Here’s how you can use your digital SingapoRediscovers Vouchers before they expire this year

The digital SingapoRediscovers Vouchers (SRVs) will expire at the end of 2021, so Singaporeans are advised to plan early to avoid disappointment.

If you’ve not made use of your digital Vouchers, here are some places and experiences you can use them on, laid out in nifty one- to three-day itineraries. Note that information and prices are updated as of Sep. 1.

After all, this is perhaps the best time for you to explore your own country (safely, responsibly, and in line with the latest Covid-19 safe management measures, of course).

(Note that while the digital SingapoRediscovers Vouchers are worth S$100, it might not cover all the experiences if you’re aiming to complete the full itineraries, and you might still have to fork out some additional expenses. You’re also advised to pre-book the experiences.)

One-day Farm and Nature Itinerary in Kranji Precinct

Kranji Countryside and Rail Corridor Tour

What’s there?

See how goat milk is processed at Hay Dairies Goat Farm, and learn more about goat rearing. Take a peek into farm life as well at the Bollywood Veggies Organic Farm, which doesn’t employ the use of any pesticides or fertilisers at all.

Enjoy a leisurely walk at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, which holds an extensive mangrove forest and rich biodiversity.

What time?

The tour is only available at 8:30am every Wednesday and Friday. Pre-booking is required.

How much?

S$100 per adult and S$70 per child below 12.

Use your SRVs here.

WW2 Memories and Memorial Tour at Former Ford Factory and Kranji War Memorial

If you’re a history buff, you might prefer going on a heritage trail to learn more about Singapore’s emotional past during the Second World War.

What’s there?

Visit historical sites like the Former Ford Factory and Kranji War Memorial, listen to war-time strategy stories from licensed tour guides, and view historical exhibits on the Japanese Occupation, the British surrender, as well as the legacies of the war.

What time?

The only time the tour is available is from 9am to 12pm, Tuesdays to Fridays.

How much?

From S$80 per adult/child.

Use your SRVs here.

Night Safari + Rainforest Lumina

What’s there?

The world’s first nocturnal wildlife park, the 13-hectare park focuses on the captive breeding of threatened species to promote biodiversity.

Catch a glimpse of close to 900 animals from around 100 species, of which 41 per cent are threatened.

Don’t miss out on the last season of the Rainforest Lumina too!. The Rainforest final season is happening from Jul. 8 to Feb. 13, 2022.This package includes access to Rainforest Lumina, a mesmerising audio-visual night walk in the Singapore Zoo, where visitors will be able to experience over 10 multi-sensory zones with immersive play.

What time?

Night Safari opens at 6:30pm (Last entry 11.15pm). Rainforest Lumina opens at 7.15pm (Last entry at 10.15pm).

Closed on Mondays to Wednesdays. Pre-booking is required.

How much?

Night Safari+Rainforest Lumina S$47.70 per adult, $32.40 per child and $32.40 per senior (includes a tram ride for Night Safari).

Use your SRVs here.

Two-day Sentosa Action-Packed Tour

Day 1

S.E.A. Aquarium

What’s there?

Be mesmerised by the majestic marine animals swimming leisurely in the water.

The aquarium, which has various immersive spaces like the Rainforest and Coral Reef Habitats, boasts of more than 100,000 marine animals of over 1,000 species, like the poison arrow frog, epaulette shark, native knobbly sea star and coral frags.

What time and date?

From Sep. 1: Opens from 9am to 5pm. Closed on Wednesdays to Fridays. Additional opening from Sep. 4  to Sep. 12.

From Sep. 13: Opens from 10am to 5pm. Closed on Tuesday.

Pre-booking for this is required.

How much?

S$35 per adult, S$28 per youth, S$23 per child.

Use your SRVs here.

Sentosa 4D Adventureland (4-in-1 Combo)

What’s there?

Immerse in a 4D movie experience with four different rides: the simulated Haunted Mine Ride 4D, Extreme Log Ride, Desperados, or Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

What time?

Last admission for 4-in-1 Combo at 5pm. Closed from Tuesday to Thursday except Public Holiday. Pre-booking is required.

How much?

S$39 per adult, S$32 per youth, S$32 per child.

Use your SRVs here.

Stay at Travelodge Harbourfront

What’s there?

Located in Harbourfront and a stone’s throw away from Sentosa and Vivocity mall, this SG Clean-certified hotel boasts great views of the island. It’s also a walking distance from Seah Im Food Centre, Harbourfront MRT and a bus station.

What time?

Check-in from 2pm.

How much?

Rooms are available from S$127.12.

Use your SRVs here.

Day 2

Sentosa Island Bus Tour

What’s there?

On this guided two-hour bus tour around Sentosa, you’ll be introduced to iconic places like the Fort Siloso Skywalk, Resorts World Sentosa, and Southernmost point of Continental Asia at Palawan Beach, where you can watch a clear glimpse of the South China Sea.

What time?

Tours start at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm from Monday to Sunday.

How much?

S$15 per adult, S$10 per child.

Use your SRVs here.

Mega Adventure

What’s there?

Adrenaline junkies would feel at home here with thrilling activities like flying at 60kph on the MegaZip, which happens to be Southeast Asia’s steepest zip wire, and leaping from a dizzying height of 15 metres with the MegaJump.

If you fancy a challenge -- and do well with heights -- you can try your hand at MegaClimb, which has 36 obstacles scattered around the treetops.

What time?

It’s open from 2pm to 6pm on Monday to Friday, and 11am to 6pm on the weekend.

How much?

From S$55 onwards.

Use your SRVs here.

City Skyline Cruise

What’s there?

End your two-day tour of Sentosa with a private cruise from the island, as you bask in the warmth and bedazzling sight of the setting sun.

The 1-hour cruise will allow you to explore Sentosa Island, from the Marina to the Southern islands. Witness the beautiful sunset view from the sundeck as you pass by iconic landmarks like the Tanjong Pagar port along the way.

What time?

The cruise runs from 6pm to 8:45pm from Thursday to Sunday. Pre-booking is required for both openings -- the first slot starts at 6:00pm, while the second slot starts at 7:45pm.

How much?

S$60 per adult, S$50 per child.

Use your SRVs here.

Three-day tour to rediscover Chinatown

Day 1

Chinatown Food Tasting and Walking Tour

What’s there?

Kickstart the tour with a classic Singaporean breakfast of kaya toast paired with a hearty cup of hot kopi, before walking around Chinatown with a licensed guide, who will talk you through the cultural enclave’s rich history and architecture.

Enjoy five unique Singaporean dishes and learn how to prepare them too.

What time?

Tours are available every Tuesday, 10:30am to 12:30pm.

How much?

S$45 per adult/child.

Use your SRVs here.

Guided Tour of Chinatown: Struggles of our Forefathers

What’s there?

Learn about the struggles of early immigrants from the moment they set foot in Singapore to their final years on this guided tour.

The tour will take you through a journey where you learn about the trappings of Chinatown in the 19th century, the different local clan associations, as well as the entertainment options back in the day.

For the culture buffs, you can sample traditional snacks and immerse in Chinese cultural activities too.

What time?

The tour is available every Sunday from 2pm to 4pm. Pre-booking is required.

How much?

S$20 per adult, S$10 per child.

Use your SRVs here.

Stay at the Keong Saik Hotel

What’s there?

By staying in this SRV-eligible hotel located in the heart of Chinatown, you will get access to several dining options located in the vicinity, such as Pasta Bar to get your hand-made pasta fix, as well as Potato Head, where they serve Impossible Burgers and cocktails on their rooftop bar.

What time?

The check-in time is from 2pm.

How much?

Rooms are available from S$170 onwards. (Prices are accurate as of Sep. 1).

Use your SRVs here.

Day 2

The OG Female Badass: The Untold Tale of the Samsui & Majie

What’s it about?

Listen to the untold stories of the lives of the Samsui women and Majies, who are now honoured on the walls of Chinatown, and find out what makes them both rebels and victims of their time. Visit a temple that these female migrant labourers frequently visited in their pastime, and enjoy themed refreshments at the end of the tour.

What time?

The tour is available from 10am to 12:30pm on Tuesday. Pre-booking is required.

How much?

S$65 per adult/youth, S$50 per child. Pre-booking is required.

Use your SRVs here.

Street Murals and Heritage Tour in Chinatown and Telok Ayer

What’s there?

On this tour, you’ll visit historical landmarks, wander through the colourful traditional shophouses, hunt for unique street art in Chinatown and Telok Ayer, and discover the quiet enclave of Ann Siang Hill and Telok Ayer Green, once the heart of Singapore’s commercial centre.

The tour will also bring you to many IG-worthy sites with beautiful heritage-murals that depict Singapore’s storied past as a developing country and the prosperity it has enjoyed since then.

What time?

Available from 4pm to 6pm, Monday to Sunday. Pre-booking is required.

How much?

S$40 per adult/child.

Use your SRVs here.

Chinatown Street Art and Street Food Tour

What’s it about?

If you prefer a focused tour around the cultural neighbourhood of Chinatown, you can choose this tour that covers Smith Street, Ann Siang Hill/Club Street, Chinatown Complex and Thian Hock Keng Temple.

Besides a guided street art tour that reflects the olden days of what Chinatown used to be, you will get to sample two traditional dishes too.

What time?

Available every Saturday, pre-booking is required for the two time slots at 10am and 4pm.

How much?

S$32.10 per adult, S$21.40 per child.

Use your SRVs here.

Day 3

Nanyang Morning Coffee with Chinatown Murals

What’s it about?

Visit Nanyang Old Coffee, medical herbal halls, and a Chinese bakery, where you can try some traditional Chinese biscuits.

An experienced guide will bring you to hidden gems in the area, as well as religious sites in the precinct, such as the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

What time?

Tours are available daily from 9am to 12pm. Pre-booking is required.

How much?

S$60 per adult/child.

Use your SRVs here.

Singapore Musical Box Museum

What’s it about?

You might have had a musical box while growing up, but do you know there’s a whole museum dedicated to musical boxes in Singapore?

The museum compound, Chong Wen Ge, was awarded UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage 2001 Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation together with the Thian Hock Keng temple. The museum holds several antique musical boxes that vintage fans will find delightful.

You can also enjoy your lunch or afternoon tea while listening to the singing birds at the Museum Cafe.

What time?

Tours are available every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2pm or 3pm. Pre-booking is required.

How much?

From S$32 onwards for 2 pax.

Use your SRVs here.

Trishaw Uncle Guided Tour

What’s it about?

Starting from Albert Mall, you will be taken on a nostalgic journey by an old-school cycle rickshaw around the streets of Chinatown, passing by restored shophouses and various temples.

What time?

Tours are available daily from 11am to 9pm.

How much?

From S$20 onwards.

Use your SRVs here.

Singapore might be small, but there are plenty of experiences available for you to take part in. By using your SRVs, you will not only enhance your understanding of your hometown, but also show support for the local tourism businesses at the same time (the latest Covid-19 safe management measures to be adhered to at all times of course).

Do remember to check the various websites for further details on pricing, availability, and the T&Cs. If you have family members under 18, you can enjoy a S$10 subsidy on each child/youth ticket, for up to six tickets when you use your digital SingapoRediscovers Vouchers (T&Cs apply).

Check out more deals here.

This sponsored piece by the Singapore Tourism Board makes the writer glad that there are more places to hang out in Singapore than just shopping malls and cafes.

Top image by Yik Keat & Nanyang Old Coffee Pte Ltd via Tourism information and Services Hub.

(All images were taken prior to Covid-19 or in accordance to the latest Covid-19 safe management measures. Information and prices are accurate as of Sep. 1)