Singapore 4 Days Itinerary (Updated March 2020)
Singapore is called by various names - a city of
plenty, a city of opportunity, a city born of its own ashes, a modern
architectural dream and the most famous – the lion city. In its credit,
Singapore almost at all fronts justifies all its names.
Singapore is a traveler’s paradise. It’s a melting
pot of cultures, technology and modern aspirations and thus its various streets
and spots highlights intrinsic human tastes. From Burgis Street to Little
India, Sentosa Island to Singapore Night Safari – an ideal itinerary of Singapore
consists of number of places to be completed. Still for an avid traveler, we
are presenting an ideal 4 days itinerary covering all the must see places in
Singapore.
Basic Points to Note:
· Singapore hotel check in are either
at 12 PM/ 2 PM – normally hotels are strict on enforcing it.
· Singapore has an excellent MRT
system. Try to use the same as much as possible. You can also use GRAB – an app
based taxi which is very fast. Do note that UBER does not work in Singapore
· Singapore in general is an expensive
country. Average of 100 SGD is needed per person per day for food, public
transportation. If entrance tickets are included – minimum 150 person per
person per day.
· Almost all attractions has entrance
tickets so use sites like https://www.klook.com/en-IN/ and https://www.headout.com/cities/singapore
for getting discounts on various attractions entrance tickets. This will also
save time during entrance.
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Indian Traveller - try to take the
hotel near Little India. Little India has hotels for all price range and
restaurant serving pure vegetarian food (which will be difficult to get in
Singapore.)
Singapore 4 Days Itinerary
Day 1 – When the
Plane Lands
Target: Singapore Zoo + Singapore River
Safari + Singapore Night Safari
Why:
(i)
All three destinations are next to each other so the itinerary can be
adjusted as per the plane timing
(ii)
All three destinations are bit out of the city so it cannot be combined
with any other city attractions
(a) If your plane lands between 12 AM – 8
AM: Cover Singapore Zoo + River Safari + Night Safari
(i)
Changi airport is a good place to spend time till 8 AM as most of the
attractions opens then (also normally hotels will give checking only at 12 PM/
2 PM.)
· Changi has four terminal which is
connected between each other with free MRT service. If you have landed before 8
AM and your hotel check-in is only at 12 PM/ 2 PM - check for a free sleeping
pod or free massage chairs or comfortable sofas kept at convenient location at
all the terminals. If you are more adventurous – you can visit free movie
theatre, free gaming junction, free butterfly garden, etc. Also if you are not
on shoe string budget – you can use various lounges which give direct access to
travellers at nominal charges. Check the Changi Airport guide kept at all the
terminals.
(ii)
As you will be having luggage, so it is advisable that at approx. 8 AM – take a GRAB from Changi airport to take
you to your hotel. Almost all hotel in Singapore provides baggage drop facility
– so you can keep the baggage at your hotel and then take the Grab directly to
Singapore Zoo. Approx 20 SGD will be the charge of GRAB from airport – hotel –
Singapore zoo.
· Alternatively you can take a MRT or
the bus destined to your hotel from airport. But do note that almost in these
cases, your time factor will increase manifold. Also, for most hotels – you
have to travel from MRT or bus drop to your actual hotel in Singapore’s
normally blazing hot climate. This will make you tired and will impact your
complete day which ideally you should spend enjoying Singapore.
(iii)
Your Singapore schedule for the day should be – Singapore zoo then river
safari and the night safari. Please note that the timing of all these three attractions
are made in such way that all three attractions can be completed in a single
day. Also a day is enough for completing these three attractions.
(b) If your plane lands between 8 AM – 1
PM: Cover River Safari + Night Safari
This is actually ideal time to land in Singapore. If this is the landing
time, go to your hotel, freshen up and be ready for an exciting day ahead. Today
plan for River Safari + Night Safari.
River Safari
· Ideally you will need 4 – 5 hours for
the River safari.
· Take a cab, if you do not have wish
to get tired before actually reaching the river safari/ Alternatively, you have
the option of taking a MRT. Also, you can check with your hotel or klook – they
have bus package from hotels to this destination.
· Please remember that all River Safari
ticket includes to water rides – (a) The first ride is normal boat ride of 20
minute (b) The second ride is more entertaining and like a adventure theme ride
· Most of the River Safari is in shade
so can be done in the day itself.
Night Safari
· This is the last activity of the day.
And this is the must.
· Night safari is more of an experience
and exceptionally managed overall
· Night Safari is comprises of one ride
and 4 walking trails
· This opens at 7:30 PM and goes on to till
11:30 PM.
· If you are Indian traveller, get the
Indian Dinner Buffet from Ulu Ulu restaurant
(c) If your plane lands between 1 PM – 7
PM: Cover Night Safari
· Night Safari is the must visit
destination.
· Do plan the same on the 1st
day itself.
Post completion of the Night Safari – do plan the return using any of
the pre booked buses or use an Grab Taxi (approx. 20 SGD) to city. Do remember
that, MRT will not be reachable at 11 PM.
Day 2 – Universal
Studio + Wings of Time
If you are planning for the Singapore. definitely Universal Studio will
be on your list.. So start your day with Universal Studio in the morning.
How to reach – USS is well connected by MRT. Suggest to use the MRT to
reach the USS. It is cheaper and very fast then reaching through the Taxi
Points to note while visiting Universal Studio Singapore
1.
Plan before entering – Shows in the Singapore has the specific times and
normally very limited runs. Plan your day for the same. You will get the map
and timing so as to plan for the day.
2.
Drink water – lot of water – Singapore is a humid country. Plan
accordingly.
3.
Complete your favorite activities first – Post 12 PM, almost on all days USS gets very busy.
Please plan accordingly.
Wings of Time - Wings of Time has two shows Daily: 7;40 PM and 8:40 PM.
Plan any one of the same as per your convenience. There are also two types of
seats – Premium and Standard Seats. Suggest to go with the standard seat as
there are almost no difference to both of them.
Post complete of the day – take the free MRT out of the Sentosa.
Day 3: Sentosa
Island.
Sentosa island is part of the Singapore better known as the fun island.
It basically consists of four MRT stations and number of rides, shows and other
adventure activities.
List of activities at the Sentosa Island
How to take the same:
Option 1: Buy the individual ticket for the items at the Sentosa island
as and when you reach
Option 2: But 50, 80 or 120 tokens as per the requirement All items
needs a fixed token. You can use the token as per requirement
Suggested activity for the day
1.
Start your day with Luge Ride – this is not the part of the Sentosa Fun
pass but must if you are in Sentosa. The best part is that with each Luge
ticket – you get 2 rides
2.
Then Visit 4D Theatre – this is an average experience which can be
combined with butterfly and insect garden.
3.
Trickeye Museum – Another must visit. The best part is that it has a app
which changes the pictures to 3D.
4.
Merlion Statue – Another highlight of Sentosa island.
5.
Stroll near USS in the evening – Give some time to do absolutely
nothing. The area near USS is simply stunning in the evening with wide crowd of
tourists present.
Day 4: Adventure
Cove Water Park/ Jurong Bird Park + Marina Bay Sands + Botanical Gardens
Adventure Cove Water Park – is a famous place for all the water park
enthusiastic. In the morning, travel back to the Sentosa for Adventure Cove
Waterpark. This is a good place to spend the morning day (scorching heat.)
Alternatively, You can head to the Jurong Bird Park for a day between
the birds if you like
In the evening, head to the Marina Bay Sands and Botanical Gardens. They
are both nearby. Ensure that you reach Marina Bay Sands by 4 PM to have
adequate time for the visit to all the tourist attractions.
Day 5: Take the flight back to your destination - with loads of happy
memories.
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