Tour Introduction
Discover the vibrant blend of tradition and modern innovation on this stylish Singapore city escape. Enjoy guided sightseeing including a traditional bumboat cruise along the Singapore River, visits to Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark and the state-of-the-art Birds Paradise Park. Explore the city’s colourful neighbourhoods of Joo Chiat, Katong and Bugis Street, visit the golden-domed Sultan Mosque in Kampong Gelam, and indulge in afternoon tea at the iconic Raffles Hotel. With time for shopping and personal exploration, this small-group journey offers the perfect balance of culture, style and relaxation — shared with friends for company.Highlights
6 Night Stay in Singapore - unpack once!
Welcome Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe
Guided Singapore City Sights Tour
Explore Singapore’s Historic Civic District
See the Famous Merlion at Marina Bay
Visit Historic Thian Hock Keng Temple
Discover Colourful Chinatown and Little India
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-Listed Singapore Botanic Gardens
Stroll Through the Spectacular National Orchid Garden
Elegant Afternoon Tea at Iconic Raffles Singapore
Traditional Bumboat Cruise Along the Singapore River
Spectacular Views from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Explore the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay
Discover the Mist-Filled Cloud Forest
Experience the Magical Supertree Light Show
Discover 3,500 Birds at Bird Paradise
Explore the River Habitats of River Wonders
See the Giant Pandas at the Giant Panda Forest
Discover the Colourful Peranakan Heritage of Joo Chiat and Katong
Explore Singapore’s Vibrant Bugis Cultural District
Visit Historic Kampong Gelam
See the Magnificent Golden-Domed Sultan Mosque
Explore Colourful Haji Lane
Enjoy a Full Day to Explore Singapore at Leisure
Plenty of Free Time for Shopping and Independent Exploring
Ready-Made Friends for Company
Inclusions
Fully escorted from Australia, with a Sisterhood tour hostess on hand for support and to help make your holiday truly memorable
Return Economy Airfares from Melbourne, Including Taxes (other departure cities/upgrades upon request)
6 Nights’ Quality 4-Star Accommodation in a Great Location
Breakfast Daily
Welcome Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe
Afternoon Tea at Raffles Singapore
Meals as Specified in Our Itinerary
Transportation and Private Transfers as per Our Itinerary
All Sightseeing and Entrance Fees as per Our Itinerary
Services of Local English-Speaking Specialist Guides
Plenty of Free Time to Explore at Leisure
Willing to Share Option (Subject to Availability)
Meet and Greet Prior to Departure via Zoom
Notice
Activity Level:
This tour is perfect for travellers with a moderate level of fitness who enjoy discovering vibrant cities, beautiful gardens and fascinating cultural attractions at a relaxed pace. We'll explore Singapore's iconic landmarks, colourful neighbourhoods and award-winning attractions while travelling in comfort and enjoying plenty of free time to shop, dine and explore independently.
Travellers should be comfortable walking for several hours at a leisurely pace on flat, paved footpaths, within gardens, museums and attractions. You'll need to be able to board and disembark coaches and riverboats independently, negotiate occasional steps and stand for periods during guided sightseeing.
Activity Factors:
✔ Walking tours through Singapore's cultural precincts and neighbourhoods
✔ Flat, paved footpaths throughout the tour
✔ Exploring Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay precinct
✔ Visit to Bird Paradise with leisurely walking throughout the park
✔ Singapore River bumboat cruise
✔ Walking through Bugis Street, Joo Chiat and Katong
✔ Visit to Kampong Glam and Sultan Mosque precinct
✔ Afternoon Tea at the iconic Raffles Hotel
✔ Boarding and disembarking coaches and riverboats independently
✔ Extended periods standing during sightseeing
✔ Warm and humid tropical climate
✔ Independent luggage handling when required
✘ No compulsory hiking or trekking
✘ No steep climbs or challenging terrain
✘ No uneven natural walking tracks
Additional Meal Allowance:
Breakfast is included daily, together with our Welcome Dinner on arrival and an elegant Afternoon Tea at the iconic Raffles Hotel. This leaves plenty of opportunities to discover Singapore's incredible food scene, from bustling hawker centres and colourful food courts to stylish waterfront restaurants and world-renowned dining precincts. As a general guide, allow approximately SGD15–25 for lunch at a hawker centre or casual café and SGD30–60 for dinner at a quality local restaurant. Premium dining experiences, cocktails and rooftop restaurants will naturally cost a little more. For comfortable budgeting, we recommend allowing approximately SGD500 per person for meals not included, together with coffees, drinks, snacks and incidental treats throughout the tour. Travellers wishing to enjoy premium dining experiences, cocktails at Singapore's famous rooftop bars or Michelin-starred restaurants may wish to allow a little extra.
Tipping:
There is no Sisterhood Womens Travel tipping kitty for this tour. Tipping is not expected in Singapore, as most restaurants and many hospitality venues already include a 10% service charge, with GST added where applicable. Excellent service is simply part of the Singapore experience. Should you receive exceptional personal service from a local guide, driver, hotel staff member or porter during your holiday, any gratuity is entirely at your discretion. Simply relax and enjoy your Singapore adventure knowing there is no need to budget for routine tipping.
Visa Information and Travel Advice:
Please visit: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/singapore for destination advice.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Tuesday 10 August 2027
Melbourne - Singapore (D)
Welcome to Sisterhood Women’s Travel!
Today we meet our Sisterhood Tour Hostess and fellow travellers at Melbourne Airport for our flight to Singapore.
Upon arrival at Singapore Changi Airport, we’ll be warmly welcomed by our local English-speaking guide and privately transferred to our hotel for our six-night stay.
After checking in, we’ll have time to settle into our rooms and become acquainted with our surroundings.
Tonight, we come together for our first included dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe—a relaxed and enjoyable beginning to our Singapore adventure.
Overnight - Orchard Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 – Wednesday 11 August 2027
Singapore City Tour – Raffles Afternoon Tea – Singapore River Cruise (B, Afternoon Tea)Singapore - City Tour & River Bumboat Cruise (B)
After breakfast, we set out on a guided tour showcasing the sights, cultures and contrasts of Singapore.
We’ll drive through the historic Civic District, passing the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, Parliament House and the National Gallery Singapore. We continue to Merlion Park, where we’ll enjoy wonderful views across Marina Bay and have time to photograph Singapore’s famous half-lion, half-fish symbol.
Our sightseeing continues with a visit to Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before passing through colourful Chinatown.
We then visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens and stroll through the spectacular National Orchid Garden, home to an extraordinary collection of more than 60,000 orchid plants.
Our final stop is vibrant Little India, where the streets are filled with exotic fruits, fragrant spices, flower garlands and colourful shops.
This afternoon, we transfer to the iconic Raffles Singapore for an elegant afternoon tea in the beautifully restored Grand Lobby. Surrounded by soaring Victorian pillars and timeless colonial grandeur, we’ll savour finger sandwiches, house-made scones, cakes and seasonal delicacies.
This evening, we travel to Clarke Quay and board a traditional bumboat for a scenic cruise along the historic Singapore River. As we pass Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and the Marina Bay precinct, we’ll hear stories of Singapore’s fascinating transformation from trading port to modern global city.
Our cruise concludes at lively larke Quay, where dinner is at leisure. Your Sisterhood hostess will suggest a venue.
Afterwards, make your own way back to the hotel by taxi or enjoy the approximately 20-minute walk.
Overnight - Orchard Hotel (or similar)
** Dress Code for the Raffles - smart casual with appropriate footwear.
Day 3 – Thursday 12 August 2027
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark – Gardens by the Bay – Supertree Light Show (B)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure.
This afternoon, we will be collected from the hotel for our Marina Bay Sands Skypark tour and Gardens by the Bay.
First stop, be amazed with a birds-eye view of the city from the top of the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, an architectural masterpiece on-the-top of the three hotel towers at Marina Bay Sands. This 1.2-hectare tropical oasis, perched 200 metres in the air, is longer than the Eiffel Tower and is tall and large enough to park four-and-a-half 380 jumbo jets. It extends to form one of the world’s largest public cantilevers. Marina Bay Sands resort is filled with attractions, ranging from sky-high party spots to luxury shopping opportunities.
Then take a stroll along the waterfront to the city’s most popular attractions, Gardens by the Bay. This 101-hectare space of verdant greenery comprises three massive cooled conservatories filled with natural splendour. Spend time marvelling at the rare flora on display at the Flower Dome, exploring the mist-filled landscape of Cloud Forest, and marvelling at the majesty of the garden’s Supertrees. Be sure to scale Cloud Mountain for unforgettable views.
Dinner at leisure tonight - your Sisterhood hostess will arrange a venue
At 1945hrs, experience The Supertree Light Show, officially known as the Garden Rhapsody, a mesmerising nightly spectacle. Set against the backdrop of towering Supertrees – ranging from 25 to 50 metres tall – the show features a dazzling combination of lights and music, bringing the futuristic vertical gardens to life. Each performance is uniquely choreographed to a themed soundtrack, from classical music to movie scores or popular hits, transforming the grove into a luminous wonderland. The show lasts about 15 minutes and is a must-see highlight for anyone exploring Singapore’s iconic garden attraction.
Transfer back to the hotel for dinner at leisure. Your Sisterhood hostess will suggest a venue.
Overnight - Orchard Hotel (or similar)
Day 4 – Friday 13 August 2027
Bird Paradise – River Wonders (B)
This morning, we travel to Bird Paradise, Singapore’s spectacular bird park. Designed around eight expansive walk-through aviaries, the park recreates natural environments from around the world and is home to approximately 3,500 birds representing 400 species.
We’ll have time to discover colourful flamingos, pelicans, parrots, lorikeets, emus, cassowaries and many other fascinating species in beautifully landscaped surroundings.
Lunch is at leisure within the park precinct.
This afternoon, we visit River Wonders, Asia’s first and only river-themed wildlife park. Its immersive exhibits recreate freshwater environments inspired by some of the world’s most iconic rivers, including the Amazon, Congo, Ganges and Mekong.
Along the way, we may encounter manatees, giant river otters, piranhas and many other remarkable creatures. A highlight is the Giant Panda Forest, Southeast Asia’s largest panda exhibit and home to Singapore’s much-loved giant pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia.
Later this afternoon, we return to our hotel with the evening and dinner at leisure. Your Sisterhood hostess will suggest a venue.
Overnight - Orchard Hotel (or similar)
Day 5 - Saturday 14 August 2027
Peranakan Culture – Joo Chiat – Bugis – Kampong Gelam (B)
Enjoy a leisurely morning to relax, shop or explore independently.
This afternoon, we set out on a fascinating cultural tour through some of Singapore’s most colourful and character-filled neighbourhoods.
We begin in Joo Chiat and Katong, an area renowned for its beautifully preserved, rainbow-coloured shophouses and strong Peranakan heritage. The neighbourhood blends traditional architecture and culture with stylish boutiques, local eateries and contemporary cafés.
We continue to the vibrant Bras Basah and Bugis precinct, Singapore’s lively arts and cultural district. Here, historic landmarks, bustling markets and modern creativity come together in one fascinating neighbourhood.
As the sun begins to set, we visit Kampong Gelam, the historic heart of Singapore’s Malay and Muslim community. We’ll admire the golden-domed Sultan Mosque and explore the surrounding streets, including colourful Haji Lane with its street art, boutiques, cafés and buzzing atmosphere.
We will return to the hotel in the early evening with dinner at leisure - your Sisterhood hostess will arrange a venue and meet you in the lobby.
Overnight - Orchard Hotel (or similar)
Day 6 – Sunday 15 August 2027
Singapore at Leisure (B)
Today is completely at leisure, allowing us to enjoy Singapore in our own way.
Perhaps spend time shopping along famous Orchard Road, visit VivoCity, return to a favourite neighbourhood or discover one of Singapore’s excellent museums and galleries.
Food lovers may choose to explore Singapore’s renowned hawker centres, while those looking for a quieter day can relax by the hotel pool or enjoy a leisurely lunch.
Your Sisterhood Hostess will be on hand to assist with suggestions and arrangements.
Our last dinner tonight! Your Sisterhood hostess will arrange a venue and meet you in the lobby. Time to celebrate great times spent with good friends..
Overnight - Orchard Hotel (or similar)
Day 7 – Monday 16 August 2027
Singapore - Home (B, meals in flight)
After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and meet our local guide for our private transfer to Singapore Changi Airport.
We farewell Singapore and board our return flight to Melbourne, taking with us wonderful memories of colourful cultures, spectacular gardens, fascinating wildlife, delicious cuisine and modern city sights.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the inflight entertainment as we travel home.
Thank you for travelling with Sisterhood Womens Travel and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next adventure.