5 Days Trip to Singapore 2022: Travel Requirements, with Budget and Itinerary

lalay
Jan 26, 2023
9 min read

Updated: Dec 13, 2024

This trip happens October 4, 2022

A short story before we start. Together with my closest friend or best-friend Tahna and Abi were planning to travel in South Korea, and I know SK needs to file tourist visa application and 3 of us was not ready for that. So that's why I offered and suggested why not we explore and visit Singapore.

This was our 2nd international travel, our first travel was a sponsored travel competing on a friendly dance competition way back college days in South Korea, which we are the the Philippine representative. I consider this Singapore trip as our first 'independent' international travel since we do our own itinerary, we have the means to try this and that (since we already have our own money hahah), and with all that its special since we will be celebrating Abi's birthday in Singapore.

And by the way, my always travel buddy 'Gahgah' is also with us.

Singapore, Singapore

Tips when you are planning to have a barkada/group travel, book a flight 6 months or more ahead of time. Why book a ticket? because once you booked a ticket for them, they can no longer resist haha. Kidding aside, of course you also make sure that your friends will able to travel, but from my end I can assure this 3 are always on the go and of course 6 months preparation is enough to set a budget for the trip.

Singapore is a visa free country for the Filipinos, and a tourist friendly. This country has so much to offer that six days is just enough to have a whole Singapore experience fully. Every edge of the street and buildings are instagram worthy.

Airfare

There are multiple airlines you can choose like Philippine Airlines, Trans Asia, Cebu Pacific and etc. Ever since we got our airfare from Cebu Pacific, since it was on sale 6 months before the travel dates October 4 - 6, 2022. We currently live in Cagayan de Oro City so we got a connecting flight from CGY - MNL - SIN, all in all its P8,879.79 round trip ticket.

Airfare (Hand-carry Luggage): P8,879.79
20kg Baggage (we divided into 4): P2,365/4 = 591.25
Travel Tax: P1,620
Airfare total: P11,091.04

Other Requirements needed before the flight with a cost.

Accommodation good for 6days (with booking confirmation, and we use Agoda): P35,542.64/4 = P8,885.66
Travel Insurance (Chubb Travel Insurance): P2,608.00/4 = P652.00
SG Arrival Card (need to be ready 3days before your date on arrival in Singapore)
VaxCert Ph (from DOH) + Save Travel certification
Itinerary tickets from Klook

Grand total: P20,628.7 (per person)

Singapore DIY Itinerary (w/ Budget)

Our flight was on time and the process in NAIA airport was smooth, we don't have a lot of questions during immigration interview, except Tahna. I highly suggest, that be honest to your answer and relax, because once the immigration officer find you nervous, there will be a lot of follow-up questions which brings you more nervous. Just stay calm and be prepared with the said documents/requirements I mentioned above.

12:20 am Singapore Time - Arrived at Singapore Changi Airport

12:40 am - Purchased a Travel Sim Card for WiFi

On that area you can also exchange your Philippine peso to Singaporean Dollar, but for less hassle you can already look for exchange rate store in Philippines and I believe SGD is more higher value in Ph.

1:00 AM - Train is no longer available near in Changi Airport, the only way is to take a Grab Taxi App (which is more cheaper) but unfortunately we arrived at the airport very late, so we don't have a choice but to grab a taxi in the airport, but its quite expensive.

1:30 AM - Checked In in our Room at Hotel 81, 181 Joo Chiat Road, East Coast Singapore.

EXPENSES (P1,532 each)

Dinner at NAIA - P380

Sim Card - P800

Taxi - P352

Day 1 @ Singapore

7:00 AM - Went to City Hall to purchase Travel Pass

Download this image to your phone, while using Google Maps

We now got our Travel Pass, this is unlimited pass for both MRT and Buses. Its worth 30SGD + 10SGD Deposit (in case you loss your card, you wont able to have the deposit fee refund which is 10SGD)

8AM - Stroll around Marina Bay to get some coffee, honestly I can't start my day without a coffee. It's part of my morning routine.

11am We try the Sky Cable Car lift providing an aerial link from Mount Faber on the main island of Singapore to the resort island of Sentosa across the Keppel Harbour. We purchased the SkyPass (RT) + Arbora Set Meal for our Lunch, we book it on klook.

2PM We went to CapitaLand Mall around City Hall for the VR Game Experience by Hologate SG.

But unfortunately the operator of the store was not there, so basically we just stroll around the mall and bought some stuff like BTS merch.

4PM We went to Bayfront Mall, stroll around to see the Marina Bay Sands and rest while waiting to our Flower Dome or Gardens By The Bay schedule.

6PM We went not to Gardens by the bay, and if you are wonder 6pm but still daylight, yes. In Singapore they have a longer daylight hours.

EXPENSES (P3,660 each)

Travel Pass - P1,240

Sky Cable Car - 1,158

Gardens by the bay - 394

Coffee - P176

Lunch - P352

Dinner - P340

Day 2 @ Singapore

9 AM It's UNIVERSAL STUDIO Day!! I am so excited for this day since this is one of the happiest place in Singapore.

Take note that the opening of Universal Studio is 11am. So while waiting we take pictures to the famous globe.

Its really difficult get a nice shot here without any photobombers or you can perfectly fit the 'Universal' word in a screen

Once you booked a ticket to klook for Universal Studio it will automatically all rides access, so you must try all the rides.

After our ride in The Mummy, we saw Mr. Martin Nievera.

6PM We got another ticket for their Halloween theme still here in Universal Studio SG

We have ramdom pictures with the Momo.

And with all the walk, rides, laugh and all. This was my picture that my feet is really aching and we are really tired.

EXPENSES (P6,868 each)

Transportation - P0 (since we use unli travel pass)

Universal Studio Day time - P3,305

Lunch - P319

Universal Halloween - P 3,009

Dinner - P235

Day 3 @ Singapore

9AM its another City tour. We planned to go to National Museum of Singapore.

We arrived to the destination at 11PM, so we decided to take our early lunch first. This food is a must try, its cheaper than you expect here in Singapore and for me as a picky person when it comes to food, this is really DELICIOUS!

its near in Lazada building, which is everyones guilty pleasure.

1PM We are now heading to National Museum and the weather is not with us that time.

and unfortunately, this needs a reservation and honestly i don't feel the stuff here. So we just took some photo at the lubby.

and since the rain is so heavy that time, the bus station and MRT is far from National Museum, so we decided to grab a taxi direct to ArtScience Museum.

3PM ArtScience Museum.

If you are fun with art, magical like a digital interactions, then you must try the Future World.

You also try their another exhibition 'Patricia Piccinini: We Are Connected'

5PM Orchard Road

Singapore’s retail heart, with discount outlets, department stores and upscale boutiques, alongside luxury hotels.

try this famous ice cream sandwich near at the location.

6PM Orchard Library.

No to reading books for now but yes on taking pictures for my IG post.

Just be careful taking pictures here since there's a lot of people studying and working, and this place is literally quiteeee.

8PM Singapore Flyer.

It's observation wheel at the Downtown Core district of Singapore.

If you want to catch the best panoramic views of Singapore, head to the Singapore Flyer - the world's 3rd largest Ferris Wheel.

Notice iconic landmarks of Singapore from up here, like the Singapore River, Merlion Park, Empress Place, Raffles Place, and more.

We also celebrate abi's birthday here. So we bought some small cake at the starbucks earlier and surprise her.

EXPENSES (P2,645.38 each)

Transportation - P164.83 (Grab Taxi)

ArtScience Museum - P276

Ferris Wheel - P1,300

Lunch (Nasi Lemak)- P235

Ice cream Sandwich - P82

Starbucks - 325.55

Dinner - P262

Day 4 @ Singapore

9AM Fort Canning.

if you guys have tight itinerary and low patience, then this place is not worth the wait. The line is really long that time and the person in front of us was literary doing photoshoot, with all the camera man, long dress and thousands of posts. They really don't care of the people waiting on their back.

That picture of mine I just took it really quick. But this place is not worth it, but you can try.

10AM Little India

Little India is a vibrant cultural enclave with temples and mosques, street art and brightly painted shophouses.

Along the main drag, Serangoon Road, unfussy canteens and hip eateries sit next to shops selling gold jewelry, colourful silks and fresh flower garlands

11AM Clarke Quay

While heading to merlion park we took some photo.

with the famous Marina Bay Sands

someone asked me if this place has an entrance, No. its free access to all, you can standby in front of Marina bay how long you want.

we took our friendship bracelet here!

12PM Merlion Park

Merlion statue is one of the city's most iconic sights & is located in this park.

We look for cheapest restaurant or food place near at the location, and we found 7/11.

3PM Snow City Singapore

From Bayfront to Jurong east is quite far like it take 30mins travel.

If you try snow world at Star City Manila, then this place is not worth it. I could say Snow world at Star City is way more better decorations, it really feels like you're in different place or country.

But you can surely enjoy the sledding, bomb car and all.

5PM Haji Lane

Its a short walked from Bugis MRT. Along this lane, theirs a lot of shops, stores, cages, such us Pizza Fabbrica, beerhouse, and all.

This place where everything you wan, from hole-in-the-wall boutiques to hip food sports in Singapore.

6PM Mustafa

This place is where you can buy for "pasalubong". But remember that this place is crowded, maybe you can visit here early in the morning.

7PM Bugis Street Market

This place is one of the biggest, cheapest and probably hottest places to shop. Bugis street market has now been transformed into a mecca for shoppers and bargain-hunters. This market has just about everything you want for souvenirs, gifts, and other fashion items.

EXPENSES (P2,111.00 each)

Transportation - P412 (Load Top Up)

Lunch (7/11)- P310.00

Snow City - P1,100.00

Souvenirs / Pasalubong - (its up to you how much is your budget)

Dinner - P289

Day 5 @ Singapore

9AM We just packed out things and did an early checkout @ 10am. Luckily, the hotel management allowing their guest to leave their luggage at the lobby or on the hotel luggage area.

10PM - No itinerary.

We take our early Lunch at Mr. Bean near at Eunos MRT Station

We decided to part ways or divide the group for some personla errands.

Ate Tahna, and Abi went back to Bugis Street market and Mustafa to buy the remaining gifts

It's really unusual to ride MRT thats so quite.

While me and my boyfriend went to Marina Square, to grab some coffee, buy clothes and shop.

We grab some coffee here in Marina Square at Toast Box.

4PM Jewel Changi Airport

If you're heading to the Changi Airport, you must visit the famous Jewel at the Changi Airport. It was linked to Changi Airport were is a nature-themed entertainment and reatial.

My remembrance in Singapore, my bruises.

Since our flight was 1am in the midnight SG Time. We decided to back to the city after we stroll around Jewel at the Changi Airport.

8:20PM Marina Bay Sands to witness the Spectra - Light & Water Show, it starts at

Sun – Thu: 8pm & 9pm

Fri & Sat: 8pm, 9pm & 10pm

Its a free nightly outdoor extravaganza displayed over the water at the Event Plaza. It's free nightly outdoor extravaganza displayed over the water at the Event Plaza.

9PM Hawker Place where you can eat lots of variety food, and expect the cheapest price here.

A quick advice, if you want to experience their food here is Singapore with a low budget, you must look a hawker place.

After we eat our dinner we return ack to our hotel, where we just leave our luggages and right after we went to the airport to go home.

EXPENSES (P1,935.00 each)

Transportation - P247 (Load Top Up)

Lunch - P289.00

Jewel at Changi Aiport- P249.00

Transportation - P200.00

Dinner - P495

Grab Taxi (from Hotel to Airport): P455

Day 6 @ Last hours in Singapore

1AM - Departed from Changi Airport to NAIA Philippines

9AM - Departed from NAIA to Laguindingan Airport CdO

EXPENSES (P750.00 each)

Breakfast at the Airport - P300

Transportation Shuttle from CdO Airport - P450

Total Expenses Breakdown

Airfare (round trip) - P 8,879.79

Accommodation - P 9,267.76

Travel Insurance - P 652.00

Travel Tax - P 1,690.00

Additional Checkin Luggage - P 916.00

Eztopup (transportation @ SG) - P 2,500.00

Simcard or Internet - P 800.00

Klook Booking - P 9,929.00

Pocket Money or Allowance (for other expenses and emergencies) - P25,000

Total = P 59,634.55 / P 60,000 (each)

This is just approximate calculation, and your pocket money is not your expenses but it's better to be ready than sorry, and also for emergency purposes.

This is if you wanted to have a comfortable travel, memorable experience and not compromised your Singapore trip. You can always cut-off the budget in food and attractions but I tell you it's better to just go all out and experience it all. It's not like you're in Singapore every day so better to save up before you booked a ticket to SG.

Disclaimer: Singapore is one of expensive country but you will surely enjoy the place, and being on the budget is always up to you and my expenses and budget breakdown is just a reference.