Things to Do in Singapore

There is an endless list of adventure activities you can indulge in Singapore. From skydiving to midnight safaris, from kayaking to sailing; there are so many sports to try out. Some of these most exciting activities to satisfy your adventure soul are-

1) Scuba Diving, Sentosa Island:
Singapore is a popular destination all over the world for water adventure sports. From jet-skiing, waterboarding to kayaking, there are numerous adventure options in Singapore to satisfy your lust for the thrill. Among the best water-based adventure activities one can try in Singapore is scuba diving. 

Singapore has a number of amazing scuba diving experiences to offer different levels of diving under different scuba diving programs. Among those options, Sentosa is celebrated as the best scuba diving spot. Scuba diving in the SEA Aquarium, located in Resorts World Sentosa is a must-do thing on the bucket lists of tourists visiting Singapore from different parts of the world.

2) Paragliding:
Paragliding is one of the best things to do in Singapore especially if you are an adventure lover. Paragliding is a popular sport in Singapore. For all those who enjoy adventure, thrill, and elevation this is an ideal sport. It is not only treated as a casual sport in Singapore since there are regular competitions held over the sport. Some of the best shops having paragliding gears are located in the popular shopping zones of the country. 

The Paragliders Association or the Paragliding Sports Society provides exclusive training on the sport and they believe that the same can be learned quite early though one can never stop knowing more about the game. For the experienced flyers, it is a good place to enjoy the sport. However physical fitness is a must so one should be very alert while conducting the sport.

3) Hiking:
Hiking is never leisure in Singapore and that is why the planned city is filled with beautiful long trails for hiking showcasing the panorama of scenic beauty and urban society in Singapore. One of the popular hiking trails in Southern Singapore is the 10km long Southern ridges connecting series of hill parks. Another prominent nature haven and a prime spot for migratory birds is Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve which serves an excellent hiking trail amidst natural greenery. 

The tree top walk at Macritchie Reservoir Park along with six hiking trails and the Punggol Promenade hiking route are other popular tracks in Singapore where the sport gets a whole new meaning. Apart from this the Bukit Timah Hill Nature Reserve is famous for hiking sport. In a nutshell, there are several prominent and attractive hiking routes in Singapore that can be explored for a lifetime experience.

4) Reverse Bungy at Clarke Quay:
An adventurous ride is one of the best activities to indulge in Singapore that make the country so popular. In a planned set up, the country boasts a number of interesting adventurous sport in which the latest inclusion is reverse Bungy. Strapped in padded chairs with metal caging the players are propelled up to a height of at least 60meters from where they are pulled down by gravitational force at a speed of almost 200km/hour. 

Location: Clarke Quay, 3E River Valley Road 

5) Snorkeling:
Snorkeling is another popular water sport that entices everybody in Singapore. There are excellent snorkeling sites in Sister Islands and Pulau Hantu on the southern part of the country which serves as a good destination to enjoy the sport. The main problem in most of the waterfronts in Singapore is that they consist of the busiest ports of the country, as a result, the waters contain much sediment. 

However, the above-mentioned places are different as it contains beautiful soft corals, superior marine water life with the unique collection of fishes and crabs and clear waters.
Lazy beaches and warm sun under shady palms and beach shelters make these islands ideal for campers.

6) Jet Skiing:
When it comes to water sports one can never miss the thrill and excitement of Jet Skiing. The high-speed boating across the cool waters of Singapore enjoying the fascinating vistas is a huge enjoyment on its own. There are several clubs which provides rented Jet Ski boats for travelling but there are some rules and regulations which need to be followed to enjoy this sport in Singapore.

In the country, one needs a boat driving License often named as Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL) to drive the powerboats in the waterfront. Apart from this, there are other techniques and tips which are generally provided at the boat training centres.

7) Wake Boarding:
The list of things to do in Singapore cannot be over without wakeboarding. Either to shed some adrenaline or to step out of the comfort zone one of thrilling sport to try hands on is wakeboarding. There are few professional wakeboarding centres where one can take the maximum enjoyment of the sport.

Absolute7 water sports of Marina Country Club is a popular place to try out this sport as it provides training and has an arrangement for amateurs as well as expats. They charge about$200 for Beginners course which continues for 2 days.

8) Paddle Boarding:
An excellent combination of Kayaking and surfing can be experienced in the thrilling water sports Paddle Boarding. In this particular sport, one needs to stand upright and balance on a longboard and then paddle the boat using a double-bladed oar. You can find this at various beaches in Singapore.

The sheer excitement and absolute awe-striking experience can be guaranteed in this watersports activity since here one challenges the inner strength, flexibility, and balance and coordination. One can experience the adventurous sport at Sea Breeze Water Sports at Wave House where training is available and one can enjoy the sport at Siloso Beach. There is usually no age bar for this activity.

Location: 36, Siloso Beach, Sentosa, Singapore

9) Jetpack:
One of the most intriguing sports is the water propelled jetpack. Strapped like a small backpack and then affixed with a motor boat having a water pump connected this sport enables one to be air borne and fly across the waters. In Singapore one can enjoy this breathtaking sport where the jet pack fetches 25mph speed and achieves a elevation of 30 feet. 

It’s an enthusiastic sport and excellent packages of the same can be enjoyed Sea breeze water sports at Sentosa. They maintain high standards of safety which makes it more relaxing to enjoy the sport. The game can be enjoyed only by people over 16 years of age and above 45kgs weight. For the sport detail training of one hour is provided. 

Location: 36, Siloso Beach, Sentosa, Singapore 

10) Zorbing:
Zorbing has always been interesting and attractive in several parts of the world but now the same is available in Singapore too. It is a must do activity especially for those people who love adrenaline activities and thrilling tasks. The game can be played by people of all ages. Risk factor here is much less as one remains confined in the safe and air cushioned the clear plastic ball and all the bumps and bounce is taken by the outer transparent layer of the ball.

Singapore offers a host of water sports, including:

- Kayaking: The many islands that surround the city make for a perfect escape if you want to try your hand at kayaking. In Singapore, you can try kayaking solo or in a group. You can also avail lessons from the many trained professionals. 

- Flyboarding: Flyboarding is the sport in which you hover over the waters with the help of a hydro flighting device. Not only do you get to experience a real floating in the air experience but also get to test your balancing skills. 

- Jet Skiing: Jet Skis in Singapore are plenty and there is no other rush like the one you feel when speeding through calm waters. You can rent a jetski or sign up for one of the many packages to spend time in the water. 

- Windsurfing: Adrenaline junkies will love this sport which combines sailing with surfing. The local guides in Singapore not only provide you with the equipment but also give basic training and lessons so that you can windsurf the waters.

- Wakeboarding: Experience the rush of passing air as you balance yourself on the water with specially designed surfboards. In wakeboarding, you are tied to the back of a fast-moving boat as you ride the waves and make a splash. 

- Stand-up Paddleboarding: If you would rather enjoy the serenity of the waters than speed through them, then Stand-up paddleboarding is for you. You simply stand on a specially designed board and paddle through the waters.  

- Surfing: One of the oldest watersports, surfing, can be enjoyed in the vast water bodies that surround Singapore. Simply take your surfboard out and try to ride the rough waters at the many islands around the city, the most popular being Sentosa.

- Dragon Boating: If you are looking for a more traditional and synchronized water sports option, then you must try your hand at Dragon boating. You sit in special boats along with other team members and paddle your way through the waters, trying to gain speed through discipline. 

- Sailing: If you know sailing, then Singapore has some spectacular views and free boats to offer if you choose to sail on Marina Bay. You can enjoy the views of the calm waters and the Singaporean skyline, glistening in the sun as you sail.

- Diving: Many diving companies in Singapore operate fully-equipped tours to some of the greatest diving sites in entire South-East Asia. So, if you are in the city, you can always take a day out for the colorful marine life.

Some of the most romantic things to do in Singapore include,

1) Visiting Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck
The stunning views from the Skypark Observation Deck are the perfect backdrop for an ideal date. You get to enjoy the sprawling views of Gardens by the Bay, the Supertree Grove and that of the sea, from 57 storeys above the ground. 

2) Watching the Wings of Time Show 
Wings of time is an award-winning, outdoor night show which is a spectacle unto itself. The magical fable, shimmering lights and an open-air setting make for one of the most romantic night-outs in Singapore.

3) Getting clicked at The Trick Eye Museum 
The Trick Eye Museum is an internationally renowned optical art museum from Korea, which has opened its doors in Singapore. You can take your partner on a fun-filled date and experience the thrill of augmented reality together. 

4) Having breakfast at Singapore Zoo
Nothing compares to the soothing sounds of nature and its inhabitants and when in Singapore, there is no better place to experience that than the Singapore Zoo. Home to around 5,000 animals, the zoo offers breakfast options amidst lush greenery to make for a dreamy break from the city.

5) Lunch with parrots
Enjoy a laugh together as you witness the antics of the trained, colourful parrots at the Wildlife Reserve in Singapore. You get the opportunity to sample some delicious lunch as you sit with these smart creatures of the sky.

6) Enjoying the FunVee Night Tour 
As the sun goes down and the lights come up, a tour through some of the iconic Singaporean landmarks is just about the most romantic thing you can do. With FunVee Night Tour, you get to see the Gardens by the Bay, walk amidst the Supertree Grove, witness the Garden Rhapsody, visit the Haji Lane and much more.

7) Exploring Megazip 
Megazip is one of the most thrilling activities to do in Singapore. You can enjoy an adrenaline-packed day with your partner as you zipline at 60 km/hr at a height of 75 metres above ground level. 

8) Visiting Butterfly Park and the Insect Kingdom 
You can visit Sentosa Island to spend a day surrounded by colourful butterflies and insects amidst lush greenery. When there, you can visit the Pupa House, Butterfly Aviary, Iguana/Bird Aviary and the Tortoise point for some fun encounters with the denizens.

9) Floating with Singapore River Cruise 
A river cruise through the calm waters around Singapore gives you and your partner the opportunity to be a spectator in the water as you view the different landmarks of the city and learn more about their history. 

10) Go on the Royal Albatross Sunset Sail 
Take your partner on the Royal Albatross Sunset Sail to spend some time in the lap of luxury. The exquisite 4 masted 22 sail yacht looks nothing less than straight out of a Hollywood movie. You can get photographs taken, enjoy a welcome drink and talk away as a live band enthrals you with their music. 

Singapore’s diving is often shadowed by excellent diving found in the nearby countries of Indonesia and Malaysia. But little do tourists know that there is diving found around Singapore, particularly several small islands to the southwest where there are reefs and a few wreck dives. Singapore is a safe and clean country that loves scuba diving. So if you plan to try out this activity in this nation island, some of the best places for scuba diving in Singapore are-

- MV Iran or Sisters Wreck
- Hantu Wreck
- Sudong Wreck
- Hongtu also known as Ghost Island
- Pulau Salu

Activities like Snorkelling and Scuba diving head the list of water sports in Singapore. The water activity of snorkelling can be enjoyed at any offshore location. Some of them are-

- Kusu Island
- St. John's Island
- Sisters' Islands
- Pulau Hantu

Singapore is like an ultimate go-to destination for adventure junkies. Apart from land adventure activities, water sport activities, it also offers a few aerial adventure activities. Some of these thrilling ones are-

1. Reverse Bungy: If you are a daredevil, seeking that unfathomable adrenaline rush, head to try reverse bungee jumping at Clarke Quay. One of the most sought-after activities in Singapore, reverse bungee jumping will be done by using the G-Max reverse bungee jumping machine.

Holding three participants at one time, this machine will propel to a height of 60 meters at a speed of 200 km/hr, swaying to and fro for 7 times.

2. Eyes in the Sky: Keep your eyes stuck at the sky, soaking in the spectacular fireworks from the magnificent Singapore Flyer. You can also enjoy a number of amazing experiences onboard the flyer, such as Fish Spa, sky dining, hi-tea, and the thrilling 6D motion ride that will let you see the ground and the sky at the same time.

3. Indoor Skydiving: Head to iFly Singapore on Sentosa Island and enjoy the thrill of indoor skydiving, one of the safest adventure activities to do in Singapore. iFly Singapore is equipped with the world’s largest indoor skydiving wind tunnel and once you throw yourself into the wind tunnel, you can experience the same adrenaline rush as that of real skydiving.

4. Freefall Adventure: One of the most adventurous things to do in Singapore with your daredevil friends is try the Freefall Adventure at ParaJump on Sentosa Island. The view from the sky is just amazing and worth all that effort and fear.

A cable car ride in Singapore can be experienced using Mount Faber Line which is the only network of cable cars operating in Singapore. You can enjoy this ride from Singapore’s only hilltop destination, Faber Peak Singapore, through a skyscraper and cross the harbour on the Mount Faber Line before landing in Sentosa Island. Have fun as you cross some beautiful views and look out for dolphins below as your cross Resorts World Sentosa Adventure Cove.

A Mount Faber Line Round Trip costs you S$ 29 for an adult and S$ 18 for a child. While a Sentosa Line Round Trip costs you S$ 13 for an adult and S$ 8 for a child. You can also choose to take up the Singapore Cable Car Sky Pass Round Trip that costs you S$ 33 for an adult and S$ 22 for a child.

If you fancy driving a "supercar" such as the Porsche 911 or Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder on our very own Formula One track, Singapore will fulfill this wish for you. Get geared up to drive through four different routes, starting from Marina Bay Sands or Suntec City Mall. Drivers can choose to cruise on automatic mode, or try out the more challenging F1-style paddle gearbox. Non-drivers can sit back and enjoy the drive when pro drivers chauffeur on a hair-raising experience. Here’s where you can get this lifetime experience-

Marina Bay Sands: 1 Bayfront Avenue, #01-14 Hotel Tower 3; Suntec City Mall: 3 Temasek Boulevard,#01-K27 Suntec Convention Centre

The cost of this activity depends on the route you choose. Usually, you are charged  S$298, S$468, S$638 and S$798 to drive and 20% discount for being driven.

Singapore offers a variety of safaris, including:

1) Night Safari
World’s first nocturnal zoo, Night Safari is one of Singapore’s most sought-after night activities. When at the safari, you can go on catch a show, go on a safari to meet the animals and enjoy delicious food. The last entry to the night safari is around 11:15 PM, making it an interesting thing to do in Singapore at midnight.

2) Zoo Safari
When at the Singapore Zoo, you can enjoy a zoo safari and meet some of the most magnificent creatures of the animal kingdom; including endangered species like orangutans, white tigers, reticulated pythons and Asian elephants. You can also hop on and off of the tram, exploring the zoo at your own pace.

3) River Safari
If you are more interested in the water kingdom and its inhabitants, then you can take the river safari in the first of its kind freshwater exhibits and riverboat ride in Asia. You can interact with various wildlife creatures including manatees, capybaras, pelicans and more.

4) Bird Sanctuary Safari
Visiting the Jurong Bird Park is one of the most fun things to do in Singapore if you are a bird enthusiast. Many of the park’s 3500 inhabitants belong to endangered species, making it a special safari that you can enjoy with the entire family. 

Singapore Flyer is a giant Ferris wheel. The construction of this wheel had taken about 2 and a half years, back in the year 2008. The Flyer has 28 air-conditioned capsules which are mounted outboard of the rim of the wheel structure to provide continuously unobstructed and uninterrupted views to its visitors. Here, tourists can enjoy panoramic breathtaking views. The cost of the giant Singapore flyer’s ticket prices are S$33 for an adult ticket and,  S$24 for senior citizens above 60 years age. For a child of 3 to 12 years old, the ticket  cost is S$21.

Singapore is home to a wide variety of cuisines that call the city their home. The best places to try true Singaporean food are:

1) Fei Fei Wanton Mee: This restaurant located in Joo Chiat offers some of the best Wanton Mee. This wonton noodle soup is enjoyed dry with slices of pork char siew, wonton dumplings and a sweet sauce.

2) Killiney Kopitiam: Killiney Kopitiam is the best place to try the only traditional breakfast that Singapore has to offer, Kaya Toast and soft boiled eggs. It is a combination of grilled white bread slathered with coconut or egg kaya with a thick slice of butter. The boiled eggs are placed in a hot water pot for you to take out, break and season according to your liking.

3) Simon Road Oyster Omelette: This is one of the best omelette stalls in Singapore and home and sells one of the most popular Singaporean dishes; namely Oyster Omelette or Orh Lua. It is cooked by adding potato starch when frying eggs and then serving them with special vinegar chilli. 

4) Carrot Cake: Carrot Cake is the name of the store which sells the best carrot cake in Singapore. This local dish is made by mixing eggs with preserved radish (chai poh) and white radish flour cake.

5) Kwong Satay: Kwong Satay is a restaurant on Geylang Road which serves the best Satay in Singapore. Satay is made with skewered meat, marinated in turmeric, grilled on an open fire. It is a popular hawker dish in Singapore and available almost in all sections of the city.

Singapore zoo which is formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens and commonly known locally as the Mandai Zoo is where you can spot animals like White tigers, pygmy hippos, and even naked mole rats. There are a total of 11 zones, each taking you through some of the most distinctive global wildlife habitats in the world. Some of the zones in the zoo are Primate Kingdom, which features some of the 39 species of primates, Reptile Garden where you are told to keep an eye out for komodo dragons and the Tortoise Shell-ter, a haven for several species of endangered tortoises.

Right from the best of thrill activities to food, from bringing kids friendly to fancy fun-filled entertainment parades; the park has it all. Check out a few rides and things to do below:

- King Julien’s Beach Party-Go-Round in Far Far Away|
- Puss In Boots’ Giant Journey in Far Far Away
- Enchanted Airways in Far Far Away
- Dino-Soarin' in The Lost World
- Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase in New York
- Enjoy Transformers- The Ride
- Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON
- Revenge of the Mummy [Loose items must be kept in the locker.
- Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure
- Amber Rock Climb
- Get a shot of the full Battlestar Galactica from across the lake at Madagas
- Be a part of Hollywood Dreams Parade
- Visit Lake Hollywood Spectacular
- Discover Food Court in The Lost World

While there is so much to do during the daytime, the night in Singapore in no less. The best nightlife in Singapore is centred around the city centre and here’s how you can make the most of it -

- Visit Clarke Quay
- Visit Marina Bay Sands
- Visit Zouk
- Get onto the rooftop bars like Altitude and Ku Delta
- Orchard Road
- Sentosa Beach Bars
- Club Street at Chinatown
- Holland Village
- Visit Geylang
- Feel amazed at Gardens by the Bay

The concept of indoor skydiving is very popular amongst locals and tourists visiting Singapore. The idea is to offer the simulated sky-diving experience in a vertical wind tunnel. You can enjoy this activity at the iFLY which is an adventure destination for all adventure lovers. The cost of this experience differs on the level of difficulty you choose. It normally starts at a range of $ 89 and goes on to $ 199.

Address: 43 Siloso Beach Walk, #01-01 Sentosa Island, Singapore 099010