Sentosa Island

Hours	Guest Services Hours of Operation: Mon-Sun: 9am-6:30pm
Phone	1800-SENTOSA (736-8672)
Website	www.sentosa.com.sg

Sentosa Island offers a little excitement for everyone, though each attraction usually costs a few Singaporean dollars. Kids, especially, will love the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom Museum. It features a walk-in aviary with over 2,500 fluttering butterflies, while those less averse to bugs can enjoy a thorough display with over 4,000 mounted insects. Older historian buffs might want to check out the Maritime Museum or old Fort Siloso, which offers a glimpse into the military life that stretches back to the late 1800s. The Lost Civilisation and & Ruined City is a portal to a tribal village that’s decorated with stone deities and exotic remnants of the past. It’s also one of the few areas you can explore for free, if you’re worried about ballooning your budget any further. There are other fantastic events and activities that shouldn’t be looked over, including the Magical Sentosa light and laser show, the tropically scenic yet challenging Sentosa Golf Club, Sentosa Orchid Gardens and Underwater World.

The island is easily accessible through the public bus system and only costs S$2 a person for entrance onto the island. Although the bus is more affordable, most tourists prefer to take the S$15 roundtrip glass cable car ride, which offers a breathtaking view of Singapore and the harbor. There are also ferries available to and from the island. In addition to the island’s current bus system (the light rail Sentosa Express will begin operating at the end of 2006, replacing the outdated monorail that ran from 1982 until March 2005), you can also find pushbikes available for rent by the hour, if you want the freedom to explore the island at your own pace.

For a complete list of events, activities, gardens, museums, restaurants and hotels visit the website.