from £1,795 pp
Asia at its most effortless — and most rewarding
Flight time
12–13 hours direct (Singapore Airlines from Heathrow)
Timezone
SGT (GMT+8)
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Visa (UK)
No visa required (up to 30 days)
Language
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil (English universally spoken)
Best time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Dec
Singapore is the easiest city in Asia to fall in love with. Immaculate, safe, endlessly fascinating — it rewards slow exploration. Gardens by the Bay at dawn, a hawker stall education spanning three neighbourhoods, the quiet grandeur of the Botanic Gardens. Our specialists know the Singapore that tourists miss.
From
£1,795
per person
What you'll experience
- Gardens by the Bay — Supertree light show from the best vantage
- Progressive hawker centre tour across three neighbourhoods
- Private curator tour of Singapore's National Museum
- Botanic Gardens morning walk with National Orchid Garden
- Peranakan heritage trail through Katong and Joo Chiat
When to go
Best Time to Visit Singapore
Jan
Warm & pleasant
Feb
Warm & pleasant
Mar
Hot, haze risk
Apr
Hot & humid
May
Hot & humid
Jun
Hot, school hols
Jul
Hot & dry
Aug
Hot, National Day
Sep
Warm & quiet
Oct
Warm, Deepavali
Nov
Wetter season
Dec
Wet & festive
Health & vaccines
No mandatory vaccines; Hepatitis A recommended as a precaution
Made for your pace
Why travellers over 50 love Singapore
Singapore is Asia at its most seamlessly organised — English everywhere, immaculate infrastructure, no language barrier whatsoever. It is the ideal introduction to the region for first-time Asia travellers.
The hawker centre culture — UNESCO-listed — puts extraordinary food within five minutes of anywhere. Chilli crab, Hainanese chicken rice, laksa and kaya toast are eaten in the same open-air setting by taxi drivers and billionaires alike.
The city's MRT (subway) is clean, air-conditioned, punctual and fully accessible. Walking distances between key sights are short and shaded walkways are extensive. Singapore is genuinely gentle on the legs.
The Botanic Gardens, Gardens by the Bay and the Southern Ridges trail offer exceptional nature experiences with no challenging terrain — paved paths, benches throughout, and extraordinary plant life.
Singapore's hotels — from the legendary Raffles to the newer Capella on Sentosa — represent genuine world-class hospitality. Room standards are uniformly excellent.
Experiences
Top things to do in Singapore
1Gardens by the Bay — Supertrees at nightfall
The 18 towering solar-powered Supertrees are extraordinary in daylight, but the nightly Garden Rhapsody light-and-sound show transforms them into something otherworldly. Book the OCBC Skyway bridge walk for the elevated view.
2Hawker centre breakfast — Maxwell or Tiong Bahru
A Singapore morning ritual: kaya toast with half-boiled eggs and kopi at a heritage kopitiam, followed by char kway teow or a bowl of Hainanese porridge. One of the finest cheap meals on earth.
3Singapore Botanic Gardens — Swan Lake and ginger garden
The UNESCO World Heritage Botanic Gardens cover 82 hectares of tropical greenery in the heart of the city. The National Orchid Garden contains over 1,000 species. Entirely flat, endlessly beautiful.
4Chinatown Heritage Centre
Three restored shophouses recreate the cramped cubicle living of early Chinatown — a visceral and moving record of Singapore's immigrant history. One of the finest small museums in Asia.
5Little India and Tekka Market
Serangoon Road's Little India district explodes with colour, jasmine garlands, Deepavali decorations and the smell of biryani. Tekka Market is the best wet market in Singapore — arrive early for the freshest produce.
6Raffles Hotel — Long Bar and colonial architecture
The 1887 hotel restored to its colonial-era grandeur. Even non-guests can take afternoon tea in the Tiffin Room, sip a Singapore Sling in the Long Bar (birthplace of the cocktail), and walk the verandas.
7Night Safari and Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo is consistently ranked among the world's best. The adjacent Night Safari — a guided tram ride through a nocturnal wildlife reserve — is genuinely extraordinary and manageable for all mobility levels.
Eat & drink
Food & drink in Singapore
Chilli crab — the national dish
Singapore's most iconic dish: whole mud crabs cracked at the table and cooked in a spicy, slightly sweet tomato-and-chilli sauce. The fried mantou buns for mopping the sauce are non-negotiable. Best at Jumbo Seafood or Long Beach.
Hawker centre culture — 50 cents to five dollars
Over 100 hawker centres serve the entire city. Every centre has its own specialities — char kway teow, laksa, bak chor mee, rojak and satay. Two Michelin-starred hawker stalls (Liao Fan Hawker Chan, Hill Street Tai Hwa) charge under $3 a plate.
Kopi and kaya toast
Kopi — robusta coffee brewed in a sock filter, often with condensed milk — is a uniquely Singaporean institution. Paired with kaya toast (pandan coconut jam on grilled bread) and half-boiled eggs at a 1950s-style kopitiam, it is the definitive Singapore breakfast.
Transport & transfers
Getting around Singapore
Singapore's MRT network covers the entire island efficiently, with stations that are air-conditioned, fully accessible and signed in English. Private taxis and Grab (rideshare) are inexpensive. Our itineraries use private guided vehicles for all structured touring. The city centre is compact enough to walk many key sights — covered walkways protect from both rain and sun.
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Our Singapore specialists will help you find the perfect match — no hard sell, just honest advice.
Our promise
Why travel with us for Singapore
Singapore is the most accessible Asian city for first-time visitors — our specialists help you experience it deeply, not just as a stopover.
Emma Tan has lived in Singapore for over a decade and introduces guests to the city as a resident, not a tourist — the hawker stalls, the hidden heritage, the right time to visit each neighbourhood.
Our Singapore-Borneo and Singapore-Malaysia combinations are uniquely sequenced to maximise the contrast between urban sophistication and raw jungle.
Common questions
Singapore travel questions answered
Is Singapore worth visiting for more than a stopover?
Absolutely. Singapore rewards a dedicated 5–7 days far more than a 48-hour stopover. The city has extraordinary depth — its hawker culture alone justifies multiple days. Gardens by the Bay, the heritage neighbourhoods of Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam, the Botanic Gardens and the National Museum are all genuinely world-class. Our guests consistently say they wish they had stayed longer.
How manageable is Singapore's heat for travellers over 50?
Singapore is hot and humid year-round, but it is very well designed for comfort. All major attractions are air-conditioned. Taxis and the MRT are cool and clean. Our itineraries schedule guided activity for the morning cool and leave afternoons free for air-conditioned museums, cafés and hotel pools. We have never had a guest unable to manage the climate.
What is the best time of year to visit Singapore?
Singapore is a year-round destination with no distinct seasons. February and July tend to be drier. December can see heavy afternoon rains. The most important factor is avoiding Chinese New Year (late January/early February) if you are sensitive to crowds and higher prices — though the cultural energy is extraordinary if you embrace it.
Can we combine Singapore with Malaysia or Borneo?
Singapore is the perfect gateway to both Malaysia and Borneo. Our 12-day Singapore & Malaysia itinerary combines the city with Penang's UNESCO heritage and Kuala Lumpur. Our 14-day Singapore & Borneo Wildlife tour pairs city comfort with the extraordinary wildlife of the Kinabatangan River. Both are among our most popular multi-centre programmes.
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