Singapore with kids: holiday package or DIY?
By Ganesh ·
A 5-day Singapore package from India costs about ₹55,000–₹1 lakh per person; planning it yourself costs about ₹50,000–₹85,000. Visa, Universal Studios and Gardens by the Bay costs, and a family plan.
The short answer: a 5-day Singapore holiday package for a family from India typically costs about ₹55,000–₹1,00,000 per person, including flights, the visa, a hotel, transfers and tickets to Universal Studios, Sentosa and Gardens by the Bay. Planning it yourself usually costs ₹50,000–₹85,000 per person. Singapore is compact, spotless and easy with children (the MRT reaches almost everything) so DIY is simple; packages mostly bundle attraction tickets and save you queueing for the visa.
All prices are approximate, per person, for two adults sharing a room (children cost less). Check the official pages for current visa and attraction prices.
What a typical Singapore package includes
- Return flights from a major Indian city (about 4–6 hours).
- Singapore tourist visa, processed through an authorised agent.
- 4 nights in a hotel, often in Little India, Bugis or near Orchard, with breakfast.
- Tickets: Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa (cable car, Wings of Time), Gardens by the Bay domes, a night safari or the zoo.
- Seat-in-coach transfers and a half-day city tour.
What it costs to do it yourself
| Item | Approximate cost per person |
|---|---|
| Return flights | ₹16,000–₹32,000 |
| Singapore visa via an authorised agent | About ₹2,500–₹4,000 (check current charges) |
| Hotel, 4 nights (shared) | ₹14,000–₹28,000 |
| Universal Studios | ₹5,000–₹6,500 |
| Gardens by the Bay domes, Sentosa cable car, night safari or zoo | ₹7,000–₹12,000 |
| MRT and buses (contactless card) | ₹1,000–₹2,000 |
| Food (hawker centres and Little India) | ₹4,000–₹8,000 |
| Total | about ₹50,000–₹85,000 |
Package vs DIY side by side
| Package | DIY | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost, 5 days | ₹55,000–₹1,00,000 | ₹50,000–₹85,000 |
| Visa | Handled | Through an authorised agent (a few documents) |
| Tickets | Bundled, sometimes at a discount | Buy online; combo deals available |
| Transfers | Shared coach with pickups | MRT, Grab or taxi, quick and cheap |
| Best for | Families with toddlers, first trips abroad | Families with older kids, couples |
Who should pick which
- Pick a package if it's your family's first trip abroad, you have toddlers and lots of luggage, or you want the visa done for you.
- Go DIY if you'd rather stay near an MRT station of your choice, skip attractions the kids won't enjoy, and eat at hawker centres.
A sample 5-day DIY plan with kids
- Day 1: Land at Changi; see the Jewel waterfall before leaving the airport. Evening at Marina Bay and the light show.
- Day 2: Universal Studios on Sentosa; Sentosa beach and the evening show.
- Day 3: Gardens by the Bay (Cloud Forest, Flower Dome) and the Supertree show at night.
- Day 4: Singapore Zoo or River Wonders by day, Night Safari after dark.
- Day 5: Little India and Chinatown, shopping on Orchard Road, then the airport.
Tips
- Fill in the SG Arrival Card online within the few days before you arrive.
- Tap a contactless card or phone at MRT gates, no separate travel card needed.
- Book Universal Studios for a weekday; Express passes help in school holidays.
- It's hot and humid year-round with short, heavy showers; carry an umbrella.
- Little India has plenty of vegetarian South and North Indian food.
FAQ
How much does a Singapore trip from India cost for a family of four?
Roughly ₹1,80,000–₹3,20,000 for 5 days (children's flights and tickets cost less than adults').
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
Yes. Indians apply through authorised visa agents, not directly; it is usually quick.
Is a Singapore package worth it?
It's worth it for first-time families who want everything handled; otherwise DIY is just as easy and slightly cheaper.
You can build this family plan on Sancharees and share it with everyone travelling.
Photo: Singapore (SG), Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove -- 2019 -- 4752 by Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
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