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Day Trips from Singapore Overview

Singapore, a hub of culture, history, and modern vibes, offers many day trips from Singapore to quaint islands with relaxing beaches for you to visit. These islands with sandy beaches are perfect for enjoying a serene environment without waiting in long hotel lines or traveling for hours. Singapore day trips offer the best escape from the hustle and bustle through a ferry ride for a calming sea adventure. Or even through cable cars or buses, you can visit a few distinct countries, like Batam Island.

Battam Island, a day trip from Singapore, is a beautiful Indonesian city known for gambling, gorging, and golfing. Enjoy the seafood here, which is just an hour's ride from a ferry ride. Or head to Malacca to witness the charm of colonial architecture and enjoy chicken rice balls known for their size.

For shopping purposes, head to Johor Bahru, a Malaysian city with several shops for cosmetics, clothing, and consumer goods. The best part about shopping in this city, only an hour away from Singapore, is that it's cheaper than Singapore. The other places to visit from Singapore that are a day trip include Coney Island, Sisters Island, Pulau Ubin, and more, where you can enjoy a variety of activities, eat, shop, sit in serenity on calm islands, and more.

Best Places for Singapore Day Trips

Sentosa Island

A fun island, which you can reach via cable car in an hour, Sentosa has multiple activities to keep visitors engaged.
Take a sky trail to Fort Siloso, a 19th-century masterpiece, or watch a marine mammal show, witness the butterfly preserve, or ride bikes to enjoy watching birds.
Distance from Singapore: 22 km

Pulau Ubin

One of the best day trips from Singapore is to Pulau Ubin, one of Singapore's last remaining kampongs or villages.
It is only a 15-minute boat ride away from Singapore’s main island.
Revel in the rich grasslands, forests, and the uninhibited granite quarry.
It is a perfect place for adventurous activities, like hiking, cycling, and kayaking.
Distance from Singapore: 16.1 km

Bintan

The largest island in the Riau Archipelago, it is a hub for tourists due to its luxurious resorts, beautiful coast, and incredible golf courses.
Trikora Beach, with its crystal clear water, is an exciting seaside playground for all.
Visit Senggarang village to experience an ancient Chinese temple and tradition.
Sebung village is excellent for enjoying the best seafood in Bintan.
Distance from Singapore: 62 km

Batam

One of the best Singapore day trips is to Batam, an industrial boomtown, known for its rejuvenating beach resorts, spas, water adventures, top-class golf courses, and duty-free shopping.
Visit the iconic Bareland Bridge, which connects three islands: Galang, Batam, and Rempang.
Vihara Buddhi Bakti Temple, a sacred Buddhist temple with a sacred garden, is also a must-see.-Distance from Singapore: 151 km

Johor Bahru

A perfect Malaysian city for extreme shopping with cheap options in clothing, consumer goods, and cosmetics.
Johor Bahru is also famous for its Hindu and Chinese temples and mosques, with the Hindu Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple at the top of your list.
Legoland Malaysia is a must-visit for families with kids looking for a fun time.
Distance from Singapore: 25 km

Malacca

A world heritage UNESCO site with a beautiful, calm river running through, it's one of the best Singapore day trips to take.
Visit the famous Christ Church or Menara Taming Sari, the only gyro tower in Malaysia.
Apart from visiting the Baba Heritage Museum, visit Heeran Street and the 18th-century Dutch House.
Distance from Singapore: 239 km

Iskandar Puteri

One of the most exciting day trips from Singapore is to Iskandar Puteri, home to the Helly Kitty Indoor Theme Park and Legoland Malaysia.
It is also an iconic spot for retail therapy with premium brands, like Johor Premium Outlets.
It is known for its lavish dining scene, offering everything from Indian to Western cuisine.
Distance from Singapore: 48.6 km

Desaru

Full of sandy beaches with sapphire-blue water, spend a lazy day on the beach or indulge in snorkeling or surfing for fun.
A paradise for golfers, it offers the best courses for beginners or professionals.
Desaru Ostrich Farm, a must-see here, will allow you to get up close and personal with ostriches.
Distance from Singapore: 98.3 km

Kusu Island

Kusu Island, also known as Tortoise Island, is just a ferry ride away from Singapore and is known for its pristine tropical island.
It has gorgeous beaches, an abundance of wildlife, blue lagoons, and the best temples.
Its Da Bo Gong Temple is known for its prosperity and is an annual pilgrimage.
Distance from Singapore: 23.1 km

St. John’s Island

A popular getaway due to its non-commercialized and rustic vibe, it is ideal for getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Perfect for swimming or having a picnic, it is also known for its hiking, with beautiful trekking routes.
Fishing and playing soccer are two popular activities on this stunning island.
Distance from Singapore: 22 km

Lazarus Island

This uninhibited island has the best, cleanest, and longest stretch of white beaches.
A perfect getaway from Singapore, its palm trees and majestic hills will rejuvenate you in the best way.
Enjoy activities like swimming, camping, fishing, a yacht party, and barbecuing at this pristine beach.
Distance from Singapore: 21.7 km

Sisters Island

Sisters Island is an iconic island just a short ferry ride from Singapore, made of two spits of land only separated by a narrow channel.
Its coral reef has an abundance of marine life, due to which it is a famous place for snorkeling.
With beautiful palm trees, beach huts, and serene surroundings, it is the perfect place for picnickers.
Distance from Singapore: 22.3 km

Coney Island

Known as the most sustainable and environmentally friendly island, Coney Island is easily reachable by taxi from Singapore.
Enjoy cycling at this breezy location with a beautiful view of Serangoon Reservoir.
Over 80 species of birds call Coney Island home, like parakeets, so keep an eye out for them.
Distance from Singapore: 17.4 km

Pulau Hantu

United by two islets, Pulau Hantu Kechali & Pulau Hantu Besar, Pulau Hantu is a stunning island, an hour's drive from Singapore.
It is also known as the "Ghost Island," as some people believe that the ghosts of Malay warriors who died here are still on the island.
Known for its coral reefs, it is ideal for scuba diving, camping, fishing, and snorkeling.
Distance from Singapore: 23.2 km

Pulau Semakau

Built on a landfill, Pulau Semakau is odorless, clean, and completely unpolluted.
A thriving getaway, one of the best day trips from Singapore, is known for mangrove habitats.
Pulau Semakau is perfect destination for snorkeling, it is full of coral reefs and even has a coral nursery.
It now hosts invasive bird species such as the Malaysian Plover and the Great-billed Heron.
Distance from Singapore: 23.4 km

FAQs of Singapore

What is the best time to visit Singapore?

Between December to June, visiting Singapore is the best time as the weather is pleasant. From February to April, Singapore experiences the lowest rainfall, humidity, and maximum sunrise, perfect for visiting Singapore or taking Singapore day trips to nearby islands. Also, Chinese New Year and other festivals take place between these months only.