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Pulau Ubin

Lost in time, Pulau Ubin is like Singapore sixty years ago. Come here for the perfect nature escape.

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4.9

557 reviews

Robin Loh was very friendly and informative. We loved our very relaxing view of an alternative side of Singapore. Thoroughly recommend it.

Catriona

Booked: Explore Disappearing Kelongs on a Boat

I had an accidental solo kayaking tour today with Daniel as the guide. It was incredible to see the mangroves and Daniel was so knowledgeable about so many topics related to the sea, mangroves, and the general environment. Highly recommend.

Ebony

Booked: Kayak to Ketam: Secret Island Discovery

The kayaking route was great and the pace of the trip was just nice too! Eventhough there was lightning alert and we couldn't kayak back, grateful for the guides who brought us, keeping us safe and making this trip happen

Yeong Yoong Sze

Booked: Private Mangrove Kayaking in Ubin

The guide Hidayah was on time at the meeting point. She was warm, welcoming and gave us a run down of the duration of each part of the kayaking journey. As we waked along the track and lookout hill or kayaked along the mangroves she provided us info about plants, history of the area, the ferries, lunch options on the island and on mainland etc. If there are 2 people in a Kayak, there’s only room suitable to bring a small dog. If you have a medium dog then we suggest having only 1 person in the rear doing the rowing and dog sits in the front. Our experience was great. Highly recommend it to anyone.

Quyen

Booked: Pulau Ubin Mangrove Kayaking & Puaka Hill Hike | Pet Friendly

Pulau Ubin FAQs

Is Pulau Ubin worth visiting?

Yes! It's one of our favourite places in Singapore to visit.

We love taking the bum boat across - that alone feels like an adventure. We also love that Pulau Ubin is one of the few places left in Singapore than reminds us of its past as a sleepy fishing village.

Coming to Pulau Ubin is like stepping back in time to the 1960s, where neighbours knew one another, and people still went to each other's houses to borrow a cup of rice or sugar.

Most of its inhabitants have now moved away now but around the edges of Pulau Ubin, you can still see houses on water where the indigenous Orang Laut people live.

The nature here is also beautiful. We love mangrove kayaking here - it's the closest to nature you get get in Singapore and much more serene than kayaking on Singapore mainland.

We love spotting wildlife here from the migratory sea eagles to otters (if you're lucky!).

You can also hike here (Puaka Hill and Chek Jawa Wetlands are a couple of easy hikes), or rent a bike to cycle around the island.

We also love coming to Pulau Ubin with a local guide who can show us how people really live here and bring it to life with stories.

Do I need a passport to go to Pulau Ubin?

No you do not. It's still part of Singapore so you can just take a bum boat over without any passport or ID!

What are the best things to do in Pulau Ubin?

You can easily spend half a day or a full day at Pulau Ubin!

It does get a bit hot in the afternoon so we recommend heading over early around 8am.

We love mangrove kayaking here - it's the closest to nature you get get in Singapore and much more serene than kayaking on Singapore mainland.

We love spotting wildlife here from the migratory sea eagles to otters (if you're lucky!). You can also hike here (Puaka Hill and Chek Jawa Wetlands are a couple of easy hikes), or rent a bike to cycle around the island.

We also love coming to Pulau Ubin with a local guide who can show us how people really live here and bring it to life with stories.

After kayaking, cycling or hiking, you can also hop into one of the little street side restaurants of Pulau Ubin for food.

The food here is no-frills and fresh (especially the seafood which is right from the local fish farms on the water), and the rustic vibes are glorious.

Is it safe to go to Pulau Ubin?

Yes very! Singapore is generally one of the safest countries in the world and Pulau Ubin is no exception. You can come here alone, as a solo female traveller, and you won't need to worry about your safety or worry about being harassed. Pulau Ubin is a sleepy little fishing village and very safe.

How much time do you need in Pulau Ubin?

We would recommend at least half a day here, if not one day. As it gets hot in the afternoon to wander about, we would recommend coming here early (by 8am), and doing your activities (kayaking, hiking, cycling) in the morning. When it's midday, head to one of the street food places here for lunch and you can catch the bum boat back by 2pm. If you don't mind the heat, you can definitely spend a full day exploring here as well! That way you can do both kayaking and cycling/hiking, or go around with a guide. There's enough here to do from a nature exploration, or cultural visit perspective to fill one day. It'll feel like a proper getaway from the city whether you're here for a half day or full day.

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