Mangrove Kayaking Adventure
Combination of a short length of the open sea and mangrove Kayaking, feel the difference between choppy open sea waves and tranquil calm waters among the mangroves.
Specially designed for all adventure seekers, this 4-hour adventure is your perfect introduction to kayaking!
Friendly for beginners, come as you are because equipment and gear will be provided. Hop on one of our tandem kayaks in a pair or with our Expedition Leader, and you are set for your adventure!
The journey begins with a short length of open sea kayaking before entering the mangroves. You will immediately notice a sharp difference between the choppy open sea waves and tranquil calm waters among the mangroves.
Do not be fooled by the peacefulness as inactivity because the mangroves are abuzz with wildlife! For bird-watching enthusiasts, you will be able to spot species such as the Kingfishers, Eagles, Hornbills, Herons, and Egrets – and that is just to name a few.
Duration
4 hours
Level
Moderate
What’s included?
- Equipment for kayaking
- Family-focused Adventures Leader (English speaking)
- Drinking-Water for the Refill
- Accident insurance coverage during the programme (for age 7 and above)
- Facility for a simple rinse off after the programme
- Lockers to put the valuables behind
Exclusions
- Ferry transfers between Changi Point Ferry Terminal and Pulau Ubin or vice versa.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (except the Refill of Drinking Water)
- Date & Time
Note
- You are required to GET WET for testing a personal floatation device.
- The number of participants per grouping is subject to Singapore Government mandatory requirements on crowd gathering, and this would include ONE (1) program leader within the group. We reserve the right to regroup the number of participants accordingly.
- Minimum 4 participants to operate.
- One-way ferry transfer from Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Pulau Ubin and vice versa costs cost approximately SGD4, subject to social distancing measures & crowd control on the ferry.
- Please be advised that the waiting time for the ferry range between 20 to 30 minutes. Please give yourself ample time to reach Pulau Ubin 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
- Passport Full Name, Passport Number, Nationality, and Date of Birth is required at time of booking for insurance purposes.
Minimum
- Our programs are generally designed for four-to-go (minimum of 4 participants).
- For less than four, please contact us to see if there are possible pairing available.
- For larger groups with more than 8 people, please contact us. WhatsApp 9783713 / Email [email protected]
Price
- 2 pax for $200
- 4 pax for $400
Booking deadline
- The booking deadline is 3 days (5pm GMT +8) before each indicated programme date.
- For group bookings above 8 people, please contact us at least 1 week before programme date. WhatsApp 9783713 / Email [email protected]
Change of date after booking
- Changes to program dates are subject to availability.
- Please contact us to check with us. WhatsApp 9783713 / Email [email protected]
- In the event that we are unable to accede to your request for a change of date, please refer to our cancellation policy.
Special Request on certain dates
Date request depends on the availability (eg: kayak, tide timing, experiential leader etc). Please WhatsApp 9783713 / Email [email protected]
- Full Name
- Mobile
- Email Address
- Child DOB
- Date Request
- Activity (Kayak Level 1/2/3 or Cycling Level 1/2)
- Number of pax
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Do I need to know how to swim?
Participants do not need to know how to swim for our kayaking programs
What are the minimum ages for children?
Children are advised to be 7 years old and above in order to join our programs.
For those with children below 7 years old, younger children might sometimes just sit and enjoy the scenery while the parents kayak, we suggest parents manage expectation and ability to kayak alone in such events.
Do I need to be physically fit in order to join your programs?
Our programs are not physically challenging and are manageable.
However, if you have sustained an injury or have gone for an operation recently, we recommend that you seek professional advice from a doctor before joining our programs.
What kind of kayaks do you use?
We are using double open deck (sit on top) kayaks for all our kayaking programs except for the kayaking certification programs.
Should you wish to use a single closed deck kayak, kindly get in touch with us prior to the program. Please note that a valid 1-star kayaking certificate is required for use of single closed-deck kayaks.
Who will be taking photos?
The experiential leader’s main role is to guide you through the mangrove path safely, educate you on the flora and fauna and provide an experience for you and your family to remember.
It is a bonus if the experiential leader can take photos for you (value-add). Our priority is safety and creating bonding moments.
You can bring your own waterproof pouch for your phones/camera at your own risk.
What should I wear?
For kayaking:
- Sun hat / cap
- T-shirt / Tank Top / Rash Guard
- Shorts / Leggings / Bermudas / Surf Shorts / Sports Pants
- Swimwear (underneath)
- Covered footwear**
** Please note that covered footwear is mandatory for safety purposes.
Participants are not allowed to join the program barefoot, in slippers, or open-toe sandals. For those kayaking, your shoes will get wet during the launch-off of the kayaks.
What should I bring?
- Cash money (no ATM on Ubin island)
- Ziplock / waterproof bag
- A change of fresh clothes (basic shower facilities available)
- A change of shoes
- Personal toiletries
- Personal medication
- A bottle of water, recommend 1-litre water bottle
- Keepers for eyewear; if you wear contact lenses, please bring along a pair of your spectacles as well
- Sunscreen and hat
- Insect repellant
- Helmet for cycling (if applicable)
- Own bicycle if applicable (ferry charges applies). For the cycling activity, tandem bicycles or bicycles with training wheels are not allowed.
How do I get to Pulau Ubin?
Step 1: Arrive at Changi Point Ferry Terminal
By car
- Route to “51 Lor Bekukong, 499172”.
- Parking is available at the open-air carpark nearby, or at Changi Village Hotel.
- Lots are limited and subject to availability.
By taxi
- Inform the driver that you would like to get to “Changi Point Ferry Terminal”, or “Changi Village”.
By public transport
- The nearest MRT station is “Pasir Ris”.
- The nearest bus station is “Changi Village Bus Terminal” with bus numbers “2, 29, 59, 109”.
- Duration approximately 30 mins by car/taxi; approximately 60 mins by public transport (traveling from Central Singapore)
Step 2: Take ferry to Pulau Ubin
- Join the queue by telling the boatman that you would like to go to Pulau Ubin.
- The ferry leaves when there are 9 – 12 people.
- Pay cash (SGD $4 per person) directly to the boatman.
- Duration approximately 10 – 15 mins (excludes approximately 30 mins waiting time for the ferry)
What if I am late for my program?
If you know that you are running late for our program, please contact us to inform us if possible. There is a 15 minute grace period from stipulated program start times. Late-comers will not be able to join the program once it has commenced.
Contact us: WhatsApp 9783713 / Email [email protected]
What happens if I am ill and unable to make it to the program?
In such a scenario, we advise that you get in touch with us immediately. We will assist to make arrangements for a postponement or participant replacement, subject to availability. If neither is possible, the penalty charge for a no-show is 100% of the program fees.
Contact us: WhatsApp 9783713 / Email [email protected]
What happens in the event of bad weather?
Our programs are designed to operate in both dry and wet weather. In the event of bad weather, we will work with our participants for postponement.
Bad weather is defined as:
1) poor visibility (reduced to less than 1 km; cannot see Singapore from Pulau Ubin),
2) lightning is local (our mobile lightning detectors indicate 0 – 5 miles),
3) wind is too strong (Beaufort 5; 16-20 knots; Fresh Breeze; Many whitecaps, small amounts of spray).
However, the likelihood of bad weather is low, and occasions, where programs did not proceed, were few and far in between. Our leaders will make the decision for a postponement when bad weather persists for more than 1 hour from the scheduled start time of the program.
Participants not present will be treated as no show, and the penalty charge is 100 percent of the program fees.
What is the cancellation policy?
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 6 days or less before the event
