Cycling Pulau Ubin Singapore: Wildlife & Village Routes

Ride past rural sights and meet the locals who still live on the island

A 4-hour guided cycling tour around Pulau Ubin, Singapore's only rural island, where you cycle easy and moderate trails past fruit farms, mangroves and beaches while looking for native wildlife and meeting villagers in the island's last authentic kampung. An English-speaking cycling leader chooses the day's route based on conditions, making stops for breaks and photos. Ferry transfers to and from Changi Point are separate bookings.

The experience

The cycling leader outfits you with a bike and helmet at the start, then leads you along paved and unpaved routes that shift based on the day's conditions. You'll ride at your own pace with the group, making stops to rest, take photos and absorb the island's natural surroundings. The routes split between the island's western half (where you might cycle to the Pekan Quarry, visit the German Girl Shrine and see views across the Western Straits of Johor), and the eastern side, where fruit plantations near Chek Jawa give way to nearly unspoiled beaches and coastal forests home to wild boars, monkeys and water monitors.

What sets Ubin apart is the human side. You'll pass through the island's last authentic kampung, a traditional Malay village where locals still live and work, and the cycling leader creates space for you to interact with them along the way. The experience depends on what you bring to it: an open mind and genuine curiosity unlock conversations and moments that a faster pace would miss. The island sits close enough to downtown Singapore that you can reach it by ferry in under an hour, yet it feels like stepping into a different era.

Getting there requires a separate ferry booking from Changi Point Ferry Terminal (roughly SGD 3–5 each way). Allow 20 to 30 minutes for the ferry queue and arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time. The tour runs with a minimum of four participants and operates under Singapore's crowd-gathering rules, so group size may be adjusted. Children from age 7 are welcome on the ride.

What’s included

• English-speaking cycling leader.
• bicycle and helmet.
• accident insurance.
• stops for rest and photos throughout the 4-hour ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 70 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Asian Detours Pte Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable on easy to moderate trails and want a guide who adjusts the route daily based on conditions. You'll cycle at your own pace with a small shared group and meet villagers along the way, rather than follow a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What kind of wildlife might I see while cycling around Pulau Ubin?

Native wildlife on the island includes wild boars, monkeys and water monitors, which you'll be on the lookout for as you cycle the trails. The eastern routes near Chek Jawa and the coastal forests offer the best chances to spot them.

Do I need to arrange my own ferry to get to Pulau Ubin, or is it included?

Ferry transfers from Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Pulau Ubin and back are separate bookings, costing approximately SGD 3 to SGD 5 each way. You'll need to arrange these independently and allow 20 to 30 minutes for ferry wait times.

How does the cycling leader choose which route we take each day?

The cycling leader selects between the western and eastern routes based on the day's conditions, so the exact path varies. Both routes mix paved and unpaved trails at easy to moderate difficulty, with stops built in for rest and photos.

Can I interact with people living in the kampung village during the tour?

Yes, you'll pass through Ubin's last authentic kampung as part of the ride, and the cycling leader creates opportunities to interact with friendly local villagers along the way. The richness of those encounters depends on the openness you bring to the experience.

What's included in the tour price, and what do I need to bring or pay separately?

The tour includes the bike, helmet, English-speaking cycling leader and accident insurance. You'll need to arrange and pay for your own ferry transfers to and from Changi Point. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included.