Singapore Excursions & Tours

The island country of Singapore is segregated into three distinct regions. One part is the central hilly region of igneous rock formation in Bukit Timah, Bukit Gombak, Bukit Panjang and Bukit Mandai.

The western region of sedimentary rocks, which form a succession of north-west treading hills and valleys, forms the second division. The third division of the country includes the relatively flat eastern region of sand and gravel deposits, which extends from Katong to Changi.

The country is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful temples, markets, natural beaches, lush green forests, festivals, nightlife and cuisine. Apart from tours of the 63 small islands of Singapore through its territorial waters, excursions to the Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park, which is the largest Bird Park in Asia, are also popular.

Singapore's colonial past can be experienced by visiting the Riverside that has numerous museums, statues, theatres, restaurants, bars and clubs. Orchard Road contains rows and rows of shopping malls, especially in the Central Business District (CBD), the commercial hub of Singapore.

Many tour operators offer tours to the far-flung areas in the island. The tour includes visits to the Haw Par Villa, a theme park of Chinese mythology, Ming Village, which produces hand-crafted replicas of Chinese porcelain antiques and Kranji Dam.

One can also catch a glimpse of the Johor Straits and visit the Kranji War Memorial to get an insight into the history of the country. Next destination on the tour can include a visit to the Bright Hill Temple, which is famous for its Chinese crematorium and Changi Chapel and Museum.

A trip to the island of Sentosa often includes a visit to the Butterfly Park and the 37-metre tall Merlion statue. In Sentosa, one can also opt for the Cable Car ride to Mount Faber to get an aerial view of the harbour and the cruise centre. Tourists can visit Chinatown, Orchard Road, Parliament House, Raffles Hotel, Singapore River, Supreme Court and City Hall to get an insight into the culture of the country.

Nature lovers can opt for the Night Safari to view the flora and fauna inhabiting the tropical jungle of Singapore. During this safari, one can view nocturnal animals like golden jackals, hyenas and the endangered Malayan tapir. Tourists can also see the fishing cat and leopard trails.

Visitors can also head to Malaysia, which lies to the north of Singapore. One can visit Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. By taking a ferry from Singapore, one can reach Bintan in Indonesia, which is a beach resort in Bali.