Before you go Singapore is relatively small and is easily accessed via the efficient public transport systems. Here are some suggestions for every wallet size in central Singapore that will have you conveniently located near some of Singapore’s top attractions. Budget Hotel SGD 80/night and below ● Kam Leng Hotel ● 5 Footway Inn Project Boat Quay ● Cube Boutique Capsule Hotel @ Chinatown SGD 150/night and below ● Hotel G Singapore ● Hotel Boss Singapore ● Parc Sovereign Hotel- Tyrwhitt SGD 300/night and below ● Studio M Hotel ● Yotel Singapore Orchard Road ● Carlton Hotel Singapore Before leaving the airport, be sure to pick up the following items. Item Location 4G SIM Card Terminal 2 Departure Hall - Level 2 Cheers Convenience Store, Unit #026-039-01 Near Check-In rows 11 and 12 Redemption Hours: 9:00am-9:00pm, daily Terminal 3 Arrival Hall - Level 1 Cheers Convenience Store, Unit #01-24 Near luggage belt 44 and 45 Redemption Hours: 9:00am-9:00pm, daily Terminal 4 Arrival Hall - Level 1 Cheers Convenience Store, Unit #01-09 Near luggage belt 5 Redemption Hours: 9:00am-9:00pm, daily Gardens By The Bay Red Dot Design Museum 11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940 Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm | Fri to Sunday 10:00am-11:00pm DAY 1 OVERVIEW Time Activity Getting There 0900-1015 Breakfast at Ya Kun Kaya Toast at Marina Take the Downtown Line to One Downtown Station (DT17). 1015-1030 Take the MRT to Marina Bay Sands Take the Downtown line to Bayfront Station, Art Science Museum is a 10 minute walk away. 1030-1200 Art Science Museum at Marina Bay Sands 1200-1215 Walk to Esplanade Mall Wah Kee is a 13 minute walk from Art Science Museum 1215-1320 Lunch at Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodle at Esplanade Mall 1320-1330 Walk to Suntec City Suntec City is a 12 minute walk from Esplanade. 1330-1400 Check in to DUCKtours 1400-1500 The Original DUCKtours 1500-1530 Walk to Gardens by the Bay It is a 15 minute walk to Gardens by the Bay. 1530-2000 Gardens By The Bay - Flower Dome - Cloud Forest - OCBC Skyway - Garden Rhapsody Light Show 2000 Walk to Satay by the Bay It is a 1 minute walk to Gardens by the Bay 2000-2115 Dinner at Satay By The Bay 2115-2145 Travel to The Pump Room Take the Downtown line from Bayfront to Fort Canning and the Pump Room is a 5 minute walk away. 2145 Drinks at The Pump Room Clarke Quay DAY 1 | Marina Bay 1 Upon arrival: Have Kaya Toast at Ya Kun! Nothing says good morning in Singapore like a hearty breakfast at Ya Kun Kaya Toast! Kaya is a sweet pandan coconut jam and Ya Kun has the crispiest bread spread generously with kaya and thick slabs of butter! #Klook Pro Tip: Add a dash of dark soy sauce and a sprinkle of pepper before dipping your toast into the eggs. Getting there: Take the Downtown Line to Downtown Station (DT17). Marina One is a short walk away. Address: 5 Straits View, Marina One, The Heart, #B2-02, Singapore 018935 Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 7.30am-6.30pm | Saturdays 9.30am-3.00pm | Closed on Sundays 2 1030-1200: Walk off your meal at the Art Science Museum First stop after breakfast is the Art Science Museum at Marina Bay Sands! The Future World: Where Art Meets Science exhibition has digital installations that are not just fun to look at, they make for great pictures as well! Getting there: Take the Downtown line from Downtown Station (DT17 ) to Bayfront Station ( DT16/CE1) exit C and D. Address: 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974 Opening Hours: Daily 10am-7pm DAY 1 | Marina Bay 3 1215-1320: Have a hearty bowl of Prawn Noodles at Wah Kee From the Art Science Museum, stroll across the iconic helix bridge to Esplanade Mall. You’ll be able to spot this spikey building from across the bridge. Built to resemble the husk of a durian, it is actually stage to many famous concerts and musicals. Head up to the rooftop to get a panoramic view of the Marina Bay Sands skyline and get your iconic shot with the Art Science Museum and Marina Bay Sands Hotel in the background! Treat yourself to a bowl of Big Prawn Noodles at Wah Kee! This Michelin Bib Gourmand bowl of noodles comes served with giant prawns, a rich and savory prawn broth and noodles of your choice. Pair yours with a plate of assorted crispy wu xiang, bite sized fried items like meatrolls, beancurd and prawn crackers. Getting there: It is a 13 minute walk from the Art Science Museum Address: Esplanade Mall # 01-13C, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981 Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm | Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 11am-11pm DAY 1 | Marina Bay 4 1400-1500: See Singapore from land and sea on The Original DUCKtours One of the best ways to take in the views of the Marina Bay area is on an amphibious tour! The Ducktours begin on land, cruising past sights like the Old Supreme Court and Singapore Flyer before splashing into the waters for a picturesque harbour tour. Getting there: It is a 12 minute walk from Esplanade Mall Redemption and Check-in Location: Suntec City Mall, DUCK & HiPPO Hub, Unit #01-330 DAY 1 | Marina Bay 5 1500-2000: Enjoy flora & fauna at Gardens by the Bay One of the must visit places in Singapore is definitely Gardens by the Bay! The Flower Dome is a huge glasshouse where you’ll find the most exotic species of flora. The Cloud Forest is home to the world’s largest indoor waterfall! As you make your way up to the top of the waterfall, enjoy the cool mist that makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into a real mountainous region. Don’t forget to pack a sweater as it can get pretty chilly in the Cloud Forest. Catch the sunset at the OCBC Skyway and watch the supertrees light up against the Singapore sunset. The aerial walkway sits 22 metres above ground, allowing you a view of both the Marina Bay Skyline as well as the entire garden! At 7.45pm and 8.45pm daily, the supertrees even come alive in a light and sounds show - Garden Rhapsody! Grab a spot on the lawn with your picnic mats and get ready to be enchanted by these magical supertrees! Getting there: Gardens by the Bay is a 15 minute walk from Suntec City. Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953 Opening Hours: Daily 9am-9pm (last admission at 8pm) DAY 1 | Marina Bay 5 2000: Feast on local hawker fare at Satay by the Bay Singapore is famous for its local hawker fare and the best place to get your fill of hawker fare is Satay by the Bay! Sample foods like Barbequed Chicken Wings, Satay ( grilled meat skewers), Carrot Cake, Rojak (fruit and vegetable salad) and so much more. Grab your foodie friends and order a feast to share! Klook your Satay by the Bay coupons and you don’t have to worry about fumbling for change. Plus, you’ll even get a 10% discount on these cash vouchers. Simply flash your mobile e-voucher at the drinks stall and you’re all set. Getting there: It is a 1 minute walk to Satay by the Bay. Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive #01-19 Singapore 018953 Opening Hours: Beverage Stalls Monday to Sunday: 24 hours | Food Stalls Monday to Sunday: 11:00am-10:00pm (Beverage stalls open daily 24 hours) DAY 1 | Marina Bay 8 2035 - 2200: Beer buffet at The Pump Room The night hasn’t ended just yet! Singapore is a city that never sleeps and after dinner is when the streets come alive. Head to Clarke Quay - Singapore’s nightlife district teeming with bars and clubs along the river. For the best value-for-money way to start your night, proceed to The Pump Room for your first round of drinks. Here you can indulge in a liquid buffet with a variety of beers including English Pale Ales, Munich Lagers and even a Singapore Golden Ale! Getting there: Take the Downtown line from DT16 Bayfront to DT20 Fort Canning and the Pump Room is a 5 minute walk away. Address: 3B River Valley Rd #01-09/10, The Foundry, Clarke Quay Singapore 179021 Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 5pm-3am (the next day) DAY 2 OVERVIEW Time Activity How to get there 0900 Breakfast at Singapore Zoo Shared hotel transfers to Singapore attractions 1030-1630 Explore Singapore Zoo 1630-1635 Walk to River Safari River Safari is a 4 minute walk away. 1635-1845 River Safari 1845-1855 Walk to Night Safari It is a 3 minute walk to Night Safari 1900-2200 Night Safari 2230 Supper at Lau Pa Sat Take the Mandai shuttle to Khatib station and take the North South line to Raffles Place( NS26/EW14). Lau Pa Sat is a short walk away. Return to hotel DAY 2 | Singapore Zoo 1 0900-1630: Getting up close with animals at the Singapore Zoo How many of us can say that we’ve had breakfast with a bunch of orangutans! Kickstart the morning with breakfast at the Singapore Zoo where you’ll get to dine in the presence of some very special guests. Be greeted at the table by elephants, orangutans and even snakes as they roam freely about. Be sure to keep your cameras by your side because you wouldn’t want to miss them strolling in hand in hand with their keepers.