Singapore Budget Tour Packages

Planning a Singapore budget trip makes it possible to explore a modern city through smart transport choices, affordable accommodation, and Singapore’s famous hawker food culture. Singapore is known for being clean, safe, and well-organised, which makes it the best destination for first-time visitors. Thrillophilia’s Singapore packages include 3-star hotel stays, daily breakfast, airport transfers, and guided city tours. You can explore popular places like Merlion Park, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa Island, Chinatown, and Little India without worrying about extra planning. Public transport, such as MRT trains and buses, is affordable and helps reduce travel expenses further.

The best time to plan a budget tour is during the shoulder and low seasons, especially from April to May and August to October. During these months, hotel prices are lower, and flight deals are easier to find. Fewer crowds also make sightseeing more comfortable at this time. Thrillophilia’s well-designed Singapore budget tour packages usually cost between INR 35,000 and INR 55,000 per person for 4-5 days. These packages are ideal for travellers who want a simple, affordable, and stress-free holiday while still enjoying the best of Singapore.

Places to Visit in Singapore

Here are some of the best places to visit in Singapore:

1. Singapore Botanic Gardens

Singapore Botanic Gardens is a large green park that spreads across 82 hectares near Orchard Road, Singapore. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this garden has over 10,000 kinds of plants and trees. You can visit the National Orchard Garden to see the colourful orchards, while kids enjoy the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden with play areas, during your Singapore budget trip.

2. National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore is a famous art museum in the old City Hall and Supreme Court buildings. It shows art from Singapore and Southeast Asia, along with paintings and sculptures. In it, the National Orchid Garden showcases over 60,000 orchid plants, which is the largest in the world. Moreover, the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden with interactive zones is the first garden in the world dedicated to children

3. Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is a modern garden near Marina Bay, which is famous for its tall Supertrees and night light shows. Upon visiting, you will see the beautiful plants in the Flower Dome and a tall indoor waterfall in the Cloud Forest. You can also walk on the OCBC Skyway for gorgeous city views.

4. Sentosa Island

If you are looking for a full-day trip, you should consider visiting Sentosa Island in Singapore. It has a variety of attractions and beaches that keep you entertained all day long. You can visit Universal Studios Singapore, Fort Siloso, and Adventure Cove Waterpark here. Palawan Beach is also great for kayaking and paddleboarding, while the Singapore Cable Car offers great views for adults.

5. SEA Aquarium

SEA Aquarium, renamed as Singapore Oceanarium, is one of the largest aquariums in the world, located on Sentosa Island. It has over 1,00,000 sea animals, including manta rays and sharks. The Open Ocean Tank is a very popular attraction here that offers an immersive underwater feel through its massive 36-metre-wide viewing panel. SEA Aquarium is a top choice for families booking the cheapest Singapore tour packages with exciting experiences, as kids can enjoy touch pools and dolphin zones. 

Things to Do in Singapore

Here are some of the top things to do in Singapore:

1. See World’s Tallest Indoor Waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport

Visit Jewel Changi Airport to see the Rain Vortex, the tallest indoor waterfall in the world. Situated inside the Shiseido Forest Valley, it is 131 feet high and looks amazing while being surrounded by thousands of trees. Here, you can walk around the Shiseido Forest Valley and witness the dazzling Light & Sound Show.

2. Explore the Orchard Road

Walking around Orchard Road is one of the most famous shopping streets in Singapore, and a great addition to a Singapore budget tour. Spanning 2.2 kilometres, it is full of malls, cafes, and restaurants. You can visit ION Orchard and TANGS, the oldest department store in Singapore, or see the Istana, the President’s residence.

3. Taste Delicious Flavours at Little India

If you love food and culture, you should explore Little India. You can walk along Serangoon Road, enjoy colourful streets, and try Indian food like dosa, biryani, and sweets from street stalls. Further, you can visit the Tekka Centre and the Mustafa Centre to shop for your favourite Indian souvenir. 

4. Witness Helix Bridge at Night

Walk across Helix Bridge, which connects Marina Bay and Bayfront, at night to see bright LED lights. Spanning 280 metres, the bridge is shaped like a DNA double helix and serves as a great inclusion in any Singapore budget trip. From here, you can see Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, Esplanade Theatre, and ArtScience Museum.

5. Walk around Chinatown

Stroll through Chinatown to see old shophouses, temples like Thian Hock Keng Temple and Sri Mariamman Temple, and busy markets. You can also walk along Club Street and Ann Siang Hill for cafes and shops. If you are a food lover, you can eat local food at Chinatown Complex Hawker Centre. 

Visa Requirements

If you are planning your Singapore budget trip, you must know that you need a Singapore tourist visa to enter the country. This visa allows a stay of up to 30 days and is usually valid for 2 years. You can apply for your visa online using a passport with at least 6 months' validity. Some of the other required documents for the visa process are air tickets, bank statements, photos, and an application form.

Best Time to Visit Singapore for Budget Travellers

For cheap Singapore tours, the best time to visit can significantly impact costs for accommodation, local transport, activities, and sightseeing.

January to May - The shoulder season, between January and May, is the best time to visit Singapore to save money. During this time, there are no major holidays, and popular places are less crowded. You can also get great deals on hotel and flight bookings. Even the weather is hot and humid, which gives you great conditions to visit Sentosa Island for fun activities with your friends and family.

August to October - This time is the cheapest to visit Singapore, as the hotel rates drop and travel deals are easy to find. August to October is also perfect for booking the cheapest Singapore tour package and enjoying different cultures in Little India and Chinatown.

How to Reach Singapore on a Budget

Travellers planning a Singapore budget trip can save money by choosing flights wisely and planning ahead.

By Air - Flying is the cheapest and fastest way to reach Singapore from India. Changi Airport is well-connected to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. Airlines such as Air India Express, IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, and Air India operate regular flights. The flight on this route ranges from INR 18,000 to INR 25,000 and takes around 6-8 hours, depending on stops.

From Changi Airport, you can use MRT trains or public buses to travel 21 km to reach the city in an hour.