Pulau Ubin Cycling

Start off early around 8 AM by taking a bumboat to Pulau Ubin that leaves Changi Point Ferry Terminal. However, if you wish to catch the sunrise, you must start even earlier at around 6 AM when the first boat sets out for the main jetty.

Once you reach the main village about half an hour later, you will come across the bicycle rental shops of Pulau Ubin. Select the type of bicycle that suits you best, be it a basic bicycle or an upgraded version of a mountain bike that has better suspension.

Start your Pulau Ubin cycling in Singapore tour from the Main Village to the first point, Pekan Quarry, which is just a short ride away. Take a few moments to soak in the calmness that the place has to offer as you bird watch and even hope to spot a few herons.

Spend the next 15 minutes taking an uphill ride to Puaka Hill, although beware as the climb may get a bit steep and rocky after the first five minutes. You will reach the highest point on Pulau Ubin once you make it to the summit of Puaka Hill. Enjoy spectacular views of both mainland Singapore and Malaysia from this point.

As you go cycling in Pulau Ubin, you will find the Ketam Mountain Bike Park along the left side of the island between Blue Square grade and Black Diamond grade. Ketam Quarry was the last granite quarry that was closed on Pulau Ubin and today stands completely filled with water. It is a calm and serene spot where you can stop for a quick rest.

As you go cycling past checkpoint B04 on the Blue Square Grade Trail, you will come across a small hut known on the island as the German Girl Shrine. Learn more about the tragic story of the young girl in whose commemoration an altar has been set up here.

One of the three campsites on the island, Jelutong offers a great spot for enjoying a nice lunch by the sea. You should reach the place by 1 PM, which falls almost midway in the course of your Pulau Ubin cycling in Singapore tour.

The special knoll, located within the Jelutong Campsite, has been set up for conserving and showcasing butterflies. You can see at least 20 species of butterflies that visit here if you spend even half an hour on this hill which is the size of a football field.

As you leave Butterfly Hill and head towards Chek Jawa Wetlands, which is at a distance of roughly 1 hour, you will find yourself amid dense greenery. Surrounded by rich flora and fauna, you can also spot some wildlife along the way. The path is extremely scenic with canopied trees on either side where you can also take a moment to catch your breath.

These are among the main attractions on the island explored by visitors on a tour of Pulau Ubin cycling in Singapore, so much so that many opt to omit the other spots and just do this one if they are hard pressed for time. Located on the southeastern end of the island, the wetlands abound in lush greenery, pristine ecosystem, and wildlife. You can reach the location after a steep upward climb on a gravel hill, but once in the wetlands area, lock your bike just outside and tour the rest of the place on foot. You can visit the two main boardwalks, coastal and mangrove, a lookout jetty, and the 21-meter high Jejawi observation tower.

By the time you reach your final stop, Jejawi Tower, it will be about 4:30 PM and you should be prepared to head back to the Main Jetty in time to catch the 6 PM bumboat back to the mainland. However, don’t miss out on the magnificent views from the viewing platform here that is 20 meters above the ground. Get a bird’s eye view of the surrounding wetlands from atop the seven-storey high tower that gets you past the forest canopy.