Still itching to travel? Many of us might be disappointed that we are unable to travel out of the country this year, but we at Little Day Out are here to offer some holiday adventures for your family! End off the year with fun experiences of “travelling” by air, land and sea together!
In partnership with Let’s Go Tour Singapore, we’re inviting you to go along with us on three land and one sea Little Day Outings to rediscover hidden gems around our beautiful island:
- Land Tour 1: Regardless of Race, Language & Religion on 14 November 2020, 9 am
- Land Tour 2: Sustainability in Fish Farming & Aqua Culture on 21 November 2020, 9 am
- Land Tour 3: Kampong Lorong Buangkok Experience on 28 November 2020, 9 am
- Sea Tour: Kelong Cruiser Tour on on 12 December 2020, 9 am
Plus, look out for our upcoming aviation-related Little Day Outing on 4 December 2020 and Fly High Air-venture Camp from 2 to 4 December 2020 too!
Land: Walking Tours for the Family
Though we are unable to go overseas, tour operator Let’s Go Tour will make you feel like a tourist in Singapore, rediscovering our sunny island through their This is Home series of educational, interactive and fun outings.
These are specially curated for the year-end season and there is a variety of experiences you can sign up for today!
Do note that there are only 10 slots available per tour – so don’t hesitate in signing up before spaces are filled up!
Land Tour 1: Regardless of Race, Language & Religion
Singapore is often described as a melting pot of cultures. In the “Regardless of Race, Language and Religion” tour, participants will explore different sites around Singapore and see the diversity of our city.
Explore one of Singapore’s historic districts and gain an appreciation of how we have evolved into the harmonious society that we live in today. This tour is sure to be enriching for kids too and is a great introduction to the topic of Race & Religion in the MOE textbook syllabus.
Date: Saturday, 14 November 2020
Time: 9 am to 11 am
Venue: Chinatown
Price: $50 per pax
Suitable for all ages, children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult
Sign up for the Regardless of Race, Language & Religion tour here.
Land Tour 2: Sustainability in Fish Farming & Aqua Culture
In a fast-paced society such as Singapore, trades such as agriculture and farming are fast disappearing. In this tour of Qian Hu Fish Farm, participants will get to go behind-the-scenes and uncover the secrets of the fish farming industry as they visit one of the leading ornamental fish exporting companies in Singapore and the region.
See how this farm, which has been in operations since the 1990s, has adopted the use of technology and innovations to stay relevant and competitive in the ever-evolving industry.
Participants will learn the difference between traditional and high-tech fish farming. Get a first-hand look at how Qian Hu Fish farm is helping to achieve Singapore’s “30 by 30 vision”. This also brings up the opportunity for conversations on topics such as sustainability and food security.
Date: Saturday, 21 November 2020
Time: 9 am to 11 am
Venue: Qian Hu Fish Farm
Price: $50 per pax
Suitable for all ages, children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult
Sign up for the Qian Hu Fish Farm tour here.
Land Tour 3: Kampong Lorong Buangkok Experience
In a nation full of skyscrapers and high-rise housing, Kampong Lorong Buangkok is one of the last few remaining vestiges of rural life on mainland Singapore. Relive the good old days and revel in nostalgia as you step into an actual kampong house with a wooden attap roof surrounded by electrical cables hanging overhead and banana trees.
Here at Singapore’s last remaining kampong, you will learn about the transition from kampong living to the high-rise communities that most of us live in today.
Date: Saturday, 28 November 2020
Time: 9 am to 11 am
Venue : Kampong Lorong Buangkok
Price: $50 per pax
Suitable for all ages, children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult
Sign up for the Kampong Buangkok tour here.
Sea Tour: Kelong Cruiser Tour
Take to the seas and discover the northeastern waters of Singapore on a two-hour kelong tour on board a half cabin cruiser. An exciting day out for the whole family, the tour will allow you to enjoy the wonderful sights off the coast of Singapore. Learn about kelongs and its many secrets that you may never have known.
You will board a cruiser, learning about the sea channels that criss-cross our water and seafaring lingo. Some highlights include learning about the functions of a kelong, our neighbouring port in Malaysia, Pasir Gudang, and even trying to catch fish in the sea (extra charges apply).
Learn about land reclamation and steps that are being taken to help combat rising water levels due to climate change.
While on board, you’ll get to have some refreshments while enjoying the cool sea breeze and astonishing views. Slow down and spending time playing simple games like carrom and Jenga with fellow participants.
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2020
Time: 9 am to 11 am
Venue: Meet at SAF Yacht Club
Price: $100 per pax
Suitable for all ages, children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult
Sign up for the Kelong Cruiser Tour tour here.
Air Tour: Little Day Outing at Aeroviation Plus An Air-Venture at Little Day Out’s Fly High Air-venture Camp! Save The Date!
Little Day Out is excited to offer new onsite experience that kids can enjoy! Taking place from 2 to 4 December 2020 (Wednesday to Friday), the Fly High Air-venture Camp will introduce participants (aged 6 to 12 years old) to everything related to aviation, including aerodynamics, birds and flying! In the afternoon of 4 December 2020, we’ll have a special aeroplane-themed experience Little Day Outing for the whole family too.
Some things to look forward to include taking flight lessons at an actual flight school in Singapore and getting a chance to try out professional flight simulators. Participants will also be brought bird watching with a professional guide and have a chat with real-life pilots!
Sign up for Little Day Out’s Fly High Air-venture Camp here.
Sign up for this Fly High Air-venture Little Day Outing to Aeroviation Singapore here.
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This land and sea tours we have written about in this article are part of a series of tours in collaboration with Let’s Go Tour Singapore. Check out more tours offered by Let’s Go Tour Singapore here. When you make a booking for any tour on Let’s Go Tour Singapore’s website, don’t forget to quote “LDO” in the Special Concerns field on the booking form or let them know you first heard it from Little Day Out. Your booking will help us earn a small fee. There is no additional cost to you and goes towards supporting Little Day Out’s efforts to deliver the best news and reporting for families.
