Singapore

Tours & Packages

Independent Package

Singapore & Bangkok Adventure

Discover the history, culture & cuisine of Singapore & Bangkok; futuristic cities blend with garden landscapes; ancient temples & remarkable buddhas; optional extension to Phuket Island

from $3249 w/ Flights 10 days

per person, double occupancy*

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Independent Package

Singapore & Bali Adventure

Singapore's cityscape & garden landscapes & culture-rich Ubud, Bali; with flights, hotels & city tours included plus optional Nusa Dua Beach extension

from $3349 w/ Flights 10 days

per person, double occupancy*

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Independent Package

Singapore & Hong Kong Adventure

East meets West in Hong Kong, plus experience the cultures of Singapore; explore independently with flights, hotel & city tours included

from $3999 w/ Flights 9 days

per person, double occupancy*

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Singapore, Hong Kong & Bali Adventure

Three must-visit destinations home to ancient temples & modern skylines: Hong Kong, Singapore & Bali plus optional Nusa Dua Beach extension

from $4999 w/ Flights 13 days

per person, double occupancy*

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Highlights

1. Cultural Melting Pot

   Singapore, derived from ancient Sanskrit meaning “Lion City,” began humbly as a trading post for the East India Trading Company and was officially founded by British statesman Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. Only 1,000 people were on the island when he arrived, but the population quickly exploded, bringing commerce and industry to the relatively untouched land. The new markets for tin and trade brought Indian, Chinese, and Malay workers to Singapore, and cultural neighborhoods sprang up across the city. From the moment it began, multiculturalism has defined this island nation.

   Today, Indian, Chinese, Arab, Malay, and European elements are woven together in a rich tapestry of Singaporean life. From food, architecture, religion, and language, visitors are treated to a kaleidoscope of cultures.

2. Street Food

   Singapore has built a reputation for being a foodie city, and it’s no wonder why. From curries and dumplings to Nyonya (a delectable combination of Chinese and Malay cuisine) and even French and Italian cuisine, foodies come from all over the world to dine here! The best value in town can be found at the hawker centers. Whether a vast open-air common dining space or a crowded food-court-style space lined with “street food” stalls, hawker centers are ubiquitous in Singapore. In 2016, Singapore became only the fourth Asian country and the first Southeast Asian country to receive a Michelin Guide. The country boasts 29 restaurants with at least one Michelin star, including six with two stars and even one highly coveted three-star Michelin restaurant. You can even eat the world’s cheapest Michelin star meal at the Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle hawker stall. 

   Don’t skip Smith Street, known as “Food Street.” Popular among tourists and locals, the stalls along Smith Street are packed during the prime evening hours.

3. Gardens by the Bay

   An iconic addition to Singapore’s modern skyline, the Gardens by the Bay embodies the country’s unofficial moniker, “City in a Garden,” featuring 18 towering “supertrees.” These steel and concrete structures soar as high as 16 stories, providing shade during the day and a dazzling display of lights at night. Some massive “supertrees” also produce electricity via solar cells; many help ventilate and irrigate the adjacent conservatories!

   Take a walk along the OCBC Skyway between the two tallest trees for a 72 ft-high, birds-eye view of the city below, or visit one of the many conservatories which feature more than 2,200,000 plants from ecologically endangered environments.

4. Thian Hock Keng Temple

   One of Singapore’s oldest temples (built in 1821), the Thian Hock Keng Temple is dedicated to Ma Po Cho, “The Mother of Heavenly Sages,” and the Taoist deity that protects travelers from afar. Constructed of materials from across the world, the temple lives up to its name! Scottish ironwork, tiles from England and the Netherlands, and massive granite pillars carved with dragons in China complete this beautiful temple. Historically, sailors who completed a safe journey to Singapore would offer thanks and gifts to Ma Po Cho at this shrine.

   Inside, you can visit the altar of Kuan Yin (goddess of compassion) and an extensive collection of tables and artifacts of the temple’s esteemed community members. In 2000, when the temple was restored, experts even uncovered a 1907 calligraphy panel from a Qing dynasty Empress!

5. Singapore Botanical Gardens

   Sprawling across 128 acres in the heart of Singapore’s city center, the Singapore Botanical Gardens feature an extensive selection of trees from the region and across the globe. In addition to the central gardens, the Botanical Gardens are home to a few rare collections, including the rose garden and National Orchid Garden, as well as an extensive palm and bonsai garden.

   The horticultural staff at the National Orchid Garden has been breeding stunning orchids for more than 80 years, producing a spectacular display of beautiful and rare orchids. More than 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids are on display!

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