Nature Lover's 5-Day Itinerary for Singapore

1. Day 1: Gardens by the Bay
   15 minutes (5.5 km) from Changi Airport

   Explore the iconic Supertree Grove, the world's tallest indoor waterfall, and flora from around the world in the cooled conservatories at Gardens by the Bay.

2. Day 2: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
   40 minutes (25.6 km) from Gardens by the Bay

   Observe migratory birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat at Singapore's first ASEAN Heritage Park, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.

3. Day 3: MacRitchie Nature Trail
   35 minutes (17.8 km) from Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

   Discover the lush rainforest on the MacRitchie Nature Trail. The highlight is the TreeTop Walk, a free-standing suspension bridge spanning 250 m and standing 25 m above ground.

4. Day 4: Pulau Ubin
   30 minutes (12.4 km) from MacRitchie Nature Trail

   Take a bumboats day-trip to Pulau Ubin, an island where Singapore's last villages, plantations and farms are still thriving. Cycle through the rustic roads and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

5. Day 5: Sentosa Island
   50 minutes (29.4 km) from Pulau Ubin

   Visit the sprawling Sentosa Island, a nature and entertainment destination with many attractions such as the S.E.A Aquarium, Dolphin Island and Universal Studios Singapore.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Gardens by the Bay (3 hours, S$28)
• Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• MacRitchie Nature Trail (4-5 hours, Free Entry)
• Pulau Ubin (4-5 hours, SGD 6.50 per person for Bumboats-RoundTrip from Changi Point Ferry Terminal)
• Sentosa Island (Full day, starting at S$32 for a day pass to Universal Studios Singapore)
Total Estimated Costs: S$66.50

Useful Tips

For those with extra time, visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the only tropical garden listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For those with less time, consider skipping Pulau Ubin and heading to Jurong Bird Park, home to over 5,000 birds from 400 species instead.