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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Lingga Islands
Kepulauan 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.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Local name
- Kepulauan Lingga
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry, less rain)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (wet season, possible ferry delays)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp 150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp 250,000–400,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 118 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local coffee (kopi susu) | Rp 5,000–8,000 |
| Fish rice plate | Rp 15,000–25,000 |
| Motorbike rental per day | Rp 50,000–100,000 |
| Ferry ticket (one way) | Rp 113,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BTH · Hang Nadim Airport (Batam)
- —
Typical fares
- 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
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Resun Waterfall
- Batu Berdaun Beach
- Tin‑mine history on Singkep
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Resun Waterfall | Motorbike from Daik, about 15 min ride | ≈30 min round trip |
| Batu Berdaun Beach | Motorbike, 20 min south of Daik | ≈45 min round trip |
| Singkep (Jago port) | Power boat, 20–30 min, few times daily | ≈1 h including wait |
Sleep
- Daik guesthouses
- Basic rooms near the port; suitable for 1–2 nights.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Selamat pagisuh-lah-maht pah-gee |
| How much? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Where is the ferry? | Di mana feri?dee mah-nah feh-ree |
| I need a motorbike | Saya butuh motorsah-yah boo-tooh mo-tor |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Generally safe for tourists; stay in Daik after dark, keep valuables secured, and watch ferry schedules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lingga Islands yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Resun Waterfall
- Batu Berdaun Beach
- Tin‑mine history on Singkep
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Lingga Islands, revision 5099392 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5099392
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lingga-islands). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.