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TrikoraPantai Trikora
Go for 1–2 nights if you want a quiet east-coast beach base on Bintan; skip it if you want nightlife, surf or a resort enclave — that is Bintan Resorts.
Trikora is a long run of numbered beaches on Bintan's east coast, roughly 33–55 km north of Tanjung Pinang. Trikora Four is the best-known stretch, next to the Bintan Resorts boundary. It is a low-key local day-trip and weekend beach, not a resort strip: basic bungalows, kelong-style rooms, seafood shacks, strong tides and almost no nightlife. One or two nights is enough unless you are here to kite, fish or island-hop.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (northeast monsoon, rough seas and swimming bans)
- Airports
- TNJ · BTH · SIN
- Nights
- 1–2
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- 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 Trikora112 ▾
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 Trikora, 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
- SafetyLow crime and friendly villages; the real risks are monsoon surf, scooter crashes on unlit roads…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (Indonesia) · 110 police · 118 ambulance (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.
- AirportcheckTNJ Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, Tanjung Pinang (About 1–1.5 h by road to the Trikora beaches; check current domestic connections.).
- Getting aroundNo public transport along the beach road.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealNasi goreng or fried noodles at a beach warungRp 15,000–35,000
- BeerBeer at a resort barRp 40,000–70,000
- Budget bedRustic beach bungalow, a night, per roomRp250,000
- Mid-range bedRustic beach bungalow, a night, per roomRp450,000
- High-end bedRustic beach bungalow, a night, per roomRp800,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp400,000 · Mid Rp800,000 · High Rp1,800,000
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
- TNJ Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, Tanjung Pinang (About 1–1.5 h by road to the Trikora beaches; check current domestic connections.) · BTH Hang Nadim Airport, Batam (Ferry to Tanjung Pinang or Bintan Resorts, then road; a full travel day from most origins.) · SIN Singapore Changi (Ferry from Tanah Merah to Tanjung Pinang or Bintan Resorts, then road; the usual route for short breaks.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
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May
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Jun
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Nov (18 rain days), driest Feb (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Trikora: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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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
No public transport along the beach road. Rent a scooter (about Rp 100,000–150,000/day) or hire a car with driver (about Rp 200,000–400,000/day) through your guesthouse. Taxis are scarce and expensive from the Bintan Resorts side; most people arrive from Tanjung Pinang. Bring a bicycle on the ferry if you want to ride the coast.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tanjung Pinang
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Car or scooter south along the coast road
Main port, markets, ATMs and the best place to stock up on drinks and cash.
Door to door: About 45 min–1 h
Car north along the coast road
Resort enclave with golf and pools; taxis in that zone cost much more.
Kijang
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car south, then east
Long-distance ferry port for elsewhere in Indonesia; not a sight in itself.
Sumpat
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or scooter north-east along the coast
Quieter beaches and mangrove country; pair with a fishing-village stop.
Tanjung Uban
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car north-west, then along the ring road
Ferry links and local food; a half-day at most.
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.
Trikora Three and Four
Backpacker and mid-range bungalows, kelong rooms and beach restaurants; the main cluster.
Trikora Two and the KM 33–36 stretch
Larger resorts with pools and watersports; quieter, more car-dependent.
Trikora Five and north (KM 55+)
Guesthouses and homestays in coconut plantations; the most isolated option.
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 350,000–600,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 600,000–1,200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 1,200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Rustic beach bungalow1 × 2 nights × Rp450,000 | Rp900,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp800,000 | Rp3,200,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp120,000 | Rp240,000 |
| Car with driver, one day1 × Rp350,000 | Rp350,000 |
| Seafood dinner with rice and drinks2 × Rp120,000 | Rp240,000 |
| Island-hopping boat, half day1 × Rp600,000 | Rp600,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp553,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,521,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp6,083,000≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; ferry, flights and long-distance transfers excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Nasi goreng or fried noodles at a beach warung | Rp 15,000–35,000 |
| Grilled fish or seafood plateCheaper if you bring your own catch. | Rp 50,000–120,000 |
| Coconut or soft drink | Rp 10,000–25,000 |
| Beer at a resort bar | Rp 40,000–70,000 |
| Beach shelter rental for the day | Rp 30,000–75,000 |
| Local fishing boat with sail and paddle, per day | about Rp 50,000 |
| Taxi Tanjung Pinang → TrikoraNegotiate before you get in. | up to Rp 150,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tides swing hard: a good beach in the morning can be mudflat by afternoon.
- Swimming is banned during the monsoon — the surf gets dangerous.
- Cash only in most places; the nearest ATMs and shops are in Tanjung Pinang or Kawal.
- Alcohol is limited to what resorts stock; buy in Tanjung Pinang if you want it.
- Scooter riding here is on the left with patchy lighting and stray dogs: check your insurance covers you.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency (Indonesia)
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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TrikoraPantai Trikora
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies in Trikora; most are in Jakarta, with consulates in Batam and Bali — check your own country's list.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Tanjung Pinang → Trikora: up to Rp 150,000, about 1–1.5 h
- Scooter rental, per day: Rp 100,000–150,000
- Car with driver, per day: Rp 200,000–400,000
Say or show
- Terima kasih — Thank you (ter-ee-ma ka-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (be-ra-pa har-ga-nya)
- Bisa antar saya ke alamat ini? — Can you take me to this address? (bee-sa an-tar sa-ya ke a-la-mat ee-nee)
- Aman untuk berenang di sini? — Is it safe to swim here? (a-man un-tuk be-re-nang dee see-nee)
- Saya mau ikan bakar — I would like grilled fish (sa-ya mau ee-kan ba-kar)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee ma-na toy-let)
Cash is king on the beach road: carry rupiah, and keep small notes for warungs and boatmen.
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 Trikora. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (northeast monsoon, rough seas and swimming bans) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry and airport arrival fixtures for Tanjung Pinang and Bintan Resorts, with last-ferry cutoffs.
- Beach-by-beach pages for Trikora One to Four with tide and swimming notes.
- Eat pages for the beach seafood shacks, with cash-only and last-order notes.
- Kite-season and monsoon fixtures so the go/skip call is date-aware.