About White Sands Island
White Sands Island is a small uninhabited coastal island off the east coast of Bintan in the Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Known for its fine white sand beach and clear shallow turquoise waters, it is accessed by short boat trips from mainland Bintan. The island is visited for day trips, swimming and snorkeling, offering an undeveloped natural beach setting with minimal facilities and a secluded atmosphere near Trikora Beach.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, undeveloped island with a curved white sandy beach, clear shallow water and fringing coral areas. The setting is natural and open with no permanent buildings, offering space for swimming, wading, snorkeling and beach walking. Access is by small boat from mainland Bintan jetties. There are basic shelters and limited facilities, with views of surrounding islets and the Bintan coastline. The island is typically visited as a short day-trip stop.
Key highlights
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Fine white sandy beach with clear turquoise shallow water
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Secluded uninhabited island atmosphere off Bintan's east coast
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Shallow-water swimming and snorkeling areas
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Photogenic beach and sea views with surrounding islets
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Day-trip access by short boat ride from mainland Bintan
Route
| By air | Fly to Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport (TNJ) in Tanjung Pinang, or fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) then take ferry to Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal in Bintan |
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| By road | Reach mainland Bintan by road to jetties near Trikora Beach or Tanjung Pinang, then continue by chartered small boat to the island (10-20 minutes depending on departure point) |