Rightfully known as the City in a Garden, Singapore’s sustainable, urban cityscape is dotted with green spaces, tranquil parks and tropical landscapes.

With health on the forefront of many minds these days, exploring nature could well help you rest and rejuvenate. The SG Clean campaign ensures stellar levels of hygiene and safety at spaces all across the island, which means be able to discover the Lion City’s beautiful nature spots with complete peace of mind.

Check out the safe management measures that are currently in place, before embarking on a foray into our city’s lush green spaces.

Explore the Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens sign at the entrance of Singapore Botanic Gardens

Tour operator: Let’s Go Bike Singapore

Honoured with a UNESCO World Heritage site award in 2015, the Singapore Botanic Gardens is a star attraction for visitors and local nature lovers alike. This 82-hectare space houses over 10,000 species of flora, and explorers with a love for botany are certain to learn a thing or two about tropical ecosystems when they visit.

To explore the gardens and the surrounding urban landscape, hop on a bike with the good folks at Let’s Go Bike Singapore, via a private tour. You’ll be able to customise your sightseeing options on this tour, but we suggest a route that takes you past Singapore’s bustling shopping belt of Orchard Road, the Istana (official residence of the President of Singapore) and into the heart of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Thereafter, you’ll be able to conclude the tour at the Singapore River, a buzzing nightlife enclave with a history that’s deeply entwined with Singapore’s past as a global trading metropolis.

Book your private tour with Let’s Go Bike Singapore here.


Marina Bay: The Twin Wonders
Wide shot of Supertree Groves at Gardens by the Bay

Tour operator: Monster Day Tours

This one’s for avid explorers who’re inspired by the contrast of urban and natural landscapes. Marina Bay: The Twin Wonders by Monster Day Tours is an intimate walking trail that will bring you around the heart of the city, encompassing Raffles Place, Marina Bay and the historic Singapore River.

After learning about the city’s bustling urban landscapes, the tour will bring you to the verdant oasis of Gardens by the Bay, where you’ll gain a broad understanding of the intricacies of nature. This awe-inspiring, 101-hectare nature park boasts thousands of plant species, the world’s tallest indoor fountain and the iconic Supertree Grove, with its 50-metre-tall vertical gardens.

Book your tour with Monster Day Tours here.


Take a fun walk along the Southern Ridges
A female running up the stairs along the Marang Trail at Mount Faber Park

Tour operator: National Parks Board (NParks)

A perfect activity for families looking to inculcate an adventurous spirit in their children, The Southern Ridges is a sanctuary of verdant greenery. The 10-kilometre stretch of green, open spaces wind from Mount Faber Park to the World Trade Centre.

Besides being a hotspot for local bird watchers, the Southern Ridges also boasts some of the most beautiful vistas on the island, with panoramic views of the city and the southern coast.

To ensure your safety, do adhere to a group size of no more than five people when visiting the Southern Ridges. We recommend checking out NParks Guide to DIY walks at the Southern ridges before making your visit.

Check out their events listing (updates bi-annually) here.


Segway® Eco Adventure+
A participant riding a Segway® at Sentosa

Tour operator: Segway® Tours Singapore

The beach ain’t just for surfing! If you’d like to experience Singapore’s coastal landscapes, pay a visit to Sentosa, an island resort off the southern coast of Singapore’s main island. While its main claim to fame is as a playground for beach lovers, the island is also home to coastal forests and an array of diverse wildlife.

You won’t have to hoof it across the island to see all its natural splendour. Instead, hop on a Segway® and cruise along all three of Sentosa’s beautiful beaches in the span of an hour.

Book your tour with Segway® Tours Singapore here.


Mangrove Kayaking Adventure
Wide shot of quarry at Pulau Ubin

Tour operator: Asian Detours

An emerald gem off the coast of Singapore, Pulau Ubin is an unspoiled island sanctuary, and a repository of diverse ecosystems, teeming wildlife and tropical flora. Pulau Ubin’s various natural habitats range from rocky beaches to seagrass lagoons and dense mangroves. Explorers who take the time to appreciate the locale’s rich diversity are certain to find themselves inspired by the natural beauty around them.

While you can explore Pulau Ubin on foot, Asian Detours provides an aquatic option for your excursion, with a four-hour adventure into the mangroves of Pulau Ubin. This beginner-friendly kayaking expedition is a great way to learn the fundamentals of kayaking while exploring the island’s pristine wetlands.

Book your tour with Asian Detours here.


Discover the natural riches of Sungei Buloh
Aerial shot of Sungei Buloh

Tour operator: Jane’s SG Tours

Avid bird-watching fans who’d like to hone their powers of observation should pay a visit to the tropical wetlands of Sungei Buloh. The first wetlands reserve to be gazetted in Singapore, this haven for wildlife is a stopover point for migratory birds such as the Himalayan Swiftlet and Great Egret.

For a leisurely exploration of Sungei Buloh, take a morning walk with the experts from Jane’s SG Tours, as they bring you on an eco-themed adventure into Singapore’s verdant wetlands.

Book your tour with Jane’s SG Tours here.