Sentosa Has 10 New Family-Friendly Tours From Puzzle Hunts To Rainforest Trails
Sentosa is celebrating its 50th birthday with a deluge of exciting experiences
By Michelle Lee SM -
From the open-air SkyHelix gondola ride to Eevee parades, Sentosa has been dishing out plenty of fun activities that the entire family can enjoy. And now it's unleashed a series of new experiences that'll allow you to see the tourist attraction in a new light.
Celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year, it is rolling out over 50 new leisure experiences centred around the theme “Discovery Neverending”. They include Sentosights, which features 10 unique sustainability- and heritage-themed guided tours divided into three categories: Island Nature, Island Heritage, and Island Play.
You'll get to explore gems from the historic Fort Siloso, Fort Serapong, and Tanjong Rimau to the Imbia and Coastal Trails, and rediscover what the resort island has to offer.
Nature lovers will get to take a walk on the wild side with the Immersive Rainforest Trails, on which you'll get to explore a lush rainforest ecosystem and a tropical biotope. For animal lovers, check out the East Asian Flyway (Introduction to Birdwatching) experience, and learn how to spot and identify birds in Sentosa.
Up for an adventure in the dark? Go on a trek through the rainforest when the sun goes down and peek into the secretive lives of the island’s nocturnal creatures, from amphibians to nocturnal invertebrates.
Sentosa has also teamed up with travel partners like Monster Tour to launch various activities that'll engage the family. There is the 'Letters from Blakang Mati' tour, for instance, a game-based puzzle hunt held at Fort Siloso that sends you on a mission to help Pepper, a dinosaur mascot, deliver his letters.
You'll have to crack codes and decipher clues located all around Fort Siloso - all while learning about the various periods of WWII, and why Sentosa was important to the defense of Singapore.
Alternatively, hop on a spellbinding tour led by local magician Mr Bottle, who doesn't just entertain with his quick sleight of hand and street magic performances, but will also clue you in on the history and heritage of Sentosa island. You'll get to take part too, by solving puzzles individually or in teams.
Psst! You'll also get to 'meet' a lieutenant living in Singapore during the post-war era.
If you love sailing on the high seas, then the Sunset tour, which will make its way to the nearby Southern Islands. You're also in for a sustainable fishing experience in the waters around St John’s and Lazarus islands.
Singaporeans and PRs aged 60 and above will get enjoy special deals at participating business establishments in Sentosa on weekdays. Think one-for-one admission into Madame Tussauds Singapore, a 50 per cent discount off Sentosa 4D AdventureLand's ‘four-in-one’ combo and cable car rides at just $5. Those who are eligible just have to produce a valid photo ID or PAssion Silver Concession Card to enjoy these perks.
Got photos of memorable moments in Singapore? Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) wants to see yours and will be launching a ‘Stories of Discovery’ social media contest on Feb 7, 2022. 10 most heart-warming photo entries from guests and their cherished story of discovery in Sentosa will be picked, and those with winning entries will also bag a curated Sentosa experience package that includes three-day-two-night staycation in Sentosa.
Collect stamps on your Sentosa passport and stand to win at the Golden Jubilee Grand Draw
Throughout March, you'll get to see more offerings rolled out progressively. For instance, look out for the Sentosa Passport digital campaign — spend $20 at any participating business to get one stamp on your digital passport. And each stamp will get you one chance in the Golden Jubilee Grand Draw, with prizes worth $50,000.
Other upcoming offerings include the villa-only Raffles Sentosa Resort & Spa, as well as Scentopia, Sentosa’s first perfume concept store with an innovative perfumery experience.
For more information and tickets, visit Sentosa's website.