Two excellent water adventures await at Pulau Ubin. The Singapore Paddle to Pedal Adventure gets my top vote – it smartly combines kayaking with cycling, letting you experience the island from both water and land in one rewarding trip.
Everything’s taken care of: equipment, expert guides, and a satisfying lunch.
For pure paddling enthusiasts, the Round Ketam route delivers a solid 3-hour kayak journey with reliable wildlife sightings (herons and otters are regulars).
Both outings require basic fitness and include all necessary gear, accommodating groups from 2-30 people.
Let’s explore these outstanding tours in detail.
Key Points
- The Singapore Paddle to Pedal Adventure offers a unique combination of kayaking and cycling to explore Pulau Ubin.
- The Round Ketam Kayaking tour provides a 4-hour excursion with a 3-hour kayaking journey, allowing participants to spot local wildlife.
- Both activities require a minimum of 2 participants and moderate physical fitness, and are not wheelchair-accessible.
- Participants should arrive 15 minutes early for the ferry and bring a change of clothes and closed-toe shoes for the kayaking experience.
- Personal flotation device testing may result in getting wet, and certain health conditions or age restrictions may apply for the Round Ketam Kayaking tour.
Singapore Paddle to Pedal Adventure in Pulau Ubin
The Singapore Paddle to Pedal Adventure in Pulau Ubin offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the island’s natural landscapes through a combination of kayaking and cycling.
The activity starts at 9:00 am and can accommodate a maximum of 30 participants, with a minimum of 2 required to operate. The adventure includes all necessary equipment, such as kayaking gear, bicycles, and helmets, as well as a simple rinse-off area and lockers for valuables.
Participants will be picked up from the meeting point at 34 Jln Endut Senin and ferried to Pulau Ubin, a one-way journey costing between SGD 3 to SGD 5. The adventure is led by an English-speaking guide and includes a lunch and coconut.
While the activity isn’t wheelchair-accessible, it’s suitable for those with moderate physical fitness. Participants must be prepared to get wet during the personal flotation device testing.
The tour returns to the original meeting point, and participants should arrive 15 minutes before the start time to account for ferry waiting.
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Round Ketam Kayaking at Pulau Ubin
Embarking on the Round Ketam Kayaking adventure at Pulau Ubin offers visitors a chance to explore the island’s captivating natural landscapes from a unique perspective.
This 4-hour excursion takes participants on a 3-hour kayaking journey along the open sea, where they can spot diverse wildlife like herons, otters, and monitor lizards while learning about the mangrove ecosystem.
The activity is priced from SGD 1,751 per person, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Participants can reserve their spots now and pay later, with the starting point at 34 Jln Endut Senin, Pulau Ubin.
The package includes kayaking equipment, an English-speaking guide, drinking water, accident insurance, and facilities for rinsing off after the program. Ferry transfers between Changi Point and Pulau Ubin are also provided.
However, the activity isn’t suitable for children under 5, pregnant women, individuals with certain health conditions, and those over 75 years old.
A minimum of 2 participants is required, and participants must bring a change of clothes and closed-toe shoes.
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The Sum Up
Pulau Ubin offers two excellent canoe and kayak experiences. The Singapore Paddle to Pedal Adventure takes visitors on a guided tour through the island’s mangroves and villages. The Round Ketam Kayaking tour explores the island’s coastline and the nearby Ketam Island. Both activities provide a unique opportunity to experience Pulau Ubin’s natural beauty and rich heritage from the water.