A perfect escapade for those who enjoy the immersive experience of cycling through untainted surroundings of nature - this adventure is not to be missed!
Discover Pulau Ubin with us as the journey brings you to explore lesser known scenic spots, areas for specific animal and bird sightings, as well as historical landmarks.
(This event is not for beginners)
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Every weekend: Day and Night Kayaking for Fun(D)
Choose from day or night kayaking trip, starting from Living Fisher Village. Enjoy Ubin's waters and help make a difference for Ubin residents.
- Day Kayaking round Ketam island (during low tide) or Mangrove (during high tide) with a professional guide.
- Night Kayaking round Ketam island (during low tide) or Mangrove (during high tide) with a professional guide and safety boat.
Monthly: FREE Rustic Reflections Tour with NParks
Starting at the Assembly Area before proceeding to the former Bin Kiang School site. You will then head over to the Sensory Trail pond to learn about the habitat restoration efforts before making stops at Pulau Ubin’s former headman’s house and Kampung Melayu.
Tour participants will also visit a rubber plantation that once supplied Singapore, and possibly the region, with latex, and learn more about the different plants that played a major role in shaping this country’s culinary delights at the Ubin Fruit Orchard before ending the tour at Teck Seng’s Place – a restored Chinese kampung house.
Tour participants will also visit a rubber plantation that once supplied Singapore, and possibly the region, with latex, and learn more about the different plants that played a major role in shaping this country’s culinary delights at the Ubin Fruit Orchard before ending the tour at Teck Seng’s Place – a restored Chinese kampung house.
Monthly: FREE Kampong Tour with NParks
Take a walk with us to experience Ubin's wonderful natural and cultural heritage. The 2.2km trail takes about 2 hours to complete. The tour will start at the Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub and take you through the spice trees around Jelutong campsite, Butterfly Hill, Pekan Quarry, Sensory Trail Ponds, Kampong House, Old Bin Kiang School site, Toa Pek Kong Temple and end at the Wayang Stage.
You will hear about the use of spices in cooking and the interesting history of the different sites. Do you know what the Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub was in the 1970s? When was the Toa Pek Kong Temple built? If you would like to know, then this is an excellent introduction to the heritage of the island.
You will hear about the use of spices in cooking and the interesting history of the different sites. Do you know what the Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub was in the 1970s? When was the Toa Pek Kong Temple built? If you would like to know, then this is an excellent introduction to the heritage of the island.
May-Jul: Chek Jawa Intertidal guided tour
During suitable low tides, join the NParks volunteers for an intertidal tour to discover and learn about Chek Jawa's six ecosystems and the diverse array of animals that inhabits these unique habitats.
Journey through the Chek Jawa Visitor Centre, 1.1km long boardwalk, Jejawi viewing tower and sandbar with experienced guides.
Open to all ages, children under the age of 13 to be under parental/guardian guidance.
Journey through the Chek Jawa Visitor Centre, 1.1km long boardwalk, Jejawi viewing tower and sandbar with experienced guides.
Open to all ages, children under the age of 13 to be under parental/guardian guidance.
10 May (Wed): Fun at Opening of the Living Fisher Village
Opening Ceremony of the Living Fishing Village! Experience kampung lifestyle with us - bring your family and friends along too!
Look forward to activities such as ...
Phillip Lin and Uncle Ah Kok warmly welcome everyone to their traditional house (aka Living Fisher Village), where you will be rewarded with untold stories of struggle, traditional culture and the original way of kampung life.
Look forward to activities such as ...
- Playing kampung games and experiencing the kampung lifestyle
- Dressing up and posing at photo booths
- Cooking Demonstration: Making traditional kueh ("cake") using charcoal stove
- Intro to Kayaking: 1-hour trial session for visitors who have never tried kayaking before. Learn techniques on how to paddle with a guide.
- Exhibition and tour about mangroves with the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative.
10 May (Wed): Shoot Beautiful Pictures with NParks
Join NParks for this free four-hour mobile phone photography workshop where you will learn how to optimise your smartphone’s camera to create better images.
Learn the basics to control your camera and gain tips and essential knowledge to capture better images. You will also be introduced to simple mobile phone editing apps to create great pictures, perfect for Facebook, Instagram or any other social media accounts you have!
Upload your photo to win a prize too!
There will be a special photowalk around Pulau Ubin to capture the unique village life of its residents as well as the flora and fauna around the village. Instructors will be on hand to offer valuable guidance too.
Learn the basics to control your camera and gain tips and essential knowledge to capture better images. You will also be introduced to simple mobile phone editing apps to create great pictures, perfect for Facebook, Instagram or any other social media accounts you have!
Upload your photo to win a prize too!
There will be a special photowalk around Pulau Ubin to capture the unique village life of its residents as well as the flora and fauna around the village. Instructors will be on hand to offer valuable guidance too.
13 May (Sat): Mural Painting by Yuen Kum Cheong with NParks
Mr Yuen Kum Cheong has completed several community mural painting projects, and specialises in artworks with a natural or cultural heritage theme. Join him as he creates and paints a mural at the Ubin Living Lab!
Suitable for participants aged 12 and above.
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From Yuen Kum Cheong's Gallery. |
13 May (Sat): Sunset BBQ and campfire - "Kampung Reunite"
Update 12 May: This activity is cancelled. Refunds will be provided to those who have paid. Any questions, please whatsapp Eileen @ +60129690890. Thank you. From the Living Fisher Village website.
Ideal for kids, families and people of all ages! Bring your musical instruments for kampung style entertainment.
Outside Living Fisher VIllage house - discover the best spot to watch an unblocked view of sunset overlooking the sea!
Experience a fulfilling night as we gather around the campfire to share stories and music, watch an outdoor film, and chill on a hammock while sipping on fresh coconut water.
Ideal for kids, families and people of all ages! Bring your musical instruments for kampung style entertainment.
Outside Living Fisher VIllage house - discover the best spot to watch an unblocked view of sunset overlooking the sea!
Experience a fulfilling night as we gather around the campfire to share stories and music, watch an outdoor film, and chill on a hammock while sipping on fresh coconut water.
14 May (Sun): Mangrove Kayaking Adventure with Asian Detours
Specially designed for all adventure seekers, this 4-hour adventure is your perfect introduction to kayaking!
For ages 7 to 75. Friendly for beginners, come as you are because equipment and gear will be provided. Hop on one of our tandem kayaks in a pair or with our guide, and you are set for your adventure!
For ages 7 to 75. Friendly for beginners, come as you are because equipment and gear will be provided. Hop on one of our tandem kayaks in a pair or with our guide, and you are set for your adventure!
20-22 May: Helping Hands for our Forest at Pulau Ubin with NParks
Join NParks to contribute to Pulau Ubin’s habitat enhancement efforts through a reforestation activity held during this year’s Biodiversity Week.
Enhancing such wildlife habitats provide homes for our native fauna such as the White-rumped Shama and Greater Mousedeer.
Take this chance to discover and cherish the diversity of nature.
Play your part, the Ubin Way!
Enhancing such wildlife habitats provide homes for our native fauna such as the White-rumped Shama and Greater Mousedeer.
Take this chance to discover and cherish the diversity of nature.
Play your part, the Ubin Way!
20 May (Sat): FREE Ubin mangroves fun with R.U.M.
Meet the Mad-about-Mangroves volunteers of the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative.
Learn more about this volunteer effort to help Ubin mangroves. Get free mangrove colouring sheets!

20 May (Sat): Round Ketam Kayaking Adventure with Asian Detours
Experience a full open sea kayaking on this expedition and be rewarded with natural sightings unlike any other! For ages 7 to 75!
Starting from the southern end of Pulau Ubin, hugging the coast and traveling westward, heading to the highlight of the tour, Ketam Island. Common sightings on this adventure include flocks of grey herons, families of otters, and schools of fishes. Our experienced adventure leaders will be able to point these areas out to you along the route.
Starting from the southern end of Pulau Ubin, hugging the coast and traveling westward, heading to the highlight of the tour, Ketam Island. Common sightings on this adventure include flocks of grey herons, families of otters, and schools of fishes. Our experienced adventure leaders will be able to point these areas out to you along the route.
20 May (Sat): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This walk is supported by the Herpetological Society of Singapore.
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
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Snakes are beautiful and will not harm if they don't feel threatened. |
21 May (Sun): Be a nature guide - Chek Jawa Familiarisation Tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs
Want to learn how to be a nature guide? It's easy. No prior experience is needed. Just bring your passion!
Come join the Chek Jawa Familiarisation Tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs! After you have completed the Familiarisation Tour on 21 May, you will be able to participate as a volunteer at the Balik Chek Jawa Day on 3 June. Come join us and make a difference for nature!
Come join the Chek Jawa Familiarisation Tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs! After you have completed the Familiarisation Tour on 21 May, you will be able to participate as a volunteer at the Balik Chek Jawa Day on 3 June. Come join us and make a difference for nature!
26 May (Fri): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This walk is supported by the Vertebrate Study Group, Nature Society (Singapore).
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
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Bats are often unseen and ignored. Learn more about them on this walk! |
27 May (Sat): Ubin Bisect Kayaking Adventure with Asian Detours
Unique, fun, and challenging – this kayaking expedition caters to those looking for an adventure that packs a punch. For ages 12 to 75.
Possibly the most exciting and longest pure mangrove kayaking expedition in Singapore, we take you through a total distance of 8.27km with us starting at the north and ending at the south of Pulau Ubin. An “Ubin Bisect” adventure awaits all outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a good workout!
Possibly the most exciting and longest pure mangrove kayaking expedition in Singapore, we take you through a total distance of 8.27km with us starting at the north and ending at the south of Pulau Ubin. An “Ubin Bisect” adventure awaits all outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a good workout!
28 May (Sun): Wildlife Adventures - Interactive Kids' Workshop by Darel Seow with Asian Detours
Update from Asian Detours on 26 May: "This workshop has been postponed. The next workshop is at 11 Jun (Sun). We apologise for the inconveniences caused."
For ages 4 and up. In this interactive hands-on workshop, Darel will inspire and guide you in the creation of your own Pulau Ubin wildlife diorama.
Use materials like paper and items found in the natural surroundings to create your own piece of wildlife adventure to bring home.
For ages 4 and up. In this interactive hands-on workshop, Darel will inspire and guide you in the creation of your own Pulau Ubin wildlife diorama.
Use materials like paper and items found in the natural surroundings to create your own piece of wildlife adventure to bring home.
2 Jun (Fri): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This walk is supported by the Vertebrate Study Group, Nature Society (Singapore).
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
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