EVENTS
Nikoi Island
8 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2025
The camps offered by Into The Wild aim to train up a squad of little heroes capable of responding to wilderness emergencies. They were created for kids who climb and fall out of trees, ride their bikes too fast, lean too far over to see what's in the pond, have to touch everything and believe a swing is a rocket ship bound for Mars. You know the kids we're talking about, and they seem to love Nikoi. Expect your youngsters to come home more knowledgeable, dirty, (fake) bloody, and happy. DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, TWO CAMPS WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Camp 1: 8th - 10th September 2025 Camp 2: 11th - 13th September 2025 In this two and a half day camp, kids will learn essential survival skills and how to thrive while being stuck on a desert island. Leadership and teamwork are key themes, helping them manage the stresses of a castaway life and keep their pals safe. Meanwhile, mum and dad can kick back and enjoy luxury island living - no survival skills required for the grown-ups! Special rates for families with kids enrolled in the camp: - Come for 2 night camp and enjoy 20% off accommodation - Extend an extra night and and one night accommodation is on us For bookings or more information drop us an email at [email protected]. Download the camp flyer Back to Events
Nikoi Island
1 Sep 2025 - 15 Oct 2025
Artists-in-Residence Residency Period: 1 September – 15 October, 2025 Tangmo and Mahom "We met in 2021 while traveling in a Karen hill tribe homestay called Ker Lee Glow. Since the end of March 2024, we have been traveling together and sharing this journey through life. We consider ourselves experience designers, creating meaningful events and overnight experiences across Thailand. Each experience is inspired by the people we meet, the places we visit, and the stories we encounter. Every experience is unique because every person and place has its own distinct qualities. We also provide customised experiences shaped by what people truly desire. Traveling is not just a pastime for us; it’s the way we live and learn. Through our journey, we have discovered that we can serve as a bridge—connecting people to one another and to nature. We believe in letting things unfold naturally through the activities we design, creating space for connection and reflection. Over the past year, we have spent most of our time in northern Thailand, particularly enjoying our stays with hill tribe families. We have learned from their simple way of life, which exists in harmony with nature. This experience has beautifully and humbly shifted our perspective on life." Tangmo (Pawinee Kaewprathom) Tangmo is a Thai artist whose work blends community connection, ecological awareness and quiet storytelling. Raised in a farming family on Thailand’s eastern coast, she studied Art Education and worked across the country in responsible tourism and community development. Her time with schools, elephant centres and hill-tribe communities, especially the Karen people, shaped her deep respect for nature and ancestral knowledge. In 2019, she left the corporate world to explore these themes through art. During the pandemic, she supported elephant welfare and local mahouts while developing PRATABJAI, a painting project rooted in memory, emotion and collaboration. Her work is soft and impressionistic, using natural pigments and recycled materials, often shared through DIY sets and workshops. Alongside her art, Tangmo continues to host creative sessions in rural and coastal communities, using painting as a gentle tool for reflection and connection. Whether working alone or with others, her practice invites people to slow down, notice more and care a little deeper. Nakrapas Mahom Nakrapas Mahom is a Bangkok-born artist and facilitator whose work centres on emotional openness, communal reflection and the beauty of living simply. After years of solo travel across Thailand, including a surprising stint selling shrimp medicine, she found herself drawn to the slower rhythms of rural life. Time spent harvesting rice with the Karen community in Chiang Mai helped shape her understanding of care, belonging and stillness. In 2023, she launched Peace Addict Lv.3, a three-day forest retreat focused on reconnecting with nature and local food. That same year, she created ThruToThought_Bar, a gentle space where strangers meet to talk, reflect and share. With themes drawn from everyday life, it offers quiet moments of connection, often over a drink or snack. Mahom’s work creates room for presence. She believes healing often begins not with answers, but with being heard. What is Ubah Rumah? Ubah Rumah, which means ‘Home of Change’, was inspired by the nomadic culture of the indigenous Orang Laut community and the maritime history of the region- both of which are relatively undocumented. The program commenced in November 2022 and, since then, an artist and two researchers have completed residency periods on Nikoi Island. During these periods, they developed their own projects, conducted workshops with guests, engaged staff and visited local communities on Bintan to discover more about the local history and culture. Find out more on the Ubah Rumah website and Instagram.
Nikoi Island
17 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
The team from Evolve are beaching themselves on Nikoi's shores again this year to host a summer camp like no other. Five days of creativity and performing arts, set amongst the backdrop of tropical jungle, granite boulders and white sandy beaches. We have partnered with Evolve School of Performing Arts, who will be hosting a summer camp on Nikoi from Monday 18th August to Friday 22nd August, 2025. The camp is aimed at children 3 years and older, occurs daily from 9:30 am to 13:30 pm and explores all aspects of creativity- drama, music, dance, art, sound and lighting. At the end of the week, they will perform a presentation for family and friends. Enrol your child in all five days of the camp and enjoy one night accommodation on us! For bookings or more information drop us an email at [email protected]. Download the camp flyer Back to Events
Nikoi Island
12 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025
Internationally acclaimed magician, Ming Da, will be in residence on Nikoi Island again for two nights this July. Keep an eye out for him around the bar and dinning rooms where he will be displaying some of his best tricks for the families in-house. Ming Da will also be hosting workshops for children where they will walk home with a magic set of their own, as well as a trick or two up their sleeves. These workshops are chargeable at $60 per child to cover the cost of the magic kit. Back to Events
Nikoi Island
20 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025
Artist-in-Residence Residency Period: 20 June - 31 July, 2025 Made Bayak Made Bayak is a Balinese artist whose work speaks just as loudly as his values. Based in Banjar Wangbung, he blends community action with creative practice, turning plastic waste into powerful art through his long-running PLASTICOLOGY project. What began in 2010 as an experiment with Bali’s ever-growing piles of plastic has grown into a full-blown movement. Bayak now runs workshops, exhibitions and talks for schools and communities, often self-funded, across Indonesia and beyond. Raised in a family of Balinese manuscript readers and Rajah artists, his work is deeply rooted in local culture. But it doesn’t shy away from tough topics like pollution and youth empowerment. He is also part of Sanggar Anak Tanguh, a Sunday morning art collective helping kids tap into their creativity. And when he’s not painting, he plays guitar in his hardcore band AMPLITHERAPY, using music as another way to engage young people in conversations that matter. Bayak has exhibited internationally, from the USA to Switzerland, and was a finalist for the Sovereign Art Prize in Singapore. But his focus has always been on using art not just to reflect the world, but to change it. Residency Outcomes During his residency on Nikoi Island, Bayak plans to explore how waste, especially plastic, is managed both on the island and in the surrounding communities on Bintan. He is curious about how local beliefs, traditions, and small-scale systems influence waste practices. He will lead workshops and presentations with high school students and the Nikoi team, aiming to exchange ideas and approaches that could also benefit his community back in Bali. He is also keen to spend time in the forests and landscapes of Nikoi, learning about the island’s native plants and the efforts to protect them. Bayak hopes to involve both island staff and guests in creative activities, and to work closely with the local Bintan community. For him, the Ubah Rumah residency is not just about making art — it’s a space to connect, reflect, and imagine new ways forward for people and the planet. What is Ubah Rumah? Ubah Rumah, which means ‘Home of Change’, was inspired by the nomadic culture of the indigenous Orang Laut community and the maritime history of the region- both of which are relatively undocumented. The program commenced in November 2022 and, since then, an artist and two researchers have completed residency periods on Nikoi Island. During these periods, they developed their own projects, conducted workshops with guests, engaged staff and visited local communities on Bintan to discover more about the local history and culture. Find out more on the Ubah Rumah website and Instagram.
Nikoi Island
16 May 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
Artist-in-Residence Residency Period: 16 May – 15 June, 2025 Nicky Dumapit ‘Kuya’ ('Big Brother') Nicky Dumapit is an artist, musician, eco-warrior and storyteller from Dumaguete in the Philippines. For over 20 years, he’s been walking the talk (sometimes literally) spreading his message of love and respect for nature. Armed with handmade instruments crafted from natural and recycled materials, Nicky mimics the sounds of tropical rain, birds, frogs, and rivers, captivating audiences from tiny schools to international festivals. He’s also the long-time host of a Sunday radio show, a local legend for his barefoot 100km birthday walk, and the face of Dumaguete’s beloved ligiron cart races. His motto, Lipay ang Kalibutan (“The world is happy”), says it all. Whether he’s performing, guiding, or just chatting with strangers on the road, Nicky brings joy, creativity and a deep care for Mother Earth wherever he goes. What is Ubah Rumah? Ubah Rumah, which means ‘Home of Change’, was inspired by the nomadic culture of the indigenous Orang Laut community and the maritime history of the region- both of which are relatively undocumented. The program commenced in November 2022 and, since then, an artist and two researchers have completed residency periods on Nikoi Island. During these periods, they developed their own projects, conducted workshops with guests, engaged staff and visited local communities on Bintan to discover more about the local history and culture. Find out more on the Ubah Rumah website and Instagram.
Cempedak Island
11 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2025
Cempedak Island has been fully booked for a weekend of celebrations, but on the first night, chilling news breaks: a murder has occurred. Spend Saturday uncovering clues hidden in unexpected places, piecing together the mystery of who did it. That evening, join a communal dinner to debate theories and unmask the culprit—though the killer may be closer than you think. In between, take time to relax and enjoy the island’s tranquillity. All of Cempedak Island has been booked out for a weekend of celebrations... but on the first night, you receive chilling news: a murder has taken place. From dawn to dusk on Saturday, clues will appear in the most unexpected places, keeping you on edge as you piece together the puzzle of what happened. Was it Jimmy with a toxic plant in the Spa? Or Jaslan with the telescope on Deadman’s Beach? Perhaps it was you with a coconut in the Dodo Bar... who knows? On Saturday evening, join fellow detectives for a communal dinner to debate, theorise, and unmask the culprit. But beware - the killer may be closer than you think. Throughout the weekend, you will also have time to sit back, relax and enjoy the island. FERRIES TO BOOK The murder mystery experience starts before you even arrive on Cempedak Island. Book the 11:10am Singapore to Bintan ferry on April 11th and you might receive your first clue. For your return ferry on the 13th, you can book any of the following: 2:35pm, 4:35pm and 6:35pm. You can book these here. CANCELATION POLICY All bookings must be prepaid to secure the booking. 80% refundable if cancelled more than 21 days prior to arrival. For more information and bookings, please contact [email protected]. The full flyer can be downloaded here. Back to Events
Cempedak Island
5 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2025
This April we are welcoming back Penny Williams, a self-proclaimed 'Culinary Sorceress, Chef and Adventurer', and a dear friend of ours. Penny has been advising our culinary team for years, helping fine-tune our recipes and spruce up our menus. This visit, she'll be opening the kitchen to our guests with two unique experiences for you to partake in. About PENNY Penny Williams is the owner and Executive Chef of Bali Asli Restaurant and a dear friend of Nikoi and Cempedak Islands. While traveling through Asia in the 1990s, Penny discovered a 'taste' for the local cuisine. She went on to pursue an impressive career that included an apprenticeship at the Savoy and roles in some of Sydney's cutting-edge restaurants such as Restaurant 41, Boathouse at Black Wattle Bay, and Bather’s Pavilion. Her journey then took her back to Asia when she accepted a three-year posting as Executive Chef at the Alila Manggis hotel in Candidasa, Bali. Here, she fell in love with the amazing freshness and vitality of the produce available at her doorstep and the way the Balinese work with it to create a unique tapestry of flavors. She founded Bali Asli in 2011 a restaurant and culinary school in East Bali that promotes Balinese cuisine and culture without exploiting it or its people. Over the years, Penny has traveled regularly from her award-winning restaurant in Bali to spend time with Dika and his team, crafting new recipes and experimenting with different flavor combinations to add to the menu. PENNY on CEMPEDAK While she's on Cempedak Island, Penny will host two exclusive events which you can get involved in: Sun-Downer Cocktail Workshop 5th April 2025 Unwind with Chef Penny and the team at the Dodo Bar, where you’ll craft your own signature drink using local tropical ingredients and artisanal spirits. At the same time, “Meet the Chef” and chat to Penny about her island journey, and how she saw Cempedak materialise into what it is now is. Sip your creation from the best spot on the island to watch the sun set. Indonesian Cooking Class 6th April 2025 Using local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Penny will guide you through some of the dishes she and the team have developed on the island over the years. After the hard work is done, sit back and enjoy your work with lunch made by... you! If you are visiting Cempedak during Penny's stay, send us an email in advance to book in for the activities. Back to Events
Nikoi Island
29 Mar 2025 - 28 Apr 2025
Artist-in-Residence Residency Period: 29 Mar – 28 April, 2025 Ireen Tan Ireen Tan is a textile artist based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Her creative journey has been deeply influenced by her upbringing. Growing up with her mother, a tailor, Ireen often played with fabric scraps, sparking her passion for experimenting with various media and materials in her artwork. She uses techniques such as weaving, natural dyeing, and macramé to convey her artistic ideas. Ireen's love for exploration and connection with people through travel serves as a continuous source of inspiration and drives her creative process. Throughout her career, her work has been featured in notable publications, including Mina Malaysia, Eye Asia Magazine, The Charm, Juice Magazine, Going Places, the in-flight magazine of Malaysia Airlines, and Female Magazine. Her notable projects include the "Weave Series" (2012) headpiece showcase at Eight Lido, Malaysia, and a woven tree branch installation at Sea and Saw in 2015. In 2016, she participated in the Feira de Arte de Tap Seac art market and forum in Macao, followed by her involvement in the "Hey, I'm Here" exhibition in Malaysia in 2017. She created the "Last Straw" art installation in collaboration with Medini Edible Park in October 2018 and engaged in the Aizome learning trip to Japan, sponsored by the Malaysia Beyond Iskandar Boundaries Program 2019. The same year, she held an Aizome Exhibition, shared her skills in a workshop, and collaborated with Malaysian singer-songwriter Zee Avi to craft handpieces. In 2020, she completed a tree branch weaving installation at Harmony Hub 7 in Pai, Thailand. Ireen Tan's artistic practice reflects her unique background, passion for natural materials, and desire to foster connections through her art. What is Ubah Rumah? Ubah Rumah, which means ‘Home of Change’, was inspired by the nomadic culture of the indigenous Orang Laut community and the maritime history of the region- both of which are relatively undocumented. The program commenced in November 2022 and, since then, an artist and two researchers have completed residency periods on Nikoi Island. During these periods, they developed their own projects, conducted workshops with guests, engaged staff and visited local communities on Bintan to discover more about the local history and culture. Find out more on the Ubah Rumah website and Instagram.
Cempedak Island
28 Feb 2025 - 3 Mar 2025
Start your days with invigorating jungle bootcamps, recharge in the afternoons with restorative wellness activities, and celebrate each evening with vibrant gatherings at the island bar. This one-of-a-kind retreat, set on a secluded private island, offers the perfect backdrop for forging lasting connections. All activities are optional, allowing you to tailor your days to suit your preferences - whether you choose to immerse yourself in group activities or enjoy the tranquility of the island on your own. BalanceWellness coach and retreat organiser, Mae Kwan, will share valuable insights from her UNSTUCK™ coaching program, revealing powerful tools that have helped clients move past their mental blocks, find their balance and create lasting change. Learn why Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping has gained popularity in the UK and US as a method for stress-relief and healing, and discover simple techniques to apply at home. Experience the power of deep relaxation through Mae's signature singing bowl sound bath and chakra-balancing yoga sessions. Let the vibrations guide you into a meditative state that many find hard to access alone. This weekend is your chance to truly reset - stepping away from the noise and finding that sweet spot of calm that's usually just out of reach. FlowElevate your training with our immersive jungle bootcamp. Led by certified yoga instructor and personal trainer Alyssa Kau, this program utilises the natural environment as your gym. Experience a blend of bodyweight exercises and natural obstacles that focus on building real, functional strength and power. In addition to these intense workouts, you will also enjoy yoga flow sessions that enhance flexibility and develop body awareness. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, each session is personalised to challenge you while ensuring your safety and motivation under expert guidance. FocusDiscover the transformative effects of cold plunge therapy - a practice that has gained recognition for enhancing mental clarity and reducing stress. Through guided breathing techniques and gradual exposure to cold water, you will learn to stay calm under pressure and develop greater mental focus. This practice, combined with mindset coaching, helps clear mental fog and brings a renewed sense of clarity to your daily life. Free Time Between sessions, join our guided nature walks, water sports, or book a spa treatment. For those wanting to stay an extra day, private sessions with Mae and Alyssa are available to help you continue your journey. Join us to experience how these three pillars work together to create lasting transformation. Each practice builds on the next, creating a complete system for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Whether you are feeling stuck, seeking change, or ready to level up – this is your path forward. The Practitioners MAE KWAN Wellness Creative & Coach ALYSSA KAUYoga Instructor & Personal Trainer LUKE TANBreath Architect and Cold Therapy Practitioner On Saturday, 1 March, Luke will be offering private (chargeable) sessions for breath work and cold water plunge. On Monday, 3 March, Mae and Alyssa will be offering private (chargeable) sessions for EFT Tapping and Personal Training, respectively. If you’re interested, we recommend extending your stay by an additional night to ensure you secure a slot with them. WHAT’S INCLUDEDThree nights accommodationBoard (three meals per day)Transfers to and from Bintan Ferry TerminalAn itinerary of wellness activities WHAT’S NOT INCLUDEDFerry tickets from Singapore to BintanBeverages (tea & coffee included)Chargeable activities and spa treatments outside the itinerary PAYMENT AND CANCELATION POLICYPay in full80% refundable for cancelations of at least 21 days notice100% non refundable within 21 days notice For more information and bookings, please contact [email protected]. The full flyer and itinerary can be downloaded here. Back to Events