Singapore Excursions | Sentosa Island
try out sentosa in combination with a singapore city tour
Take the train to Sentosa on singapore excursions !
All eyes on Singapore! The "Little Red Dot" never had so much attention from the world as it has now! Reason enough for us to introduce you to Sentosa Island as a part of our Singapore excursions. A man-made 500-hectare island, Sentosa is home to an exciting array of Singapore activities, spa retreats, rainforests, beautiful sandy beaches, resort accommodations, water tours Singapore, world-renowned golf courses, a yachting marina, and luxurious residences – making it a vibrant island resort sure to be loved by anybody on a Singapore layover tour. The name "Sentosa" in Malay means “peace and tranquillity” and is derived from the Sanskrit santosha, meaning “contentment and satisfaction”. In the 19th century, Sentosa was known as "Pulau Panjang".Located in the south, there are many ways that can get you to Sentosa from a busy Singapore city tour. One of the most picturesque ways is to take a 12 minutes cable car ride from Vivocity. Not only has this island soft, sandy beaches to chill and relax in but also offers many attractions for a full day's visit. Check out the SEA Aquarium or how about a roller coaster ride at Universal Studios theme park? If you have some extra time on your Singapore layover tour, you should definitely check out some of the things you can do on the Sentosa page here!