Thing to do
Night Safari
Opened in 1994 as the first zoo designed around nocturnal animals, explored by tram and walking trails through six geographical zones after dark.
Pulau Ubin
A rustic island off Changi reached by a 10-minute bumboat ride, known for cycling trails, kampong life and the Chek Jawa wetlands.
At a glance
- Type
- Island day trip
- Area
- North-East Islands, Singapore
- Official site
- pulau-ubin.nparks.gov.sg
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Bumboat access
- Cycling
- Wetland boardwalk
Why we recommend it
Pulau Ubin is a small island off Singapore's north-east coast where the pace slows right down: there are village houses, quarry lakes, mangroves and quiet trails better suited to bicycles than cars. At its south-eastern tip lies Chek Jawa, a wetland of around 100 hectares with a boardwalk through the mangroves and, at low tide, tidal flats rich in marine life.
Bumboats run on demand from Changi Point Ferry Terminal between about 6am and 7pm, usually leaving once 12 passengers are aboard, and the crossing takes about ten minutes. Bring cash for the fare, sun protection and plenty of water, and note that boats outside those hours must be arranged privately at a higher fare. An early start gives you the coolest hours on the trails.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Pulau Ubin FAQs
How do I get to Pulau Ubin?
Take a bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal; boats run on demand from about 6am to 7pm and leave when 12 passengers are aboard.
How much is the boat fare?
About S$4 per person each way, plus S$2 per bicycle; confirm before departure.