Review Author: Darrel

Review Date: 29 nov 2025

Review Body: We had a great 4hrs kayaking and learning about Pulau Ubin with Jacklyn. The kayaking was good , we first kayaked past the island and then into the mangroves and saw a kingfisher in flight, and then a grey heron and a white bellied eagle on the way back, searching for fish, with a large wing span . Thank you Jacklyn for a great kayaking trip and telling us about the history of Pulau Ubin island and the surrounding area . The stop for cold drinks half way was enjoyable and was just what I certainly needed !

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Mohammed W Asghar

Review Date: 03 sep 2022

Review Body: An excellent experience on the doorstep of Singapore's hustle and bustle but makes for a chilled and relaxing contrast. Our guide, Ben, was knowledgeable, friendly and kept us safe throughout our kayak journey past the busy fish farms and subsequent exploration of the much more tranquil mangroves. Well worth it and would repeat on subsequent visits to Singapore

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nadya B

Review Date: 02 jun 2022

Review Body: This was the second time I’ve done this trip with Asian Detours and it was EVEN BETTER this time! Our guide John was super knowledgeable and was paddling around finding all kinds of crabs and stuff for us to see. He even scooped up a jelly fish!!! Such a cool experience.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Esther

Review Date: 12 mrt 2024

Review Body: It’s been an amazing experience with a knowledgeable instructor who explained about mangroves and the farming life at Pulau Ubin we kayaked past. We even spotted a family of otters! Definitely something even kids can do, and a unique experience.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Julian

Review Date: 27 dec 2025

Review Body: We had an amazing time and the best of the four times we had done this Asian detour. Today weather was perfect and the pace was relaxing. We saw jelly fish. Monkeys and went to a lake I never been before

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Liz

Review Date: 26 okt 2025

Review Body: Great opportunity to learn about the mangroves in Pulau Ubin and a bit of history via kayak! Recommended even if you’ve been to Ubin before as you might learn something new.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rebecca

Review Date: 11 jan 2026

Review Body: Joe was an incredible guide. He efficiently got us all out on the water, his knowledge and love for the area of evident. The mangrove trip was peaceful and incredible

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Feroze Talwar

Review Date: 26 dec 2022

Review Body: Great trip. Very well paced out and planned, all credit to Benet, our guide for the day...super knowledgable and affable!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: JY

Review Date: 28 aug 2025

Review Body: Very knowledgeable guide, enthusiastic about kayaking, who told us all about Ubin and its ecology.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Juha

Review Date: 30 nov 2025

Review Body: Very well managed mangrove kayaking tour by Jacklyn.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: A

Review Date: 28 mrt 2024

Review Body: It was good

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Craig Ward

Review Date: 29 okt 2022

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Review Author: Hon Lit Choon

Review Date: 17 okt 2021

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Review rating: 5

Review Author: Natassha Ang

Review Date: 31 okt 2021

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Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alfred Ng

Review Date: 20 okt 2022

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Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rachel Yee Lwin Oo

Review Date: 04 jan 2022

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Review rating: 5

Review Author: L

Review Date: 29 jan 2023

Review Body: It was a great and never-to forget experience because of our Guide Affan, who knew a lot about the area and the environment. Thanks to him again!! Overall, I think it is a bit pricy regarding the duration and facilities, though.

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Henriette

Review Date: 04 mei 2026

Review Body: Nice trip

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Amelia

Review Date: 10 nov 2025

Review Body: Absolutely loved this tour. Definitely not for total beginners as you're out for quite a bit but not a moment was wasted - our host was super knowledgeable and was able to talk about the local ecosystem and point out specific plants and animals for us as well as talk more about the history of the area as a whole. Really great to give us excellent context for the rest of our trip through the area. Make sure you take the sun safe tips / clothing recommendations they give you seriously, as the trip is in quite open sky environment rather than through dense shaded estuary/mangroves.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Sarah Lee

Review Date: 16 mrt 2024

Review Body: This was a real adventure and so different from the usual sightseeing trip! The journey to Pulau Ubin takes you through parts of Singapore that you would probably not otherwise see and Pulau Ubin is so peaceful and different from downtown. Our kayak trip was safely managed with good guidance and advice from the tour leader, Lee. We learnt lots from him about the local area as we paddled around Pulau Ketam and saw egrets and sea eagles on the way. We even managed a short stop and visited the German Girl Shrine. A really different, but very enjoyable day out on the water.

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Kayak through the mangroves in Ubin

Itinerary Description: Safety briefing The journey begins with a short length of open sea kayaking before entering the mangroves. You will immediately notice a sharp difference between the choppy open sea waves and tranquil calm waters among the mangroves. Do not be fooled by the peacefulness as inactivity because the mangroves are abuzz with wildlife! For bird-watching enthusiasts, you will be able to spot species such as the Kingfishers, Eagles, Hornbills, Herons and Egrets – and that is just to name a few.