Singapore
The easiest city in Asia for a family.
- From Delhi
- 5.5–6 hrs, direct
- Ideal length
- 4–5 days
- Best time
- Year-round
- Good for
- Families · Short breaks · First trips abroad
Why Singapore
Singapore is effortless with children: safe, green, spotless, with world-class zoos, gardens and food. It also works well paired with a few days in Bali or on a Malaysian island.
Plan a journey to SingaporeMost visited places in Singapore
The placesworth the journey.
Marina Bay
The modern face of Singapore wraps around the bay: the three towers and SkyPark of Marina Bay Sands, the durian-shaped Esplanade theatres and the Merlion spouting water at the river mouth. A waterfront promenade links them all and is lovely in the cooler evening air.
Our tip Watch the evening light and water show from the promenade by the Event Plaza rather than from the busier mall side.
Gardens by the Bay
Two vast glass conservatories, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest with its indoor waterfall, sit beside the Supertree Grove, steel trees planted with ferns and orchids. The scale and engineering are remarkable, and the gardens are as rewarding for children as for keen gardeners.
Our tip Visit the Cloud Forest when it opens and return after dark for the Supertree light show from a bench on the grove's edge.
Sentosa
Linked to the city by cable car, monorail and road, Sentosa gathers beaches, a large theme park, an oceanarium and beach clubs on one compact island. It makes for an easy, sociable day with children, with quieter stretches at Tanjong and Palawan beaches.
Our tip Arrive by cable car from Mount Faber in the late afternoon for views over the harbour as the sun sets.
Mandai Wildlife Reserve
In the north of the island, secondary rainforest and the Upper Seletar Reservoir surround the Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Bird Paradise, each built around open, naturalistic enclosures rather than cages. The Night Safari, the world's first nocturnal zoo, is a quietly thrilling experience after dark.
Our tip Book the earliest Night Safari tram slot and arrive in time for an unhurried dinner beforehand.
Chinatown
Restored shophouses line streets of traditional medicine halls, tea merchants and lively hawker stalls. The quarter's mix of faiths is striking: the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, the Sri Mariamman Temple and an early mosque all stand within a few minutes' walk of one another.
Our tip Climb to the rooftop garden of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, which most visitors overlook.
Little India & Kampong Glam
Little India is a riot of colour around Serangoon Road, with garland stalls, spice merchants and the ornate Sri Veeramakaliamman temple. A short walk away, Kampong Glam centres on the golden dome of Sultan Mosque, surrounded by textile shops and the independent boutiques of Haji Lane.
Our tip Come in the cooler late afternoon and stay on for an early dinner as the lights come up.
Singapore itinerary
Five days in Singapore
A relaxed city stay that balances Marina Bay and the gardens with heritage quarters, Sentosa and the Night Safari.
A starting point, not a package: we reshape the days around your dates, pace and who is travelling.
Shape this itinerary- Day01
Marina Bay · Arrival
Your driver meets you at Changi and brings you into the city in around twenty minutes. After settling in, walk the bay promenade at dusk and watch the evening light show over the water.
- Day02
Gardens by the Bay · The heritage quarters
Begin in the cool of the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. After lunch, a private guide leads you through Chinatown's temples and shophouses, ending with dinner at a hawker centre.
- Day03
Sentosa · A day by the sea
Spend the day on Sentosa, choosing between the theme park, the aquarium or simply a cabana at the beach. Return by cable car to Mount Faber as the sun sets over the harbour.
- Day04
Little India · Mandai after dark
Explore Little India and Kampong Glam with a guide in the morning, with time for shopping and a banana-leaf lunch. Rest in the afternoon before an evening at the Night Safari.
- Day05
Jewel Changi · Departure
Enjoy a gentle morning at leisure, perhaps in the Botanic Gardens. Reach the airport early enough to see the Rain Vortex inside Jewel Changi before your flight.
Things to do in Singapore
What we'd planfor you.
Gardens by the Bay
Domes by day, the light show by night.
Night safari
A favourite with children of every age.
Sentosa
Beaches, aquarium and theme park.
Food
Hawker centres to fine dining, and Little India.
Best time to visit Singapore
Year-round. February to April tends to be drier; the city is built for heat and rain.
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Longer journeys including Singapore
Starting points,not packages.
Where to stay in Singapore
Marina Bay
Skyline views, the waterfront and Gardens by the Bay on your doorstep. Ideal for first-time visitors, honeymooners and anyone who wants the city at its most iconic.
Orchard Road
Leafy, central and close to the best shopping and the Botanic Gardens. Works well for families and longer stays who prefer a calmer base.
Sentosa
Resort living with beaches, pools and attractions close by, only minutes from the city. A strong choice for families with younger children.
What to eat in Singapore
Hawker centres
Recognised by UNESCO as living heritage, Singapore's hawker centres serve chicken rice, laksa and satay under one roof. Most have dedicated vegetarian stalls, and many label their food clearly.
South Indian in Little India
Banana-leaf meals, dosas and filter coffee are served across Little India, with many purely vegetarian restaurants and several kitchens that can prepare Jain food without onion or garlic.
Chilli crab
Singapore's best-known dish, crab cooked in a sweet, spicy tomato and chilli sauce and mopped up with fried mantou buns. Best enjoyed at a seafood restaurant along the east coast.
Peranakan cuisine
The cooking of the Straits Chinese blends Chinese and Malay traditions in dishes such as ayam buah keluak and colourful kueh sweets. A good way to understand the island's mixed heritage.
Travel tips for Singapore
Getting there from India
Direct flights from Delhi take around five and a half to six hours.
For travellers from India
Direct flights from Delhi to Singapore take around five and a half hours. Indian travellers apply for a visa through an authorised agent, usually a few working days but best arranged a month before, and vegetarian and Jain food is among the easiest to find anywhere outside India. Tipping is not expected since bills carry a service charge, and chewing gum and littering are strictly regulated.
Visas & entry
Indian passport holders need a visa for Singapore. Rules and processing times change, so we confirm the current requirements when you book, prepare the document checklist with you, and help schedule any appointments.
Good to know
Indian vegetarian food is everywhere, from Little India to hotel restaurants.
Singapore tour packages from Delhi
Every Singapore holiday package we plan is private, and built around your dates, your pace and the people travelling with you.
Our Singapore tour packages from Delhi and across India include return flights, hand-picked hotels with partner privileges where available, private transfers, guided sightseeing where it adds something, visa assistance and 24×7 support while you travel. A typical first visit takes in Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, over 4–5 days.
We plan Singapore honeymoon packages, family holidays for children and grandparents, milestone celebrations and corporate or incentive trips, with vegetarian and Jain meals arranged in advance. Tell us what you have in mind and a travel designer will shape the itinerary with you.
Enquire about a Singapore package · Singapore family holidays
How many days in Singapore with children?
Four to five days is ideal; add three or four in Bali for a beach finish.
Is Singapore good for a first family trip abroad?
It's ideal: a short flight, very safe, easy food, and attractions for every age.
Can we combine Singapore with Bali?
Yes. It's a short flight, and Singapore + Bali is one of our most-requested family journeys.
What is included in your Singapore tour packages from Delhi?
Every Singapore package is private and planned around you. It usually includes return flights from Delhi, hand-picked hotels, private airport transfers, sightseeing with private guides where it matters, visa guidance and 24×7 support while you travel. Vegetarian and Jain meals can be arranged in advance.
How do I book a Singapore holiday package with TRIPPLANNERS?
Share your dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel through our enquiry form, call 011 4550 0000 or WhatsApp +91 98116 16005. A travel designer will come back with a private proposal and refine it with you until it is right.
