Day 1 · Arrival & Marina Bay
Private transfer from Changi, then Gardens by the Bay, the Cloud Forest dome and the evening light show over the bay.
Singapore travel guide
Singapore Holiday Packages from Australia
Singapore is the easiest short holiday from Australia: eight hours from Sydney, faultless transport, world-class food at every price point and enough to fill five days without ever feeling rushed. It also works beautifully as a stopover on the way to Europe. This guide covers a proven itinerary, realistic costs, entry rules for Australian passport holders and when to go.
A relaxed 5-day Singapore itinerary
Marina Bay, the heritage quarters, Sentosa and a hawker-food evening — easily extended with a Bintan or Malaysia add-on, or shortened to a 3-night stopover.
Day 2 · Heritage quarters
Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam, the National Gallery, and a hawker dinner at Lau Pa Sat or Maxwell.
Day 3 · Sentosa
Cable car across, Universal Studios or S.E.A. Aquarium, beach club afternoon and the Wings of Time show.
Day 4 · Gardens & river
Botanic Gardens and the National Orchid Garden, Singapore River cruise and a Singapore Sling at Raffles.
Day 5 · Shopping & departure
Orchard Road or Jewel Changi before your flight home.
More ideas on the Singapore destination page.
What this holiday costs
Return flights Sydney–Singapore
From around $750 economy, $1,100 in school holidays
5-day package (land only)
From $1,299 per person, twin share
Hotels, 4-star city
Roughly $230–$380 per room per night
Attractions and passes
Allow $120–$250 per person for Sentosa and museums
Meals and daily spending
Allow $70–$130 per person per day — hawker centres keep this low
All figures are indicative guides in Australian dollars for planning only. Final pricing depends on your travel dates, airline, hotel category, group size, exchange rates and availability at the time of booking, and is confirmed in writing before you pay.
Best time to travel
December to February
Peak Australian holiday demand and the wetter monsoon months; showers are heavy but short. Book flights early.
March to May
Hot and humid with the year's best balance of value and events. Good stopover window on the way to Europe.
June to August
The Great Singapore Sale and school-holiday family travel; warm, busy and lively.
September to November
Formula 1 night race in September lifts hotel rates sharply; quieter and better value in October and November.
Seasonal dates shift each year with the weather; we track the forecasts and advise on departure dates before you commit.
Visa and entry tips
- Australian passport holders travelling for tourism currently enter Singapore visa-free for short stays.
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months from arrival, and you need onward or return tickets.
- All arrivals must submit the SG Arrival Card electronically within three days before arriving — we send you the link.
- Singapore has strict rules on chewing gum, vaping and prohibited items; we brief you before departure.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy or consulate and with Smartraveller before you travel. We assist with documentation but cannot guarantee entry decisions.
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