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SINGAPORE

A dynamic and vibrant city where East meets West in a rich melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Arab and British influence and culture. From its beginnings as a Malay seaport in 1297, Singapore has become a thriving center of commerce renown for its modern skyline of high-rise buildings, excellent varied cuisine, shopping, gardens, cleanliness, safety and high standard of living.
There’s a delightful array of sights and sounds, flavors and cultural contrasts to explore in Singapore including historic Colonial Singapore; the ethnic enclaves of Chinatown and the Arab Quarter, the spice filled air of Little India; the shoppers paradise of Orchard Road; the restaurants and nightclubs of Boat Quay and Clarke Quay on the restored Singapore River waterfront; the outstanding Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, and Sentosa Island amusement park.


SINGAPORE CITY STAY

4 days / 3 nights

Day 1: Arrive Changi airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Half-day panoramic city tour.
Pick up times from your hotel: 8:30am or 1:30pm, regular coach tour (3.5 hours).
You will be introduced to the old and new Singapore. You will see the city’s old colonial heritage in all its splendor with a drive past Parliament House and the imposing Supreme Court and City Hall that overlooks the Padang, the venue for many state occasions.
Next a stop at the Merlion Park for great views of Marina Bay and a picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, Singapore's well-known tourism icon, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish.
The tour continues with a visit to the Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples on the island, before driving past Chinatown to a local handicraft centre.
From there we proceed to the National Orchid Garden, located within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants comprising of 400 species and more than 2,000 hybrids.
Our final stop at Little India will entrance you with the scent of joss sticks, jasmine and spices.
Day 3: Day at leisure
Day 4: Transfer to the airport.

TOUR INCLUDES:
Tours and transfers seat-in-coach
3 nights accommodation
Breakfast daily
English-speaking guide

PRICE PER PERSON:

Hotel category Standard

Superior

 Deluxe

Double 290.00 380.00 640.00
    Single Supplement 240.00 325.00 460.00


HALF-DAY SIGHTSEEING TOURS

NIGHT SAFARI
80% of the world’s animals are nocturnal. Discover the beautiful and unusual wildlife in their natural jungle settings in one world’s first Night Safari Park. Watch Cape Buffalo, African Bongo, Blue Sheep, Striped Hyena, Golden Jackal, the Greater One Horned Rhinoceros and many others roaming freely through the lush grounds of Singapore’s Night Safari. Experience the 360-meter exhibit, home to the Egyptian Fruit Bats and the World’s largest bats, the Malaya Flying Foxes. Take in the smell, sound and the mysterious ambience of the night as you make new discoveries at every turn. Tour includes a tram ride round the grounds – visit the Himalayan foothills, to the Southeast Asian Rainforest and Indian Subcontinent.
          Scheduled evening tour                                $40.00
                             Including dinner                          $55.00

JOHORE BAHRU
Enjoy a visit to Johore Bahru, capital of State of Johore located at southern end of the Malaysia Peninsula. You will experience a more relaxed lifestyle that exists amidst a curious blend of historic and modern architecture. A glimpse into the past as we make our first stop at the Batik Handicraft Center to observe the delicate art of batik painting. Next is a visit to The Royal Aby Bakar mosque, a splendid photo stop with its majestic domes and minarets overlooking the Straits of Johore and finally a visit to Kampong (village) house for a taste of rustic Malay lifestyle. .
          Scheduled daily tour    (5-7 hours)              $25.00
          

SENTOSA, ISLE OF TRANQUILITY
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to Sentosa – the resort island of peace and tranquility. Take a scenic cable car ride to Sentosa and catch a bird’s eye view of Singapore’s magnificent skyline and the world’s busiest port. 
         Morning scheduled tour (4 hours)                   $45.00
         Afternoon scheduled tour (6.5 hours)             $50.00

EAST COAST AND CHANGI
The tour begins with a visit to the Malay Village, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Malays and relives life in a Malay kampung in the 50s and 60s. From here, you will drive passed Katong, a predominantly Peranakan and Eurasian heartland in the eastern part of Singapore. Proceed to Changi Chapel & Museum to visit the museum and view a replica of the chapel, which was used during World War II. Enroute,  our guide recounts the collective spirit which rose through the darkest times of the war. The tour carries on with a drive through Changi Village giving you a chance to see the relaxing side of Singapore. Finally a stop at Tampines New Town, a typical heartland township of present day Singapore.
          Scheduled daily half-day tour $25.00
          Pick up time 1:30 pm (3.5 hours)

MORNING AT THE ZOO
Leave the city behind as you head north to Mandi, located by the serene Seletar Reservoir for a morning of fun on this visit to the Singapore Zoological Gardens. You arrive just in time to enjoy a "Wild Breakfast" with special animal appearances such as shy gibbon, witty binturong, agile spider monkey, the mischievous pig-tailed macaque and the elusive python. 28 hectares of secondary forest houses more than 2,000 animals, 80% of which are endangered, most roam free, confined only by natural barriers of water or shrubs take a tram ride around this "open" zoo, concept with its beautifully landscaped gardens and very few cages.
          Scheduled daily morning tour including breakfast $45.00
          Pick up time 8:00 pm (4 hours)

SINGAPORE BY NIGHT
Enjoy dinner by the Singapore River. After dinner en-route to the World’s largest fountain take in the beautiful sight of the central business district and Singapore’s skyline by night via Benjamin Sheares Bridge. Continue to Bugis Street and take a stroll along the night market. Your last stop of the evening is at Raffles Hotel for a sample of Singapore’s very own concoction, the Singapore Sling, – as the saying goes "if you have not been to Raffles, you have not been to Singapore".
          Scheduled evening tour including dinner & Singapore Sling $50.00
           Scheduled evening tour including dinner & Singapore Sling $40.00

PRICES ARE PER PERSON
 

 

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