SINGAPORE BENEATH THE CITY

4 Days / 3 Nights

Overview

Pulau Ubin – Teka market

Explore the very best of Singapore’s destinations in a four-day adventure! Get a taste of Singapore’s history and tropical scenery with a leisurely cycling tour through beautiful Palau Ubin, and explore the Chinatown by walking through the iconic cultural sights and try some best local foods there.

ITINERARY BY DAY

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive Singapore

Upon arriving at Changi International Airport, you will be met by our driver and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2

Day 2: Pulau Ubin Cycling Excursion Private Tour

Go back in time with a journey to Singapore’s rustic Pulau Ubin Island, a perfect example of the city’s history and cultural diversity. Begin with a short journey to the nearby ferry terminal. Here, board a wooden bumboat bound for the island of Pulau Ubin, and wave goodbye to the hustle and bustle of central Singapore. On arrival at the quaint island’s port, swap your boat for a bicycle seat for the beginning of your cycling adventure! Pedal through island scenery and architecture reminiscent of 1960s Singapore and traditional Malay villages, called kampung. Pass through beautiful fauna and flora before cycling past the island’s best known attraction along the way, the Chek Jawa Wetlands. Keep an eye out for House No. 1, a tudor-style cottage with the only remaining fireplace in Singapore, before heading into the island’s centre to a waiting seafood lunch. Afterwards, hop back on your bumboat and chug back to the mainland.

Day 3

Day 3: Local Flavours Walking Small Group Tour

Meet up with your guide at the gateway of Chinatown to start your walking journey to Singapore's most iconic cultural sights. Set off into the backstreets of Chinatown and stroll past some of the area's most iconic architecture, including a mysterious shrine and a collection of charming shop houses. Once a common element of Singapore's architecture before World War II, walk along these shop houses "five foot walkways", sheltered paths characteristic of these quirky buildings, leading to a nearby coffee shop. Try some of the shop's best blends of coffee and crispy toast - both local favourites for decades - before heading onward toward a traditional wet market. Peruse bustling market stalls brimming with fresh vegetables, seafood and even live frogs here, before hopping on-board the public train network bound for your next stop: Little India. Disembark your train and walk a short distance on to reach rows of shops selling produce, spices and flower gardens in a dizzying riot of vibrant colours and scents. Make your way through the frenzy to arrive at the shop of a renaissance-man-cum-shop-owner whose famous for making flower garlands as well as tailoring Indian saris and suits! Chat with him about his trade and learn a bit about business in this bustling corner of the city. Finally, continue on to the gateway to Tekka market and get an up-close and personal look at shopkeepers tossing prata and pouring the tarik. Dig into these local delicacies to wrap up your journey. Starting point: 9am at Outram Park MRT Exit H (street level facing the open-air carpark) Ending point: Little India MRT Exit B Please note: * This group tour departs on Wed & Fri with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 8. If there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, you will be notified 48 hours prior to departure and will be offered an alternative or full refund.