Singapore itinerary (2026) – day-by-day plan, hotels, transport & realistic costs

• ✈️ Flights to Singapore
• 🏨 Where to stay
• 🚆 Getting around
• 🗓️ Day-by-day itinerary
• 💸 Estimated costs
• 💡 Quick tips
• ❓ FAQ

Singapore’s main gateway is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). If you have time on arrival or departure, don’t miss Jewel Changi for the Rain Vortex and quick dining.

• Flights to Singapore — guide
• Jewel Changi & Rain Vortex
• Airport transfers (MRT / taxi / private)

For families and first-timers, the easiest strategy is: City (Marina Bay / Clarke Quay) + optional Sentosa nights to reduce travel time for theme parks.

• Marina Bay & City Centre hotels
• Clarke Quay & Riverside hotels
• Orchard Road hotels (shopping + MRT)
• Sentosa Island hotels (beach + parks)

Extra planning: best family resorts • honeymoon hotels

• Singapore Tourist Pass — unlimited rides for set days.
• EZ-Link vs Singapore Tourist Pass — quick comparison.
• Public transport (MRT & bus) guide
• Airport transfers — MRT / taxi / private.

With kids (or late nights), rideshare is worth it. See: Grab & taxis in Singapore.

You can run this as a full 9-day plan, or merge Day 6–8 for a strong 7-day version.

Day 1: Arrival + Marina Bay by night

Optional first stop: Jewel Changi. Then do the classic bay loop: Marina Bay Walk → Merlion Park → Helix Bridge & Jubilee Bridge → Esplanade. For skyline views: Singapore Flyer + SkyPark.

Dinner: Lau Pa Sat or Makansutra Gluttons Bay.

Day 2: Gardens by the Bay + bay-area museums

• Gardens by the Bay (Supertree Grove + OCBC Skyway)
• Cloud Forest & Flower Dome
• Optional: ArtScience Museum
• Food: Satay by the Bay

Day 3: Culture & historic districts (easy walking day)

• Chinatown
• Little India
• Kampong Glam & Arab Street
• Food: Zam Zam Restaurant

Day 4: Sentosa big day (Universal + waterfront)

• Universal Studios Singapore (go early)
• Afternoon options: S.E.A. Aquarium or beach time
• Optional: Madame Tussauds
• Views: Singapore Cable Car
• Food: Malaysian Food Street – Sentosa

Day 5: Water & adrenaline

• Adventure Cove Waterpark
• Skyline Luge Sentosa
• Rainy alternative: Science Centre + Snow City
• Food: Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre

Day 6: Shopping + a scenic river cruise

• Orchard Road (shopping)
• Green option: Botanic Gardens + Orchid Garden
• Afternoon: Fort Canning Park
• Evening: Singapore River Cruise from Clarke Quay
• Food: Din Tai Fung – ION Orchard

Day 7: Wildlife day (Zoo + Night Safari)

• Singapore Zoo (or River Wonders)
• Optional add-on: Bird Paradise
• Evening: Night Safari (tram + trails)
• Food: Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant

Day 8: Elevated walks (Southern Ridges)

• Henderson Waves + Southern Ridges
• Link stops: HortPark + Mount Faber Park
• Finish near VivoCity/HarbourFront for food and easy transport back.

Day 9: Free time + departure

• Quick shopping or rest
• Departure checklist + final stop at Jewel Changi
• Food: Shake Shack – Jewel

• 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+

These ranges vary by season and deal timing. If you want a tighter estimate, message dates + hotel style.

• Pre-book busy attractions (Gardens, SkyPark, Universal, Night Safari) during peak weeks.
• Singapore is humid year-round: light clothing, sunscreen, and a refillable bottle help a lot.
• Hawker centres keep costs low and food quality high.
• With kids: stay near an MRT station or split nights with Sentosa to reduce commutes.