This two-hour eco adventure will take you on a back-to-nature encounter with the wonders of Bintan Resorts' mangrove forests. These forests protect the coast from erosion whilst trapping sediments in water flowing off

the land, helping to create our clear blue coastal waters. Journeying through the Sebung River, home to rich mangrove forests and waterways, observe a myriad of colourful flowers and fruits that stand out against a

backdrop of the fleshy green leaves of the mangrove trees.

Wildlife

The river also plays host to a variety of exotic wildlife. Some of the shy wildlife includes Macaque and Silver Leaf monkeys, monitor lizards and snakes. Birds, such as the Kingfisher and the Purple Heron, can be heard calling and seen fishing along the riverbanks. Below the water is a nursery ground for coral fish and other sea life, including mudskippers, crabs, prawns, mud lobsters, snails, clams and a variety of small fish.

Indigenous folks

As the river meanders further south, catch a glimpse of the orang laut (sea gypsies) and kelongs (fishing houses built on stilts over water). Also look out for the traditional charcoal kiln and static fishing traps (bubus) along the way. Traditional life still exists in Bintan's mangrove forests.

Homes, boats, fishing traps and daily meals all come from the mangroves.  In fact, over 47,000 tonnes of fish are caught in Indonesia's mangroves every year and just 1 hectare of mangroves can yield over 160 kg of shrimp.