| City Tour [ ISVSQ01 ]
Pick-up Time : 0900 & 1400 Hrs
| Tour Starts : 0930 & 1430 Hrs | Duration : 3
½ Hrs
Discover the history, culture and lifestyle
of multi-racial Singapore. Stroll along the colourful streets
of Little India and be dazzled by the hive of activity that
permeates every nook and cranny of the area. Then breeze along
the Singapore River, where much trading activity to transform
an obscure fishing village to a world-class seaport and metropolis
took place. Look out for the quaint waterfront shop houses,
skilfully restored and rejuvenated and sitting in the shadow
of the majestic towering buildings of the Financial District
beyond.
Join in the bustling activity of Chinatown,
a place where many of our immigrant forefathers set up home.
Patronise the varied and unique shops and visit the oldest
Hindu temple in Singapore - the magnificent Sri Mariamman
Temple.
Swing by the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the
'green lung' of the city centre and experience the calm and
serenity of this 52 hectares garden. Located within the grounds
of the park is the National Orchid Garden, where you can marvel
at the wide variety and colours of orchids on display. At
a jewellery factory you can engage in one of Singaporeans
favourite pass times - shopping or simply admire the fine
designs of Singapore jewellers
Journey
to the West [ ISVSQ02 ]
Pick-up Time : 0900 & 1400 Hrs
| Tour Starts : 0930 & 1430 Hrs | Duration :
3 ½ Hrs
Tour begins with a visit to one of the oldest
Chinese Temples in Singapore, the Thien Hock Temple which
is more than 160 years old. The unique wooden structures and
wood carvings were built and assembled without using any nails.
On to Tiger Balm Gardens, where you experience
the colour, vibrancy and rich pageantry of Chinese culture.
Re-live the myths and legends of ancient China, such as the
10 Courts of Hell, Journey to the West and the 8 immortals
invading Neptune Palace.
Next, we visit Jurong Hill to see the Garden
of Fame where trees were planted by visiting dignitaries.
From the hill you will be able to have a panoramic view of
the Jurong industrial estate and Jurong island; made up of
seven small islands linked together to support the growth
of petrochemical and chemical industries in Singapore. On
the return journey visit the Ming Village, in the light industrial
area. Ming Village produces hand crafted replicas of chinese
porcelain from the Sung, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Observe
the process of moulding, glazing and artistic free hand painting
on the fine porcelain replicas in the factory tour.
Cheng
Ho Imperial Cruises [ ISVSQ03 ]
Sail to the Southern Islands and see the
busiest port in the world on board our air-conditioned imperial
Chinese Vessel M.V. Cheng Ho. There are 3 Cruises to choose
from:
Morning Glory : 1030 Hrs | Duration
: 2 ½ Hrs
Enjoy the Morning Glory Cruise with a stopover
at Kusu Island, except during Kusu Festival (around October),
to see the ancient Chinese temple which legend says was set
up by Admiral Cheng Ho for his sailors. Complimentary coffee
or tea and biscuits will be served
High Tea Cruise : 1500 Hrs | Duration
: 2 ½ Hrs
The afternoon cruise follows the same route
as the Morning Glory Cruise but includes a delectable selection
of cakes, tartlets and sandwiches served for high tea.
Dinner Cruise : 1830 Hrs | Duration
: 2 Hrs
If you want to enjoy sailing at its best,
join the sunset dinner cruise. The evening breeze, the setting
sun and the peace and quiet of the open sea is an experience
not to be missed. View all this from the aft castle of M.V.
Cheng Ho before sitting down to a sumptuous buffet dinner.
Note:
Complimentary pick-up available from selected hotels or please
be at Clifford Pier 15 minutes before cruise departure time.
50% cancellation charge payable unless cancellation is received
12 hours before departure for both High Tea and Dinner Cruises.
Zoo
Tour [ ISVSQ04 ]
Pick-up Time : 08.00 & 14.00 Hrs
| Tour Starts : 08.30 & 14.30 Hrs | Duration :
3 ½ Hrs
Let us take you on a wild and exciting tour
at the Singapore Zoological Gardens, where you'll find over
2,000 animals from all over the world residing in habitats
virtually similar to their own. Set in 28 hectares of lush,
landscaped gardens, the zoo is based on an open concept with
very few cages. You may observe several of the interesting
exhibits from your seat in an electric tram followed by breakfast
with your very special orang utan (optional). (Afternoon tour
does not include high tea). Then its 'Animal Showtime' with
specially trained snakes, sea-lions, oran utans and elephants.
Night
Safari [ ISVSQ05 ]
Pick-up Time : 1830 Hrs | Tour Starts : 1900 Hrs
| Duration : 3 ½ Hrs
Most animals are nocturnal. At dusk they
begin to stir for the hunt. At the Singapore Zoo these activities
are captured to best effect using subtle lighting which permits
us to watch upclose whilst not disturbing the animals.
The Singapore Zoo houses over 2000 animals
from 110 exotic species. The tiger, striped hyena, golden
jackal, cape buffalo, blue sheep and the rare greater one-horned
rhinoceros are but some of the animals you will see. The Night
Safari covers an area of 40 hectares of secondary jungle with
Seletar Reservoir providing a beautiful backdrop.
A tram ride, upon arrival at the zoo is the
easiest way to familiarize yourself with the large grounds.
At the end of the ride you may wish to enjoy dinner in a romantic
forest setting.
After dinner feel free to stroll and take
a closer look at the animals. The sound of the crickets and
owls and the chance to see the tigers or hyenas feasting makes
a truly memorable experience.
Night
Tour [ ISVSQ06 ]
Pick-up Time : 1830 Hrs | Tour
Starts : 1900 Hrs | Duration : 3 ½ Hrs
Our first stop is Raffles landing site. At
the mouth of the Singapore River. From here, take a river
boat ride to Clark Quay to view night life by the river. Shops,
bars, discotheques and restaurants line the river banks. At
Clark Quay, we go for dinner to a Chinese restaurant.
After dinner, rejoin the coach for a scenic
ride via Benjamin Sheers Bridge to Bugis Village made infamous
by sailors during the 60's. At the bustling night market,
bargains can be found for cassette tapes, VCDs, watches, T-shirts
and other souvenirs.
Last stop is Raffles Hotel. This grand hotel
has been restored to its former glory when guests included
Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward and Liz Taylor.
City
in Transformation Tour [ ISVSQ07 ]
Pick-up Time : 09.00 & 14.00 Hrs
| Tour Starts : 09.30 & 14.30 Hrs | Duration
: 3 ½ Hrs
This tour provides you with an excellent
photo opportunity to capture the spirit of Singapore at the
Marina Promenade. Discover ancient practices like "feng
shui" still thriving amidst the towering skyscrapers
in the financial district. Stopover at Singapore River - Boat
Quay, where early migrants struggled to eke out a living.
We will walk down the narrow side streets to discover old
shop houses once used in our entrepot trade put to new use
as cyber cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Next, experience the essence of multicultural
Singapore at Waterloo Street, where you can observe devotees
at two temples, one a Chinese Kwan Imm Temple and another
a Hindu Temple - Sri Krishnan Temple. As we drive along Waterloo
Street you will also see a Jewish Synagogue and a Catholic
Church. Our last stop is Arab Street - Kampong Glam. Learn
about the practice of Islam in this part of the world at the
Sultan Mosque. Along Arab Street notice the colourful textiles,
cane and rattan basketry, leather goods and hand crafted brass
works of art.
This tour gives you an understanding of what
Singapore is all about - a City rushing into the new economy
but still treasuring its heritage.
Jurong
Bird Park [ ISVSQ08 ]
Pick-up Time : 09.00 Hrs | Tour
Starts : 09.30 Hrs | Duration : 3 ½ Hrs
This tour is a must for bird enthusiasts
and a pleasure for those who simply enjoy nature in all its
beauty.
Our route take us along Keppel Harbour, part
of the world's second busiest port and the Jurong Industrial
Estate, Singapore's economic showpiece.
At the Bird Park, you'll find hundreds of
exotic birds flitting happily about their daily lives. In
fact, there are over 7,000 birds of more than 600 species
gathered in this beautiful 20-hectare sanctuary!
Visit the world's largest walk-in aviary
and view what is said to be the world's highest man made waterfall.
Also included is an amusing 25 - minute Bird Show.
Sentosa
Island Tour [ ISVSQ09 ]
Pick-up Time : 09.00 Hrs | Tour
Starts : 09.30 Hrs | Duration : 4 Hrs
Escape to Sentosa - the island of peace &
tranquility.
Take our coach to Sentosa island via a bridge
and change to a monorail to get an excellent introduction
to this tourist and recreational island theme park.
Visit Sentosa Underwater World, Asia's largest
oceanarium. Next board a bus to Butterfly park, the beautiful
landscaped park is specially designed to exhibit live butterflies
and insects in lush natural environment.
We then take a short walk to the Images of
Singapore, the wax museum to view images of historical Singapore
including the World War II Surrender chamber and pioneers
of Singapore.
Tour ends with a Cable Car Ride, back to the mainland at Mount
Faber which offers a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Port
of Singapore.
Sentosa
(Underwater World (Afternoon)
Pick-up Time : 14.00 & 16.00 Hrs | Tour Starts
: 14.30 & 16.30 Hrs | Duration : 4 Hrs
Visit Sentosa and the Underwater world in
the afternoon or at sunset for the most romantically inclined
(we offer 2 departures daily). See the attractions of this
isle of tranquillity including the latest multimillion-dollar
Underwater World. Your coach ride takes you pass the Container
Port of Singapore, the busiest in the world, to Mount Faber
for your cable car ride. Attractions on the island: your visit
will include the Underwater World, Asia's largest oceanarium,
Sentosa Wax Museum to see the pioneers of Singapore and the
Surrender Chamber depicting events in Singapore in the 2nd
World War.
Also included is a scenic monorail ride.
This is followed by a visit to the musical fountain and return
by coach via the causeway to the World Trade Centre.
For evening tour, time constraint: insufficient
time for sit down dinner. Fast food outlets offering snacks
& sandwiches located at attractions, before adjourning
to the musical fountain to enjoy, after sunset, the sight
and sound show at its best.
Heartlands of New Asia-Singapore [ ISVSQ10
]
Pick-up Time : 14.00 Hrs | Tour
Starts : 14.30 Hrs | Duration : 3 ½ Hrs
Discover life in Singapore in the old days.,
when fishing villages and "kampung" living thrived
and community spirit ran high amongst the villagers. Today,
this community spirit and traditional lifestyle lives on,
albelt in a more modern setting. Truly a case of city with
its head in the future and its soul in the past!
The tour starts at Suntec City, a modern
cluster of impressive buildings in the heart of the city.
We drive eastwards to visit Malay Village, which showcases
the traditional lifestyle in Kampung community during the
50s and 60s of Singapore.
Next, a visit to Changi Prison Museum and
view a replica of the Chapel which was used during World War
II. The tour then proceeds to Changi Village passing by Changi
Yacht Club and Tampines New Town with a stop at the Tampines
Chinese Temple that houses 9 dieties.
Flavours
of New Asia - Singapore [ ISVSQ11 ]
Pick-up Time : 08.00 Hrs | Tour
Starts : 08.30 Hrs | Duration : 3 ½ Hrs
The Dutch were the first to monopolise it
and prospered greatly. Then the British got into the act and
Singapore became the focus in the flight for command of one
of the most exotic trading routes in the world - the Spice
Route. Pepper, cloves, cinnamon, saffron
filled the
bowels of ships and brought with it a steady stream of immigrants
from as far afield as India, China, the Middle East and the
Malay Archipelago. Today, spices lace the foods of Singapore,
made unique by the fusion of the traditional cuisine of its
immigrants. Indeed, no visit to Singapore can be complete
without a hearty "pig-out" on the scrumptious local
fare. Singapore is a Gourmet Paradise. It is feasting on fish-head
curry on a banana leaf. It is enjoying chilli crab and satay
sticks under moonlit skies. It is managing an emperor's feast
with a pair of wooden chopsticks.
We'll walk you through a Spice Garden - the
original site of the first Botanic Garden. Followed by a visit
to Peranakan showroom - display of peranakan kitchen crockery
used. In Little India, we'll explore narrow streets overflowing
with gold and spices, pots and pans, saris and gold. Take
the opportunity to try some Indian foods - famed for its variety
and infinitely subtle blend of aromatic spices and seasonings.
Next a visit to wet market, where shrewd housewives jostle
to ensure that only the freshest foods get laid out at the
dinner table. Then drive pass Katong food street where a majority
of Peranakan families have set up their homes and business.
Our last stop at a Chinese Medical Hall in Chinatown. By the
end of the trail we promise you will learn a thing or two
about dining etiquette of the different races and even deal
with that most ingenious of cutlery - your fingers and its
extended version - the chopsticks!
Singapore
Discovery Centre Tour [ ISVSQ12 ]
Pick-up Time : 08.00 Hrs | Tour
Starts : 08.30 Hrs | Duration : 3 ½ Hrs
Take this tour to experience one of the latest
attractions, the Singapore Discovery Centre. Interactive exhibits
using latest technology show you past, present and future
Singapore, whilst a Technology Gallery also in interactive
mode displays the latest in military software and hardware.
Tour includes visit to TWERKS Theatre, a
5 storey high giant screen features the excitinig encounter
in the Third Dimension, experience the wildest 3-D motion
picture.
Optional highlights are:
1) Motion simulator where your seat moves
and swerve in tandem with screened film.
2) Shooting gallery, a computer simulated firing range.
Johore Bahru Tour [ ISVSQ13 ]
Pick-up Time : 08.00 Hrs | Tour
Starts : 08.30 Hrs | Duration : 3 ½ Hrs
Enjoy a trip to Johore Bahru, capital of
the State of Johore, Malaysia which is linked to Singapore
by a Causeway. The state has a population of approximately
1.7 million and Johore Bahru is the second largest city south
of Kuala Lumpur. Across the causeway, visit the Royal Abu
Bakar Mosque.
Then drive along Lido Beach to Craft Town
to observe batik painting for wall pictures and sarongs. This
is followed by a visit to a Malay Cemetery and the exterior
of Royal Mauseleum to learn the Muslim culture of burial of
their deceased.
We then proceed with a drive through the
City Centre before making our way back across the causeway.
Kukup
Tour [ ISVSQ14 ]
Pick-up Time : 08.00 Hrs | Tour
Starts : 08.30 Hrs | Duration : Full Day
Let us take you to rural parts of Malaysia,
to Kukup, a small fishing village built on stilts in the sea
at the south western tip of Malaysia.
Along the way you'll pass plantations of
pineapple, cocoa, coffee, rubber and palm oil. En route stops
will be made at a 1) "Orchid Valley", a beautifully
landscaped orchid plantation with its own fishing pond. Children's
playground and small aviary and 2) A Pewter Factory to see
how pewter is made into useful utensils and decorative objects.
At Kukup, visit the fishermen's village and
take a boat ride to see the rearing of fish in floating nets
off Kukup Island.
Then be our guest as you sit down to a delectable
seafood lunch with a complimentary first round of soft drink
or beer.
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