Private Tour

Bintan Fireflies Discovery Tour

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Cruising down the Sebong river into the cool night is a refreshing experience as you feel the calm and serenity of the mangrove forest, offers a different and extraordinary experience. As your eyes adjust to the surrounding darkness, you will wonder at the intermittent yet enchanting glow of dancing fireflies under the blanket of the dazzling stars up in the night sky

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Bottled Mineral Water

Round Trip Transportation (Bintan Resort area hotel)

Insurance Provide by Operator

Guided During Tour

Admission to Fireflies Discovery Tour

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

- 60 Minutes Boat Ride - Cruising down the Sebung River into the Cool Night is a Refreshing Experience as You Feel the Calm and Serenity of the Mangrove Forest. - See the Fireflies

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Bintan Fireflies Discovery Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.54

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Magical fireflies tour
kermaines2025,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was really amazing! Driver was on time and since we went on an off peak season, we had the entire boat to ourselves ! The stars were so beautiful that night, and the guide shook the tree a little so that we could catch the fireflies. The boat cutting the Sebong river was so smooth and it was windy like air con temperature. We really enjoyed the serenity and calmness of the night.
Fireflies endangered
40mdv,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Be mindful, fireflies are delicate, stress, being handles and shaken around can harm them. If they fall to water they can't swim unless they can crawl. In this tour many dies from guides shaking the mangroves and trying to capture them for the tourists. In few years they will all die and they can forget their tours and earnings. Seriously sad.
Different and fun experience
Carolina P,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun and nice experience. Our super nice guide and also our driver Agus. I recommend this tour
Unique and fun experience
OnAir03550483722,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fun and unique experience. We were picked up from our hotel at 4 Points Sheraton Bintan by Mr Darul who drove safely in a comfortable car. Upon arriving, we put on lifejackets as a safety measure and went down a few steps down the jetty and was helped onto the motor boat. It was only us with the guide Taufik and the captain as it was a random Tuesday. We saw and touched fireflies (we let them go obviously). The boat trip at night down the mangrove was an experience in itself, with the cool breeze and the stars in the sky. My teenage kids (tough crowd) and I wished it could go on longer. Thanks to Taufik for such clear and detailed explanation and thr boat captain for such steady and skilful boat skills! Taufik also helped to take pictures of us. Overall a great experience!
The tour was nice and we...
Masako H,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
The tour was nice and we had nice boat ride and saw so many fireflies.. We also saw so many stars. The driver was friendly and we really enjoyed the trip.
Different
Nikkitaf22,
Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Definitely an adventure...! From getting in a tiny boat heading in the pitch dark to see the fireflies at night. I'm glad I did this excursion.
Dance of Fireflies
shailendraj66,
Jun 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
When did I last see Fireflies (jugnus) - must have been in my younger days until last week when we did experience one at Bintan. we got late for Mangrove trip hence changed that to Fireflies tour. it was worth the delay. totally dark was the area and once you approach fireflies sitting on the natural plants, they move and one can see their dance. Worth the scare as well. Enjoyed the hour long tour. Must visit place at Bintan.
fireflies in the rain.
Paradise602814,
Sep 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
the firefly tour was ok, not particularly spectacular but friendly and low stress. do not use insect repellant you won't need it and I doubt the flies like it !
OK for a quick get-put-of-your-resort trip
Claire S,
Aug 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Very basic tour but straightforward - drive to dock, jump on noise motor boat, drive around the mangrove looking for fireflies for a while, return. Don't expect too much but good for a quick getaway from a bog-standard Bintan Resort.
Magical Fire Flies
martinchanky,
Aug 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Magical experience, to see the fire flies lighting up the trees Iike a Christmas tree, and catching them with the cup of your hand and watching them fly off again. The boat ride in the dark was also quite fun and the stars were also amazing! Guide was very friendly and provided helpful info about the mangrove and fireflies. To be honest it wasn’t swarms of them but still enough to wow you. Apparently it’s better right after the rain and on moonless nights. In case you’re wondering, this is the same place for the mangrove tour, but a shorter ride because it is it safe to go into the mangrove at night when the snakes come out. :)