How to Plan a 4 Day Trip to Singapore - Tips for Organising a Memorable 4-Day Getaway in the Lion City
Published by Luxury Travel,
As one of Asia's most dynamic and vibrant tourist hubs, Singapore is a safe holiday destination for solo travellers, couples, and families. Allowing travellers hailing from most nations around the world visa-free access to its confines, Singapore is a shopaholic's dream come true. Whether you are heading to the Lion City for a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled vacation, here are some tips on how to plan a 4-day tour of the island nation.
Select the Right Time of the Year
If you have only four days at your disposal for a holiday in Singapore, it is crucial to select the right four days out of the year to explore this exciting tourist hub. Step one is ensuring that you are not travelling to Singapore during the rainy monsoon months from June to September when even four days can seem like a lifetime due to the inclement weather conditions and gloominess. The best time to visit the island nation is between December and April when the skies are sunny and clear enough to take part in cruises and other outdoor adventures. This is also the peak tourist season in Singapore so while hotel prices may not be inexpensive, it is well worth the fantastic conditions on the ground.
Find a Convenient Base
While four days is woefully insufficient to uncover all that the Lion City has to offer, those with a convenient base in Singapore can see and experience more than the average traveller. So whether you select the Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore or any other studio apartment in Singapore, make sure the venue is well-connected to local transport links and offers easy access to key highlights and attractions around the city. Staying close to an MRT station is one of the easiest ways to make your four days in the city a seamless experience.
Day One Itinerary
Allocate the first day of your stay to exploring some of the biggest theme parks and recreational points of interest in Singapore. Not-to-miss spots include the Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Theme Park while a picnic at Merlion Park and a tour of the Singapore City Gallery or National Museum can also be engaging ways to spend one's first day.
Day Two
Dedicate the second day of your trip to discovering the various community strongholds across Singapore from Little India to Chinatown. Do not forget to pop by Boat Quay in the afternoon and the dining hubs of Clarke Quay by night as the pubs and drinking holes are not all there is to experience in this entertainment district.
Day Three
Start off the third morning of your stay with a cable car ride to Sentosa Island, Singapore's original theme park. Home to not one but three manmade beaches including Tajong Beach and Siloso Beach, the larger-than-life aquarium and wildlife enclosures alone make a trip to Sentosa worth the time. Spend the afternoon perusing the shops and boutique stores down trendy Orchard Road where some of the biggest malls and department stores in Singapore are also found.
Day Four
Kick-start your last day in Singapore with a hike across the Mount Faber Loop before heading over to the Henderson Waves. Cap off the post-lunch hours with a trip to Alexander Arch and wind down your adventure in Singapore with a stroll along the Canopy Walkway. Visit the nearest hawker centre for one last culinary adventure and some Singapore Chicken Rice or Singapore Crab Curry before hitting the rooftop bars lining the bustling metropolis to bid adieu to this magical destination made for globetrotters.