5 Days in Singapore: A Journey Through Nature and Culture

Isabell Arndgen

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant city-state of Singapore. Explore lush gardens, encounter exotic wildlife, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage and art scene. This 5-day itinerary is packed with exciting attractions and hidden gems that will leave you mesmerized.

Trip to Singapore

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Wildlife Wonders at Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

$124

$ 6

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

Directions

Rainforest zoo with tram rides, trails & viewing platforms to see wildlife habitats & exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

10 - 15 min

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Night zoo with tram rides and walking trails through rainforest past elephants, tigers & leopards.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$62

Day 2Captivating Gardens, Iconic Merlion, and Cultural Gems

$124

$ 12

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Gigantic air-conditioned glass greenhouse offering themed gardens with many exotic plants.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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Iconic, 8.5m-tall statue with the body of a fish & head of a lion, shooting water from its mouth.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

17 - 26 min

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Once a police station, this building built in 1934 features over 900 rainbow-hued louvered windows.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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82-hectare botanical garden with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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Peranakan culture is explored through interactive & multimedia exhibits in a historic 1912 building.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Futuristic Supertrees, Artistic Marvels, and Toy Treasures

$79

$ 6

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Unique vertical gardens resembling towering trees, with large canopies & colorful lights at night.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

14 - 17 min

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Singapore Art Museum (Now at Tanjong Pagar Distripark)

Collection of contemporary Asian art, festivals & tours in a former 19th-century Catholic school.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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Unique musuem with a vast collection of vintage toys & childhood memorabilia from around the world.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$24

Day 4Enchanting Cloud Forest, Museums Galore, and Artistic Splendors

$148

$ 3

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Lush vegetation of the tropical highlands & a tall waterfall in a soaring, contemporary greenhouse.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

9 - 14 min

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Design, science & technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$36

23 - 34 min

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Museum exploring the history & cultures of Asia & their shaping of contemporary Singapore.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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Museum of Singapore & Southeast Asian arts housed in a restored municipal building dating to 1929.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

Day 5Underwater Exploration, Breathtaking Views, and Natural History Marvels

$99

$ 12

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Large aquarium & resort featuring 800 species of marine life in a variety of habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$74

10 - 12 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Singapore

Modern, green museum with many preserved plant & animal specimens, including 3 dinosaur skeletons.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $611 In total

Activities & Food:$574

Transport:$37