Singapore
| Cultural and Theme Tours Heritage Tour Visit the Malay Village of Singapore, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Malays and relives life in a Malay kampung in the 50's and 60's. Stop at Changi Chapel and visit the museum, here you will be able to see the history of World War II. Visit a Malay Ethnic Area of Singapore, listen as your english speaking guide recounts stories of collective spirit that rose through the darkest times of World War II as you continue your journey to visit the Changi Chapel and Museum. |
| Day Trips and Excursions Day Trips See a different side of Singapore on a morning tour to Sentosa Island. Just minutes away from Singapore by scenic cable car, you'll visit the "Images of Singapore" attraction and experience the city's local culture and vibrant heritage. The option to visit Underwater World oceanarium and Dolphin Lagoon is also available before returning back to Singapore. At Images of Singapore the history of Singapore is retold through life-size figures, animatronics and special effects. You also have the option of expanding your visit to Sentosa Island with a trip to the Underwater World oceanarium, where you'll have a clear view of thousands of sea creatures as you walk through the underwater tunnel. You could also visit the Dolphin Lagoon to watch appealing pink dolphins playing and calling. IMPORTANT: The cable car will be out of operation to June 30, 2010. The Desperado attraction, Singapore's first interactive 20-seater cinema shoot-out game and ride will replace the cable car ride during this time. Ride on motion-based saddles and gallop through an animated movie while shooting bandits using your hand-held laser gun. City: Singapore Region: Singapore Country: Singapore Duration: 4 hours Continent: Asia |
| Outdoor Activities Zoos and Wildlife Parks Take a ride on the air-conditioned Panorail for a panoramic view of Singapore's Jurong Bird Park and into a tropical world of jungle mists at the Waterfall Aviary. With this 4-hour tour you'll also enjoy the spectacular Penguin Exhibit with an underwater viewing gallery and do not miss the Birds & Buddies Show, reputed as world-class. Jurong Bird Park is located on 20 hectares of lush greenery in Singapore's model industrial estate and is home to over 8,000 birds from more than 600 species. |
| Outdoor Activities Zoos and Wildlife Parks See the orangutans at Singapore Zoo on a morning tour from Singapore, with the option of enjoying a wild breakfast with these fascinating animals. Singapore Zoo has the world's most successful orangutan-breeding program, and the largest social colony of these highly intelligent primates. Don't miss the opportunity to photograph and interact with the orangutans as they swing and climb in their naturalistic enclosure. And if you choose to breakfast with the orangutans it will be an experience you'll never forget. You'll also have a close-up visit with a reticulated python, the longest snake in the world. After your breakfast in the wild, take a tram ride around the Open Zoo, a new concept in animal-keeping featuring landscaped gardens and minimal cages. |
| Food Wine and Nightlife Culinary and Gourmet Tour A gastronomic delight of Singapore's famous dishes is introduced to you on this tour while you explore the colorful side of Singapore. Like the delightful, Holland Village, an interesting bohemian village. Sample some of the delicious food along the way. Discover how Singaporeans truly shop and eat. Come relaxed and let us bring you to Toa Payoh, Singapore's most colorful suburban town, and Holland Village, a truly bohemian enclave. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the best local offerings from arts, carpets and antiques, to fashion apparel and accessories. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Historical Tour This is the gripping tale of brave men and women who fought and were interned during the Japanese Occupation in World War II. This motorcoach tour takes you to Changi Museum, Johore Battery, Selarang Barracks and Changi Village and Beach. Now an idyllic seaside spot, Changi was once witness to countless atrocities committed in several prisoner-of-war camps. Once the site of many prisoner-of-war camps during the Japanese Occupation, Changi has since gone down in history as a place of much pain, torture and human suffering. It is said that more Australian PoWs perished under incarceration than in battle itself. Whether it is on the Death Railway or the countless labour camps in Japan and Formosa (Taiwan), the Changi WWII trail commemorates the fight of brave men and women during battle and in internment. Hear their story. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Historical Tour Singapore's war history well researched and explained in an exciting and insightful way! Join the tour as you debunk myths and slice through deceptive propaganda. If you enjoy explosive action, subterfuge, intense drama, this tour is a must-do! Find out why Singapore, touted as the 'Gibraltar of the East', fell like a pack of cards during World War II. Highlights on this walk include Labrador Battery, Alexandra Hospital, Mount Faber and Kranji War Cemetery. Intricate strategies, subtle plots, great follies, explosive action - you will be taken through the intense fire of battle and the fog of war that led to Singapore's fall in WWII. Called 'Gibraltar of the East'... Singapore fell in 8 days. Is it really a story of 'a navy that never was, of defenders left in the dark and of guns pointed in the wrong direction'? Should Percival really bear the brunt of it all? Get to know them - the British, Australian, Indian and Malayan defenders and uncover the realities shrouded by seductive myths and deceptive propaganda. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Historical Tour Retrace the colonial history of Singapore on a jam-packed half-day tour. Highlighting the influence of Sir Stamford Raffles, the 4.5-hour afternoon tour takes in Singapore's elegant Raffles Hotel and Raffles Landing Site. You'll indulge in an afternoon tea buffet at the Raffles Hotel's renowned Tiffin Room or enjoy afternoon tea of tea and cake at a traditional Chinese bakery. You'll then take a cruise along the Singapore River to Clarke Quay and make a visit to a pewter factory. Sir Stamford Raffles played an enormous role in Singapore's history, founding a British colony here in 1819. His vision for Singapore's future came true, and Singapore became a vital international port and trading center for the Far East. You'll retrace the course of Sir Stamford Raffles' dream on your Raffles Hotel Singapore tour, visiting the site where Raffles first set foot in 1819 and seeing an exhibition on the history of the Singapore River. The highlight, of course, is visiting the centre of high-society colonial Singapore, the stylish Raffles Hotel. |
| Tours and Sightseeing Night Tours Grab the chance to take the family on a Singapore Zoo Night Safari Tour through the jungle. From the safety of your visitors' tram you'll spot nocturnal animals in their natural habitat, from fierce predators to timid forest dwellers. Then take the plunge to follow a walking trail with your guide to see the animals at closer quarters. At the Singapore Zoo there's also the option to enjoy dinner at the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant. The world's first nighttime zoo safari takes you through 40 hectares of secondary jungle adjoining Singapore Zoo, enhanced by subtle moonglow lighting. The mystery and drama of the tropical jungle comes alive after dusk, and you'll experience a thrilling sense of roaming through the jungle as you travel through the grounds by open tram. You'll pass a large reservoir and weave through habitats specially designed to replicate the natural environment, from the Himalayan foothills to the Southeast Asian rainforest and Indian subcontinent. |
| Tours and Sightseeing Night Tours Experience Singapore at night with dinner and a trip to the Raffles Hotel on a Singapore by Night Tour. Your evening on the town starts by dining riverside at Clarke Quay. After dinner, take a nighttime tour to Singapore's vibrant Night Market and Bugis Street. Your evening tour continues to the famous Raffles Hotel with the option to enjoy a Singapore Sling, Singapore's signature cocktail. Your evening tour of Singapore takes you past the world's largest fountain and offers stunning views of Singapore's illuminated skyline when you cross Benjamin Sheares Bridge. At Bugis Street you'll go for a stroll in the atmospheric Night Market to shop for bargains, and then it's on to one of Singapore's most iconic attractions, Raffles Hotel. As the saying goes, If you haven't been to Raffles, you haven't been to Singapore. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour A culture tour of the unique "Peranakan" people in Singapore. Take the Singapore Peranakan Trail with food tasting tour and look into the history and lifestyle of the Peranakan people through an exhibition of their finest clothes, jewelry, furniture, customs and festivals. View traditional Peranakan shophouses dating back to the early 1920's, and area that still draws people for the delicious local food. Take a colorful journey into the history, lifestyle and unique character of the Peranakan people in Singapore. Walk through a spice garden - the original site of the first Botanic Gardens. |
| Shows Concerts and Sports Horse Racing Head to where the action is! Join in the fun, glamor and excitement of winning, nothing beats watching a thrilling horse race at Singapore Turf Club. See a race under the stars at level 3 in the Grandstand with excellent views and full service bars. Racing in Singapore has come a long way since it was set up in 1842 by a group of racing enthusiasts. The milestones it has reached through the years have been impressive, culminating in the Club's move to its exciting new home at Kranji in August 1999 as it seeks to achieve greater prominence in the international racing arena. Special Offer - Price displayed currently includes FREE and exclusive Singapore Turf Club souvenir (while stocks last) - BOOK NOW! City: Singapore Region: Singapore Country: Singapore Duration: 4 hours Continent: Asia |
| Cruises Sailing and Water Tours Dinner Cruise For an enchanting evening filled with romance, look no further then this two-hour Admiral Cheng Ho Singapore Dinner Cruise. Admire the lights on Sentosa and ships in the Western Anchorage. As the sun sets take your seat and savor an international buffet dinner as you sail Singapore Harbor. Admiral Cheng Ho holds an honorable place in Chinese history and visited part of the world as the emissary of the Emperor of China during the 15th century. An exact replica of a famous Imperior vessel of the Ming Dynasty, the Da Fu, M.V. Cheng Ho is nevertheless very modern in its comfort and its safety. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Explore Singapore's vibrant Chinatown on a balmy evening tour that's filled with activities. After exploring Singapore's Chinatown and enjoying a Chinese dinner at a Chinatown restaurant, you'll take a tour with a difference by trishaw through Singapore's exciting Night Market then cruise along the Singapore River by traditional cargo boat. The four-hour evening tour of Singapore's Chinatown offers rare insights into Chinese history in Singapore. You'll visit the Yong Galley, the fine art of calligraphy is demonstrated by the Master Calligrapher who will convert your name into auspicious Chinese characters on a red fan which is yours to keep as a souvenir. You'll also have the opportunity to wander along Chinatown's narrow lanes at the Night Market and test your bargaining skills with street vendors selling souvenirs, fashion, leather goods and much more. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Historical Tour Take a Singapore round-island day tour to Haw Par Villa, Singapore's Chinese mythology theme park crammed with statues of legendary figures. The full-day trip also retraces Singapore's World War II history, with visits to Kranji Dam, Kranji War Memorial, Bright Hill Temple and Changi. Haw Par Villa's colorful statues and landscaped grounds are a Singapore highlight, and were formerly known as the Tiger Balm Gardens. The gardens provide a relaxing sojourn before the sobering reminders of Singapore's experience in World War II. Kranji Dam, in Singapore's north-west, was the first landing spot for Japanese advance boats. You'll have clear views across the Straits of Johor to Malaysia and visit the Kranji War Memorial, the last resting place for allied soldiers who lost their lives in World War II. The memorial commemorates by name over 20,000 men and women of the forces who have no known grave. |
