Singapore
Microadventures & Local tours
Have a taste of the great outdoors on foot or on two wheels in bite-sized formats, right here in Singapore! We've tailored our microadventures to suit families with kids and individuals of varying ages and difficulty levels. Contact us for private or corporate bonding microadventures and tours.
MICROADVENTURES & TOURS ON DEMAND
Walking Little India: Taste, Feel & Experience
Walking tour from Telok Ayer to Town, great for adults and kids
Walking tour from Telok Ayer to Town, great for adults and kids
The Indian community, the third-largest ethnic group in Singapore, offers a history of migration; colourful customs, exciting traditions and intriguing rituals.
Walk through the vibrant streets of the ethnic enclave, Little India. As we meander through the narrow and busy streets, you'll be in for a sensorial feast.
Explore the history and richness that make up Little India, and discover the meaning behind the vibrant colours, customs and traditions of the Indian community. Experience the culture itself through garlands, the ancient art of Henna and sampling of sweet snacks
Your tour Includes:
1) A flower garland
2) Sample of traditional Indian sweets
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Journey down the most interesting streets of mazy Little India
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Discover and understand the beautiful Indian culture through landmarks, religious places of worship, street art and murals.
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Capture memories through experiential moments.
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Duration: 3 hours
Activity type: Walking
Activity level: Easy
Best time: All year
Balik Kampong: Dulu dan Sekarang
(Return to village: Then and now)
Walking tour from Telok Ayer to Town, great for adults and kids
Walking tour from Telok Ayer to Town, great for adults and kids
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Explore the grounds that once belonged to Malay royalty, known as the Kota Raja.
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Discover what attracted Muslims from far-flung lands and how the community grew in number and stature.
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Experience the piety of the Muslims, learn about their faith and their preparation for the most spiritual event of their lifetime
The Singapore of today is multi-racial. However, the original inhabitants of our island were the Malays. The presence of Malay royalty and this community wer the focal points in attracting Muslims from the Malay Archipelago and from as far as India and the Middle East. This ethnic group now make up about 15% of modern Singapore’s population, the second largest group after the Chinese.
Balik Kampong: Dulu dan Sekarang, part of our heritage and cultural series, brings you into the Kampong Gelam enclave and back in time, where Malay royalty and a thriving Muslim community once resided from the 19th to the 20th centuries.
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​You cannot help but fall in love with this heritage site. Today, it has a bohemian and hipster vibe with quaint boutique shops, hipster café and fancy restaurants. Let us take you beyond the surface to appreciate the historical significance of the area.
We let this story be told through historic and hidden buildings; ancient burial grounds; places of worship, street art and murals. You will gain insights to appreciate the history of the Malay community, their culture and how a Muslim strives to remain true to the teachings of the Islamic faith.
Features
Duration: 2.5 hours
Activity type: Walking
Activity level: Easy
Best time: All year
Through Time: from Telok to town
Walking tour from Telok Ayer to Town, great for adults and kids
Walking tour from Telok Ayer to Town, great for adults and kids
Singapore has come a long way. Today, we are enjoying the fruits from the labour of those who came before us. They were the ones who made our exponential transformation from 3rd world to 1st in one single generation possible.
Settling Down: From Telok to Tiong is a leisure cycling tour that maps the journey of the immigrants who have spent a big part of their lives in Singapore. Be transported back to the 19th century, when they first arrived. Cycling through 3 historic neighbourhoods, we start the journey from where they first arrived on the shores of Singapore to the very soil that marks the finale of their life journey.
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Having left their loved ones behind, what they did bring along instead? Was life a bed of roses when they arrived, or was it all doom and gloom? We shall see.
At A Glance
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Cycle through 3 historic neighbourhoods
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Be transported to the 1800s to the 1950s amid modern Singapore.
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Delve into the stories of our first immigrants. Did they have it better here? ​
Features
Duration: 3 hours
Activity type: Cycling
Activity level: Competent Cyclists
Ages: Suitable for 11 years and up
Bring your own bikes or rent our Bromptons
Best time: All year
Our Longest River: A Leisure Cycle
The Singapore River may be the most famous on this sunny island. But let’s not forget its less famous cousin, the Kallang River. It is our longest river and definitely no less important nor scenic. The Kallang River was part of the industrial heart of Singapore and now, it winds its way into the heartlands of Singapore.
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Explore the longest river in Singapore as we cycle through the industrial and heartlands of Singapore. Discover what lined the banks of the Kallang River and what it used to be. Experience the transformation of our waterways beginning in 1977 till now.
Get out into the sun and see a different side of Singapore. Enjoy the leisurely cycle from the mouth of the Kallang River to its source! Along the way, cross over expressways and major roads. Come up close and personal with an MRT depot.
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Learn about the transformation of our waterways from 1977 till now.​
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Find out what used to line the banks of the Kallang River.
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A leisure yet educational cycle along Singapore's longest river.
Features
Duration: 3.5 hours
Activity type: Cycling
Activity level: Competent Cyclists
Ages: Suitable for 11 years and up
Bring your own bikes or rent our Bromptons
Best time: All year
Bicycling the City: Seeding Singapore
Singapore has come a long way. Today, we are enjoying the fruits from the labour of those who came before us. They were the ones who made our exponential transformation from 3rd world to 1st in one single generation possible.
Settling Down: From Telok to Tiong is a leisure cycling tour that maps the journey of the immigrants who have spent a big part of their lives in Singapore. Be transported back to the 19th century, when they first arrived. Cycling through 3 historic neighbourhoods, we start the journey from where they first arrived on the shores of Singapore to the very soil that marks the finale of their life journey.
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Having left their loved ones behind, what they did bring along instead? Was life a bed of roses when they arrived, or was it all doom and gloom? We shall see.
At A Glance
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Cycle through 3 historic neighbourhoods
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Be transported to the 1800s to the 1950s amid modern Singapore.
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Delve into the stories of our first immigrants. Did they have it better here? ​
Features
Duration: 3 hours
Activity type: Cycling
Activity level: Competent Cyclists
Ages: Suitable for 11 years and up
Bring your own bikes or rent our Bromptons
Best time: All year
Settling Down: from Telok to Tiong
Singapore has come a long way. Today, we are enjoying the fruits from the labour of those who came before us. They were the ones who made our exponential transformation from 3rd world to 1st in one single generation possible.
Settling Down: From Telok to Tiong is a leisure cycling tour that maps the journey of the immigrants who have spent a big part of their lives in Singapore. Be transported back to the 19th century, when they first arrived. Cycling through 3 historic neighbourhoods, we start the journey from where they first arrived on the shores of Singapore to the very soil that marks the finale of their life journey.
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Having left their loved ones behind, what they did bring along instead? Was life a bed of roses when they arrived, or was it all doom and gloom? We shall see.
At A Glance
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Cycle through 3 historic neighbourhoods
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Be transported to the 1800s to the 1950s amid modern Singapore.
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Delve into the stories of our first immigrants. Did they have it better here? ​
Features
Duration: 3 hours
Activity type: Cycling
Activity level: Competent Cyclists
Ages: Suitable for 11 years and up
Bring your own bikes or rent our Bromptons
Best time: All year
Bicycling on the Bay:
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The Light to Night Experience
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The Night Experience
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Find out about what we've always seen but may never have known
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See familiar sights in a different light
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Get the lowdown on the challenges that Singapore has faced, and what has been done to overcome them
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Choose to see the Bay from Light to Night or enjoy an immersive Night Experience
The modern and spectacular skyline of the Marina Bay and Central Business District of Singapore needs no introduction. However, we dive beneath the modern façade to discover the challenges of land scarcity, our dependence on water for survival, our City in a Garden and much more. So come join us on a journey of discovery of the places you've always seen but may not have known much about.
Your adventure takes you on a 17km journey around the Marina Bay area of Singapore. Through 13 curated stops over 3-4 hours, your guides will take you on a journey to see familiar sights in a different light; through a different lens.
And through this adventure, you get a unique experience of exercise, tour and the outdoor classroom.
Bicycling on the Bay offers two options:
Our Light to Night Tour begins in the evening. See the sights in the day and as you cycle, witness the scene magically transform when the Bay is lit at night.
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The Night Experience promises a one-of-a-kind experience as you experience the cool night breeze, the adventure of pedaling in the night and the spectacular night views.
Features
Duration: 4 hours
Activity type: Cycling
Activity level: Competent Cyclists
Ages: Suitable for 11 years and up
Bring your own bikes or rent our Bromptons
Best time: All year
The Macritchie crossover​
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Explore Singapore's largest green lung.
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Cross from Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and into the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
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Get a bird's eye view of the Bukit Timah Expressway from a different angle.
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Walk through the largest green lung in Singapore and get to experience the 0.5% of Dipterocarp, primary lowland forests remaining in Singapore. The Bukit Timah and Central Catchment nature reserves were once a large contiguous forest, but they were separated by the construction of the BKE in 1986. Take the route and bridge the gap between these two great nature reserves. Get a peek of the BKE as you have never seen it before; climb Jelutong tower for a view of the rainforest and the tree top walk to walk amidst the canopy.
Features
Duration: 4 hours
Activity type: Trekking
Activity level: Beginners
Physical Grading: 1.5/5
Best time: All year
The great railroad adventure north​
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Experience Singapore from a different vantage.​
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Keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife.
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Soak in the history and culture through the historic buildings and stations which still stand along the old railroad.​
Railroads are a romantic form of transport. They connect people and places. They figure largely in the history and development of the land around them. Now walk on the very same land this once-majestic railroad laid on and see Singapore from a totally different vantage point, from a lush green corridor through the urban landscape we live in.
There is something for everyone. Enjoy the greenery, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife or soak in the history and culture surrounding the railroad through the historic buildings and stations which still stand. Enjoy the greenery and tranquility this green lung provides. Revel in standing over familiar roads on cast iron bridges.
Features
Duration: 4 hours
Activity type: Trekking
Activity level: Beginners
Physical Grading: 1.5/5
Best time: All year
The Pipeline Challenge​
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Discover Singapore's source of life and learn about what water means to us.​
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Journey through history from the Causeway to Bukit Timah.
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Enjoy a breath of fresh air amid the nearby surrounding urban landscapes.
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Water is the source of life. Today Singapore has four national taps, one of which is buying water from Malaysia under the Water Agreements of 1927,1961, 1962, and 1990. Currently, only the 1962 and 1990 agreements are in force and the water is flowing across the Causeway through massive pipes.
Come walk this historic journey, contemplate the source of our water and our interdependence on our northern neighbours as we trace this lifeline from Causeway to Bukit Timah.
Features
Duration: 5 hours
Activity type: Trekking
Activity level: Beginners
Physical Grading: 2/5
Best time: All year
The Clementi Forest​
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See the life and biodiversity of Clementi's wild.
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Explore Clementi Forest mindfully, while respecting nature and those that live within it.
The Clementi forest was in the spotlight recently, being a large forest full of life and biodiversity. However, it is unprotected and under the URA masterplan of 2019, slated for residential development. While its fate hangs in the balance, let us tread lightly, learning to appreciate what we have and the value of conserving what is left.
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This hike is rated moderate, and it will be slippery and muddy.
Features
Duration: 4 hours
Activity type: Trekking
Activity level: Moderate
Physical Grading: 3/5
Best time: All year
Best Kep'pel Secrets
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Emerge from nature into a wonderful view​.
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Learn the secrets of our colonial past.
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Imagine what life was like in this once bustling area of the harbour.
If you love venturing into the unknown, then this is the Microadventure for you! The Keppel area was once a bustling area in our colonial history. Over the passage of time, that history has dimmed, places forgotten, with structures reclaimed and hidden from sight.
This microadventure will take you back in time, over 700 years, discovering the secrets of the area. Some secrets are hidden from sight, while some lay in plain view.
We turn off the beaten track in an attempt to explore, discover and uncover a glimpse of our almost-forgotten history. Let us embrace the spirit of adventure for we will not know what we will see.
Features
Duration: 5 hours
Activity type: Hiking
Activity level: Beginners
Physical Grading: 2/5
Best time: All year
Old Jurong Railway
The pipeline challenge​
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Head into the wild west
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Follow the trail of the other (almost-forgotten) railway track.​
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Discover the route of Singapore's industrial trains.
Here's your ticket into our railway past, as we chug along the largely forgotten old Jurong Railway -- which was the lifeline for goods transportation to and from the factories in Jurong.
Established in 1965, the track saw much activity in its 27 years until 1992. As you explore the paths of this oft-overlooked route, you'll be in for a surprise with what you'll find: the original tunnels, old truss bridges, steel girder bridges, and more.
Be prepared to get a little muddy during the rainy season!
Features
Duration: 5 hours
Activity type: Hiking
Activity level: Beginners
Physical Grading: 2/5
Best time: All year
Moonlight Over The South
Clementi forest
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Marvel at the gorgeous nightscapes of Southern Singapore.
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See ​the southern coastline in a whole new light.
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The Southern Ridges Walk is an On Mountains’ favourite. It is a popular route for our pre-expedition training as well as for its scenic views of the southern coastline and port of Singapore. While it may be a familiar walk, setting off at a different time gives us an enchanting twist to this classic trail.
Embark on a familiar walk in a whole new light. Experience the illuminating southern coastline. Enjoy the cool of the night, and behold new experiences that dusk brings.
Features
Duration: 4 hours
Activity type: Trekking
Activity level: Beginners
Physical Grading: 2/5
Best time: All year
Uncovering Ubin
Head 'overseas' in this microadventure on this full-day trip! Go back in time; Explore from the sea; Climb to the Summit. There is something for everyone.
Customise the trip according to your group. Get in touch with us for a discussion.
Features
Duration: 8 hours
Activity type: Trekking
Activity level: Beginners
Physical Grading: 2/5
Best time: All year
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Head 'overseas' on this microadventure​
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Discover the many gems within the island - disused quarries, houses, flora and fauna, and more.
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Listen to the stories of the Granite island.
A Quarry-some Affair
This popular microadventure will take you on an educational journey through the geography and quarries of Singapore.
Venture into the island's past as we touch on the significance of the area in WWII and also the history of TV and railways in Singapore.
Features
Duration: 4 hours
Activity type: Trekking
Activity level: Beginners
Physical Grading: 2/5
Best time: All year
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Go on an adventure trail to the various quarries of Singapore​.
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Get an insight into the history of WWII in Singapore.​
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Learn about the history of Singapore's TV and railways.