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🌴 Singapore & Balikpapan Adventure 🌴

Arije Chabchoub

Arije Chabchoub

13 Mar 2024

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant cities of Singapore and Balikpapan. From exhilarating theme parks to mouthwatering local cuisine, this blog will take you on an unforgettable adventure filled with excitement and discovery.

Trip to Singapore

Day 1Unleashing the Thunder Tree and Conquering Universal Studios
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$260

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$ 12

ibis budget Singapore Joo Chiat

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Thunder Tree 擂茶树
We aim to provide all with healthy organic food where you can consume with peace of mind. We work hand-in-hand with local organic farm to select the finest organic produce specially prepared for you.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
16 - 20 min

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Universal Studios Singapore
Movie amusement park with sets & rides on themes from Hollywood to sci-fi, plus live entertainment.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$100
20 - 29 min

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Hard Rock Cafe Theme Dining
Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world...
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
11 - 14 min

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Foc Sentosa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 2Savory Delights at Bincho and Clarke Quay
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$178

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$ 12

ibis budget Singapore Joo Chiat

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Bincho
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
11 - 14 min

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VivoCity
Expansive, modern shopping center hosting a wide range of retailers, restaurants & theaters.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Clarke Quay
Mall with restaurants & nightlife in a redeveloped, 19th-century commercial district by the river.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Hai Di Lao Hot Pot
Founded in 1994 and it began serving the worldwide popular Sichuan style Hot Pot，gathering various regional influences and tastes along the way.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$60
4 - 6 min

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Nomvnom
Modern vegan fast food and beverages that promote healthier living and good cause for the environment.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Day 3Prata Paradise and Night Safari Wonders
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$278

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$ 18

ibis budget Singapore Joo Chiat

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Springleaf Prata Place
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
13 - 16 min

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Singapore Zoo
Rainforest zoo with tram rides, trails & viewing platforms to see wildlife habitats & exhibits.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$62
13 - 16 min

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Mookata
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$46
12 - 15 min

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Night Safari
Night zoo with tram rides and walking trails through rainforest past elephants, tigers & leopards.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$62
13 - 16 min

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Thai Hao Chi Traditional Thai Charcoal Steamboat 泰好吃
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$66
Day 4Indulging in Adrift and Exploring Marina Bay Sands
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$984

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$ 9

ibis budget Singapore Joo Chiat

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Adrift by David Myers
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
9 - 14 min

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Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Luxe hotel offering multiple restaurants & bars, plus bay views, a spa & a rooftop pool.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$818
13 - 16 min

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Fish Mart Sakuraya
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$72
11 - 16 min

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East Coast Park
White, sandy beach with a skate park, water sports & sports facilities, plus local food sellers.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Wahiro
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $2030 In total

Activities & Food:$1964
Transport:$66

Trip to Balikpapan

Day 1Unleashing the Thunder Tree and Conquering Universal Studios
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$37

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$ 3

Kilang Mandiri Cafe & Resto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
9 - 11 min

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Merdeka Field
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Monpera Beach
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Pasar Klandasan
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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Coto Makassar H. Judding
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Savory Delights at Bincho and Clarke Quay
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$35

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$ 3

Mie ayam "warung suroboyo" belakang Bri
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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Masjid Agung At-Taqwa Balikpapan مسجد
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Kemala Beach
Small city beach featuring a sandy white coastline, local eateries & sweeping sea views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
11 - 16 min

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Lesehan Melawai
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Melawai Beach
Bustling, sandy urban beach, popular for street-food fare & viewing scenic sunsets.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Ayam Bakar Mas Mono
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 3Prata Paradise and Night Safari Wonders
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$38

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$ 5

THE BEACH HOUSE Balikpapan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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Manggar Sagara Sari Beach
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
26 - 32 min

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Taman Tiga Generasi Sepinggan Baru
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
12 - 15 min

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Balikpapan Islamic Center
Sprawling mosque with a distinctive green-tiled dome, spacious prayer halls & 4 pointed minarets.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Coto Makassar H. Judding
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4Indulging in Adrift and Exploring Marina Bay Sands
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$66

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$ 2

Sate Gerbang Regency
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Caribbean Island Water Park
This upbeat attraction features a variety of water slides, rides & pools for all-age entertainment.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
24 - 29 min

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Taman Bekapai
A popular gathering spot, this tree-filled park features a big steel fountain that's lit at night.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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Book Cafe Balikpapan
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 5Beach Bliss and Culinary Delights in Balikpapan
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$46

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
20 - 24 min

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Lamaru Beach
Scenic, family-friendly local beach offering sunbathing, swimming & water sports.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
37 - 45 min

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BSB Beach
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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Coral Princess
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
1 - 2 min

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Pepper Lunch
Pepper Lunch is a (Do-It-Yourself) fast food steak house with more than 200 outlets in Japan and Asia.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 6Padang Feasts and Serene Mangrove Exploration
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$42

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$ 5

Rumah Makan Padang Siang Malam
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Mangrove Center Graha Indah
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
52 - 63 min

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Pantai Istana Amal Penajam
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8
49 - 59 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
22 - 27 min

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Ayam Bakar Mas Mono
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $2030 In total

Activities & Food:$1964
Transport:$66