Pulau Pangkil

Best for big groups

If your dream is to have an entire island all to yourself, look no further than Pulau Pangkil, off the eastern coast of Indonesia’s Bintan Island. Ideal for parties, weddings, family reunions or even team-building outings, the private island can accommodate 10 to 20 adults comfortably across its 10 ‘Driftwood Palaces’, which were made with salvaged wood found on the island’s coast. The 20-plus staff here arrange three meals a day, offer snacks on demand and prepare atmospheric bonfires every night. As for the activities, spend your time kayaking, snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding or simply zoning out in one of the island’s many hammocks.

Don’t miss
Take a day trip to Pulau Mapur. A favourite among sun-seekers and divers alike, this nearby island is home to amazing coral kingdoms and empty beaches.

Travel time
2.5-3 hours from Singapore: 1-hour ferry to Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal; 1.5-hour drive across Bintan; 15-minute boat ride to Pangkil.