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Local Tours Price S$
The City Experience S$73 nett per person (min 2)
City Tour by Land and Water S$77 nett per person (min 2)
Eastern Heartlands S$73 nett per person (min 2)
Jurong Bird Park S$88 nett per person (min 2)
Sentosa Special S$99 nett per person (min 2)
Sentosa with Dolphin Lagoon S$99 nett per person (min 2)
Sentosa Glitter S$108 nett per person (min 2)
Night Adventure with Dinner S$100 nett per person (min 2)
Breakfast At The Zoo S$144 nett per person (min 2)
S$91 nett per person without meal (min 2)
Night Safari S$101 nett per person (min 2)
Peranakan Tour S$92 nett per person (min 2)
Shop and Eat - Heartlands S$92 nett per person (min 2)
Feng Shui Tour S$90 nett per person (min 2)
The Sentosa Spa and Resort Package at S$277 per person based on twin sharing
Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort Package at S$295 per person based on twin sharing

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The City Experience - Book Now
Duration: 3 hours
Departure: Daily 0930hrs
Price: S$73 nett per person (min 2)
Details: 

The City Experience Tour showcases the diverse cultures of Singapore, from the old to the new, to the blend of the East and the West. Experience the history, culture and the lifestyle of multi-racial Singapore. Take a drive pass the Colonial district for a view of “Padang”, “The Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay” and also “The Merlion” - a mythical beast, Singapore's original half lion, half fish. At the next stop, a visit to Little India, Chinatown and Gem Factory, admire the best of Asian craftsmanship. And at the last stop, visit 52 hectares of jungle and garden, the Singapore’s famed Botanic Gardens.


City Tour by Land and Water - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Daily 1430hrs
Price: S$77 nett per person (min 2)

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This tour takes you both over the land and through the water to ensure you are totally soaked and wringing wet with culture and everything fantastic about Singapore. Tour begins with a visit to Kampong Glam - originally a fishing village at the mouth of the Rochor River, which was once the historic seat of Malay royalty in Singapore. Look out for the Arab cloth merchants with their delicate silks and velvets, food stores selling traditional Arab-Muslim foodstuff and merchandise of all kinds.

Next, drive through the Colonial district for a view of Parliament House, the imposing Supreme Court and City Hall that overlooks the Padang. Them we proceed to Chinatown, where you will enter the 160 year old Thian Hock Keng Temple, a religious site for Chinese Immigrants in the early days and uniquely built without any use of nail joints. Stop by at the Gem Factory, admire the best of Asian craftsmanship. Next, Down into the Water - enjoy the Singapore River Boat Tour.



Eastern Heartlands - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Daily 1430hrs
Price: S$73 nett per person (min 2)

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The tour begins with a visit to the Changi Prison Museum. View a replica of the chapel that was used during the World War II Japanese Occupation of Singapore. Enroute let our guide recount the darkest times of WWII. The tour then proceeds to the The Changi Beach Park, a nice tropical beach located at the north-eastern part of Singapore near to Changi Airport.

You will also visit Changi Village, where there are plenty of bargains to be found from T-shirts, to electronic equipment, to carpets and many more. Then you will take a ride through a typical modern housing estate. Be amazed  by the stark contrast between the old and new as we drive pass the Tampines Town Centre.



Jurong Bird Park - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Twice Daily 0930hrs / 1430hrs
Price: S$88 nett per person (min 2)

Details: 

Jurong Bird Park is an attraction no visitor to Singapore should miss. From Antarctic dwellers in the Penguin Parade, to the World's largest collection of Southeast Asian birds. Jurong Bird Park showcases over 8,000 birds of more than 800 species in it's lushly landscaped settings.

Enjoy the spectacular "JBP's All Stars Bird Show" & see birds of prey in action. Look for world's tallest man-made waterfall and feeding times as you enter! Ride the air-conditioned "Panorail" that passes right into the world's largest walk-in aviary, the Waterfall Aviary.



Sentosa Special - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Daily 0930hrs
Price: S$99 nett per person (min 2)

Details: 

We'll cross over to Sentosa island via a breathtaking Cable Car ride from Mount Faber where you can catch a beautiful view of the harbour and the cruise centre. Next, we'll board the shuttle for a ride to the Merlion. Take the lift to the top floor and be rewarded with a 360 view of Sentosa and Singapore's southern shores. Finally, visit the fascinating Underwater World which at last count, has a collection of 6,000 fish from 350 species. Hop on a moving travellator, and you can marvel at the mysteries of the deep through a 83 metre acrylic tunnel and come face-to-face with sharks, manta rays and many more.



Sentosa with Dolphin Lagoon - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Daily 1430hrs
Price: S$99 nett per person (min 2)

Details: 

We'll cross over to Sentosa island via a breathtaking Cable Car ride from Mount Faber where you can catch a beautiful view of the harbour and the cruise centre.

Next, we'll board the shuttle for a ride to the Dolphin Lagoon. You'll come face to face with the highly intelligent indo-pacific humpback dolphins in their natural environment. Observe them through a series of interactive feeding and training sessions specially designed to demonstrate their natural abilities of tail-walking synchronisation.

Finally, visit the fascinating Underwater World which at last count, has a collection of 6,000 fish from 350 species. Hop on a moving travellator, and you can marvel at the mysteries of the deep through a 83 metre acrylic tunnel and come face-to-face with sharks, manta rays and many more.

- if due to bad weather, the dolphin show will be replaced with a visit to the butterfly park.



Sentosa Glitter- Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Daily 1630hrs
Price: S$108 nett per person (min 2)

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All aboard! We'll enjoy a scenic Cable Car ride from Mount Faber across to picturesque Sentosa at sunset. Stroll through the lush surrounds of the Butterfly Park and allow 1,500 live butterflies - from over 50 species - to flutter around you as you enjoy the cool outdoor conservatory.

On arrival, proceed to Butterfly Park and insect Kingdom. Next, a short bus ride takes us to Underwater World - Asia's largest tropical fish oceanarium. Admire close-up awesome and fantastic sights of sea creatures as they swim past and over you in bugger than life-size.

Lastly, enjoy "Magical Sentosa Fountain Show" an all-new S$4 million spectacle that will take your to a fantasy world of fun and style with 10 tonnes of special effects to boot! Featuring a "live" vivacious actor interacting with a cheeky monkey called Kiki and five original musical scores, it is definitely a musical and visual extravaganza not to be missed.

Note: Tour does not include dinner.



Night Adventure with Dinner - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Daily 1900hrs
Price: S$100 nett per person (min 2)

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Your journey begins with a ride to the Clarke Quay, a riverside festival village to enjoy a sumptuous meal at a local restaurant. Visit a Pewter Gallery to discover the history of pweter and role of tin in the development of SIngapore as a trading port. Demonstration on pewter smithing is also included. Next, you will take a Merlion boar tide, one of the first of its kind in Asia giving you a panoramic 180 degrees view of the scenery without obstruction. Next stop - Bugis Village. Lots of shops and stalls selling everything from electronics to household items to clothes, knick-knacks and accessories can be found in this hub.

Your sojourn in Singapore will not be complete without a visit to Singapore oldest hotel - The Raffles Hotel. Built during the colonial days and named after Singapore' founder, Sir Stamford Raffles, the hotel has been restored to its full splendor. While at Raffles, be sure to treat yourselves to the world-famous Singapore Sling (optional).

- Visitors wearing shorts and slippers or sandals will not be allowed entry to Raffles Hotel



Breakfast At the Zoo - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Daily 0830hrs
Price:
S$114 nett per person (min 2)
S$91 nett per person (min 2) without meal

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The Singapore Zoological Gardens is known as one of the most beautiful zoos in the world. Themed attractions include The Fragile Forest - a rainforest themed exhibit, home to free-ranging animals like tree kangaroos, lemurs, mousedeers, fruit bats and butterflies.

The award winning Hamadryas Baboons - The Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia (voted Best New Attraction in Asean 2002, by Asean Tourism Association) exhibit features a troop of colourful baboons, jackals, banded mongoose and rock hyrax interacting with herds of ibex on massive rock hillside amidst tribal artifacts and coffee ceremony huts.

Elephants of Asia, allows visitors to watch elephant shows, enjoy wild rides while immersing themselves totally into the ecological and cultural experience of Burma, which makes use of elephants for subsistence logging.

Visitors can also enjoy the exciting Spirit of the Rainforest animal show and have a Jungle Breakfast - with Wildlife, a fun-filled breakfast where you get to come up close and personal with out adorable orang utan, elusive python and mischievous otter.



Night Safari - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Daily 1900hrs
Price: S$101 nett per person (min 2)

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The drama and mystery of the tropical jungle comes alive after dusk at the world's premier Night Safari. Creatures from South America, Asia and India greet visitors from their own naturalistic enclosures, which simulate that of their own homeland.

Not to miss are the awesome giraffes towering over the gorgeous reservior, the rare clouded leopards, endangered greater Asian rhinoceros and of course the feisty fishing cats.

Embark on our Walking Trails - Fishing cat, romantic Forest Giants or come face to face with free flying bats at the leopard trail.

Catch also the nightly creatures of the night show, which features the natural behaviour of our nocturnal animals.



Peranakan Tour- Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Tues / Thu / Fri 0930 hrs
Price: S$92 nett per person (min 2)

Details: 

What does it mean to be a Peranakan? Heritage that combines the best of the Chinese and Malay cultures, the hybrid mature of the Peranakan has yielded enviable works of art in the realm of architectural, embroidery, beadwork and the culinary arts. Join us on a colourful journey into the history, lifestyle and unique character of the Peranakan people. The tour starts with a visit to Koon Seng Road / Joo Chiat, best known for its colourful rows of traditional Peranakan shop houses, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s which line its narrow streets. Next, we will stop to see nonya chang demonstration. This shop is famous for it's homemade "Ba Chang" (rice dumpling) and other snacks such as Soon Kueh, Otak and Pineapple Tart.

Tour continues with a stop at Katong, a place that evokes warm nostalgia, especially among the older generation of Singaporean. Katong still retains a hold on its past, so you will be reveiling in its incredibly rich Peranakan and Eurasian heritage architecture and soaking in its great charm. Then we will stop for a Peranakan beading demonstration followed by food sampling at Peranakan Restaurant.



Shop and Eat - Heartlands - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Daily 1430hrs
Price: S$92 nett per person (min 2)

Details: 

The first destination is to one of Singapore's bustling pioneer housing estates - Toa Payoh. Built more than 30 years ago, this vibrant new town offers excellent value for money shopping and local food. It is also home to the Housing & Development Board (HDB), the government agency tasked with developing homes for more than 80% of the population.

The next stop is the quaint and bohemian town of Holland Village, which is lived in and well patronized by Singaporeans and expatriates alike. The organic 'village' is renowned for its excellent local & international food and electric shops where one can find curios, antiques, furniture, art, carpets, clothing & more - all with a unique Asian flavour.
This half-day afternoon tour includes samplings of delectable local fare & the opportunity to shop with the locals



Feng Shui Tour - Book Now
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure: Mon / Wed / Fri 0930hrs
Price: S$90 nett per person (min 2)
Details: 

Feng shui literally means “wind” and “water”, the belief that heaven’s energy or qi travels on the wind and stops when it reaches water. Harmony with the environment provides a proper balance in life, promoting health and prosperity. This tour will give you an insight into age-old feng shui (geomancy) beliefs that still has a place in modern Singapore. 
  
The tour begins with a visit to one of the foremost geomancy centres. See the tools of the trade and learn how to arrange household items, ever mindful where the “wealth position” lies. Listen to anecdotes on positive and negative qi, dragons, tigers and other celestial animals of the Chinese zodiac. Rich in symbolism, feng shui has been subtly incorporated into the orientation and design of many prominent commercial and residential buildings in Singapore.  Suntec City is the last stop, for a chance to see and touch the water in its famous “Fountain of Wealth”. Water is associated with wealth, and at this fountain, the largest in the world, scores of visitors come nightly to watch its multimedia laser show and touch the effusive water. But the inner fountain will be opened specially for you to partake of this little ritual if you wish, to round off this fascinating tour. Can feng shui and the natural elements influence our life or destiny? Join the tour and form your own conclusion.


Sentosa Resort and Spa - Book Now
Package @ SGD 277 per person based on twin sharing
Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation (Deluxe Room) - Exclude airport-hotel-airport transfers
Details: 


Situated amidst natural tropical woodlands and in the middle of pristine nature, just minutes away from the city centre, The Sentosa Resort & Spa offers you the convenience of a city hotel, and yet you are able to enjoy the serenity and tranquility that only a resort can provide.


Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort - Book Now
Package @ SGD 295 per person based on twin sharing
Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation (Seafacing room with daily breakfast) - Exclude airport-hotel-airport transfers
Details: 

Located on the western tip of Sentosa island, Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort is Singapore's only beachfront hotel. Set on a stretch of sandy white Siloso Beach and overlooking the South China Sea, the hotel blends beautifully with the surrounding environment. It has all the deluxe facilities to make it a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.