Travel Tips in Batam

GETTING HERE
Batam is best reached via Singapore if you are travelling from most of the rest of the world. There is an international airport on Batam but at present few international destinations are served other than charter flights. From the airport you can take a taxi or a clean, modern MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) train to the HARBOUR FRONT ferry terminal (previously known as the World Trade Centre). Ferries depart..

DOs & DONTs
Do ensure your passport and valuables are placed in a safe or safety box at your hotel. Carry a photocopy of your passport identification pages and your entry/departure card in case you are asked for ID by the police or some other authority. Don’t carry or displaying large sums of cash and be a little wary when using and leaving ATM machines (take a look at who might be watching and waiting – if..

Bargaining
Don’t bargain if you are not in intention to purchase the products. Remember that once you enter into a bargaining process and reach a consensus it is considered impolite and a show of bad faith if you do not conclude the transaction. Please note that you can’t bargain in the big shops with marked prices, restaurants, etc. However, in shops with marked prices you can usually expect discounts of 20..