Sunday, February 26, 2012

Singapore Adventure Tours

Singapore Adventure Tours

Posted on 22 September 2011. Tags: Singapore Adventure Tour, Singapore holidays
Singapore Adventure Tours

Singapore holidays has a variety of outdoor adventure activities that highlight some of the natural attractions in this highly urbanized city-state. Not far from the central business district are several guided and self-guided adventure tours for first time visitors in Singapore.

Kayaking in Pulau Ubin

Experience a four-hour kayaking adventure tour in the mangrove forests of Pulau Ubin island, Singapore. The island is accessible via a 10 to 15 minute boat ride from Changi port in mainland Singapore. Priced at AUD$38.62, the tour package includes basic kayaking and safety equipment such as paddles and flotation devices. Tour bookings can be done online at the Pulau Ubin Kayak website. Mangrove kayaking tour participants meet at the Pulau Ubin port.

Ketam Mountain Bike Park

Another exciting attraction in Pulau Ubin is the Ketam Mountain Bike Park and its 10 kilometre long cycling trail. Located near a rehabilitated quarry, the cycling trails are constructed based on the standards set by the International Mountain Bicycling Association or IMBA. The trails have five levels of difficulty and offers exciting views of the surrounding natural scenery and wildlife habitat. Visitors can rent a bike starting at AUD$6.19 while in Pulau Ubin. There is no entry fee to the Ketam Mountain Bike Park.

Southern Islands Fishing Tour

The Southern Islands fishing experience by Adventour Singapore starts at $94.36 AUD. The fishing tour package includes kayak rental, guide fees, lifejackets, paddles, and fishing gear. Participants meet at Keppel Bay before heading out to the Southern Islands. Information about the tour packages are available at the Adventour Singapore website.