Kayaking

Pulau Ubin Round Ketam Kayaking

People kayaking in the mangroves around Ketam Island on a kayaking adventure from Pulau Ubin to Ketam Island.

People swimming around Ketam Island on a kayaking adventure from Pulau Ubin to Ketam Island.

People kayaking around Ketam Island on a kayaking adventure from Pulau Ubin to Ketam Island.

Join a family kayaking adventure with an expert guide from Pulau Ubin to Ketam Island, exploring diverse mangroves and flora and fauna.

Highlights

Join a kayaking escapade for 2.5 hours around Pulau Ubin with an expert guide, enjoying an open-sea expedition and honing your paddling skills.
Head to Ketam Island, known for traditional fishing villages, and see resting grey herons, water monitor lizards, and playful otters along the way.
Explore diverse mangroves linking Ketam Island's 2 parts, delving into their unique traits and gaining regional insights from your expert guide.
Enjoy the flexibility to tailor your speeds and get a mandatory flotation safety test for an exhilarating but safe sea paddling experience.
Fun fact: Legend tells of a race where a frog, pig, and elephant transformed into Pulau Ubin and Pulau Sekudu after failing to reach Johor's shores.

Inclusions

4.5-hour kayaking experience at Pulau Ubin
2.5-hour kayaking time
English-speaking guide
Kayaking equipment
Flotation safety test
Insurance
Drinking water
Locker

Exclusions

Ferry transfers between Changi Point Ferry Terminal and Pulau Ubin

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Adventurous family escape

Ditch the ordinary and set out on a morning kayaking adventure from Pulau Ubin to Pulau Ketam and back, guided by an experienced leader. What makes it even better? It's an ideal escapade for families and groups with children, where you not only push your physical boundaries but also customize the speed of your journey to suit your desired limits. This 4.5-hour kayaking expedition guarantees enhancing your paddling skills and the joy of witnessing natural wonders as you revel in the winds on the open sea.

Mangrove marvels

After a safety briefing and flotation test, your journey kicks off at the southern tip of Pulau Ubin. Jump onto your kayak and head west to the scenic Ketam Island, renowned for its charming stilted wooden houses, traditional fishing village, and mouthwatering seafood. As you approach, catch a glimpse of grey herons in their serene resting state. Keep an eye out for occasional water monitor lizards chilling out or playful otters swimming by if you're lucky. However, the highlight is the breathtaking mangrove habitat. Witness diverse mangroves linking Ketam Island. Let your guide share insights, enriching your adventure.

Know before you go

What to bring

It's recommended to wear comfortable clothes and covered footwear for kayaking.
Bring along swimwear, a change of clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen, and a towel.

What's not allowed

Children aged 6 and under are not allowed to participate in this activity.

Accessibility

This experience is accessible for non-swimmers.
If you have sustained an injury or have gone for an operation recently, it is recommended to consult a doctor before joining this experience.

Additional information

All children must be accompanied by an adult.
If bad weather arises—defined as poor visibility, local lightning, or strong winds—participants are promptly notified, and leaders may opt for postponement after an hour.
The maximum number of participants per session is limited to 10 guests.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Adventures by Asian Detours.
Address: 34 Pulau Ubin, Singapore 508287.
Meeting Point Instructions: Meet at Ubin HQ, House No.34, after disembarking, head across the boardwalk, turn left past the welcome sign, walk past bicycle rental shops, look for a green-white shophouse on the right.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point