the reefs and fishing kelongs. Tanah Laut Adventures and The Canopi Resort offers guests guided Mangrove Kayaking tours, where you can cruise through the forest. Kayaking is also offered at most resort on Bintan Island including the Bintan Lagoon Resort and Angsana Bintan to name a few.

2. Just Keep Swimming!

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Explore the beautiful coral reef and marine life at Bintan Island by going on a snorkeling trip with the Bintan Island Dive Camp or snorkeling packages from the marine sports centres at Angsana Bintan or Nirwana Gardens. Bintan Island has some great diving spots where you will get to see interesting kinds of fish and other marine life. Some of the diving courses offered at Bintan Dive Camp at White Sands Island are ideal for first timers and even include snorkeling sessions after training. Snorkeling prices at Bintan Island will vary from each centre or resort that offer training or activities.

3. Surf The Waves

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Wakeboarding is a thrilling activity that cannot be missed when visiting Bintan Island, so drop by the Bintan Wake Park which is a state of the art wakeboard park. The two tower wake park is ideal for either beginners or experts and is equipped with German technology. Spending some time wakeboarding on the blue waters of the Crystal Lagoon promises an exciting time and is one of the top things to do at Bintan Island!

4. Your Very Own Water ATV

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The marine sports centres of Bintan Lagoon Resort, Angsana Resorts and Nirwana Gardens are some of the best places that offer thrilling jet ski tours. Jet skiing is one of the top activities at Bintan Island for travelers who are looking for an exhilarating time - which can be spent on a jet ski cruise or tour. The best time for going jet skiing is usually when the seas are less rough from April to October.

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5. Fly With The Wind!

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Going parasailing in Bintan Island is actually a unique way to get a bird’s eye view of the ocean scenery and tropical forests of the region. Parasailing is an experience that is both thrilling and peaceful as you are lifted into the air by a parachute that is harnessed to a parasailing boat. The Beach Club at Nirwana Gardens has some great packages that even include tandem options or parasailing with a friend or family member.