SINGAPORE GARDEN FESTIVAL 2026

We are transferred from our home address in the greater Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch areas (within 25k radius of the city centre) and taken to the airport to join our Tour Manager and fellow travellers.

10.00a.m. Depart Auckland on Air New Zealand for our direct flight to the exciting city of Singapore.

4.50pm Afternoon arrival in Singapore where we are met by our local guide and coach and taken to our hotel.  We are staying at the stunning OASIA downtown hotel, its greenery a welcome sight in the centre of the city.

This morning we enjoy breakfast at our hotel before joining our coach to Explore the city. We drive round the Civic District, passing by the   Padang, Singapore Cricket Club historic  Parliament House and the National Gallery Singapore. The Gallery consists of two  national monuments—the   former Supreme Court Building and the City Hall. Next, stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay.  We have time to take photos of this mythological creature that is part lion and part fish and synonymous with Singapore.

We visit the Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples,   before driving past Chinatown.  Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site—The Singapore Botanic Garden and walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants.  Let your senses come alive at Little India as you walk past shops along the five–footway offering a  variety of exotic Fruits, spices, jasmine and orchid gardens. Tonight join your Tour Manager for dinner at the hotel.

Today we lose ourselves in this dreamscape of stunning gardens that will make us forget the bustle of the city.  Imagine a place where a collection of well-manicured and fantastically designed gardens lay together in a charming space.  HORT Park is a 9-hectare park located in the southwestern part of Singapore. It’s billed as the first one-stop gardening lifestyle hub in Asia.  We end the tour with a leisurely stroll along Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge—Henderson Waves and take in the lush greenery from Mount Faber and Telok Blangah Hill.

This morning we are transferred to the Singapore Garden Festival where we can enjoy the show that gathers the world’s top award-winning garden and floral designers at the spectacular Gardens by the bay. Singapore Garden Festival 2026 showcases the talents of the world’s gardening luminaries. It will dazzle you with its wide array of displays, events and activities. Set in the iconic Gardens by the Bay. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this fantastic Floral Festival at your own pace. There are plenty of options for food and rest stops.  When you are ready you can make your own way back to the hotel. You might want to stay on here for dinner and the light show.

We spend another day at Gardens by the Bay, home to a diverse collection of over 1.5 million plants that hail from every continent except Antarctica. Opened in 2012, Gardens by the Bay was born from Singapore’s ambition to evolve from a “Garden City” into a “City in a Garden.” It’s now one of the country’s most beloved attractions, drawing millions with its blend of horticultural excellence and cutting-edge design. Enjoy this spectacle in your own time and at your own pace.
Tonight join your Tour Manager for dinner and enjoy sharing your experiences at the show with your fellow travellers.

This morning is at leisure.  After lunch we  join our coach and guide and our tour starts at the Singapore River—the lifeline of Singapore where the first immigrants eked out a meagre living and saw Singapore transform from an obscure little fishing village to a great seaport.

Admire beautifully restored warehouses that now house chic Quayside dining and entertainment spots and the contrasting skyscrapers of the Financial District.  Then  marvel at the magnificent colonial buildings and five grand old bridges before stopping at our destination. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.  Enjoy a delightful three tier afternoon tea served in the sun-lit courtyard with its magnificent high glass ceiling. Favourite items are replenishable and complimented by a free flow of premium teas and coffee.  Walk it all off at the Fullerton Heritage Gallery or mail a post card home through the colonial-style Red Pillar Post Box located at the gallery. Let our guide take you back in time from when it was a Fortress built at the mouth of the Singapore River to the first General Post Office in the early 20th century and now the beautifully restored hotel, Singapore’s 71st National  Monument.  We have left tonight free for your “own choice” dinner.

Fort Canning Park, an iconic hilltop landmark has witnessed many of Singapore’s historical milestones.  The hill once sited the palaces of 14th Century Malay Kings and served as the headquarters of the Far East Command Centre and British Army Barracks.  Today, the 18-hectare space is chock full of attractions—from ancient artefacts for history buffs to outdoor lawns and greenery for nature lovers. We then enjoy a walk through the Spice Garden which sits on the original site of the first Botanic Garden and uncover the intricacies of Spices and herbs that go into Peranakan cooking.

Tonight we enjoy dinner in the comfort of a local restaurant along the famous Singapore River. After dinner we hop onto a Bumboat for a cruise along the Singapore River to see Singapore lit up at night showcasing beautifully restored shop houses, modern skyscrapers of the financial district, colonial buildings and the iconic Merlion statue.  A lovely end to our stay here in Singapore.

Enjoy your last day in Singapore. Perhaps visits the shops, a trip to Sentosa or return to the   Floral festival or the Gardens by the Bay. Your Tour Manager will assist you with suggestions. We have a late check out included at the hotel so your room will be available until departure.

6.50 p.m. Depart Singapore on Air New Zealand direct flight to Auckland.

8.25a.m. Arrival in Auckland where the Supreme Team are waiting to welcome you home.  Transport to your home address will be provided anywhere in the greater Auckland/Wellington or Christchurch areas within a 25k radius of the city.