Visiting this island, since the first landing of the eyes of tourists will be directly tied to the expanse of natural landscapes such as Mount Ranai that looks elegant challenging. Even for its beauty, Government offices Natuna Islands as if using it as a background (background) of natural scenery.

As a highest mountain in the Natuna area, Mount Ranai not only known as a climbing area of interest. Locals who generally work as fishermen also have guidelines relating to the mystical Mount Ranai. People believe, if the peak of the mountain is blanketed by thick clouds appear, then the Natuna waters were not friendly. Heavy rain, big waves, even a storm can be "detected" through the natural signs. Vice versa, if Mount Ranai looked backed clear sky without clouds, the sea was a sign welcoming the fishermen to catch fish.

Ranai Mountain is mountain lowland, because the altitude ranges between 300-1035 meters above sea level (ASL). Nonetheless, the travelers who climb this mountain will find an interesting phenomenon, namely gradation of plant species from lowland forest to forest the plains above. At a certain altitude, the climbers will find the types of vegetation are typical of mountainous terrain to show up (the mountain with an average altitude of 2000 meters above sea level).

According to the observation team from High camp The Adventure's, to a height of 800 meters above sea level, the forests in Mount Ranai still overgrown by the dominant plant species such as meranti (Dipterocarpaceae), Rasamala (Altingia excelsa), keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.), And sesbania ( Quercus spp.).

However, between the heights of 800-968 meters above sea level, would seem vegetation type changes, ie changes from lowland forest type to forest type on the plains. This can be seen for example from plants that is dominated by shrubs, bushes, and trees with such a short size is generally on the plateau above the forest.

This natural phenomenon commonly referred to as cloudy lowland forest (Lowland Cloud Forest). Forest cloudy (Cloud Forest) generally occurs in the mountainous region located on the big island and far from shore, or it may also occur in mountainous regions and small islands close to shore. This type of forest as some areas are often blanketed by fog, allowing certain types of vegetation can be grown in the mountain region.

To reach the summit of Mount Ranai, the climbers must pass a three-peak form of rock with different heights. The first peak called Peak Serendit with 968 meters altitude above sea level. This is a cluster of peaks with high cliffs reaching 100 meters. The next peak is the peak Erik Samali located at an altitude of 999 meters above sea level. This is a second peak with a high cliff cliff about 150 meters. While the third peak (highest peak) commander named Peak Datuk Husin, situated at an altitude of 1035 meters above sea level. Like the two previous peaks, Peak Datuk Husin Commander is also a cliff with a height of approximately 200 meters.

The climbers who want the challenge of Mount Ranai tested should be careful with the weather conditions are changing. Because, not infrequently the climbers must be willing to come down before reaching the peak of the top due to strong winds whipped and covered in thick fog. The decision to set up a tent or stay in the mountains also have to consider many factors, such as the availability of logistic materials, adequate equipment, and weather conditions. In addition to climbing Mount Ranai, tourists can also enjoy panoramic views from the heights through Ranai City attractions Batu Sindu Hill.

Ranai Island is the location of the central Government of Natuna Islands. This island is about 562 km from the City Tanjungpinang or about 589 km from the city of Batam. The journey to this island can be done by a ship or aircraft. For sea transport, there have been ships on a route-Natuna Tanjungpinang. Only, these ships can be retired his schedule due to bad weather. Especially in the months from October to April, where the north wind season underway, usually travel can be disrupted by high rainfall, large waves, and storms.

In addition to ships, tourists can also take advantage of flights Riau Air Lines (RAL) with route-Tanjungpinang-Ranai Pekanbaru (PP) or Pekanbaru, Batam-Ranai (PP), which serve daily flights. After landing at Pioneer Airport Ranai Island (the airport is managed by the TNI-AU), tourists can continue the journey by rental car towards Mount Ranai.

The mountaineers who want to set up a tent can take advantage of peaks whose condition is quite flat. However, if require lodging, the traveler can get in the City Ranai. Natuna Islands in the capital city of this, tourists can also find various amenities such as central government offices Natuna, shopping centers, places of worship, banking, and restaurants. For cellular phone network, tourists need not worry, because the city has also built a network Ranai BTS (Base Station Transceiver) to facilitate regional telecommunications network in the northern tip of Indonesia.