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5 days in Singapore

Futuristic gardens, hawker feasts and spotless efficiency. Here's how to spend 5 days in Singapore: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Singapore trip is February, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
February, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Singapore itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Central Catchment Area~$5
The Central Catchment Area, also known as the Central Water Catchment, is a designated planning area and one of the two main water catchments of Singapore. The country's main reser
12:30
Singapore (island)
Singapore is the main constituent island of the sovereign island country and city-state of the Republic of Singapore. It is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, betw
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
Straits Settlements~$5
The Straits Settlements were a group of British territories located in Southeast Asia. Originally established in 1826 as part of the territories controlled by the British East Indi
12:30
Central Catchment Nature Reserve
The Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) is the largest nature reserve in Singapore, occupying 2880 hectares. Forming a large green lung in the geographical centre of the city,
16:00
Upper Peirce Reservoir
Upper Peirce Reservoir is Singapore's fourth reservoir. The 6-hectare Upper Peirce Reservoir Park overlooks the Upper Peirce Reservoir.
3

Day 3

09:00
Syonan Shrine
Syonan Jinja was a Shinto shrine at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore. Built by the Japanese Imperial Army during the Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II, the shrine wa
12:30
Singapore Korean International School~$5
Singapore Korean International School is a South Korean international school in Bukit Timah, Singapore. Founded in March 1993, It covers kindergarten through senior high school. Th
16:00
Chatsworth International School~$5
Chatsworth International School is a co-educational international school in Bukit Tinggi, Singapore, for students from kindergarten to Year 13, aged 3 to 18. It is an International
4

Day 4

09:00
Upper Peirce Reservoir Park
Upper Peirce Reservoir Park is a 5 hectares park besides Upper Peirce Reservoir. It was opened by the then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on 27 February 1977.
12:30
Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station
The Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station is the second satellite earth station in Singapore after Sentosa Satellite Earth Station in Sentosa Island.
16:00
Eco-Link@BKE
The Eco-Link@BKE is an ecological bridge in Singapore which connects the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve with the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
5

Day 5

09:00
Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency (1955 – 1991)~$5
The Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency was a single-member constituency (SMC) situated in north-western Singapore. It was established in 1955 and was merged into Sembawang Gr
12:30
Swiss School in Singapore~$5
Swiss School in Singapore is a Swiss international school in Bukit Timah, Singapore.
16:00
Windsor Nature Park
Windsor Nature Park is a nature park in Singapore. It was opened on 22 April 2017. The park forms a green buffer zone between Central Catchment Nature Reserve and the urbanized are

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What 5 days in Singapore costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Singapore: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Singapore?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Singapore, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Singapore?+

Start with Central Catchment Area, Singapore (island) and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Singapore cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Singapore?+

The best months to visit Singapore are February, June, July and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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