Highlights of Singapore

4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 1Arrive Singapore

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to rest up from your long flight. 

Take advantage of direct flights between North America and Singapore departing from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.

Overnight at Singapore 

Day 2Colonial Civic District & Chinatown

Begin your exploration today at the Singapore River where Sir Stamford Raffles from the British East India Company establish a trading port in Singapore in 1819. After taking iconic photo shoots of the Merlion and Marina Bay Sands, hear more about the colonial past as you take a stroll from the former General Post Office towards Cavenagh Bridge, Singapore’s oldest bridge. Enjoy a great view of shophouses of Boat Quay that were former canneries, ice houses and godowns that helped Singapore flourished during its early founding.  

Continue towards the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Club, Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall, vestiges of the colonial era that ended in 1965.

A short drive takes you to the heart of Chinatown. Experience the tradition and modernity along the streets lined with shop houses lovingly restored into tempting eateries, tea houses and Chinese herbal stores. Stop by the informative Visitor’s Center for a glimpse of early lives and challenges of early Chinese immigrants. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the oldest Chinese temples and the historic Sri Mariamman Temple, a beautiful Hindu temple built in 1827.

For lunch, visit an authentic food hawker center where you will be introduced to a large variety of delicious local cuisine offered by various ethnic groups. Many celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Anthony Bourdain have raved about the uniqueness and diversity of Singaporean cuisine. Don’t forget to hydrate with a mug of freshly squeezed sugarcane juice!

Overnight at Singapore 

Day 3Authentic Local Neighborhoods & Gardens by the Bay

Visit two authentic local neighborhoods to learn more about the real life of ordinary Singaporeans.     

Starting first at Ang Mo Kio, a typical public housing estate established in the 1970s. Stop by a “Bird Singing” corner, a community garden and meet possibly the last remaining artisan maker of traditional bird cages in Singapore. Continue to a local market for a typical morning snack and fresh brewed coffee or tea in a tin can, local style.    

Then a short drive to Toa Payoh, another historic local neighborhood. Hear fascinating facts about their high percentage of home ownership and see sample units of public apartments built by the government. Take a walk around this area before heading to a famous local restaurant to enjoy a popular national dish, Hainanese Chicken Rice.  

At nightfall visit Gardens by the Bay, famous for its spectacular super trees lit up at night. Visit the two Cooled Conservatories, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, as well as the Outdoor Gardens, Supertrees Grove, Heritage Gardens and the World of Plants. The night ends with a spectacular Rhapsody light show at 7:45pm.   

Overnight at Singapore 

Day 4Depart Singapore

Transfer to airport for your onward journey.

We recommend arriving at the airport at least 4 to 3 hours before your flight to explore this amazing airport that has won the World’s Best Airport award over 500 times since the 1980s! Early check-in services might be available for your airline at Level 1 Jewel (Terminal 1), your guide can assist you to check. Apart from massive shopping and dining options spread across three terminals, some highlights at Terminal 1 include a 40 meter (130ft) indoor rain vortex, Sky Nets Bouncing, Canopy Park and Canopy Bridge.