Who says Singapore is all about “inside the box” experiences? Despite its limited space, outdoor activities – exploring nature, history and culture – in the Lion Island are still very popular with tourists. Here is a list of best outdoor things to do, top adventure activities in Singapore you shouldn’t miss.
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It’s time to get out of the house and enjoy the summer sun and many interesting activities in Singapore. Although this island nation is famous for many unique indoor activities, you shouldn’t miss the extremely cool outdoor activities here.
From a day tour to explore the southern islands of Singapore to experiencing stand-up paddle boarding at Ola Beach Club, Living Nomads has listed for you a list of interesting outdoor activities – extremely suitable for those who traveling alone or with close friends.
Explore the Southern Islands of Singapore
Visit the southern islands of Singapore in a day with this island tour! This is a great option for those who have postponed their beach trips, as you can now immerse yourself in the clear blue waters of Lazarus Island. You can also admire the nature reserve on St John’s Island, before heading to Kusu Island to see the turtles and pray for good luck.
Best adventure things to do in Singapore: Paddleboarding at Ola Beach Club
Sports enthusiasts now have a new and extremely unique hobby – Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) at Ola Beach Club. If you love surfing but are still afraid of big waves, this is an extremely suitable place to start. In addition to SUP, you can also kayak and explore Sentosa Island right on the water. All safety equipment will be provided and you will be guided by a supervisor before starting!
Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard, Banana Boat and Donut at Ola Beach Club
- Address: 46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm
Cycling Around Marina Bay
The route around Marina Bay is a total of 11km long, starting from the Marina Bay Sands hotel, passing through the Helix Bridge and heading towards the Esplanade Theatre and the Merlion statue. This is the most “fancy” route to admire the Singapore skyline at sunset. In addition, to learn more about the history and culture of this area, you can quickly book a cycling tour with Klook to listen to the explanations from the extremely friendly guides.
Singapore Historical Lion City Bike Tour
Best outdoor things to do in Singapore: Walking Around Green Parks in Singapore
Although the Lion Island does not have many mountains to satisfy “hardcore” trekking fans, you can still walk to explore many of Singapore’s parks and biosphere reserves. A typical name is the Southern Ridges Park, with many green areas connecting Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill, Hort Park, Kent Ridge Park, Fort Canning Park, and Labrador Biosphere Reserve. A trekking or climbing trip here will not only give you many great photo angles but also open up the opportunity to enjoy the “superb” local cuisine at the nearby food street.
Kayak Through the Mangroves or Cycling in Pulau Ubin
Pulau Ubin is a Singapore island located off the coast of Changi. Here, you can cycle, trek, or kayak comfortably. The mangrove forests on this island are home to many animals such as kingfishers, ground phoenixes, otters, and sometimes even cute spotted dolphins. You can book a kayak tour to explore the wild beauty of this place with the guidance of a professional guide.
In addition, cycling around Pulau Ubin is one of the best ways to see all the scenery here. If you don’t know how to read a map, you can join a cycling tour to be guided through the most beautiful routes that you might miss. Accompanying you will be a professional guide who will take you to small villages deep in the forests of Palau Ubin. This tour will also allow you to explore some famous landmarks such as Chek Jawa Swamp or Ketam Mine.
Kelong and Pulau Ubin Guided Boat Tour
Overcoming Obstacles at Forest Adventure
Forest Adventure is a playground with 44 obstacles and 3 ziplines for you to conquer. After overcoming all the obstacles, you can try ziplining across the water for an extremely unforgettable experience.
- Address: 825 Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore 479244
- Opening Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 9:30am to 6:30pm
Farming Experience and Planting Day Discovery
Pursuing a “pure green” lifestyle is a trend that is not too unfamiliar to young people today. However, are you sure you understand how to germinate and grow green plants? To equip yourself with this useful knowledge, we invite you to try a one-hour farming course at a vegetable and orchid farm. Throughout the course, you will learn the basic rules of soil care, how to grow edible plants, and how to use them most effectively.
Personalised 3-in-1 Food Tour: 3 Cultural Trails of Singapore
- Time: Every first and third Sunday of the month, at 12:30pm and 3pm.
Ride the Skyline Toboggan
Skyline Toboggan is one of the most popular attractions in Siloso Beach. Here, you will take the Skyride cable car to the top of the hill and enjoy the surrounding scenery from mid-air. Then it’s time to “suit up” and slide down the hill with many different toboggan routes. Don’t underestimate the speed of this 3-wheeled toboggan, because you only need to push the handle to accelerate and you can experience the extremely exciting ‘heart-stopping’ slide down the steep hill.
Tip: Go tobogganing at night to enjoy the extremely wonderful scenery. Book a time in advance on the Skyline Tobogganing website for a seamless experience.
- Address: 45 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa
- Opening hours: Sunday/Monday/Thursday, 11am to 7.30pm | Friday and Saturday, 11am to 9.30am
Mega Adventure Park
Another place to conquer outdoor obstacles is Mega Adventure Park! With adventurous ziplines and more than 36 obstacles, this park promises to satisfy the most demanding adventure fans. Not only that, you can also zipline at a speed of 60km/h through the forest and on the blue water of Sentosa beach!
- Address: 10A Siloso Beach Walk, 099008
- Opening hours: Monday/Thursday/Friday, 1pm to 7pm | Sunday & Saturday, 11am to 7pm
Bungee Jumping at AJ Hackett
If the above adventurous experiences do not satisfy you, try free jumping from a height of 47m right at AJ Hackett Sentosa! Not for the faint-hearted, bungee jumping is an extremely unique experience that thrill-seekers should not miss. Standing on the bungee jumping platform at AJ Hackett, you can also admire the beautiful view of Sentosa beach. If you are afraid of jumping alone, try the Giant Swing game. You and another person will swing on a giant swing at speeds of up to 120km/h as if you were flying!
Bungy Jump & The New Tandem Bungy at Skypark Sentosa
- Address: 30 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099011
- Opening hours: Monday/Thursday/Friday, 12pm to 7pm | Saturday and Sunday, public holidays, 11:30am to 7pm
Dining on a Floating Raft in Changi
Dining on a floating restaurant on the water is truly a unique experience. At Changi, you can try this experience right at Smith Marine Floating Restaurant – Singapore’s only floating seafood restaurant with Halal food options. The most interesting thing about this restaurant is a live seafood pond that allows diners to freely catch delicious fish to ‘cut the chopping board’ and become a sumptuous meal for themselves!
Visit Kampong Village
If you are looking for an escape from the overwhelming urban landscape of Singapore, try visiting the Ground-up Initiative, which recreates a traditional Singaporean kampong village in the middle of the 21st century. The kampong village tour lasts about 3 hours and allows you and your family to visit the green farms in this village.
Included in the tour is a 1-hour farm visit along with a short stop at the village’s playground for the kids. You can also visit the village market after completing the tour to buy unique wooden handicrafts.
- Time: Every Saturday from 8:30am to 11pm
Snorkeling at Pulau Hantu
Pulau Hantu is one of the most famous snorkeling spots in Singapore, with its peaceful scenery and fascinating intact coral reefs. Here, you can follow a local diving guide to explore this underwater wonderland. However, you need a Scuba Diving Certificate to participate in the activities here.
Check-in the Extremely “Artistic” Street in Little India
For those who do not like adventure or physical activities, this artistic street is a great activity for an interesting afternoon. Right after getting off at Little India MRT station, you will be surprised by a very funny painting of cows riding bicycles. Then, walk along Race Course Road to see more colorful murals and stop at Tan Teng Niah – a Chinese-style villa with an equally impressive design. Besides Chinese culture, Little India is also one of the most “must-see” places in Singapore, giving you a unique view of the culture and a great opportunity to buy cheap souvenirs.
Best things to do in Singapore
Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in, from and to Singapore you can refer to
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Private Transfer
- Shared Changi Airport Transfers (SIN) for Singapore Hotels
- Singapore Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (Open-Top)
- Sentosa FUN Pass
- Singapore City Pass (2/3 Days)
- [Klook Exclusive] Universal Studios Singapore™ 1 Day Ticket
- Gardens by the Bay Ticket Singapore
- S.E.A. Aquarium™ One-Day Ticket
- ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands Ticket
- Singapore Cable Car Sky Pass
- Jewel Changi Airport Attraction Tickets in Singapore
- Singapore Flyer Tickets
- Skyline Luge Singapore: Skyline Luge & Skyride
- Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck or Sampan Ride
- Adventure Cove Waterpark™ One-Day Ticket
- Science Centre Singapore, Butterflies Up-Close, Omni Theatre
- Singapore River Cruise
- Madame Tussauds Singapore Ticket
- Wings of Time Show Ticket in Singapore
- LiHO TEA in Singapore
- Singapore Travel Card (NETS FlashPay)
- Universal Studios Singapore Tickets
- Klook Pass Singapore
- 4G Prepaid Sim Card (Changi Airport Pick Up) for Singapore
- 4G WiFi (SG Airport Pick Up) for Singapore
- 4G Portable WiFi for Singapore from Uroaming
- 4G WiFi (SG Pick Up) for Europe
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