Trail of Sea Gypsies

sea gypsies tour to panglong village berakit

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Rp 650.000

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Discover hidden gems along Bintan Island’s pristine eastern coastline! Panglong Village, Berakit, is home to the largest community of sea gypsies in Bintan. Commonly known as Orang Laut, the sea gypsies are sea nomads.

At this rustic village, discover their unique way of life carried down for generations over hundreds of years. Travel back in time as the labyrinth of stilt houses throw up an interesting peek into their lifestyle.

You’ll also visit the surrounding areas including Grotto Santa Maria, Kawal and Pizza Casa Italia for lunch.

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Tour Itinerary

9:00 AM
Pick up from hotel
You will pickup by driver/guide from your hotel or the ferry terminal.
10:00 AM
Panglong Village
You will arrive at Panglong Village, Berakit, the largest community of Sea Gypsies in Bintan. Travel back in time as the labyrinth of stilt houses throw up an interesting peek into their lifestyle.
11:00 AM
Grotto Santa Maria
Visit the serene Grotto Santa Maria which has the depiction of the story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion in limestone statues, which lead up to a beautifully preserved statue of The Virgin Mary in a cave, beside a quaint little chapel.
12:00 PM
Pizza Lunch
Lunch is served at Pizza Casa Italia, run by an Italian family, that serves us crispy thin wood-fired pizzas.
1:00 PM
Kawal
Make your way to Kawal for some flavorful barbequed Otak-otak, the perfect after-lunch snack.
2:00 PM
Transfer bak to hotel
Finish up your tour and get ready to head back to your accommodation.
3:00 PM
Arrive back to hotel
You will arrive back at your hotel. Get some rest and bring unforgettable memories from this tour. We hope to see you again soon!

Include

Two-way land transfer
Tour insurance
Pizza Lunch

Exclude

All meals and beverage unspecified
Tip for guide and driver

Terms & Conditions

Tour rates quoted are for a minimum of four pax.
Tours will be charged at a minimum of two pax (Adult rate) even if the booking has only one pax.
2-3 pax surcharge IDR 250,000/pax.
Child rate applies to ages 3 – 11 years as of the date of the tour, no charge for children under 3 years.
Tours are non-refundable, cancellation after confirmation will be charged in full.
In the event of Force Majeure (eg. bad weather, natural disaster, etc.), tours won’t be refunded.
Two-way land transfer is available from and to accommodations within Bintan Resorts area only.
Tour itinerary can be changed at the discretion of the operator.
Bintan Resorts reserves the right to cancel, amend or reject any booking and amend rates at any time at its sole discretion.
Insurance coverage is included in tour rates but is limited to medical coverage received in Bintan only.