Pulau Ubin, a tiny island, the last kampung(village) situated north east to Singapore and is
one of the places where you might get to see traces of what Singapore
might have looked decades before.
It is one of the best & cheapest weekend getaways from the nerve wrecking city life and hustle bustle of traffic. So anyone who enjoys to catch a glimpse of the laid back life lest the amenities, this is a must place to visit.
A day would be sufficient to enjoy the island but there are facilities to stay overnight too. Though there are no specific luxurious hotels but few tents are set up and even one can setup their own campsite and enjoy a nice campfire with a bunch of friends.
The fare is around 2.50$ per person for one way and it takes less than 20 mins to reach Ubin Islands.
Don't worry its very safe and no need to carry passports. Just some ID would suffice, though no one really checks as it is a part of Singapore.
Bum-boats start from 7am to around 7.30 pm. Weekends are best to travel as there are lot of people traveling. Bum-boats don't start until they are full so expect to wait for a long time on weekdays or to shell out 30$ for a bum-boat for all by yourself.
Few things not to miss:
1. Do take a mosquito repellant or an insect repellant without fail.
2. An extra set of clothes if you intend to take a plunge into water.
3. Biscuits and Chips. Though eateries and pop up kiosks are available, but the locations aren't that convenient.
4. Get as many bottles of water as you can. If not be ready to shell out dollars every few min as you will be lot thirsty due to climate and also due to cycling.
5. Check this map before heading out.
If you are not comfortable going all by yourself, search out for the guided tours on weekends.
It is one of the best & cheapest weekend getaways from the nerve wrecking city life and hustle bustle of traffic. So anyone who enjoys to catch a glimpse of the laid back life lest the amenities, this is a must place to visit.
A day would be sufficient to enjoy the island but there are facilities to stay overnight too. Though there are no specific luxurious hotels but few tents are set up and even one can setup their own campsite and enjoy a nice campfire with a bunch of friends.
How to get there:
Take a ferry from
Changi ferry terminal or the Changi village. Make sure to go to the
Pulau Ubin departure gate as ferry's to Johor, Malaysia also departs
from the same ferry terminal. The ferry, a tiny bum-boat taking aboard
12-15 people.  | |
| Changi Point ferry terminal |
 | |
| Bumboat |
Don't worry its very safe and no need to carry passports. Just some ID would suffice, though no one really checks as it is a part of Singapore.
Bum-boats start from 7am to around 7.30 pm. Weekends are best to travel as there are lot of people traveling. Bum-boats don't start until they are full so expect to wait for a long time on weekdays or to shell out 30$ for a bum-boat for all by yourself.
Where to go and What to do:
The one thing most heard about Ubin Islands is the Chek Jawa. A small area or land which harbors multitude of ecosystems. The best ones being the Mangroves, Sea Grass Lagoon and Costal Hill Forest. Apart from nature once can also appreciate a cottage also called as the !st House in Pulau Ubin.
A board walk along the shore gives you a sight which is not to be missed.
There are many ways to explore the Island. The best way which I found is cycling. The best part is that there are numerous shops near the terminal which rent out bicycles for as low as 5$ and put in more money, you will be pampered to choices. For the aged and ones not so adventurous there a re guided trams and tours. You can even walk considering the weather is pleasant.
The best thing to do in Pulau Ubin is to be yourself and explore places all by yourself. Do not need to follow someone's tracks, make your own path. No traffic, not many houses. As of now there are just 3 families staying in the Island and except for them its just us the tourists and weekenders.
Do not be surprised when you do not find posh and convenient amenities as in Singapore. Remember to enjoy nature in its unaltered form.
1. Do take a mosquito repellant or an insect repellant without fail.
2. An extra set of clothes if you intend to take a plunge into water.
3. Biscuits and Chips. Though eateries and pop up kiosks are available, but the locations aren't that convenient.
4. Get as many bottles of water as you can. If not be ready to shell out dollars every few min as you will be lot thirsty due to climate and also due to cycling.
5. Check this map before heading out.
If you are not comfortable going all by yourself, search out for the guided tours on weekends.
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