24 hours in Singapore? It is definitely doable. We vacationed in Qatar, Bali, and Singapore for a total of 9 days. Singapore was the latter part of the trip, so we were very creative in how we would spend the last 24 hours of our vacation. Singapore is such a beautiful country. Our itinerary included dinner at CE LA Vi, a day tour of the city, and a tour of the National Orchid Garden. We did a ton of walking. Thank goodness for such a wonderful stay at the Four Seasons. As a result, we were able to relax at the end of the day before flying out. Also, be sure to check out What to Wear in Singapore in case you missed it.
24 hours in Singapore
First, flying from Bali we landed in Singapore at noon. Ultimately, the fight was pretty quick. As a result of flying Business Class, we had access to the lounge, therefore, we saved money and time by eating in the lounge before heading to the hotel. We were able to get an early check in due to an upgrade and hotel membership. The normal check-in time is 4 pm. After relaxing a bit, we got dressed for dinner. We immediately knew we would have dinner at Ce La Vi. I would advise making reservations because it was extremely packed when we got there. Luckily, we made reservations and was seated pretty quickly. We had a gorgeous view overlooking the Marina Bay. It’s so beautiful at night. The food is delicious as well!!!
City Sites in 24 hours
The next morning, we ordered room service to avoid finding somewhere locally to eat. That saved us some time. To start our 24 hours in Singapore, we took a Half Day City Tour which was booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards beforehand. Because of time, we decided to get a morning tour. We spent the first half of the day touring the City. We stopped at a couple of temples, the Marina Bay, and a few shops to purchase souvenirs.
National Orchid Garden Tour
During our 24 hours in Singapore, we took a tour of the National Orchid Garden. It is beautiful and a must-see attraction. Because we didn’t want to waste too much time, we paid for a tour guide so that we could hit the best parts of the Garden. Our tour ended around 1 pm, which gave us enough time to get back to our hotel room and walk to Paragon Shopping Center to grab a bite to eat.
There are tons of places to eat there. After lunch, we got back to the hotel to get ready for our flight out. Asking for a late checkout (another perk from having hotel memberships) gave us time to pack and shower.
By 4 pm, we checked out and waited for our car in the lobby of the hotel to take us to the airport.
Spending 24 hours in Singapore is definitely doable and especially easier when you properly plan.
Tips to Follow while in Singapore
- Stay hydrated. It is extremely hot and humid in Singapore. No matter what time of the year you go.
- Carry snacks. If you plan to do a lot of walking, I promise you will need snacks.
- Dress light. Don’t overdress. Because Singapore is hot and humid, it is not the place for fancy attire unless you are there to do a photo shoot. Dress comfortably and light. It’s the best way to go. Check out the best way to stay comfortable during your stay in Singapore here. If I had to do over, I would have worn athleisure.
- Don’t litter. I mentioned that you should carry snacks, but also remember that Singapore takes littering (includes spitting out gum) very seriously. Throw your paper in the trash bin! First-time offenders can be fined up to $1000 and given community service, while repeat offenders can be fined up to $5,000.
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