Singapore: A Family-Friendly Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Sentosa Island
    25 minutes (10.5 km) from Changi Airport

    Start your trip by visiting Sentosa Island's attractions. Go on thrilling rides at Universal Studios, witness incredible marine life at S.E.A. Aquarium, and enjoy panoramic views from the Tiger Sky Tower.

  2. Day 2: Gardens by the Bay
    14 minutes (5.7 km) from Sentosa Island

    Explore the futuristic Gardens by the Bay. See the iconic Supertree Grove, wander through the Cloud Forest & Flower Dome, and enjoy the nightly Garden Rhapsody Light Show.

  3. Day 3: Singapore Zoo & River Safari
    20 minutes (14 km) from Gardens by the Bay

    Visit the Singapore Zoo which is home to over 2,400 animals, and then take a gentle riverboat ride through eight different river habitats at the River Safari.

  4. Day 4: ArtScience Museum & Merlion Park
    18 minutes (11 km) from the Singapore Zoo & River Safari

    Discover innovative exhibitions at the ArtScience Museum, explore the outdoor exhibits of the Merlion Park, visit the Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck for stunning views of the island city skyline.

  5. Day 5: Clarke Quay and Chinatown Street Foods
    14 minutes (5.9 km) from Art Science Museum

    Head to the historic Chinatown district to enjoy the flavorful street food and vibrant traditional architecture. Spend the evening taking a stroll around the well-known nightlife location, Clarke Quay.

  6. Day 6: Enjoy beaches of East Coast Park and try cable-skiing
    18 minutes (12.1 km) from Chinatown

    Finally, visit the East Coast Park- Singapore's largest park offering recreational activities like BBQ pits, biking trails, and watersports such as canoeing, windsurfing, and cable skiing at Ski360°.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Universal Studios (1 day, $81 SGD)
  • S.E.A. Aquarium (2-3 hours, $37 SGD)
  • Tiger Sky Tower (30 minutes, $18 SGD)
  • Gardens By The Bay (4-5 hours, $28 SGD)
  • River Safari (3-4 hours, $34 SGD)
  • ArtScience Museum (2-3 hours, $15 SGD)
  • Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck (1-2 hours, $26 SGD)
  • Clarke Quay (2-3 hours, varies)
  • Street Food at Chinatown (~1 hour, varies)
  • East Coast Park (4-5 hours, varies)
  • Cable-skiing at Ski360° (1-2 hours, $40-50 SGD)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $330 SGD per person

Useful Tips

For those with more time, consider spending a day at Changi Beach Park, or visiting the Night Safari to see nocturnal animals. For those with less time, cut out the East Coast Park and cable skiing activity. Save money on transport and attraction entry fees by purchasing a Singapore Tourist Pass.

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