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Lingga IslandsKepulauan Lingga
Spend 2–3 days: arrive by ferry from Tanjung Pinang, stay in Daik, explore Resun Waterfall and beaches, then return the same day.
Lingga Islands are a remote archipelago in the Riau Islands province. Ferries from Tanjung Pinang take 3–6 h; the main town Daik offers basic accommodation and motor‑bike rentals. With a day for travel and 1–2 full days for sights, a short stay is sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry, less rain)
- avoid Nov–Apr (wet season, possible ferry delays)
- Airport
- BTH
- Nights
- 2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
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- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lingga Islands110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lingga Islands, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay in Daik after dark, keep valuables secured, and watch ferry schedules.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBTH Hang Nadim Airport (Batam).
- Getting aroundMotor‑bike taxis (ojek) at the port; rent a motorbike for Rp 50,000–100,000 per day.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeLocal coffee (kopi susu)Rp 5,000–8,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomRp200,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomRp350,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomRp600,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp150,000 · Mid Rp300,000 · High Rp500,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BTH Hang Nadim Airport (Batam)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lingga Islands: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Motor‑bike taxis (ojek) at the port; rent a motorbike for Rp 50,000–100,000 per day. Boats between islands cost around Rp 60,000.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Resun Waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Motorbike from Daik, about 15 min ride
Waterfall accessible via a short trail; bring water.
Batu Berdaun Beach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Motorbike, 20 min south of Daik
Quiet beach, good for a swim.
Singkep (Jago port)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h including wait
Power boat, 20–30 min, few times daily
Schedule unclear; confirm locally.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Daik guesthouses
Basic rooms near the port; suitable for 1–2 nights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 250,000–400,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 2 nights × Rp350,000 | Rp700,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp300,000 | Rp1,200,000 |
| Ferry Tanjung Pinang → Lingga (round trip)2 × Rp130,000 · Rp 113,000 ticket + Rp 3,000 tax (2009 price, check 2026). | Rp260,000 |
| Motorbike rental per day2 × Rp75,000 · Check current rates. | Rp150,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × Rp150,000 · check | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp261,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp718,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp2,871,000≈ US$180 |
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and inter‑island ferry not included.
Prices of common things
| Local coffee (kopi susu) | Rp 5,000–8,000 |
| Fish rice plate | Rp 15,000–25,000 |
| Motorbike rental per daycheck | Rp 50,000–100,000 |
| Ferry ticket (one way)plus Rp 3,000 tax | Rp 113,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedule varies; confirm departure time (usually 11 AM) and arrive 30 min early.
- Limited medical facilities; carry basic supplies.
- Roads can be pothole‑ridden; drive cautiously.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; Indonesian embassy in Jakarta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tanjung Pinang → Lingga ferry: about Rp 113,000 + Rp 3,000 tax, 3–6 h (check schedule)
- Motorbike rental: Rp 50,000–100,000 per day
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Hello (suh-lah-maht pah-gee)
- Berapa harganya? — How much? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana feri? — Where is the ferry? (dee mah-nah feh-ree)
- Saya butuh motor — I need a motorbike (sah-yah boo-tooh mo-tor)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lingga Islands. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (dry, less rain) · avoid Nov–Apr (wet season, possible ferry delays) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Singkep to explore tin‑mine remnants.
- Combine with a boat trip to smaller islands (Kelume, Kedo) for wildlife spotting.
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