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Singapore Learning Journey: 7 days

A 7-day programme for 20 students and teachers from Tokyo. 5- and 6-day versions are available. Every half-day can be adjusted.

Group
20 participants
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Focus
Nature · Science · Art · Culture
Day 1

Arrival in Singapore

Welcome to the Garden City

Morning

Morning · Tokyo (Haneda / Narita) → Singapore Changi

Fly to Singapore

  • Direct flight of about 7 hours
  • Singapore is only 1 hour behind Tokyo, so there is almost no jet lag
  • Our team monitors the flight and will be waiting at arrivals

On-site English lesson idea

Flight English: boarding, immigration and simple travel phrases

Jewel Changi Airport & hotel check-in Afternoon

Afternoon · Changi Airport · Hotel

Jewel Changi Airport & hotel check-in

  • Meet-and-greet at Changi and a first look at the Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall
  • Private coach to the hotel, with room keys handed out by our guide
  • Welcome briefing: safety, house rules and emergency contacts

On-site English lesson idea

Self-introductions and "my goals for this trip"

Evening
Welcome dinner
Meals
Dinner
Day 2

Gardens & nature

Plants, ecosystems and a city in a garden

Botanic Gardens & National Orchid Garden Morning

09:00–12:00 · Singapore Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens & National Orchid Garden

  • Singapore's only UNESCO World Heritage Site, with tropical rainforest, lakes and heritage trees
  • National Orchid Garden: the world's largest display of tropical orchids
  • Plenty of shaded lawns and pavilions for outdoor lessons

On-site English lesson idea

Nature vocabulary: trees, flowers, insects; describe a plant in English

Gardens by the Bay: Cloud Forest & Flower Dome Afternoon

13:30–17:30 · Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay: Cloud Forest & Flower Dome

  • Cloud Forest: a misty indoor mountain with a 35 m waterfall
  • Flower Dome: plants from five continents under one glass roof
  • Supertree Grove: vertical gardens that collect solar energy

On-site English lesson idea

Compare climates: Japan vs. Singapore; sustainability keywords

Evening
Garden Rhapsody light show at Supertree Grove (free, nightly)
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3

Wildlife day at Mandai

Animals, habitats and conservation

Singapore Zoo Morning

08:30–12:30 · Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Singapore Zoo

  • Open-concept zoo where animals live in natural-looking habitats
  • Orangutans, white tigers, giraffes and more
  • Daily animal presentations and keeper talks

On-site English lesson idea

Animal fact cards: where it lives, what it eats, why it is endangered

River Wonders Afternoon

13:30–17:00 · Mandai Wildlife Reserve

River Wonders

  • Explore the great rivers of the world: Amazon, Mekong, Nile and Yangtze
  • Manatees, giant river otters and freshwater fish
  • Optional Amazon River Quest boat ride

On-site English lesson idea

Rivers of the world: map work and a short group presentation

Evening
Dinner; Night Safari available as an optional add-on
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4

Science & art

Curiosity, creativity and technology

Science Centre Singapore Morning

10:00–13:00 · Science Centre Singapore

Science Centre Singapore

  • Hands-on exhibits on physics, the human body, ecology and technology
  • Outdoor Kinetic Garden and Waterworks play-and-learn zones
  • School programmes and live science shows available on request

On-site English lesson idea

Mini experiment report: question, prediction, result

ArtScience Museum: Future World Afternoon

14:00–17:30 · Marina Bay

ArtScience Museum: Future World

  • Lotus-shaped museum where art meets science and technology
  • Future World: immersive digital art by teamLab, with zones the children can draw in and play with
  • Changing exhibitions on science, design and innovation

On-site English lesson idea

Describe an artwork: colours, shapes, feelings, "how does it work?"

Evening
Marina Bay waterfront walk and dinner
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 5

Water, city & culture

How a small island plans its future

Marina Barrage & Sustainable Singapore Gallery Morning

09:30–12:00 · Marina Bay

Marina Barrage & Sustainable Singapore Gallery

  • See how Singapore turned the sea into a freshwater reservoir
  • Gallery on water, energy and climate solutions
  • Green roof with wide views of the city skyline

On-site English lesson idea

Problem and solution: how does Singapore get its water?

Chinatown heritage walk Afternoon

13:30–17:00 · Chinatown

Chinatown heritage walk

  • Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, in the heart of Chinatown
  • Shophouse streets, local snacks and traditional trades
  • See how Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western cultures live side by side

On-site English lesson idea

Interview a shopkeeper (with guide support): 3 simple questions

Evening
Local food experience at a hawker centre
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 6

Ocean & STEM

Marine life and hands-on making

Singapore Oceanarium Morning

10:00–13:00 · Sentosa Island

Singapore Oceanarium

  • Opened in 2025 on Sentosa (formerly S.E.A. Aquarium)
  • Sharks, rays and coral-reef habitats
  • Ocean conservation and marine science exhibits

On-site English lesson idea

Ocean food chains; how plastic travels to the sea

Afternoon

14:30–17:00 · Partner venue (to be confirmed)

STEM workshop or school exchange

  • Option A: hands-on robotics or AI workshop with a local education partner
  • Option B: exchange with a local school or student group (subject to arrangement)
  • Option C: free time on Sentosa

On-site English lesson idea

Team project: build, test and present in English

Evening
Farewell dinner and certificate presentation
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 7

Farewell, Singapore

Reflection and return to Tokyo

Merlion Park & souvenir shopping Morning

09:00–12:00 · Marina Bay · City

Merlion Park & souvenir shopping

  • Group photo with the Merlion and the Marina Bay skyline
  • Souvenir shopping with guide support
  • Hotel check-out; luggage loaded onto the coach

On-site English lesson idea

Trip reflection: a short speech on "My best day in Singapore"

Transfer to Changi & flight home Afternoon

Afternoon · Singapore Changi → Tokyo

Transfer to Changi & flight home

  • Private coach to Changi Airport
  • Our guide assists with group check-in
  • Arrive in Tokyo the same night
Evening
Arrival in Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch

Choose the length

  • 5 days · 4 nights

    Days 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7. Nature, wildlife, science and art.

  • 6 days · 5 nights

    Add Day 5 (water and culture) or Day 6 (ocean and STEM).

  • 7 days · 6 nights

    The full programme shown here. Recommended for the richest experience.

Any half-day can be swapped for another attraction, a school visit or more classroom time.

Everything handled by one partner

  • Air tickets between Tokyo and Singapore for the whole group
  • Hotel: centrally located, twin-share rooms for students, single rooms for teachers
  • Private coach for all transfers and visits, with airport meet-and-greet
  • Attraction tickets booked in advance for every venue
  • Meals: local and international food, Japanese-friendly options, allergies and dietary needs catered for
  • Guide with the group all day, plus a 24-hour emergency contact
  • Optional: Japanese-speaking assistant, STEM workshop, school exchange, Night Safari

Please note

  • Times are indicative and will be finalised around flight times and venue bookings.
  • Some venues require advance approval for structured teaching. We confirm this with each venue.
  • Science Centre Singapore is moving to a new building in Jurong Lake District (expected around late 2027). We will book whichever site is open on your dates.
  • Singapore is warm and humid all year, with short tropical showers. Every outdoor visit has an indoor back-up.
  • A detailed quotation will follow once dates, programme length and the children's age range are confirmed.

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