🏙️ Singapore Itinerary (Family & Friends) — Complete Planning Guide

This Singapore itinerary balances the icons — Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, Universal Studios, Night Safari — plus cultural districts (Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam). Clean, practical, and full of deep links.

✈️ Flights to Singapore

Main airport: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) — consistently ranked among the world’s best, with excellent global connectivity. You’ll find direct and transit options from most Gulf and Asian hubs.

• Flights to Singapore — Guide
• Best Transit Routes & Airlines

🏨 Where to Stay for This Plan

Split your stay between Marina Bay/city and Sentosa (or Orchard Road) to mix skyline vibes with beach-and-parks fun.

• Marina Bay & City Centre
• Sentosa Island
• Orchard Road
• Clarke Quay & Riverside

Quick picks: Best Family Resorts • Honeymoon Hotels

🚆 Getting Around Singapore

• Singapore Tourist Pass (MRT & Bus) — economical for a set number of days.
• EZ-Link vs. STP? — a simple comparison to pick what suits you.
• Grab & Taxis — handy with kids or late-night returns.
• Airport Transfers — MRT/taxi/private service.

Public transport is clean and efficient. A Tourist Pass or EZ-Link card speeds up gate entry on MRT and buses.

🗓️ Flexible Day-by-Day Plan

Use this flow as a template. Add/skip days as you like.

Day 1 : Arrival & Marina Bay by Night

After landing (consider a peek at Jewel Changi), head to your hotel, then stroll the Marina Bay Walk: Merlion Park → Helix Bridge & Jubilee Bridge → Esplanade. For a wide city view, ride the Singapore Flyer before sunsets at the SkyPark. Dinner ideas: Makansutra Gluttons Bay or Lau Pa Sat.

Day 2 :Gardens by the Bay + Bay-Area Museums

• Gardens by the Bay (Supertree Grove • OCBC Skyway) + Cloud Forest & Flower Dome
• ArtScience Museum (time-permitting)
• Where to eat: Satay by the Bay

Day 3 :Culture & Historic Districts

• Chinatown — markets & souvenirs
• Little India — Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
• Kampong Glam & Arab Street — Sultan Mosque
• Where to eat: Zam Zam Restaurant

Day 4 :Fun Day: Sentosa (Universal & Waterfront)

• Universal Studios Singapore in the morning
• S.E.A. Aquarium or Palawan/Siloso beaches in the afternoon
• Madame Tussauds (optional, near the Waterfront)
• Singapore Cable Car for elevated views
• Where to eat: Malaysian Food Street

Day 5 :Water & Gravity

• Adventure Cove Waterpark — slides & lazy river
• Skyline Luge Sentosa
• Rainy-day alternative: Science Centre + Snow City
• Where to eat: Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre

Day 6 :Shopping, Greenery & a River Cruise

• Orchard Road for shopping
• Green morning alternative: Botanic Gardens + National Orchid Garden
• Fort Canning Park or Southern Ridges
• River Cruise from Clarke Quay or Boat Quay
• Where to eat: Din Tai Fung – ION Orchard

Day 7 :Wildlife: Zoo/River Wonders + Night Safari

• Singapore Zoo or River Wonders in the morning
• Optional add-on: Bird Paradise
• Night Safari in the evening (tram + trails)
• Where to eat: Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant

Day 8 :Elevated Walks & the Green Connection

• Henderson Waves + Southern Ridges
• Great linkage: HortPark & Mount Faber Park
• Where to eat: around the harbour/VivoCity after descent

Day 9 :Free Time & Departure

• Souvenir shopping or relax at the hotel/beach
• Departure checklist + a final stop at Jewel Changi
• Where to eat: Shake Shack – Jewel

💸 Estimated Costs (per person, USD)

• Hotels (multi-night stay): Budget 540–1,080 • Mid-range 1,260–2,340 • Luxury 2,700–5,400+
• Transport: Budget 40–90 • Mid-range 90–170 • Luxury 220–360
• Activities (tickets & tours): Budget 240–400 • Mid-range 400–650 • Luxury 800–1,100
• Food: Budget 150–300 • Mid-range 330–600 • Luxury 900+
• Approx. total: Budget 1,400–2,300 • Mid-range 2,300–3,800 • Luxury 5,200+

Numbers are indicative; they vary by season, deals, and group size. Clear ranges help you plan any Singapore itinerary with confidence.

🔎 Official info & updates: VisitSingapore

💡 Quick Tips

• Pre-book busy attractions (Gardens by the Bay, SkyPark, Universal, Night Safari).
• It’s humid year-round: sunscreen, refillable bottle, light clothing.
• Hawker centres keep costs low and flavours high.
• With kids: base on Sentosa or near an MRT stop to cut travel time.

🧭 Helpful Deep-Dive Guides

🍽️ Places to Eat Mentioned Above

• Makansutra Gluttons Bay
• Satay by the Bay
• Zam Zam Restaurant
• Malaysian Food Street – Sentosa
• Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre
• Din Tai Fung – ION Orchard
• Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant
• Jumbo Seafood
• Shake Shack – Jewel

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