About This Tour
Travel back in time and discover how 250.000 refugees lived during 1978-1998 on this private day tour. Ideal for travelers with limited time in Singapore, but still want to have a taste of a small Indonesian town near Singapore. Take interesting pictures with family and friends at the Barelang Bridge and Welcome To Batam monument Feast on a sumptuous seafood lunch set to recharge for the rest of the tour A 90 minutes traditional Indonesian massage is also included to complete your Indonesian experience.
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Boat Monumen : The original size Vietnam refugees used to sail over South Chinese Seas to reach Galang Island. The small boat can be loaded by 30 refugees. The big 1, can be loaded by 70 refugees.
Explore the museum to witness the original pictures how Vietnam refugees lived in the camp
Visit Virgin Mary statue in Cross Road Center
Visit Pagoda Quan Am Thu, a Buddhist temple tha was build by UN in 1979 dedicated to Goddess of Mercy, Goddess Quan Yin
Due to the Vietnam refugees need 3 month to sail, they brought deer for meal supply. Some deers still alive when they reached Galang Island. And still there.
More than 250.000 Vietnamese refugees lived during 1979 - 1998
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Meeting Point
Self check-in at Batamfast Counter, Lobby C, #02-50/51, Singapore 099253, your 8:40 am (GMT+8) high-speed public ferry to the Indonesian town of Batam.
Make your own way to Singapore Harbourfront Ferry Terminal.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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