Holiday Ayo - The Natuna Islands are an archipelago of 272 islands, located between Malaysia and Borneo (Kalimantan). They form a part of Indonesia's Riau Islands province.

The Natuna islands together with the Anambas archipelago are Indonesia’s outermost northern border islands in the Riau Archipelago. It is hidden away from the world and out of reach of tourism discretely lies Natuna Island.

Natuna Besar is the main island in the Natuna archipelago but is often referred to simply as Natuna. It is virtually surrounded by sandy beaches and beautiful water, a fringe of swaying palms line the coast, which often obscures a band of sandy shore. 

Looking out to sea from anywhere on Natuna Besar, or the outlying islands gives the impression of very promising areas to snorkel. Here you will find mountain peaks sloping down to serene white sandy beaches.

Because of their remoteness, the islands offer some of the best underwater experiences for snorkeling and diving, particularly around Natuna Besar.

Natuna’s waters are previously exclusive to the rich and famous who seek serenity and the joy of seafaring. You would also admire the Natuna’s green landscape from the highlands.

How to Get There

Riau Airlines offer daily flights to Ranai Airport on Natuna Besar. Four times weekly from Batam and Three times weekly from Tanjung Pinang. The fare is approx 80 American dollars one way. All flights are operated by Dutch Built Fokker-50 Turboprop. The flight takes about an hour.