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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Sumpat
Spend a half‑day at Sumpat's beaches and kelong, then return; no need to stay overnight.
Sumpat is a quiet stretch of white‑sand beach on Bintan's north coast, best enjoyed in a few hours for sun, fishing sights and a short boat ride to Pulau Sumpat. Limited services mean a day visit from nearby Bintan Resorts or Tanjung Pinang is sufficient.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0 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 IDR 150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid IDR 250,000–400,000 excl. bed · High IDR 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 · General emergency 112 · Ambulance 118
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Seafood plate (fresh catch) | IDR 80,000–120,000 |
| Taxi (per km) | IDR 15,000–20,000 |
| Boat ride to Pulau Sumpat (sampan) | IDR 50,000–80,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BTH · Bintan Sepinggan Airport
- 30 min drive to Sumpat via road
Typical fares
- Taxi from Bintan ferry terminal to Sumpat
- about IDR 150,000 (≈ US$10), 30 min (check)
- Boat to Pulau Sumpat
- IDR 50,000–80,000 per person, depends on tide (check)
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
Taxi or rental car/motorbike from the ferry terminal; follow the main road from Tanjung Pinang, turn at km 46 onto the local road to Pengudang.
See and do
Known for
- White‑sand beaches
- Kelong fishing platforms
- Pulau Sumpat island
- Local seafood
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bintan Resorts | Taxi or rental car from Bintan ferry terminal, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 minTaxi or rental car from Bintan ferry terminal, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min | ≈ 1 h |
| Tanjung Pinang | Taxi or rental car via main road, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 minTaxi or rental car via main road, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- Putri Pandan Resort
- Beach‑front bungalows, double rooms from US$30; staff speak English
- Bintan Lagoon Resort
- Luxury resort in Bintan Resorts area; offers speed‑boat trips to Sumpat island
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Selamat siangsəˈlamat ˈsi.aŋ |
| How much? | Berapa harganya?bəˈrapa ˈharganya |
| Where is the beach? | Di mana pantainya?di ˈmana ˈpantainya |
| I would like seafood | Saya mau makanan lautˈsaja ˈmau ˈmakanan ˈlaut |
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
- Limited shops and restaurants; bring cash and supplies.
- Walking to Pulau Sumpat only at low tide; check tide times.
- Ferry terminal expansion planned but not yet open (check status).
Generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on personal belongings and avoid isolated areas after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sumpat yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- White‑sand beaches
- Kelong fishing platforms
- Pulau Sumpat island
- Local seafood
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: Sumpat, revision 4076233 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4076233
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/sumpat). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.