5 best day trips from Singapore

Singapore is small but a base for Malaysian and Indonesian day trips.

How: 1h ferry from Tanah Merah Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round; rainy season Nov-Mar

Beach resorts, mangrove tours, cheap massages

How: 30 min by bus/train across the causeway Travel time: 30 min When to go: Year-round; weekends crowded at the border

Cheaper shopping + Malaysian food at half the price

How: 10 min bumboat from Changi Village Travel time: 10 min When to go: Year-round

Rustic kampong life — Singapore as it was 50 years ago

How: Monorail or cable car — counts as day trip Travel time: 20 min When to go: Year-round

Universal Studios + beaches + S.E.A. Aquarium

How: 1h ferry from HarbourFront Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round

Beach resorts, spas, golf — cheaper than Singapore

Best day trips from Singapore