It's my second time in Singapore! The first time was in 2019, just right before the pandemic hit the world. I posted a travel guide on my other blog - Wander with Shy - 6D5N DIY Singapore - Malaysia Itinerary. It was relatively cheaper that time, given that it was already more than 6 years ago. But Singapore is still a beautiful city as it is, and I'm happy to explore it again. It is true that once you started exploring other countries, there's just no stopping. Can you believe I have a long list of travel destinations? How I wish traveling the world is easy as 1-2-3!
Here's a quick guide if you're planning to go to Singapore anytime this year or the succeeding years.
Disclaimer: This blog is created based on my experience exploring the country. Please still do your due diligence to research further as some details may no longer be updated in the future.
Pre-Travel Check List:
Travel documents to prepare:
- Valid passport (not expiring in the next 6 months)
- E-Travel - This is free and can be downloaded as an app via Google Play Store or App Store (iOS) - https://etravel.gov.ph/. Register your details at least 72 hours before your departure date.
- Airline Tickets - printed or digital copy
- Hotel Reservation - printed or digital copy
- Travel Insurance - this is optional but I always make sure that I have travel insurance for emergency purposes. We'll never know what will happen on the trip, so better be prepared. I have credit card travel insurance, but I still buy travel insurance just in case.
- Fill out Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) - Access the SG Arrival Card through this link. To ensure a hassle-free entry to Singapore, make sure to fill out the Singapore Arrival Card at least 72 hours before your arrival to Singapore. This is free. You can also download the MyICA mobile app from Google Play and App Store (iOS) if you are planning to travel subsequently to Singapore.
- Certificate of Employment
- Bank Certificate/Bank Statement - proof that you can support your travel
- Sample Itinerary
- Activity vouchers booked from Klook or other travel apps
- Universal Studios
- Gardens by the Bay
- Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
- StarHub 4G Sim Card
- TravelJoy - Travel Insurance
We are exploring Singapore for 2 days only, and here's a sample itinerary that we followed:
Singapore Itinerary
Day 0 - Departure to Singapore
- Flight from MNL-SIN
- Check-in at Hotel
- Dinner
- Rest for the night
Day 1 - Sentosa Island - Theme Parks
- Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
- Full Blog: Harry Potter: Visions of Magic at Resorts World Sentosa
- Includes how to go there + what to see inside
- Universal Studios
- Full Blog: A Day in Universal Studios Singapore
- Includes how to go there + what to see inside
- Orchard Rd. Library
- Merlion Park
- Helix Bridge
- Fullerton Bay
- Marina Bay
- Esplanade Bridge
- Little India
- Kampong Glam (Bugis)
- Haji Lane (Bugis)
- Fort Canning Park
- Gardens by the Bay
- If you want to visit the Cloud Forest, Flower Dome, and Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy, buy your tickets here: Gardens By the Bay Klook Tickets
Read Also: Free Attractions to Visit in Singapore
Day 3-6, we boarded the Royal Caribbean Cruise: Ovation of the Seas with excursions to Penang, Malaysia, and Phuket, Thailand
Read Also: Royal Caribbean Cruise: Ovation of the Seas | Singapore - Malaysia - Thailand
Day 7 - Arrival back to Singapore (7:30am, Ovation of the Seas arrived to Singapore) we went directly to Jewel (Changi Airport Terminal 1) to weigh our baggage and stroll around Jewel.
Expenses Reveal:
Pre-Travel (1pax) - ₱75,745.75
- MNL-SIN-MNL Roundtrip Airfare via Cebu Pacific - ₱9,264.75
- Baggage Allowance (Roundtrip) - ₱3,242.77
- PH Travel Tax - ₱1,620
- Universal Studios - ₱3,480
- Harry Potter: Visions of Magic - ₱2,631
- Gardens by the Bay: Cloud Forest & Jurassic Park - ₱2,051
- Travel Insurance - ₱479
- Starhub E-Sim 7 Days Unlimited Data - ₱561.40
- Hotel Accommodation (Holiday Inn - 3D2N) - ₱17,694.90
- Royal Caribbean Interior Stateroom (4D3N) + all-in expenses including food - ₱34,720.93
- Transportation - ₱6,565.41 - I joined a family with 2 seniors so we used Grab all the time. I covered the transportation for me, my friend, and my friend's cousin
- Food - ₱8,066.54 - Food in Singapore only since the food in the cruise is already included to what I paid for
- Shopping - ₱7,828.08 (Combination of all pasalubongs from Singapore & Thailand)
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