Adventures by Asian Detours

Adventures by Asian Detours

Adventures by Asian Detours
4.5
Eco Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
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Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Adventures by Asian Detours brings you the best of Pulau Ubin escapades! From the tranquil mangroves to the rugged trails, experience Singapore off the beaten track. Pulau Ubin is now the only place where you can see and experience village living reminiscent of Singapore in the 1960s. The beauty of the island lies in its mangroves forests, natural rustic environment and abundant wildlife. Our adventures brings you in close proximity of the island wildlife and flora. Whether on a leisurely kayaking journey or the adrenaline-pumping expedition and cycling trail, let us bring you on an exploratory journey of this beautiful island.
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Steve O
9 contributions
Jo was an excellent teacher and guide. She explained kayaking rowing technique and clearly described the route while providing “rest stops” and “check-ins” along the way.
The Mangrove area river was very calm and peaceful. A great way to chill and relax before the paddle back in the afternoon wind and strong current.

Only complaint is the kayak is not very comfortable for a tall person - I am 6’4”. No back support.

Happy kayaking!!!
Written 6 September 2023
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SydneyAdi
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
What a fantastic day, although very hot, it was very enjoyable and we saw parts of Singapore that tourists may not normally get to. Pulau Ubin must be like Singapore of old was, water, fishing boats, jungle - a real contrast the city across the water.

The kayaking was not too difficult at all and fine for beginners and older people like me and my husband. I could put my feet in the water to cool off! Any water splashes were welcome. Daniel and Ethan were highly organised and looked after our group perfectly, giving us the safety low down, outfitting us with life vests and kayaks, teaching the way paddle, taking us on our kayak route and waiting for any kayakers who were a bit slower. As well as kayaking, we visited a little shrine on the land, then hopped back in our kayaks and returned to the starting point. Probably 2.5 to 3 hours on the water all up. Wildlife - We saw a few sea-eagles, including one with a fish that it had caught. We followed our morning with a lovely lunch at the restaurant next door to the kayak building, recommended by the guides.

I found out about this through SingapoRewards via the Visit Singapore website, and if you satisfy the conditions, you might be eligible for a free tour (there's loads on offer), I chose this as it sounded fun and I wanted to visit Pulau Ubin anyway. It was a great choice.
Written 14 July 2023
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AdventuresAD
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable time on our tour and that our guide was able to provide a memorable experience. Your kind words mean the world to us and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
Written 23 August 2023
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Tseming Y
1 contribution
May 2023 • Business
Great excursion. XuYong was a terrific guide. It's a beautiful area, and the kayaking was a lot of fun. Our group had a blast. We saw sea otters frolicking by the shore. Total time for the actual kayaking was about 2 hours. Facilities are rustic, including place to rinse off. (Don't expect nice showers.) Be sure to bring a bag water-proof bag to keep valuables dry. (The sporting goods store Decathlon sells such items.) I would have been convenient to bring a special phone pouch (so that I would not have had to keep taking my phone out of the bag to take photos), but it was still OK. Expect some fare negotiation on the ferry ride over (somewhat annoying, since the ferry terminal looked pretty official, so didn't expect that from the small boat captains at all). Be sure to get to ferry terminal early.
Written 30 May 2023
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AdventuresAD
Thanks so much for the kind words.
Written 22 June 2023
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Rachel
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
Had an amazing trip to Pulau Ubin to go kayaking, definitely a highlight of our visit to Singapore!
Super scenic around the island/mangroves, lead by a great guide - thank you XY 😊
Written 9 May 2023
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AdventuresAD
Thanks so much for the review. Glad that you enjoyed the trip with us
Written 22 June 2023
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Oli
Singapore, Singapore139 contributions
Apr 2023
A fabulous day out at Pulau Ubin, kayaking around part of the island and then into the Mangrove swamps.

Two families - one mum and a 7-yr old in each kayak - and it was a great activity for the boys. Sometimes they paddled and sometimes they didn't, but it's perfectly achievable for one semi-fit parent to power a 2-person kayak around :-)
Single kayaks also available. Max is two adults and one child.

It takes about an hour for the initial briefing, putting on of life jackets and carrying the kayaks to the water's edge.You are required to lie back in the water to test your life jacket so you will get wet. Canoe shoes are available if you need them and strongly advisable so you don't have to carry out around soggy trainers.

Do take a spare change of clothes, and have breakfast before you arrive, plus snacks for when you are canoeing. There is a place to store your belongings whilst you are out on the water.

You will (hopefully) have a stop at Ah Ma's drinks stall - she sells fantastic fresh and ice cold coconuts, plus other soft drinks.

Our guides were fantastic. Knowledgeable, helpful, calm.
We were a big group of about 20, with a large age range, and it didn't matter in the slightest. It was a lovely group and a fantastic day out - great fun, fab memories and we have some awesome photos provided by the company.
Written 6 April 2023
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AdventuresAD
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable time on our tour and that our guide was able to provide a memorable experience. Your kind words mean the world to us and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
Written 22 June 2023
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mylenessoriano
Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
Sep 2022
I didn't know that an active adventure can be associated with relaxation until I tried the mangrove kayaking in Pulau Ubin. Not your typical physical exercise! The mangroves and the surrounding environment will give your mind the relaxation and utmost peacefulness, and we saw hornbills during our break at the drinking stall, it perfectly completed our kayaking adventure.
Written 18 January 2023
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Sourabh H
Singapore20 contributions
Dec 2022
Great little adventure for beginners. The guide was amazing, very passionate and well informed about the history of Pulau Ubin. He made the whole experience relaxing, enjoyable and stress free. He patiently explained to us significance of mangroves in the entire ecosystem and why they matter more than ever now. I will hope to come back for a longer trip around the island.
Written 13 December 2022
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AdventuresAD
It was our pleasure to have you with us for the program. Thank you so much for the kind words and we are glad that you have enjoyed the experience as much as we did too.
Written 11 February 2023
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Chris
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Family
Had a great experience kayaking. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared some great insights about the village and its history. A very enjoyable day and a must do activity to see a different aspect to Singapore life.
Written 6 December 2022
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AdventuresAD
It was our pleasure to have you with us for the program. Thank you so much for the kind words and we are glad that you have enjoyed the experience as much as we did too.
Written 11 February 2023
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Deanne K
4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Our family of three loved tihs experience! It was easy to get to Pulau Ubin by bumboat and a very brief walk to the starting address. Our guide, Jared, customized the experience to the three of us. He provided the perfect balance of guidance and opportunities to explore on our own and was a great source of information about the local culture- for example the floating fish farms we kayaked past on our way to the mouth of the river and the impromptu temple built up at the halfway point of the trip. Kayaking through the mangroves is peaceful and easy. We saw several gorgeous herons and other birds. I definitely recommend this experience and this business to other families.
Written 30 November 2022
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AdventuresAD
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable time on our tour and that our guide was able to provide a memorable experience. Your kind words mean the world to us and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
Written 11 February 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

ahlaamar83
1 contribution
Nov 2022
Great commentary to the interesting world of new and old visiting the kempangs and the mangroves. You can take it easy or row. It is your choice. The experience is fun rain or shine. Shout out to the friendly team!
Written 13 November 2022
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AdventuresAD
It was our pleasure to have you with us for the program.Thank you so much for the kind words and we are glad that you have enjoyed the experience as much as we did too.
Written 11 February 2023
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