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Ultimate 5-Day Family-Friendly Singapore Itinerary Covering Mandai Parks, Sentosa, Universal Studios & City Highlights

Day 1: City Tour & Iconic Sites

Singapore, Singapore on April 27, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Start your day with a traditional Singaporean breakfast featuring kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, and kopi at this famous local cafe. It is open from 7:00am to 10:00pm.

SGD8 per person, 1h

9:30am

Singapore City Tour

Explore the city's key sights including Chinatown, Little India, Marina Bay Sands, and the Artscience Museum. This guided tour offers a great introduction to the city’s culture and architecture.

SGD50 per person, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Lau Pa Sat

Enjoy diverse hawker delights in the historic Lau Pa Sat food court, known for its satay and local Singaporean cuisine. Open from 24 hours, ideal for a casual family lunch.

SGD10-15 per person, 1h

2:00pm

Merlion Park Visit

Visit the iconic Merlion statue, symbolising Singapore’s origins as a fishing village. Perfect for family photos with the Marina Bay skyline backdrop.

Free, 1h

3:30pm

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck

Get panoramic views of Singapore from the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark. Open daily from 9:30am to 10pm, great for late afternoon sightseeing.

SGD26 per adult, SGD20 per child, 1h

6:30pm

Dinner at Makansutra Gluttons Bay

Savour a variety of local seafood and street food in an open-air setting with Bayfront views. Open daily from 5:30pm to midnight.

SGD15-25 per person, 1h30m

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Day 2: Mandai Parks Adventure

Mandai, Singapore on April 28, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel to fuel your day ahead to Mandai parks.

Included with hotel stay, 1h

9:00am

Singapore Zoo

Spend the morning at the renowned Singapore Zoo, famous for its open and naturalistic animal habitats. Open from 8:30am to 6:00pm.

SGD48 per adult, SGD33 per child, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Ah Meng Restaurant (Singapore Zoo)

Have lunch inside the zoo with kid-friendly and local meals, open during park hours.

SGD15-20 per person, 1h

2:00pm

River Wonders

Explore River Wonders (previously River Safari), Asia’s first river-themed wildlife park and aquarium nearby the zoo, open 10am-7pm.

SGD38 per adult, SGD25 per child, 2h

5:30pm

Night Safari

Experience the world’s first nocturnal zoo and see animals in their nighttime habitats. Opens at 7:15pm to midnight; arrive early to avoid queues.

SGD53 per adult, SGD36 per child, 3h

9:00pm

Dinner at Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant

Enjoy dinner inside the Night Safari park featuring local and international dishes, open 6pm to closing.

SGD20-30 per person, 1h

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Day 3: Universal Studios Fun

Sentosa Island, Singapore on April 29, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Toast Box

Grab a classic Singaporean coffee and kaya toast breakfast close to your hotel or early on the way to Sentosa.

SGD7-10 per person, 45m

9:00am

Universal Studios Singapore

Spend the day at Universal Studios on Sentosa Island enjoying rides, shows, and character meet-and-greets. Opens 10am to 7pm.

SGD81 per adult, SGD61 per child, 8h

1:00pm

Lunch inside Universal Studios

Choose from various themed eateries inside the park offering kid-friendly meals and snacks.

SGD15-25 per person, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Coastes, Sentosa

After the park, relax and dine beachfront at Coastes for casual Western fare and seafood. Open until 10pm.

SGD25-40 per person, 1h30m

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Day 4: Sentosa Attractions

Sentosa Island, Singapore on April 30, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Tanjong Beach Club

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast by the beach at Tanjong Beach Club, open from 9am though request early seating.

SGD20-30 per person, 1h

9:30am

S.E.A. Aquarium

Explore one of the world’s largest aquariums with fantastic marine life displays. Opens 10am to 7pm.

SGD41 per adult, SGD31 per child, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Malaysian Food Street

Taste authentic Malaysian street food offerings at this popular Sentosa food hub. Open 11am to 10pm.

SGD10-20 per person, 1h

1:30pm

Adventure Cove Waterpark

Enjoy water slides, lazy river, and snorkeling with tropical fish. Open 10am to 6pm.

SGD38 per adult, SGD30 per child, 4h

6:30pm

Dinner at Ola Beach Club

Dine in a Hawaiian-themed beach club with stunning views. Open until 11pm.

SGD40-60 per person, 1h30m

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Day 5: Leisure & Gardens Visit

Singapore, Singapore on May 1, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Common Man Coffee Roasters

Enjoy specialty coffee and hearty breakfast options to start the day in a cosy setting, open from 7am.

SGD15-25 per person, 1h

9:30am

Gardens by the Bay

Visit the stunning cooled conservatories and Supertree Grove, open 5am to 2am for outdoor areas, with conservatories from 9am to 9pm.

SGD28 per adult, SGD15 per child, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Satay by the Bay

Enjoy satay and local dishes in an al fresco environment within Gardens by the Bay. Open from 11am to 10pm.

SGD10-15 per person, 1h

2:00pm

Leisure time and shopping at Marina Bay Sands Shoppes

Spend your last afternoon relaxing and shopping in the luxury Marina Bay Sands complex with family-friendly amenities.

Varies, 3h

6:30pm

Farewell Dinner at Din Tai Fung

Savour Taiwanese dim sum and dumplings at this celebrated restaurant in Marina Bay Sands, open until 10pm.

SGD25-40 per person, 1h30m

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Ultimate 5-Day Family-Friendly Singapore Itinerary Covering Mandai Parks, Sentosa, Universal Studios & City Highlights

Day 1: City Tour & Iconic Sites

8:00am

9:30am

12:30pm

2:00pm

3:30pm

6:30pm

Day 2: Mandai Parks Adventure

7:30am

9:00am

12:30pm

2:00pm

5:30pm

9:00pm

Day 3: Universal Studios Fun

7:30am

9:00am

1:00pm

7:30pm

Day 4: Sentosa Attractions

8:00am

9:30am

12:00pm

1:30pm

6:30pm

Day 5: Leisure & Gardens Visit

8:00am

9:30am

12:30pm

2:00pm

6:30pm

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