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Beyond Singapore
One extra day can change your trip
Old kampong life, nature walks and neighbouring islands. Times are estimates, each way from the city centre.
Day trips
45 min + 10 min bumboat
Pulau Ubin
Singapore’s last kampong island: cycle past wooden houses, quarries and the Chek Jawa wetlands. Bumboats leave from Changi Point Ferry Terminal.
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20–30 min by MRT
Southern Ridges
Elevated walkways and the wave-shaped Henderson Waves bridge through hilltop forest.
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20–30 min by car
East Coast Park
Seaside cycling, picnics and playgrounds along the east coast; easy on a cloudy afternoon.
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About 1 hr by ferry
Bintan (Indonesia)
Beach resorts across the strait by ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. Better as an overnight; bring passports.
Passport needed
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1–2 hr by road incl. border
Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
Legoland Malaysia and halal food over the causeway. The new RTS Link train is targeted for February 2027, so in January allow for causeway queues.
Passport needed
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Good to know
Weekend queues
The causeway to Johor and the ferries are busiest on Friday evenings and weekends.
Check the weather
Strong winds and heavy rain can disrupt bumboats and ferries in January.
Visas
Check entry rules for Malaysia and Indonesia for your passport before crossing.
Cash for Ubin
Bring small cash for the bumboat and bicycle hire on Pulau Ubin.
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