Marina Bay, Sentosa, Mandai & Museums – 6 Days in Singapore

A day for the theme park. Universal Studios Singapore on Sentosa is the only Universal park in Southeast Asia, with world-class rides, live shows and favourite movie characters out for photos through the day. The park is laid out in seven themed zones: Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Far Far Away and Madagascar.

Adrenaline-seekers go first to the twin Battlestar Galactica roller coasters and the Transformers ride, while younger children enjoy Far Far Away, the Puss in Boots coaster and the Madagascar boat ride. There is something for everyone, and the day passes quickly. Express Pass tickets can be added upon request, which is useful on crowded days. At the end of the day you are dropped back at your hotel.

At a glance: Time needed: ~8–10 hrs in the park · Travel: ~30 min transfers each way · Pace: Full

Schedule

• Morning (around 9:00–9:30 AM): Breakfast and transfer to Universal Studios Singapore. The park usually opens around 10:00 AM.

• Late morning: Most popular rides first, such as Transformers and the Jurassic Park rapids, about 2 hrs.

• Noon: Lunch inside the park at your own cost, about 1 hr.

• Afternoon: Battlestar Galactica, Ancient Egypt, Far Far Away and Madagascar, plus live shows, about 4–5 hrs.

• Evening: Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner at your own cost.

Travel for the day

• Hotel → Universal Studios Singapore ~30 min by transfer, and the same back.

Tips & what to carry

• Rides have minimum height limits from around 92 cm to 122 cm. Check your child's height on the park app.

• Weekends and Singapore school holidays are the busiest; an Express Pass saves hours of queuing then.

• Carry a poncho or a change of clothes for the water rides.

• Download the park app for live waiting times and show schedules.

Included today

• Attraction Tickets & Transfers covered for Universal Studios

• Express Pass Tickets can be added upon request, which is useful for the Crowded days.

Overnight: Singapore

After breakfast you are picked up around 9 AM for a packed day on Sentosa. The scenic cable car ride gives you panoramic views over the harbour and the island. Then it is time for the Luge and Skyride: three rides down winding tracks in a gravity-powered cart, with the chairlift carrying you back up each time for another go. Next comes MegaZip, a long zipline from the hilltop down over the jungle canopy to an islet off Siloso Beach.

In the afternoon you explore the S.E.A. Aquarium, home to thousands of sea creatures, with its huge ocean viewing panel. Dolphin Discovery lets you meet the dolphins up close in shallow water with their trainers, a highlight for children. The day ends with Wings of Time, a 20-minute show over the sea that combines lights, water jets, fire and music, before you are dropped back at your hotel.

At a glance: Time needed: ~8 hrs on Sentosa · Travel: ~30 min transfers each way · Pace: Full

Schedule

• Morning (around 9:00 AM): Breakfast and pick-up. Cable car ride to Sentosa, about 15–20 min.

• Late morning: Luge & Skyride (3 rides), about 1 hr, then MegaZip, about 45 min including the walk up and safety briefing.

• Noon: Lunch on Sentosa at your own cost, about 1 hr.

• Afternoon: S.E.A. Aquarium, about 2 hrs, and Dolphin Discovery at your booked time slot, about 1 hr.

• Late afternoon: Free on Siloso or Palawan beach.

• Night: Wings of Time, about 20 min (shows usually from around 7:40 PM). Transfer back to the hotel.

Travel for the day

• Hotel → cable car station ~20–30 min, getting around Sentosa on foot or the free island bus, Sentosa → hotel ~30 min.

Tips & what to carry

• MegaZip and the Luge have minimum height and weight limits; check them for children before the day.

• Wear closed shoes and secure clothing for the luge and zipline; loose items go into lockers.

• Dolphin Discovery runs at fixed slots and involves standing in water, so carry swimwear or a change of clothes.

• Arrive at Wings of Time 15–20 minutes early for good seats.

Included today

• Attraction Tickets & Transfers covered for Cable Car , Luge & Skyride (3 Rides) , SEA Aquarium, Wings Of Time, Dolphin Discovery & Mega Zip

Overnight: Singapore

The longest day of the trip, around 10 to 12 hours from morning to late evening, with the 4-in-1 Parkhopper pass to four wildlife parks in the Mandai rainforest. You begin at the Singapore Zoo with Breakfast in the Wild, where orangutans and other animals join the breakfast area, then walk the zoo's open habitats to see lions, giraffes, elephants and white tigers.

River Wonders, Asia's first river-themed wildlife park, follows with habitats inspired by the Amazon, the Nile and other great rivers, and the Giant Panda Forest is a must. Bird Paradise, Singapore's large bird park, has walk-through aviaries with thousands of colourful birds. As darkness falls, end at the Night Safari, home to over 900 animals in their nighttime habitats, with a tram ride through zones from the Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asian rainforest. Pace yourself: four parks in one day is a lot.

At a glance: Time needed: ~10–12 hrs across four parks · Travel: ~45 min each way to Mandai · Pace: Full

Schedule

• Morning (around 8:00 AM): Transfer to Mandai. Breakfast in the Wild at Singapore Zoo, about 1 hr, then the zoo, about 2.5 hrs.

• Noon: River Wonders and the Giant Panda Forest, about 1.5–2 hrs. Lunch at your own cost.

• Afternoon: Bird Paradise, about 2 hrs.

• Evening: Early dinner at Mandai (own cost) and rest before the Night Safari opens.

• Night: Night Safari: tram ride, about 40 min, and the walking trails, about 1 hr. Transfer back to the hotel, arriving late.

Travel for the day

• Hotel → Mandai ~30–45 min by transfer; the four parks sit side by side and are linked by walkways and shuttles; Mandai → hotel ~30–45 min.

Tips & what to carry

• Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, and carry snacks and water; you will walk many kilometres today.

• Carry mosquito repellent and a poncho; Mandai is rainforest and showers are common.

• Flash photography is not allowed at the Night Safari.

• With young children, it is fine to skip part of one park and rest; the Night Safari is the one not to miss.

Overnight: Singapore

A gentler day after yesterday's marathon. After breakfast you are picked up around 9 AM for the Museum of Ice Cream, a playful, very pink space of interactive rooms where sweet treats meet games: a sprinkle pool to jump into, slides, photo sets and ice cream tastings along the way. Children love it, and adults usually end up laughing too.

Later you visit the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, the lotus-shaped building on the waterfront, where innovative exhibits blend art, science and technology. The digital and interactive galleries, with rooms of projected light and art that responds to your movements, are the favourites with families. Exhibitions change through the year, so the line-up depends on your dates. The evening is free around Marina Bay.

At a glance: Time needed: ~5–6 hrs sightseeing · Travel: ~30 min transfers between stops · Pace: Easy

Schedule

• Morning (around 9:00 AM): Breakfast and pick-up. Museum of Ice Cream, allow about 1.5–2 hrs.

• Noon: Lunch at your own cost, about 1 hr.

• Afternoon: ArtScience Museum, allow about 2–3 hrs.

• Evening: Free at Marina Bay: the Merlion and the waterfront promenade.

• Optional: Spectra light and water show at Marina Bay Sands, usually at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM (free to watch).

Travel for the day

• Hotel → Museum of Ice Cream ~20–30 min, then to the ArtScience Museum ~20 min, by transfer.

Tips & what to carry

• Wear socks at the Museum of Ice Cream; some play areas ask you to remove shoes.

• The Museum of Ice Cream works on timed entry; arrive on time for your slot.

• Many ArtScience Museum rooms are dark with moving projections; hold small children's hands.

• Tell staff about any food allergies before the ice cream tastings.

Included today

• Attraction Tickets & Transfers covered for Ice Cream Museum and ArtScience Museum

Overnight: Singapore

There are no plans from our end today, so the day is yours. After breakfast, explore shopping on your own: Orchard Road for malls and brands, Mustafa Centre in Little India for gold, spices and chocolates around the clock, or Chinatown for low-priced souvenirs. We can also add any places you would like as per your requirements.

Leave for the airport by late afternoon to catch your evening flight; your transfer takes you from the hotel to Changi Airport, about 30 minutes away.

At a glance: Time needed: ~4–5 hrs free time · Travel: ~30 min airport transfer · Pace: Easy

Schedule

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and leave bags at reception.

• Noon: Free — shopping on your own (own cost). Lunch at your own cost.

• Afternoon: Collect your bags and leave for the airport by late afternoon.

• Departure: Transfer to Changi Airport, about 30 min, for your evening flight.

• Optional: Jewel Changi and the Rain Vortex waterfall, about 1 hr, before check-in.

Travel for the day

• Hotel → Changi Airport ~30 min by transfer.

Tips & what to carry

• Ask for a GST refund (eTRS) ticket on bigger purchases and claim it at the airport.

• Reach Changi at least 3 hours before your flight.

• Any extra attractions added today are at additional cost; tell your consultant before you travel.