Four days is the right length for a first visit to Singapore. You can see the main attractions without rushing, even with children.
Day 1: arrival and Marina Bay
Most flights from Chennai arrive in the morning. After checking in and resting, head to Marina Bay in the late afternoon:
- Gardens by the Bay: the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest are indoor and air-conditioned.
- The Supertree Grove light show in the evening (free).
- The Spectra light-and-water show at Marina Bay Sands.
Day 2: Sentosa
Spend the whole day on Sentosa Island, reached by monorail, cable car or a boardwalk.
- Universal Studios Singapore takes most of a day. Arrive at opening time.
- Alternatively, combine the S.E.A. Aquarium, the beaches and the Wings of Time evening show.
Day 3: wildlife and Little India
- Morning: Singapore Zoo or Bird Paradise in Mandai.
- Afternoon: rest at the hotel.
- Evening: the Night Safari, which opens after dark.
If you prefer a city day, swap the zoo for Little India and Chinatown, with lunch at a hawker centre.
Day 4: shopping and departure
Spend the morning on Orchard Road or at Mustafa Centre, then head to the airport early to see Jewel Changi's Rain Vortex waterfall before your flight.
Tips
- Get a contactless card or transit card for the MRT; it is the fastest way around.
- Combine attraction tickets for Sentosa and Gardens by the Bay to save money.
- Rain is common, usually in short bursts. Keep an umbrella.
- Vegetarian food is easy to find, especially in Little India.
Extending your trip
Add two nights in Kuala Lumpur or a beach finish in Langkawi or Bali (South Coast). See our Family holidays and Multi-country tours pages.
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