The 15 Best Day Trips from Singapore

1.Private Kuala Lumpur / Malacca tour + SKY DINING

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $428Our pick

Leave Singapore at about 5 a.m. in a private minivan with a driver and English-speaking guide, then cross into Malaysia for Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur’s temples and monuments, KL Tower views, and a buffet at a revolving restaurant. A UNESCO Melaka visit and trishaw ride are optional. The packed day can run well past 17 hours, especially with traffic.

“We were picked up on time from our hotel in a roomy and comfortable air conditioned car by our Malaysian driver. We had an easy trip across to Johor Bahru to pick up our English speaking guide. We made our way to Malacca and enjoyed a fantastic breakfast at the Hilton before taking a 1.5 hour walk around some UNESCO malacca sites. We had a 15 minute Trishaw ride in a fun Pokémon themed trishaw. We then went to Kuala Lumpur and saw some awesome sites such as Batu Caves, Sri Durgai Hindu Temple and lots of monkeys. We then saw Thean Hou Temple, Putra Mosque with its amazing pink…”

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2.Private Tour: Sightseeing Daytrip to Johor Bahru from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews

Cross from Singapore into Johor Bahru with a private driver-guide, often named Andy, and spend about 10 hours on heritage sights, local food, a glass temple, SkyScape and Johor Premium Outlets. You set the pace, but meals and entrance fees are extra. Pickup and drop-off are offered at your Singapore address.

“Andy was a great tour guide. We saw interesting places and Andy provided great explanations. Highly recommend.”

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3.LUXURY Private day tour: Kuala Lumpur & Malacca from Singapore by licensed guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $799

Leave Singapore at 5 a.m. with a licensed English-speaking guide and a separate driver for a private trip to Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. Expect a Malacca River cruise, colonial-era sights, Batu Caves and Kuala Lumpur landmarks, with meals and many admissions included. Guides on this route have included Edison and Iman. It is a very full day, so come ready for long drives and an early start.

“Our family of 6 and 2 friends had limited time to tour Malaysia while we were in Singapore. This whole day trip was the perfect solution - picking us up from our hotel in Singapore and returning us at the end of the day. Edison was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable, professional, accommodating and patient with our eclectic group of adults, teenagers and children with diverse interests. It was wonderful to be able to enjoy the ride, see the points of interests and try local cuisine without the worries of driving & scheduling the details - everything was taken care of for us. We would highly recommend this day tour.”

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4.Your Private Kuala Lumpur Day: 16hr Hightlights Tour from Sg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Travel from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Batu Caves, the Petronas Twin Towers area, the National Monument, Central Market, and Thean Hou Temple. A driver-guide handles the cross-border journey and hotel pickup. Andy is a guide associated with the tour, but confirm who is assigned to your date. Plan separately for meals and Petronas Tower tickets.

“Very interesting and informative excursion. Thank you very much Andy for organising this trip for us!! Thank you for interesting stories and patience.”

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5.Private Malacca day tour (via drive-thru border)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $500

Leave Singapore at 5 a.m. in a private minivan with a driver and English-speaking guide, then spend about three hours exploring Malacca’s historic center. The day includes a river cruise, Dutch Square, St. Paul’s Hill, Jonker Street, lunch, and a stop at Johor Bahru’s palace. Guides have included Iman, Putri, and Elmo, but assignments vary.

“We had a wonderful visit. Our tour driver Joe was on time, we felt safe on our ride to and from Malaysia. Our tour guide Putri was well versed on the historical and cultural aspects of this unique city. Recommend highly.”

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6.LUXURY VIP bus: Kuala Lumpur (KL) guided day tour from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $474

Leave your Singapore hotel around 4:30 a.m. and ride a luxury recliner bus to Kuala Lumpur, with border assistance and a small-group city tour by minivan. Visit Batu Caves, temples and national landmarks, then go up the Petronas Twin Towers to the skybridge and level 86. It is a very long day, but a practical way to see KL without arranging your own transport.

“Amazing day trip you get to see every major part of Malaysia in one day. Without this tour I would have missed so many amazing highlights. The guide was absolutely amazing no complaints we enjoyed our time.”

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7.SMALL GROUP: Batam day tour with Ferry, 1-hour Massage, and Lunch from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $266

Cross from Singapore to Batam by high-speed ferry for a guided day of local sights, a four-course seafood lunch, kueh lapis tasting and a 60-minute Indonesian massage. You’ll visit the Welcome to Batam monument, temples, a museum and Barelang Bridge, with an English-speaking local guide. The group is capped at 15, and the day runs from morning until about 10pm.

“Loveley trip, A lot of activities for a very small price. Massage was great, the coffee factory was a really good ideea, the seeafood meal was very good and plenty. A must do. You cannot get much more for that price.”

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8.Malacca Historical Private Full Day Tour from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews

Start at 5:00 am for a private, roughly 15-hour drive from Singapore to Melaka and back. Your driver handles the cross-border journey and takes you between sights including Dutch Square, Jonker Street and the Straits Mosque. Andy is a frequently named guide, though your driver may vary. Meals, the river cruise and tower ride cost extra.

“Got to drive with Andy for a day to Melaka and it was very enjoyable! communication and pick-up were easy, and Andy was much fun to talk to :) (told us many interesting things you wouldn't usually get to know about and we also we're haviRead more”

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9.Singapore to Batam:City Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $179

Take a small-group day trip from Singapore to Batam, with return ferry tickets, an air-conditioned bus, a local guide and lunch included. Stops include Barelang Bridge, two temples, a Chinese-style mosque, Indonesian coffee, batik and layer cake. Groups are capped at 15. Past guides named Hendry, Winner and Din, though your guide may differ.

“Had a great time exploring Batam with our guide Hendry. He is very kind and knowledgeable with the culture and history of Batam. Highly recommended this tour”

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10.Private Full Day Malacca Tour from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $346

Leave Singapore by private car, SUV, or minivan for a guided day in Malacca. See St. Paul’s Hill, Dutch Square, Chinatown’s Harmony Street, and the Straits Mosque, with a river cruise and local lunch included. Guides named in past trips include Eddie, John, and Mazlan, though your guide may differ.

“We had an awesome day. WAN, the driver did a good job of getting us from Singapore to malacca Malaysia. Traffic was very heavy coming back but it was worth the drive there. Eddie was our tour guide and he gave us great history of the area. Both of them did an excellent job!!”

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11.Batam Day Tour with Singapore ferry ticket, massage & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $127

Take an early ferry from Singapore for a private, English-guided Batam day tour. Join a Malay dance and Angklung session, see Barelang Bridge and local mosques, sample Indonesian food and coffee, shop, then unwind with a 90-minute massage. Guides have included Riza, Gunawan, John and Aulia.

“I would like to thank Riza for the excellent guided tour. I truly had a wonderful day in Batam, discovering so many beautiful places. Riza is very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, simply the best guide ever ! Highly recommended.”

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12.PRIVATE: Batam day tour with Ferry, 2-hour Massage and Lunch from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $289

Take a high-speed ferry from Singapore to Batam, then explore the island with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned car. Stops include a Balinese-style Hindu temple, a Chinese Buddhist temple, Barelang Bridge, and a local museum. The day also includes a four-course Indonesian meal, layer-cake tasting, and a 120-minute traditional massage.

“Loved the ferry ride over and the massage! Didn’t care too much for the cake and coffee tour as it was expected to buy something before you left each tour.”

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13.Kuala Lumpur and Malacca: Private Historical Tour from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $700

Leave Singapore at 4:00 am for a private, guided road trip to Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur’s major sights and Malacca’s UNESCO-listed historic center. The 18-hour outing includes hotel pickup, meals, Petronas Twin Towers tickets, a trishaw ride and guides such as Vikram or Lingesh. Expect a packed schedule and substantial time on the road.

“Lingesh was an outstanding guide. He brought us to the key sites in Kuala Lumpur, providing us with the right amount of information for us to develop an appreciation of the history and culture. His suggestions for dishes at mealtime highlighted Malaysia’s diverse and flavourful ingredients and was a highlight of our day.”

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14.From Singapore, Batam Heritage Day Tour with Lunch & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $197

Take a ferry from Singapore for a private, English-guided Batam day trip, with a visit to Galang’s former refugee settlement, a seafood lunch, Cheng Ho history, Batam layer cake and a 90-minute traditional massage. Guide John has been praised for clear explanations and a flexible approach. Ferry, local transfers, lunch, entrance fee and massage are included.

“The activity is absolutely great! I would recommend it 10/10. I was skeptical about the price, but also the lunch and the massage was high quality. The lunch was very fresh and a good amount of food. The Massage was very professional. If you wanna see Batam and the other Islands, then this is the best option.”

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15.Private Batam Highlight Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $169

Take a seven-hour Batam trip from Singapore with a ferry ticket, English-speaking guide, land transfers, Indonesian lunch, and a 90-minute traditional massage included. Stop at the Welcome to Batam Monument, taste Layer Cake, and visit a Luwak coffee factory. Guides have included Gunawan, Reza, and Agus, though your guide may differ.

“Batam is a pleasant one hour ferry ride from Singapore. Reza met us at the ferry terminal and gave us an informative tour before taking us for a relaxing 90 minute massage. Then we had an Indonesian feast. Reza was a good tour guide. The tour included the ferry ride, the touring, the massage and the feast. A great deal and an interesting day.”

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