New Asia, Surprising Singapore!

It’s an ideal country for ideal humans they say but Singapore has a secret, it engulfs every race as its own. Religious and linguistic diversity are procured affectionately. To provide you safety and the best quality of life, government will ensure that you adopt unusual, weird rules in your lifestyle. To soak the eyes of Chinese with happiness, there’s the beautiful China Town with walls around the complex painted with beautiful mural paintings retelling the history in most intricate way possible. But if you find these subtle features of arts a little boring there’s Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens), which shows the Chinese culture in the most attractive and bizarre way possible. A cultured tiger and leopard statue await your arrival. The lion fountain or the Merlion Park is a popular, mascot like tourist destination. The entire history of Singapore unfolds in this sculpture. The body of fish signifies Singapore’s past of a fishing village and the lion head indicating towards the early name, “Singapura” or the lion city. If you think Singapore is all about sharp skylines and towering concrete jungles, then you are not entirely correct. There’s a dedicated number of sites that has so much greenery that you’ll start relating happiness with the green color. It all starts from the airport itself, where thousands of trees make a beautiful, tiered garden inside the airport. Besides, there’s the Cloud Forest, which also hosts the highest indoor waterfall.

COUNTRY VISITED
Singapore

CITIES INCLUDED
Singapore

SUGGESTED DURATION
07 days

DAY 01: ARRIVE SINGAPORE BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Arrive in Saigon. Greeted at the airport and transferred to hotel. Remainder of the day will be free for independent activities (or sightseeing can be arranged on this day depending on your flight arrival time/schedule). Singapore is famous for being a global financial center, being among the most densely populated places in the world, having a world-class city airport with a waterfall, and a Botanic Garden that is a World Heritage Site. Singapore is known as a tourist destination and for its pleasant climate (sometimes hot & humid), being very clean, and growing in area due to reclaimed land. The city-state is a shopper’s paradise, besides the usual luxury brands sold in luxurious malls with luxury air conditioning, you can buy almost everything except chewing gum. Singapore is also known as “Instant Asia” because it offers visitors a quick glimpse of the Asian cultures that immigrants have brought from all parts of the continent.

DAY 02: URBAN NATURE, MODERN MARVELS

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast start your day with a visit to Marina Bay Sands and take in the breath taking views of the city skyline from the observation deck. Afternoon visit the historic Chinatown and try some traditional Chinese cuisine at one of the local dining establishments. Head to the iconic Gardens by the Bay and witness the stunning light and sound show. More than just a bustling metropolis, Singapore is a city where bold new passions are just waiting to be uncovered.

DAY 03: THRILLS AND SPILLS AT SENTOSA

Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day with a trip to the Merlion Park and learn about the city’s history and culture. To feed your Instagram, take a stroll over to Merlion Park, where you can snap photos of our city’s most famous icon. Spend rest of the day at Sentosa Island for some adventure and enjoy the thrilling rides at Universal Studios experiencing the magic of the movies at Universal Studios Singapore. This theme park is home to a host of exhilarating rides, spread across seven movie-themed districts. As dusk falls over our city, take a walk on the wild side at the Night Safari. The world’s first-ever park for nocturnal animals holds over 130 different species, from the Malayan tiger to the Indian rhinoceros. You’ll be able to get up close and personal with these wondrous creatures by embarking on one of four walk trails. If you’re feeling a little tired from the day’s activities, we recommend taking the Guided Tram Ride instead. This 35-minute experience will take you across all seven of the wildlife park’s distinct habitats.

DAY 04: CULTURE AND HERITAGE IN HISTORICAL PRECINCTS

Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel. Later explore Singapore’s rich colonial history and bright future intertwine in the Civic District, where museums and colonial buildings sit alongside skyscrapers and modern shopping malls. Spend the early part of the day exploring our city’s culture and heritage at the National Museum of Singapore. Our nation’s history comes to vivid life at this grand old dame of local museum, and its exhibitions are bound to enchant and inform in equal measure. Uncover the world of shamanic Southeast Asian beliefs at the Magic and Menace exhibition, or learn about our nation’s past at the Singapore History Gallery. If you’re looking for a souvenir, be sure to check out the quirky, art-inspired wares at the Museum Label, the establishment’s retail brand.

In the afternoon, pay a visit to the National Gallery Singapore, where you’ll find art from all across the globe. Housed in twin buildings that were once our county’s City Hall and Supreme Court, this world-class institution boasts to over 8,000 works of art from Singapore and across the region.

You’ll be able to spend most of the evening treasure-hunting at the many malls along this bustling retail stretch. Global brands and fashionable threads abound at malls like ION Orchard and Wisma Atria, while luxury brands can be found at The Heeren and Mandarin Gallery. Orchard Road is also home to a trove of world-class restaurants, including Michelin-worthy establishments like bení, Les Amis and Alma by Juan Amador.

DAY 05: WILDLIFE AND FOOD TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel. Today explore the Singapore Zoo and visit the world’s largest indoor waterfall at the Cloud Forest. Its open wildlife concept and world-class free-ranging orang-utan exhibit and dedication to saving threatened primates makes it one of the best rainforest zoos in the world and definitely worth visiting. In the afternoon visit the beautiful Marina Barrage and enjoy the view of the city from the rooftop garden.

DAY 06: ART & SCIENCE

Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day with ArtScience Museum, If you’re an art enthusiast, you’ll want to make a beeline for the ArtScience Museum™. This beloved establishment blurs the lines between artistry and technology, with exhibitions like Future World, where Art Meets Science.
In the afternoon take a trip to the Singapore Flyer and enjoy the panoramic views of the city. The evening will be spent at the famous Newton Food Centre for some more delicious street food.

DAY 07: DEPARTURE FROM SINGAPORE

Breakfast will be served at your hotel. Later assisted departure transfer to airport to connect the flight back home.

NOTE: THIS TOUR CAN BE CLUBBED WITH ANY OTHER TOUR OF SOUTHEAST ASIA OR INDIA TO MAKE IT MORE INTERESTING AND MEMORABLE. PLEASE DO SPEAK WITH YOUR HOLIDAY CONSULTANT FOR BEST DEALS AND ITINERARY SUGGESTIONS.

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