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Sightseeing Tours - Out Of Singapore




JOHOR BAHRU TOUR (Except Public Holidays)          5 hrs
Drive across the causeway linking Singapore and Malaysia. After immigration formalities, we commence our tour of Johor Bahru with visit to a HANDICRAFT CENTRE to observe batik painting. This is followed by a visit to SULTAN ABU BAKAR MOSQUE before arriving at a local KAMPONG. The final stop will be at a MUSLIM CEMETRY with a view of the exterior of The Royal Mausoleum before proceeding back to Singapore.

NOTE:
  • Please check whether a visa is required for entry into Malaysia and ensure that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity.
  • Tour duration depends on traffic conditions and immigration clearance.


KUKUP & ORCHID VALLEY TOUR (Except Public Holidays)          8 hrs
Drive through Johor Bahru, the state capital of Johor, Malaysia southern most state, and to the countryside on a journey which takes us through rubber, oil palm, cocoa and coffee plantations. You will enjoy the serenity of the rural beauty and lifestyle. The ORCHID VALLEY is set on 100 acres of scenic landscape with lakes, waterfalls and undulating hills. It is the world's largest tropical Orchid attraction. You will be enchanted by the varied beauty of over 1.5 million Orchids from over 80 hybrids. The tour then continues to Kukup where on arrival, you will be treated to a SEAFOOD LUNCH. After lunch, your tour takes you on a boat ride to visit one of the many offshore fishing farms. You will also have time to explore and observe the lifestyle in this FISHING VILLAGE built partially on stilts and planks.

NOTE:
  • Please check whether a visa is required for entry into Malaysia and ensure that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity.
  • Tour duration depends on traffic conditions and immigration clearance.
  • Distance from Singapore to Kukup is 120km.


MALACCA TOUR (Except Public Holidays)          12 hrs
Visit Malaysia's most historical city, which has seen the rise and fall of major empires that extended their influence to this region. The legacy of the Malay Sultanate, Portuguese, Dutch and British is evident in Malacca's medieval charm, picturesque buildings, multi-racial population and narrow streets. This tour includes a visit to historic sites such as ST PAUL'S HILL where St. Francis Xavier was interned, CHENG HOON TENG TEMPLE - oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and PORTA DE SANTIAGO - the Portuguese fortress. LUNCH at Malacca is included.

NOTE:
  • Please check whether a visa is required for entry into Malaysia and ensure that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity.
  • Tour duration depends on traffic conditions and immigration clearance.
  • Distance from Singapore to Malacca is 290km.
  1. Tour attractions are subjected to change at short notice.
  2. All tour rates will be subjected to change without prior notice.



Bintan Resorts - Tropical Escape Where Paradise Awaits
The island of Bintan is 55km southeast of Singapore and only 55 minutes away by Ferry.

Hotels
Bintan offers a choice of hotels ranging from luxury to budget hotels. Contact us for the special rates at:
  • Nirwana Gardens
  • Bintan Lagoon
  • Angsana Resort & Spa
  • Banyan Tree
Apart from its beaches and aquamarine waters, Bintan Resorts has a wide range of activities and entertainment for those who want more than just bask by the sea.

Golf
Choose from four great golf courses, designed by golfing luminaries - Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ian-Baker Finch and Greg Norman.

Spas
With a variety of treatments to choose from, ranging from traditional Asian and Javanese massages to western therapies and natural beauty care, the spas in Bintan Resorts are not to be missed.

Water Sports
Take your pick from wind surfing; wake boarding; sailing, snorkeling, or jet skiing to name but some.

Nature and Eco-tourism
Not to be missed is the award-winning Mangrove Discovery Tour which takes you into the wonders of Bintan Resorts' mangrove forest and discover the diverse ecological wildlife that exists beneath the mangrove forest.

Adventure and Trekking
Bintan Resorts offers All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rides through challenging jungle terrain specially designed with sharp turns and thrilling doors for that extra rush. Or take a trek of the 340-metre tall Gunung Bintan and the surrounding rainforest where you can see rare animals such as the silver leaf monkey, sun birds, eagles and kite.



Images Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board
 
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