KL, Genting, Sentosa & Universal Studios Getaway

There is a good reason to begin this holiday in Malaysia rather than Singapore. Flights from India into Kuala Lumpur are often easier on the budget, many airlines connect through KLIA, and the Malaysian half of the trip has a gentler rhythm: a relaxed city day, a cool mountain escape, then a scenic road journey south. By the time you reach Singapore, everyone has found their holiday feet, and the two big theme-park days come at the end, when excitement is highest. You also fly home from Changi, one of the easiest airports in the world to leave from.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits about an hour south of the city, surrounded by oil palm plantations and landscaped gardens. Depending on your airline, you will land at KLIA Terminal 1 or at Terminal 2, which most budget carriers use. Malaysia is two and a half hours ahead of India, so put your watches forward before you land. Complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online in the days before you fly, and keep the confirmation on your phone with your passport, return ticket and hotel details, as immigration officers may ask for them.

At the arrivals hall, our driver will be waiting with a name board, and your transfer to the hotel is private, so there is no waiting for other travellers. The drive takes roughly 50 minutes to an hour, longer at rush hour. Watch the landscape change from palm estates and highways to the first towers of the city, with the twin spires of the Petronas Towers appearing on the skyline long before you reach the centre.

Kuala Lumpur grew from a tin-mining settlement founded in the 1850s where two rivers, the Klang and the Gombak, meet. Its name means "muddy confluence" in Malay, and the spot where the rivers join is still marked by Masjid Jamek, one of the city's oldest mosques, now framed by a riverside promenade that is lit in blue after dark. In less than two centuries, the muddy trading post has become a capital of nearly two million people, with Malay, Chinese and Indian communities living side by side.

After check-in, the rest of the day is yours. If you have arrived early and have energy left, Bukit Bintang is the liveliest shopping district, with large malls such as Pavilion, where children can cool off in the air-conditioning and parents can find a familiar coffee. As evening falls, Jalan Alor, a street a few minutes' walk away, fills with hawker stalls and open-air tables serving satay, grilled seafood, noodles and fresh fruit juices.

For Indian visitors, Kuala Lumpur is one of the easiest cities in Asia for food. The Brickfields neighbourhood, close to KL Sentral station, is the city's Little India, with colourful arches, sari and jewellery shops and restaurants serving South Indian thalis, dosas and banana leaf rice. North Indian food, Jain options and pure vegetarian restaurants are widely available too. Try roti canai, a flaky flatbread with dal or curry, and teh tarik, sweet milky tea "pulled" between two jugs until it is frothy, which children love to watch being made.

A few practical points make the first evening smooth. Both Malaysia and Singapore use the three-pin plugs common in the United Kingdom, so one set of adaptors will serve the whole trip. The local currency is the Malaysian ringgit; cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for street food and small shops. A local SIM card or eSIM bought at the airport will cover maps, messages and ride-hailing apps such as Grab, which is the easiest way to get around the city on your own.

If you are flying in late at night, do not worry: our driver tracks your flight, and most city hotels have a 24-hour reception, so you can go straight to bed and save the exploring for tomorrow. For families arriving in the morning, a swim in the hotel pool and an early lunch are often the best cure for an overnight flight, and many Kuala Lumpur hotels have rooftop pools with views across the skyline.

Kuala Lumpur is warm and humid all year, with temperatures usually in the low thirties by day, and short, heavy tropical showers, often in the afternoon. Light cotton clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella and a refillable water bottle are the most useful things to pack. Malls, trains and restaurants are strongly air-conditioned, so a thin layer is handy for children.

Rest well tonight. Tomorrow begins with a private tour of Kuala Lumpur's landmarks and a ride to the top of its tallest viewing tower.

Included today: private arrival transfer from KLIA or KLIA2 to your Kuala Lumpur hotel, hotel stay.

Good to know: complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card before you fly, and check the current entry rules for your passport. Hotels may ask for a refundable deposit at check-in. Read our MDAC guide and our list of Indian food in Kuala Lumpur.

After breakfast, your private guide and car collect you from the hotel. Because the tour is yours alone, you can linger at the places that interest your family, skip what does not, and stop whenever someone needs a drink or a break. Dress comfortably, carry water and sunscreen, and bring a light scarf or shawl in case you visit a place of worship.

The tour usually includes the Petronas Twin Towers, which you see from the ground for photographs. Completed in 1998 and designed by the architect César Pelli, the towers rise to 452 metres and were the tallest buildings in the world for several years. Their floor plan is based on an eight-pointed star, a classic Islamic geometric pattern, and the stainless steel and glass facades shine silver by day. The best photographs are often taken from KLCC Park behind the towers, where the towers reflect in the lake and the fountains.

Independence Square, or Dataran Merdeka, is the historic heart of the city. On 31 August 1957, the Union Jack was lowered here and the Malayan flag raised for the first time, marking independence from British rule. Today a tall flagpole stands at one end of the green lawn, and across the road rises the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, built in the 1890s with copper domes and a clock tower in a striking blend of Moorish and colonial styles. Nearby, the Royal Selangor Club, with its black-and-white Tudor-style facade, recalls the days when this was a colonial cricket ground.

Depending on the route, your guide may also take you past the National Monument, a bronze sculpture honouring those who died in Malaysia's struggle for independence, the gates of the King's Palace, where mounted guards stand in ceremonial uniform, and the National Mosque, with its distinctive umbrella-shaped roof. Your guide will tell you the stories behind each, and children usually enjoy spotting the guards and the bright colours of the city's buildings.

After the tour, you go up KL Tower, known locally as Menara KL. At 421 metres, it is one of the tallest telecommunications towers in the world, and it stands on Bukit Nanas, a small hill covered by one of the oldest protected forest reserves in Malaysia, a patch of real rainforest in the middle of the city. A fast lift carries you up to the Observation Deck, where windows all around give views over the Petronas Towers, the city's mosques and highways and the green hills beyond.

Your ticket also includes the Sky Deck, an open-air platform near the top of the tower, where the wind and the height make the view feel even bigger. For a thrill, step into the Sky Box, a glass box that juts out from the edge of the deck, so you can look straight down at the city far below your feet. It is a favourite photograph for families, and even nervous parents usually find the courage once the children have tried it. Staff manage the queue and provide shoe covers for the glass floor.

The afternoon and evening are free. Families often head to KLCC Park, which has a large free children's playground and a wading pool, or to the Aquaria aquarium at the base of the convention centre, at extra cost. In the evening, the Lake Symphony fountain show plays on the lake in front of the Petronas Towers, and the towers themselves are beautifully lit. Suria KLCC, the mall at their base, has a wide food court with Indian, Malay, Chinese and international food.

Kuala Lumpur is a wonderful city for seeing Malaysia's mix of cultures in a single day. Within a few kilometres, you can pass Malay mosques with domes and minarets, Chinese clan houses and temples hung with red lanterns, Hindu temples with carved towers of gods, and colonial buildings from the British era. Your guide can explain how the three main communities live side by side, each with its own festivals, food and traditions, from Hari Raya and Chinese New Year to Deepavali, all public holidays in Malaysia.

For dinner, try a Malaysian favourite such as nasi lemak, coconut rice served with sambal, peanuts, anchovies and egg, which is the unofficial national dish, or a Malaysian Indian banana leaf meal, where rice and curries are served on a fresh banana leaf and eaten by hand. Most restaurants will happily make dishes less spicy for children.

Taxis and Grab rides are inexpensive in Kuala Lumpur, and the city's monorail and LRT lines are easy to use if you want to explore on your own in the evening.

If you would like a taste of old Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Street in Chinatown and the art deco Central Market, now a centre for Malaysian crafts, batik and souvenirs, are a short ride away. Bargaining is normal at the street stalls but not in the shops.

Included today: half-day private Kuala Lumpur city tour, KL Tower Observation Deck and Sky Deck entry, breakfast.

Good to know: the Petronas Towers are seen from outside on this tour; the skybridge and observation deck can be added at extra cost, subject to availability. Lunch and dinner are at your own cost. Read our Kuala Lumpur guide.

Today you climb twice: up a rainbow staircase to a limestone cave temple, and up a mountain by cable car into the clouds. After breakfast, your private car and driver collect you for a full day out, and because the excursion is private, you can set the pace for everyone in the family. Bring a light jacket or sweater, as the temperature at Genting can feel ten degrees cooler than the city.

Batu Caves lies about 13 kilometres north of the city centre, so it is a quick first stop. The caves are set in a huge limestone hill, formed over hundreds of millions of years, and in the late 19th century, a Tamil trader established a shrine to Lord Murugan in the largest cavern. Today, Batu Caves is one of the most important Hindu sites outside India. At the foot of the hill stands a gold-painted statue of Lord Murugan, more than 40 metres tall, unveiled in 2006, and behind it, a staircase of 272 steps, painted in bright rainbow colours in 2018, climbs to the Temple Cave.

The climb takes ten to twenty minutes at a gentle pace, and there are railings to hold. At the top, the cavern opens up dramatically, with a high ceiling and shafts of daylight falling through openings in the rock onto the shrines below. Long-tailed macaques live around the steps and are bold with food and bags, so keep snacks out of sight and hold children's hands. Visitors should cover their shoulders and knees; sarongs can be borrowed or rented at the foot of the stairs.

If your visit falls in January or February, you may hear about Thaipusam, the great festival when hundreds of thousands of devotees climb the steps carrying offerings and decorated kavadi in honour of Lord Murugan. It is one of the most remarkable religious festivals in Asia, though the crowds make it a very different experience from an ordinary day.

From Batu Caves, the road winds up into the Titiwangsa range, through thick rainforest, to the cable car station at the foot of Genting Highlands. The Awana SkyWay, opened in 2016, carries you nearly three kilometres up the mountain in modern gondolas, gliding over the treetops with views of forested ridges and, on clear days, the city in the distance. Halfway up, the cable car stops at the Chin Swee Caves Temple, a Taoist temple with a tall pagoda and a large statue, which you can see from the gondola or visit on the way.

At the top, Genting Highlands sits at around 1,800 metres above sea level, often wrapped in mist, with a cool climate that makes a welcome change from the heat of the lowlands. The resort is a small mountain town of hotels, restaurants, malls and entertainment. SkyAvenue, the main mall, has shops, cafés and food courts, and the indoor SkyTropolis Funland has family rides and games. Genting SkyWorlds, the outdoor theme park with zones based on popular animated and adventure films, can be visited at extra cost if you would like rides on this trip too.

Many visitors simply enjoy the cool air, a hot drink and the views, and browse the shops at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets near the lower cable car station on the way back down. The casino is open only to adults. Food at Genting ranges from Malaysian and Chinese restaurants to Indian outlets and international chains.

The drive up to Genting takes about an hour from Batu Caves, and the road climbs steadily through some of the oldest rainforest in the world, which has grown in this region for many millions of years. Look out for giant ferns, tall dipterocarp trees and, occasionally, monkeys on the roadside. Families prone to motion sickness may prefer to sit near the front of the car, and your driver will stop if anyone needs a break.

Genting began in the 1960s, when a Malaysian businessman, Lim Goh Tong, had the vision of building a cool hill resort on a mountaintop that was then covered entirely in jungle. Today it is one of the most visited places in Malaysia, and on weekends and holidays it is busy with families from Kuala Lumpur escaping the heat.

On the way down, if the clouds clear, the views from the cable car over the forested valleys are often better than on the way up, so keep cameras ready.

You return to Kuala Lumpur in the late afternoon. Pack tonight for tomorrow's journey to Singapore, putting passports and travel documents in an easy-to-reach pocket.

Included today: full-day private Genting Highlands excursion with a Batu Caves stop, 2-way Awana SkyWay cable car, breakfast.

Good to know: Genting SkyWorlds, SkyTropolis rides and lunch are at extra cost. Weather at Genting changes quickly and the cable car may pause in storms. Wear shoes with grip for the Batu Caves steps. Read our Genting Highlands guide.

Today you travel from one country to another by road, a journey of around five to six hours that takes you through the heart of Peninsular Malaysia. After an early breakfast, check out of your hotel. Your private transfer takes you to the coach station, either KL Sentral or the main coach terminal, depending on the operator, where you board your express coach to Singapore. Our team will confirm the exact boarding point and time the day before.

Express coaches are comfortable and air-conditioned, with reclining seats, and many have wide two-plus-one seating. Keep a small bag with you on board with passports, water, snacks, a light jacket for the air-conditioning, phone chargers and anything the children need. Larger suitcases go in the luggage hold, but you will need to collect them at the border, so keep track of which bus bay and coach number you are on.

The highway south runs through a green landscape of oil palm and rubber plantations, small towns with mosques and Chinese shophouses, and low forested hills. Most coaches stop once at a highway rest area, where you can use the toilets, stretch your legs and buy local snacks such as curry puffs, kaya toast or fresh fruit. Children usually enjoy spotting the plantation rows and the huge lorries carrying palm fruit.

After about four hours, you reach Johor Bahru, the Malaysian city that faces Singapore across the narrow Johor Strait. Here the border crossing happens in two stages. First, at the Malaysian checkpoint, everyone leaves the coach with their passports and goes through Malaysian exit immigration. Then the coach carries you across either the Causeway to Woodlands or the Second Link bridge to Tuas.

At the Singapore checkpoint, everyone gets off again, this time with all their luggage, including the bags from the hold. You pass through Singapore immigration, where your passport and visa are checked, then your bags are scanned at customs. Submit the SG Arrival Card online, free of charge, within the three days before you arrive, as it is required for every traveller, including children. Afterwards, you rejoin your coach on the other side. The process is well organised, but it can take time at weekends and during school holidays, so patience helps.

Singapore applies its customs rules strictly, so pack with care before you leave Kuala Lumpur. Cigarettes and other tobacco products have no duty-free allowance and must be declared, chewing gum is restricted, and duty-free allowances for alcohol are limited and depend on how long you have been away. Medicines should be in their original packaging with a prescription if needed. Leave any doubtful items behind, and you will pass through quickly.

The coach usually arrives at the Golden Mile area on Beach Road, close to the Kampong Glam district, where our driver meets you for a private transfer to your hotel. As you drive through Singapore for the first time, you will notice the difference immediately: wide tree-lined avenues, gleaming towers, spotless streets and a sense of calm order.

For families, a little preparation makes the day much easier. Give each child a small backpack with a water bottle, snacks, a book or tablet and headphones, and make sure everyone uses the toilet before boarding and at the rest stop. Keep a pen in your hand luggage in case you need to fill in any forms, and keep children close at the checkpoints, which can be busy.

Coach schedules can change with traffic, and the border queues are longest on Friday evenings, weekends and public holidays in either country, so our team chooses a morning departure to give you the best chance of a smooth journey. If you are delayed, our driver in Singapore will be informed and will wait for you at the terminal.

The landscape of southern Malaysia is a living history lesson too. Rubber was planted here on a huge scale from the early 20th century, and oil palm took over later, which is why you see mile after mile of neat plantation rows from the highway. Malacca, a historic port town and UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies a short distance from the route, and could be added on a future trip.

After check-in, spend the evening at a gentle pace. Kampong Glam, with the golden domes of the Sultan Mosque and the colourful shops of Haji Lane and Arab Street, is a lovely area for an evening stroll and dinner, with Malay, Middle Eastern and Indian restaurants. Little India, with its temples, flower garland stalls and vegetarian restaurants, is also close by. Singapore's dollar replaces the ringgit, and contactless bank cards work on the MRT, buses and almost everywhere else.

Included today: private transfer from your Kuala Lumpur hotel to the coach station, express coach ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, private transfer from the Singapore bus terminal to your hotel, breakfast.

Good to know: submit the SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival, and carry passports in your hand luggage, not in the hold. Journey times vary with traffic and border queues. Read our guide to the Singapore Kuala Lumpur coach and the SG Arrival Card.

After the long road journey, today is all about fun on Singapore's resort island. Sentosa lies just off the southern coast, and its name means "peace and tranquillity" in Malay, a name it was given in the early 1970s when the government transformed a former British military island into a leisure destination. Today, it packs beaches, rides, nature trails, hotels and attractions into an island you can cross in under half an hour.

You are collected from your hotel on a shared coach for the Sentosa combo. The highlight of the journey is the cable car, which carries you high over Keppel Harbour, one of the busiest ports in the world, with container ships, cranes and the city skyline spread out below. Children press their faces to the glass as the cabin swings gently out over the water, and the views back to the towers of the city are spectacular. Have your camera ready, as this is one of the best views in Singapore.

On Sentosa, head for the luge, a downhill track that you ride on a small three-wheeled cart, steering with handlebars and controlling the speed with a simple brake. The track winds through tropical forest to the beach, with gentle bends and tunnels. Your combo includes three rides each on the luge and the Skyride, the chairlift that carries you back up the hill above the trees, with views out to sea. There are height rules for riding alone, and smaller children can ride with an adult.

Between rides, there is time to explore. Siloso Beach, on the western side of the island, is a long curve of sand with calm water, beach bars, volleyball nets and lifeguards, and it is a pleasant spot for children to paddle and build sandcastles. Palawan Beach, to the south, has a suspension bridge that leads to a small islet, which is often described as the southernmost point of continental Asia, a fun fact for children to boast about at school. Fort Siloso, at the western tip, preserves gun emplacements and tunnels from the Second World War.

Sentosa has many other attractions that can be added at extra cost, such as the SEA Aquarium, with one of the largest ocean viewing panels in the world, and Adventure Cove Waterpark, with slides and a river where you can snorkel among tropical fish. If your family has energy and budget for one extra, choose according to their interests, and remember that tomorrow is a long theme-park day.

Food on Sentosa ranges from beach cafés and hawker-style food courts to international restaurants, and there are vegetarian and Indian options at several places. Keep everyone well hydrated: Singapore is hot and humid all year round, and afternoon thunderstorms are common, so carry a compact umbrella or light rain jacket.

As evening falls, make your way to Siloso Beach for Wings of Time at 7:40 PM. Set on a stage over the sea, the show tells a story of friendship and courage using water jets, fountains, lasers, flames and music, with images projected onto giant screens of mist. It is a magical end to the day, and the sea breeze is welcome after the heat. Arrive a little early to find good seats.

Sentosa is easy to explore on your own once you are there. Free island buses and the beach trams link the main beaches and attractions, and the Sentosa Express monorail connects the island with the VivoCity mall on the mainland, which is useful if you decide to return independently. Wide paths, ramps and lifts make it easy to get around with a stroller or for older family members.

If you have time before the evening show, the forest trails of Imbiah, the beach clubs of Siloso and the shaded paths of Palawan offer plenty to do. Many families simply find a shady spot on the sand, buy a cold drink and let the children play in the gentle waves, which is often the moment of the day they remember most.

Remember that Singapore has strict rules on littering, smoking in public places and eating or drinking on the MRT, so keep rubbish until you find a bin and follow the signs. The rules are one reason the island is so clean and safe, and families quickly get used to them.

Wear sandals that stay on your feet for the luge, and tie back long hair before you ride.

After the show, the shared transfer takes you back to your hotel. Get a good night's sleep, because tomorrow is the biggest day of the holiday.

Included today: Sentosa combo with one-way cable car, luge and Skyride with three rides each, Wings of Time show at 7:40 PM, shared transfers, breakfast.

Good to know: sightseeing transfers are shared with fixed pickup times. Aquarium, water park and other attractions are at extra cost. Bring swimwear, sunscreen and an umbrella. Read our Sentosa Island guide.

Saving Universal Studios for the last full day means the holiday ends on a high. After breakfast, a shared coach takes you to Resorts World Sentosa, where the park opened in 2010 as the first Universal theme park in Southeast Asia. It is compact compared with the American parks, which makes it easier with children: you can cross from one end to the other in a few minutes, and with a good plan you can see most of the main attractions in a day.

The park is divided into themed zones arranged around a central lagoon. Hollywood and New York recreate classic film streets, with shops, shows and photo spots. Sci-Fi City is home to the park's biggest thrills, including Battlestar Galactica, a pair of duelling roller coasters, one seated and one suspended, and Transformers The Ride, a fast 3D adventure that teenagers rate as one of the best in the park. Ancient Egypt has Revenge of the Mummy, an indoor coaster in the dark.

The Lost World brings dinosaurs to life with Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, a river raft ride where you will almost certainly get wet, and a show with stunts and water effects. Far Far Away, built around the Shrek films, has a fairy-tale castle, gentle rides for younger children and the Puss in Boots coaster. Minion Land, opened in 2025, is full of bright colours, playful rides and the much-loved yellow characters, and younger children often want to spend most of their day here.

A simple plan helps. Arrive at opening time, and head first to the rides your family most wants to do, as the queues grow through the morning. Thrill-seekers can go straight to Sci-Fi City, while families with small children can start in Minion Land or Far Far Away. Check the show times on the park map or app when you arrive, and use the shows as rest breaks in the heat of the afternoon.

Some rides have height limits, so measure children at the entrance board if you are unsure. Large bags and loose items must go into lockers for some coasters, and a poncho is useful for the water rides. If the queues are long, many rides offer a single-rider line, which can save time for older children and adults who do not mind being seated separately. An Express Pass, which lets you skip the regular queues once or unlimited times, can be bought at extra cost, and it is worth considering at weekends and during school holidays.

Food in the park includes Asian dishes, pizza, burgers, snacks and desserts, with vegetarian options at several outlets. Prices are higher than outside, so carry water bottles and a few snacks for younger children. Singapore's afternoon storms come and go quickly; when it rains, head for the indoor attractions and shows, and the outdoor rides usually reopen once the lightning has passed.

Most families spend a full day in the park and leave tired and happy in the early evening. After the park, Resorts World Sentosa has restaurants and shops for dinner, or you can return to your hotel with the shared transfer and enjoy a quiet last evening. If you still have energy, the free Spectra light and water show at Marina Bay is a lovely farewell to Singapore.

If your family includes very young children who are not yet tall enough for the bigger rides, there is still plenty to enjoy: the gentle rides in Minion Land and Far Far Away, character meet-and-greets, the street shows of Hollywood and New York, and the fun of simply exploring the themed streets. Parents can take turns on the thrill rides using the rider swap system at many attractions, so one adult waits with a small child while the other rides, then they swap without queuing again.

Photography is part of the fun at Universal Studios. The big revolving globe at the entrance is the classic family picture, and the castle of Far Far Away, the streets of New York and the giant Minion characters make excellent backdrops. Professional photographers on some rides capture your reactions, and the pictures can be bought at the exit.

A theme-park day is long, so build in a proper sit-down break in the middle of the day, out of the sun. Families who rest for an hour usually enjoy the evening far more than those who rush from ride to ride.

Drink water regularly and reapply sunscreen during the day.

Before bed, pack your bags for tomorrow's flight, and keep souvenirs bought in the park in your hand luggage if they are fragile.

Included today: Universal Studios Singapore standard admission, shared transfers, breakfast.

Good to know: some rides have height and health restrictions, and some may close for maintenance. Express Pass, lockers, food and souvenirs are at extra cost. Read our Universal Studios Singapore guide.

Your two-country holiday ends today, and Singapore makes the last morning easy. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast together and look back on the week: the rainbow steps of Batu Caves, the cable car through the clouds at Genting, the border crossing by coach, the luge on Sentosa and the coasters at Universal Studios. Many families find the trip felt much longer than seven days, because each place was so different.

Checkout is usually at 11 AM or noon. If your flight is later in the day, the hotel will store your luggage while you spend a few final hours in the city. Gardens by the Bay, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Orchard Road and the shops of Bugis Street are all within easy reach by MRT or taxi. Late checkout may be possible, subject to availability and usually at extra cost.

Before leaving the hotel, check every room carefully, including the safe, the bathroom and under the beds. Keep passports, tickets and any bills for valuable purchases in your hand luggage, and pack liquids, sauces and perfumes in your checked bags. If you have bought goods in Singapore and plan to claim a GST refund as a tourist, keep the receipts and the goods handy, as you may need to show them at the airport.

At the agreed time, your private driver takes you to Changi Airport, about 20 to 30 minutes from the city centre. Changi has four terminals, and your airline will tell you which one you leave from. Reach the airport at least three hours before your international flight, and choose a flight that leaves at least three hours after you arrive at the airport, as check-in counters can be busy at peak times.

Changi is often named the best airport in the world, and it is worth arriving with time to spare. Jewel Changi Airport, linked to Terminal 1, is a dome of glass and steel with the Rain Vortex at its centre, the world's tallest indoor waterfall, which plunges about 40 metres from an opening in the roof into a pool surrounded by a terraced forest. In the evening, the waterfall hosts a light and sound show. Jewel also has shops, restaurants and attractions such as a canopy park, some at extra cost.

Inside the terminals, there are free movie theatres in some areas, gardens, play areas for children and a huge choice of food, from hawker dishes to Indian restaurants. Tourists can claim back GST on eligible purchases through the electronic tourist refund system at kiosks in the departure area before passport control.

Remember that Indian customs has limits on duty-free goods, electronics and jewellery, so declare anything over the allowance when you land at home and keep your bills ready. Before you go, take a moment to thank your drivers and guides, who will have made the journey easier.

If you have an early flight, ask your hotel the evening before for a breakfast box, which most are happy to prepare, and settle your bill in advance so that checkout is quick. For a late flight, Changi itself is one of the best places in Singapore to spend the last hours, with so much to see and do.

Changi is also famous for its gardens. Inside the terminals, you will find a butterfly garden, a sunflower garden, an orchid garden and indoor play areas, some of them in the transit area after immigration. Children often spend their last Singapore dollars on souvenirs in the airport shops, which stock everything from local chocolate and kaya jam to Merlion soft toys.

Many families who enjoy this trip come back to explore further, perhaps the beaches of Langkawi and Penang in Malaysia, or a combination of Singapore with Bali or a short cruise. Whenever you are ready, our team will be happy to help you plan your next holiday.

Looking back, the route has taken you from the green hills and rainforest of Malaysia to the high-tech gardens and theme parks of Singapore, two neighbours that share history but feel completely different, and that is exactly what makes this pairing so rewarding for families.

Keep your boarding passes on your phone and a charged power bank in your hand luggage.

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Included today: private departure transfer from your Singapore hotel to Changi Airport, breakfast.

Good to know: choose a flight that leaves at least 3 hours after you reach the airport. Late checkout is subject to availability and may cost extra. Compare more two-country trips on our Singapore Malaysia tour packages page.