4-Day Singapore Quick Escape: Marina Bay, Gardens & Sentosa Weekend

Tour Overview

Experience the best of Singapore on this 4-day quick escape, from the stunning Marina Bay with its iconic skyline to the beautiful Gardens by the Bay, the fun-filled Sentosa Island, the colorful ethnic neighborhoods of Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam, the world-famous Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, and the incredible food and shopping that Singapore is famous for. Singapore, a small but vibrant city-state in Southeast Asia, is a fascinating blend of cultures, cuisines, and modernity, with its stunning architecture, its beautiful gardens, its world-class attractions, and its delicious food.

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Arrival in Singapore & Marina Bay

Arrive at Changi Airport (Singapore, consistently ranked as one of the best airports in the world). Transfer to your hotel. Explore Marina Bay, the iconic waterfront area of Singapore, with its stunning skyline, its iconic landmarks, and its beautiful waterfront. Visit the Marina Bay Sands (the iconic luxury hotel with its stunning three-tower design and the famous SkyPark on top, with its infinity pool and panoramic views of Singapore), the ArtScience Museum (the iconic lotus-shaped museum with its fascinating exhibits), the Helix Bridge (a beautiful pedestrian bridge inspired by the DNA double helix), the Merlion Park (home to the iconic Merlion statue, the national symbol of Singapore, with its lion head and fish body spouting water), and the beautiful Marina Bay waterfront. Visit the Gardens by the Bay (one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, with its iconic Supertrees (towering tree-like structures with vertical gardens), the Flower Dome (the largest glass greenhouse in the world, with its beautiful collection of plants from Mediterranean and semi-arid regions), the Cloud Forest (a stunning greenhouse with a 35-meter indoor waterfall and its beautiful collection of tropical plants from mountainous regions), and the beautiful gardens. Visit the Gardens by the Bay in the evening to see the stunning Garden Rhapsody light show on the Supertrees. Evening welcome dinner with Singaporean cuisine including chili crab (the national dish of Singapore), Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, char kway teow, roti prata, and the various other delicious dishes that Singapore is famous for. Overnight in Singapore.

Day 2: Sentosa Island & Singapore Zoo

Morning visit Sentosa Island (a beautiful resort island just off the southern coast of Singapore, with its beautiful beaches, its world-class attractions, its luxury resorts, and its fun-filled atmosphere). Visit the various attractions on Sentosa including Universal Studios Singapore (a world-class theme park with its thrilling rides and attractions based on popular movies), the S.E.A. Aquarium (one of the largest aquariums in the world, with its stunning collection of marine life including over 100,000 marine animals from over 800 species), the Adventure Cove Waterpark, the Sentosa beaches (including Palawan Beach, Siloso Beach, and Tanjong Beach), the Sentosa Nature Discovery, and the various other attractions. Visit the iconic Merlion on Sentosa (the largest Merlion statue in Singapore, with its observation deck inside). After lunch, visit the Singapore Zoo (one of the best zoos in the world, with its beautiful open-concept design, its diverse collection of animals from around the world, including orangutans, tigers, elephants, giraffes, and many other species, and its beautiful natural setting). Visit the River Wonders (a beautiful river-themed zoo and aquarium, with its collection of animals from the world’s major rivers, including the giant pandas, manatees, and many other species). Visit the Night Safari (the world’s first nocturnal zoo, with its beautiful night-time setting, its collection of nocturnal animals, and the famous tram ride through the zoo). Evening dinner with Singaporean cuisine. Overnight in Singapore.

Day 3: Ethnic Neighborhoods & Food Tour

Morning explore the colorful ethnic neighborhoods of Singapore. Visit Chinatown (a vibrant neighborhood with its beautiful Chinese temples, its bustling markets, its delicious food, and its rich cultural heritage. Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (a beautiful Buddhist temple with its stunning architecture and its collection of Buddhist artifacts), the Sri Mariamman Temple (the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, with its stunning architecture and beautiful decoration), the Chinatown Heritage Centre, the bustling Chinatown markets, and the various food stalls and restaurants). Visit Little India (a vibrant neighborhood with its beautiful Hindu temples, its bustling markets, its delicious food, and its rich Indian cultural heritage. Visit the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple (a beautiful Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kali, with its stunning architecture and beautiful decoration), the Mustafa Centre (a famous 24-hour shopping center with its wide variety of goods), the bustling Little India markets, and the various food stalls and restaurants). Visit Kampong Glam (the historic Malay-Muslim neighborhood of Singapore, with its beautiful Sultan Mosque, its bustling Haji Lane with its colorful street art and boutique shops, its delicious food, and its rich cultural heritage. Visit the Sultan Mosque (the most important mosque in Singapore, with its stunning golden dome and beautiful architecture), Haji Lane (a colorful street with its street art and boutique shops), the Malay Heritage Centre, and the various food stalls and restaurants). After lunch, enjoy a Singapore food tour, sampling the various delicious dishes that Singapore is famous for, including chili crab, Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, char kway teow, roti prata, satay, oyster omelet, and the various other dishes from the hawker centers (the famous Singaporean food courts, where you can find delicious and affordable food from all over Asia). Visit the famous hawker centers including the Maxwell Food Centre, the Lau Pa Sat, the Old Airport Road Food Centre, and the various other hawker centers. Evening visit the Marina Bay for the stunning light and water show (the Spectra light and water show at the Event Plaza). Dinner with Singaporean cuisine. Overnight in Singapore.

Day 4: Shopping & Departure

Morning free for shopping and last-minute exploration of Singapore. Visit the famous shopping areas including Orchard Road (the main shopping street of Singapore, with its numerous shopping malls, department stores, and boutique shops), the Marina Bay Sands shopping mall, the VivoCity (the largest shopping mall in Singapore), and the various other shopping areas. Do some shopping for Singaporean products including electronics, fashion, cosmetics, food products, and souvenirs. Visit the various attractions you may have missed, or relax at a café. After lunch, transfer to Changi Airport for your departure flight. Concluding your 4-day Singapore quick escape of Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, and Sentosa.

What’s Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Driver
• Fuel Cost, Parking Fee, Toll Fee
• Accommodation in selected hotels
• Daily breakfast

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses