Joanna James
With a reputation as one of Asia's most straight-laced holiday destinations, tourist may be surprised to find that there are a great many adventure activities to enjoy in Singapore. Here's a rundown of the top 5 excursions and things to do for thrill seekers based in the Lion City.
Accessible to all those who venture down to Clarke Quay, the G-Max Reverse Bungy is arguably one of the most invigorating activities available to tourists holidaying in Singapore. Strapped on to a capsule the Reverse Bungy apparatus propels participants 60m into the air with the touch of a button in a mechanism that is the opposite of traditional bungee jumping adventures when one plummets to great depths from a high launch point. Experiencing 5G force levels and surpassing speeds of 200km an hour, this fast and incredibly fun activity is ranked among the top extreme sports varieties available in the Lion City. The GX-5 Extreme Swing is another activity option at the venue which is located in Singapore's entertainment hub Clarke Quay which can be reached from lyf by Ascott and other rests without hassle.
Those who are vacationing in Singapore due to seasonal accommodation offers should not miss the chance to sign up for a spot of indoor skydiving while they are based in the Lion City. iFly Singapore is the place to go for this type of adventure activity which allows tourists to fall from the air from 12,000 feet or 3000 feet for a fraction of the cost of an actual sky diving package. Containing the globe's largest themed wind tunnel specifically for skydiving, the tunnel itself is 56.5 feet in height and 16.5 feet in width. Participants will also get photographic and video evidence of their daring courtesy of the tour operator.
Surfing in Singapore might seem like an odd suggestion but those who venture down to WaveHouse Sentosa can ride waves like the best of them in this one of a kind indoor surfing hotspot. The first level is the manageable Double FlowRider which starts one off with two waves while every advancing level takes surfing enthusiasts to bigger waves. The wave pool contains a whopping 30,000 gallons of liquid and moves at the speed of 20 miles an hour.
Often regarded as one of the best ways to uncover the beauty of the island as well as the Mandai Mangrove, in particular, a kayaking excursion in Singapore is the perfect opportunity to take matters into your own hands. Discover the more than 112 types of birds occupying the area as well as the infamous Mangrove Horseshoe Crab while kayaking in two rivers, the Sungei Mandai Kechil and the Sungei Mandai Besar.
Head to Singapore's Formula 1 Track to get your racing fix as this state-of-the-art sporting centre lets visitors drive everything from Ferraris to Lamborghinis. No prior experience in racing is required to take the wheel at this venue on the Marina Street Circuit.
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