The journey
Four nights at Bawah Reserve, a barefoot-luxury eco-resort on a private island in the Anambas Archipelago, with thirteen secluded beaches, coral reefs, mangrove wildlife, and complimentary daily wellness treatments.
Bawah Island Escape is a retreat to one of the most remote private islands in Indonesia. Stay at Bawah Reserve, a barefoot-luxury eco-resort of bamboo suites and overwater bungalows scattered across five islands and three lagoons, ringed by coral reefs, mangroves and thirteen secluded beaches. Spend the days at leisure among the resort's complimentary activities, from kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing and snorkeling to daily yoga, Pilates and meditation classes, with a spa treatment included every night of the stay. Hike forest trails between hidden coves, watch the sunset from the Jules Verne Lookout Bar, and let the evenings unfold with open-air cinema, stargazing and themed nights, on an island where nothing is scheduled unless you want it to be.
Highlights
- Stay at Bawah Reserve, a barefoot-luxury eco-resort spread across five islands and three lagoons in the Anambas Archipelago
- Discover thirteen secluded beaches by footpath, through forest alive with birdlife and mangrove wildlife
- Enjoy complimentary kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing and snorkeling amid the surrounding coral reefs
- Unwind with a complimentary spa treatment every night of the stay at Aura Spa
- Join daily yoga, Pilates and meditation classes at the resort's dedicated wellness center
- Watch the sunset from the Jules Verne Lookout Bar, with open-air cinema and stargazing after dark
Included
Accommodation
4 nights at Bawah Reserve, a private-island eco-resort in the Anambas Archipelago
Activities
Complimentary non-motorized water sports (kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, snorkeling) · daily yoga, Pilates and meditation classes at Aura Wellbeing · one complimentary spa treatment per person per night at Aura Spa · island hiking trails across thirteen beaches · open-air cinema, themed nights and stargazing
Also included
Full-board meals and non-alcoholic beverages throughout · daily laundry service · in-room Wi-Fi · roundtrip transfers from Singapore via Batam by car, ferry and seaplane · service charges and government taxes
The route
Five days across Indonesia
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The route in detail
Day 1
Arrival at Bawah Island
Begin the journey in Singapore, the main international gateway to Bawah Island, with a private transfer to the ferry terminal, a short crossing to Batam, and fast-tracked immigration into Indonesia. From Batam, board a private Airfast seaplane for the flight to Bawah Island, taking off on land and landing on water in the lagoon in front of the suites. The main island covers 66 hectares and is surrounded by four smaller islands and a scattering of islets, framing three lagoons; a large mangrove along the third lagoon is home to mudskippers, fish, crabs and birdlife, while the surrounding coral reefs offer excellent snorkeling and diving. Arrive at the resort in the afternoon, refresh and enjoy lunch at one of its restaurants, from the Boat House Bar & Restaurant to the Treetop Clubhouse and the Grouper Beach & Pool Bar, on a full-board basis. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or take up any of the resort's complimentary activities. Overnight at Bawah Island.
Day 2
Bawah Island at Leisure
Settle into island life amid virgin nature, with the day entirely at leisure. Join the resort's complimentary daily group classes of yoga, Pilates and meditation at Aura Wellbeing, set off on a hike, or take up any of the non-motorized water sports on offer, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling or sailing. A selected wellbeing treatment at Aura Spa is also included, one per person per night. Thirteen beaches, each as if lifted from a castaway film, can be discovered on footpaths through the island's forest and its fascinating wildlife. In the evenings, enjoy open-air cinema, themed nights, stargazing and social games. Overnight at Bawah Island.
Day 3
Bawah Island at Leisure
Enjoy another day at leisure, with plenty of options for activity or rest. The Wallace Library and the Jules Verne Lookout Bar make for a perfect spot for sundowners or a late-night cocktail as the sun sets over the lagoon. Overnight at Bawah Island.
Day 4
Bawah Island Adventure & Leisure
Spend a final full day exploring the forests and lagoons around Bawah Reserve, above, below and beyond the water. Optional excursions can be arranged locally, from hiking rainforest trails and snorkeling among the coral to kayaking out to secluded beaches or joining a batik art class to discover a piece of Indonesian heritage. Alternatively, simply laze away the afternoon at Aura Spa or on a private veranda. Overnight at Bawah Island.
Day 5
Departure
Enjoy a final morning at the resort before checkout. Depart after noon by private seaplane back to Batam, then transfer by car to the ferry terminal for the crossing back to Singapore, where a private car completes the journey home, to a hotel, or to the airport.
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