Carbon Friendly Singapore

Arrive at Singapore Changi Airport. Meet your guide in the arrival hall. Your guide will introduce you to the public transport system in Singapore, help you get your EZ-Link card and escort you to your hotel using the train (Standard check-in time is after 14:00). 

Rest of the day free at leisure

Optional Tour: Singapore Culinary Journey
This evening’s tour begins at 18:00. Take the subway for a trip down to Clarke Quay -  a unique, conserved historical landmark located along the Singapore River and at the fringe of Singaporeâ s Central Business District.

Cruise down the Singapore River in a traditional bumboat to see the legacy of Singapore's history. This is the best way to see the pivotal role the river played in Singapore's history as a port town. The cruise passes godowns and old shophouses, that now stands as a silent reminder of its humble past. Cruise past old colonial buildings contrasted with imposing modern skyscrapers. Guarding the river mouth see the majestic water-spouting Merlion - a mythological half-lion, half-fish creature a successful symbol of Singapore's tourism industry.

Next, walk over to the Lau Pa Sat which is also known as Telok Ayer Market. Experiences Singapore’s unique food culture housed within one of the most monumental structures in Singapore. Get ready to be WOW-ed by the many street hawker food choices that can be found in this historical building. 

Meet the guide at 18:00 and travel by subway to Clarke Quay. Board a traditional bumboat to cruise past the shophouses, godowns and colonial buildings of the Singapore River, contrasting with the modern skyline. Disembark at Merlion Park to see the iconic mythological half-lion, half-fish statue, a renowned emblem of Singapore. 

Continue on foot to Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market) to experience the vibrant hawker culture housed within this Victorian-era structure. Here, sample a variety of local dishes. Conclude the evening with a local dessert, such as chendol (a dessert made from coconut and palm sugar) or mango shaved ice, or even try more adventurous options like durian-flavoured treats, before heading back to the hotel.

Duration: 4 hours

Note: 

• Standard drinks and food are included. Any alcoholic drinks must be paid for by the guests.
• The tour described is not included in the base price and requires an additional supplement.

Overnight in Singapore

Inclusions:

Have breakfast in the hotel 

At 10:00 this morning be met by the guide at the hotel before hopping onto the MRT to City Hall Station where the walking tour begins. 

Begin at the National Gallery of Singapore. Take the elevator up to the 5th floor for a panoramic view of Singapore’s iconic old and new sites like the Marina Bay Sands, Esplanade, Singapore Flyer and more. Learn about the historical importance of the City Hall, overlooking the Padang and the Cricket Club.  Next visit the Supreme Court Wing. Marvel at the amazing architecture and panels of the building from the concourse. Then visit the country’s old supreme court where old Chief Justices sat and held trials. The architecture has been amazingly restored and preserved. Visit the old holding cells at the back of the Supreme Court Foyer and learn about some of the stories behind Singapore law and order. 

Next, cross over to visit the Arts House (the old Parliament House of Singapore). Take the stairs up to the second floor and view the parliamentary seatings of Singapore founding ministers - their name plates are still on the seats! 

Then, visit the Victoria Concert Hall, the former entertainment hub of old Singapore. Go to level 3 and learn all about the story behind this hall. 

Then past the statues of the main founders of Singapore - Sang Nila Utama and Sir Stamford Raffles. Learn about their significance in finding modern and thriving Singapore. 

Stop to cool off with a local ice kopi / teh or lime juice. If lucky, see the local ice-cream man selling traditional ice-cream flavours with wafers and bread. 

Refreshed, cross the Cavenagh Bridge to the Fullerton Hotel. Once the General Post Office, this building’s architecture has been carefully restored in a world renowned hotel today. 

Take the underpass to learn more about the history of the Fullerton Hotel before arriving at the Merlion Park. A mythical creature created to promote tourism in Singapore - learn all about its beginnings and how it has become the icon of Singapore today. 

Finish the tour at 14:00, choose to explore the area and hop back on the MRT back to the hotel to rest. 

Note: Additional surcharges apply if guests would like to visit the museum exhibits. 
Duration: 4 hours

Optional Tour: Reimagine Nature at Gardens by the Bay
Meet the driver and guide at the hotel at 15:30 for a transfer to Gardens by the Bay. Begin the exploration at the Flower Dome, a cooled conservatory replicating the dry Mediterranean climates of South Africa, California, Spain, and Italy. Admire unique flora such as Baobab trees and 1,000-year-old Olive trees amidst changing floral displays. Continue to the Cloud Forest to view the 35-metre-tall indoor waterfall and lush tropical epiphytes.

Then climb higher for a different perspective. Take a walk across the OCBC Skyway, a 128-metre-long aerial walkway suspended between two Supertrees. Located 22 meters above ground, this walkway offers marvelous opportunities to capture postcard-worthy photos of the Gardens and their lush surroundings, including the famed Marina Bay.

After the sun sets, this evening Gardens by the Bay experience wraps up with a memorable treat.  Witness the magical ‘Garden Rhapsody’ show where the lights of the Supertrees pulse in time with a curated playlist of tunes.
Return to the hotel at the end of the show.

Duration: 5 hours

Note: 

• Gardens by the Bay is subject to closure of the two domes for the monthly maintenance works 
• The tour described is not included in the base price and requires an additional supplement.

Overnight in Singapore

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

Breakfast in the hotel

Meet the guide at 10:00 for a culinary exploration of Singapore’s renowned hawker culture through the lens of the Michelin Guide. The journey begins at Chinatown Food Complex, a bustling multi-storey market favoured by local residents. Find a seat to enjoy kopi tarik or teh tarik (pulled coffee or tea) paired with thick kaya toast, a staple everyday breakfast. While learning about the significance of hawker heritage, sample handmade popiah (fresh vegetable rolls) and kueh pie tee, observing the skill of local stall owners.

Next, walk past the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple towards the Singapore City Gallery. This Urban Redevelopment Authority space illustrates the city’s rapid physical transformation and futuristic urban planning.
Continue with a short stroll through Ann Siang Hill Park to reach Amoy Street Food Centre. Stop to sample a J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff, a flaky pastry filled with curried potatoes or sardines and a hard-boiled egg. Refresh with a glass of freshly pressed sugarcane juice or soya bean milk.
Walk to Telok Ayer MRT station, passing Thian Hock Keng Temple, the city's oldest Chinese temple. Take a short train ride to Little India, a district vibrant with traditional scents and colours. The tour concludes with a lunch of Dum Briyani at the famous Bismillah Briyani, followed by a traditional pistachio dessert. Choose to remain in the area for further exploration or return to the hotel.

Note: 

• J2 Curry Puff is closed on Sundays; an alternative snack will be provided.
• The Singapore City Gallery is closed on Sundays; the visit is replaced by a heritage walk through Club Street and Ann Siang Hill.

Overnight in Singapore

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

Have breakfast in the hotel 

Check-out from Hotel (Standard check-out time is at 12:00)

Transfer to Singapore Changi Airport with your guide using the public transport system.
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast