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6-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary in Singapore

  1. Day 1: Singapore Zoo
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Changi Airport

    Morning: Start the day with a visit to the Singapore Zoo, home to over 2,800 animals from 300 species. Embark on an interactive and educational journey through the park. Afternoon: Catch the 12:30 pm Splash Safari Show and see the playful antics of the sea lions and seals. Don’t miss the Rainforest Kidzworld, where your kids can splash in water play areas and interact with farm animals. Evening: Head to the Night Safari and experience the nocturnal animal kingdom. The Tram Safari is highly recommended, providing a unique opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat.

  2. Day 2: Sentosa Island
    25 minutes (8 miles) from Singapore Zoo

    Morning: Take a cable car from Harbourfront to Sentosa Island and start the day at Universal Studios Singapore. Experience thrilling rides like Battlestar Galactica and Transformers, or catch a live performance, such as Waterworld or the Hollywood Dreams Parade. Afternoon: Enjoy the beach and watersports at Siloso Beach, or visit the S.E.A. Aquarium, home to over 100,000 marine animals from 1,000 species. Evening: End the day with the Wings of Time show, a mesmerizing display of water, light, and fire effects.

  3. Day 3: Gardens by the Bay
    20 minutes (7 miles) from Sentosa Island

    Morning: Visit the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, two of the largest glass greenhouses in the world and home to a wide variety of exotic plants, flowers, and trees. Afternoon: Head to the Supertree Grove and catch the Garden Rhapsody light show, which takes place daily at 7:45 pm and 8:45 pm. Don’t miss the OCBC Skyway, a 128-metre long aerial walkway that offers a bird’s eye view of the gardens. Evening: Enjoy dinner at Satay by the Bay, a hawker center that offers a wide variety of local food.

  4. Day 4: Singapore Science Centre
    20 minutes (7 miles) from Gardens by the Bay

    Morning: Visit the Singapore Science Centre, an interactive museum that offers hands-on exhibits and educational programs for all ages. Afternoon: Catch a movie at the Omni-Theatre, an IMAX dome theatre that screens educational and entertaining films. Evening: Head to Jurong Bird Park, home to over 5,000 birds from 400 species. Don’t miss the nightly High Flyers Show.

  5. Day 5: Chinatown
    25 minutes (8 miles) from Singapore Science Centre

    Morning: Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, which houses artifacts related to the life of Buddha. Afternoon: Explore the ancient Chinese architecture and cultural heritage at the Chinatown Heritage Centre, or go shopping for souvenirs and handicrafts along Pagoda Street and Temple Street. Evening: Enjoy dinner at Maxwell Food Centre, one of the most popular hawker centers in Singapore that offers a wide variety of local food.

  6. Day 6: Singapore Botanic Gardens
    10 minutes (3 miles) from Chinatown

    Morning: Visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest parks in Singapore. Don’t miss the National Orchid Garden, home to over 1,000 species and hybrids of orchids. Afternoon: End the trip with a visit to the Marina Bay Sands, an iconic hotel and shopping mall that offers scenic views of Singapore’s skyline. Don’t miss the Spectra light and water show, which takes place nightly at 8 pm and 9 pm. Evening: Depart from Changi Airport.

Recommendations

Other family-friendly attractions in Singapore include the ArtScience Museum, the Singapore Flyer, and the Trick Eye Museum. For side trips, consider visiting the nearby island of Pulau Ubin or taking a day trip to the neighboring country of Malaysia. To maximize your fun, purchase a Singapore Tourist Pass, which provides unlimited rides on public transportation.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Singapore Zoo (4 hours, $40)
  • Sentosa Island (8 hours, $100)
  • Gardens by the Bay (4 hours, $20)
  • Singapore Science Centre (4 hours, $20)
  • Chinatown (4 hours, $30)
  • Singapore Botanic Gardens (4 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $210 per person
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