5-Day Itinerary for Exploring Singapore

  • Day 1: Marina Bay Sands
    13 minutes (2.2 km) from Changi Airport

    Visit the iconic Marina Bay Sands with its stunning architecture and incredible rooftop infinity pool that offers a bird's eye view of Singapore. There are also plenty of restaurants and shopping options inside the mall.

  • Day 2: Gardens by the Bay
    12 minutes (4.4 km) from Marina Bay Sands

    Located next to Marina Bay Sands, the Gardens by the Bay is a nature park that boasts Singapore's most recognizable landmarks, the Supertree Grove. Other attractions include the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome.

  • Day 3: Chinatown
    18 minutes (6.3 km) from Gardens by the Bay

    Experience Singapore's Chinese culture and heritage in its bustling Chinatown area. Explore the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, the Chinatown Street Market and the Maxwell Food Centre for authentic Singaporean cuisine.

  • Day 4: Sentosa Island
    15 minutes (5.5 km) from Chinatown

    Escape the city and head to Sentosa Island where you can relax on the beach, visit Universal Studios Singapore, the S.E.A. Aquarium or cable car to Mount Faber.

  • Day 5: Singapore Zoo and River Safari
    24 minutes (22.3 km) from Sentosa Island

    Spend a day with animals at the Singapore Zoo and River Safari where you can see over 2,800 animals across 300 species including the giant pandas. Don't miss the river boat ride through the wild habitats!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Marina Bay Sands (3 hours, $23 for entrance to the rooftop pool)
  • Gardens by the Bay (3 hours, $16 for entrance to the two conservatories)
  • Chinatown (2-3 hours, $10 for the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Museum)
  • Sentosa Island (6-8 hours, $75 for a one-day pass to Universal Studios Singapore)
  • Singapore Zoo and River Safari (5-6 hours, $40 for entrance to both parks)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $164 per person

Transportation

To get around Singapore, the most convenient transportation options are the MRT train system or Grab ride-hailing services. A Singapore Tourist Pass costs $10 per day offers unlimited travel on MRT and buses. Taxis and private car rentals are also available. Average travel cost is $5 to $10 per trip and travel times are usually around 20-30 minutes between locations.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Clarke Quay for nightlife or the National Museum of Singapore to learn more about the country's history. For those with less time, skip Sentosa Island or China Town, and allocate that saved time to explore other attractions more leisurely.

Airports

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is one of the busiest and best airports in the world located 20 km northeast of Singapore city center. It has four terminals, with Terminal 1 being the oldest and Terminals 3 and 4 being the newest. The airport is well-connected to the city by public transport and taxi.

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