Singapore may be small, but there’s still plenty to do and discover around the city. So if you’re looking for new adventures or some form of escape, get onto Pelago, a recently launched travel experiences platform, and discover cultural experiences specially curated for your sense of adventure.
Pelago currently offers a choice of over 200 fun experiences that feature food and drink, art and culture, nature and wildlife, hidden gems and popular attractions.
As Pelago is part of the Singapore Airlines family, KrisFlyer members can pay for their bookings directly on the platform with their KrisFlyer miles. They can also earn one KrisFlyer mile for every $1 spent.
Those who sign up now can enjoy a 10 percent discount on their first booking. The discount is valid for one-time use and is capped at $10 per booking. For more information, click here.
We highlight six fun and unique experiences to explore on Pelago.
Dine with a chef-historian extraordinaire & award-winning TV producer
Indulge in a “Taste of the World” menu, made up of family recipes and international cuisine, at the residence of chef, historian and art collector Chris and award-winning television producer Rose.
Besides tucking into dishes such as chicken paratel, homemade chutneys, Spanish meatballs, lamb tagine and clay pot curries, you can get up close to a 2000-year-old Buddha bust, discover a “guri guri” and turn the pages of a real spellbook.
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After your meal, be treated to tabla beats or Carnatic flute tunes. During dessert, the couple will share intriguing stories about Singapore, their food and life.
Recreate the iconic cocktail at the Singapore Sling masterclass at Raffles Singapore
Learn how to make the iconic Singapore Sling cocktail from Raffles Singapore’s expert bartenders. Understand the history of its creation more than a century ago in 1915 by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, and watch as the bartenders demonstrate the making of this legendary drink while disclosing tips on how to make the perfect cocktail.
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After the brief history lesson and demonstration, it will then be your turn to create your very own gin-based Sling under the guidance of Raffles Courtyard bartenders.
Track down wildlife in a rainforest at night
When night falls, nocturnal wildlife such as fruit bats, owls, roosting birds, large snails, frogs, forest ants, scorpions and snakes come alive in the rainforest.
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During this two-hour rainforest expedition, you’ll learn how to spot and identify these creatures of the dark using your senses while getting an understanding of their habitats, diets and behaviours.
Enjoy a family day out at a local bee farm
Discover fascinating details about bees at the Bee Amazed Garden. Learn about bee behaviours, hive cleaning, feeding the queen bee, how bees build a honeycomb, how honey gets made as well as the vital role that bees play in the world’s food production.
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You’ll also find out the difference between bees, wasps and hornets, and how not to be stung by them. You can also try your hand at becoming a beekeeper and learn to handle bees like a pro.
Explore Singapore in a vintage Vespa sidecar
Explore the back alleys of heritage neighbourhoods such as the Insta-worthy Kampong Glam, the chaotic lanes of Little India and Chinatown’s cultural zones in a cool vintage Vespa sidecar.
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Navigate through the rhythm and flow of Singapore’s roads, lap up the sights and sounds of each bustling street and admire the gorgeous city skyline. There will be pit stops at iconic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands, as well as the impressive neoclassical buildings in the Civic District for photo ops.
Discover marine life on Singapore’s shores
Get a glimpse of Singapore’s marine wildlife as you trek along the island’s shorelines in a two-hour exploration.
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Learn the basics of marine ecology and drop by an intertidal zone, an area that is exposed at low tide and submerged during high tide. You’ll also get to explore a medley of habitats like seagrass and submerged minor reefs, as well as check out the marine animals that inhabit the shoreline like bivalves, starfish, crabs and fish without the need to scuba dive.
