Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore is ideally located as a base when making short trips to neighboring countries, such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, and Thailand. Tours to most neighboring countries are available, especially to the islands of Indonesia and Malaysia. Regular ferry services leave for the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan daily, while those who want to visit Malaysia can rely on bus, coach, train, and ferry services, and shuttle flights if they do not plan to drive. Passports with a minimum validity of six months are required, and visa regulations of the individual country must be met.

Tour agents offer tours out of Singapore to nearby holiday spots in Malaysia and Indonesia. Check with your hotel front desk for more details.

For more tourist information on Indonesia and Malaysia, please contact the Indonesian Embassy at Tel: +65 737-7422, or the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board at Tel: +65 532-6351.

Other Singapore tours being offered:

Flavors of New Asia - Singapore Tours
This is a gastronomic journey around Singapore, covering areas such as the original Spice Garden, Little India, Geylang Serai, Katong, and Chinatown. The tours will certainly give you more than food for thought.

Heartlands of New Asia - Singapore Tours
Venture into the heart of Singapore and experience everyday Singaporean life.

Spirits of New Asia - Singapore Tours
Even though Singapore is a small city-state, it would take you over a day and a half to cover it completely. The city tours showcase the contrast of old and new and the blend of east and west that constantly amaze visitors.

Painted Faces Tour
Discover the magic, meaning, and precision of Chinese opera in this evening tour. Learn about the different costumes and faces that are painted on.

Attractions Tours
Unless you enjoy the thrill of tracking down Singapore's many attractions on your own, this short half-day tour may be a viable alternative.

Island Tours
Cover parts of the island or the whole island with one of these comprehensive day tours. The tours that take you to the west are more attraction-based compared to tours to the east, which are more casual and laid-back, usually highlighting lifestyles.

Evening Tours
Soak in Singapore's nightlife when the fast-paced city moves to a different beat. The lights glitter, the nightscenes sizzle, and the mood all round is more inviting than ever.

Nostalgia/History Tours
Get a glimpse of the trials and challenges Singapore had to overcome before it could become the economic miracle that it is today.

Harbour/River Cruises
There are a number of cruises to Singapore's southern islands and up the Singapore River. Cruises around the southern islands of Kusu, St. John's, Sisters, and Lazarus are offered by a number of tour operators. These cruises include meals like lunch, high tea, or a romantic dinner for two.

Trolley Tours
The Singapore Trolleys, reminiscent of the red trams of the 1920s, travel from the Orchard Road shopping belt to the colonial district and Clarke Quay with a narration of the surrounding sights. The trolley departs from Clarke Quay and takes about an hour to complete the route covering 17 stops. There are 6 departures daily (9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.). The unlimited ride package of S$14.90 for adults and S$9.90 children includes a complimentary Singapore Riverboat Tour from Clarke Quay. Tickets can be purchased from your hotel concierge or from the trolley drivers.

Walking Tours
A wide variety of areas in Singapore have naturally developed their own unique attractive features, and special care is being taken to enhance these areas for greater enjoyment. Be adventurous and explore these places on your own. Complimentary walking tour maps produced by the Singapore Tourism Board are available at the airport and selected hotels. These maps guide readers on an exploratory stroll around places like the Singapore River and the ethnic quarters of Chinatown and Little India.

Inquire about sightseeing tours from the following agencies:

Resorts Travel Pte Ltd
101 Up Cross Street #02-52
Singapore 058357
Tel: +65 534-0300
Fax: +65 538-0289

Singapore Sightseeing Tour East Pte Ltd
3C River Valley Road #01-24
Singapore 179022
Tel: +65 332-3755
Fax: +65 332-3756

Super Kings Services
Blk 264 Tampines Street 21 #04-112
Singapore 520264
Tel: +65 785-9289