Your next weekend getaway is somewhere on this travel blog. Use our filters below to find your perfect trip in Asia. We visited and documented more than 60 travel destinations around Singapore. Handpicked and tested by our little traveling family. From backpacker adventure trips on volcanoes all the way to luxurious stays for relaxing weekends there are options for all! Check out our map, our travel time infographic or our battle of the islands in Johor! What will be the best destination for your next holiday around Singapore?
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Month of travel
Duration
Type of getaway
Country
Difficulty
Budget
Flight/NoFlight
Our Rating
Perth to Shark Bay
4 days+
Australia
BeachNatureSurf
Perth to Shark Bay
Amazing road trip in grandiose Western Australia. White sand, red earth, dolphins, cliffs.
Luang Prabang
4 days+
Laos
CultureNature
Luang Prabang
Great little city with beautiful temples and a nice atmosphere. A little bit of Indochine and many options around for nature lovers.
Khao Lak
2 days
Thailand
BeachDivingNature
Khao Lak
Beaches, diving, waterfalls, turtles, elephants, mangroves... All that less than 2 hours away from Phuket airport.
Tam Coc – Ninh Binh
3 days
Vietnam
Nature
Tam Coc – Ninh Binh
Wander in the rice paddies and admire these limestone hills. Rides on rowing boats. Simple quiet life and amazing hotel. A must.
Mekong Delta – My Tho
3 days
Vietnam
Nature
Mekong Delta – My Tho
A peaceful place to relax and discover the Mekong River Delta. Discover another world only a few hours away from Singapore.
Chiang Rai
4 days+
Thailand
CultureNature
Chiang Rai
A few cultural sites and a great starting point to explore the country side. Rice paddies, ethnic villages, hills and mountains. A good quiet green break.
Ko Lanta
4 days+
Thailand
BeachDiving
Ko Lanta
A mix of nice beaches, island hopping, elephant rides and cocktails on the beach. Not exactly the Survivor island. A tribute to Bob Marley?
Hyderabad (India)
2 days
India
CityCulture
Hyderabad (India)
Head to this Indian city full of history and monuments. If you are not into architecture, you can always stuff yourself with Biryani rice!
Bukittinggi – Marapi
3 days
Indonesia
CultureNatureVolcano
Bukittinggi – Marapi
Head to Bukittinggi to explore West Sumatra natural treasures and discover its culture. Or climb up the mighty Marapi volcano.
Hanoi
3 days
Vietnam
City
Hanoi
Great atmosphere and food in this busy city rich in history and culture.
Railay – Krabi
3 days
Thailand
Beach
Railay – Krabi
A beautiful beach surrounded by limestone cliffs. Perfect for a long weekend for families and backpackers alike
Tokyo
4 days+
Japan
CityCultureShopping
Tokyo
Discover this amazing city mixing modernity and tradition. Food is delicious, people are very nice. How could you not fall in love with Tokyo!?
Cameron Highlands
3 days
Malaysia
Nature
Cameron Highlands
If looking at the never ending hills of tea plants does not relax you, you can always get a cup of tea in a colonial atmosphere.
Margaret River
4 days+
Australia
BeachNatureSurf
Margaret River
Wine, fine food, grandiose landscape and the blue water of the Indian Ocean. Ready for a trip Down Under?
Kota Kinabalu
3 days
Malaysia
NatureVolcano
Kota Kinabalu
4095 meters vs you. Are you ready to climb the highest mountain in South East Asia?
Batu Batu
2 days
Malaysia
BeachDiving
Batu Batu
An easy beach destination for a 2 day luxury weekend with the family. Great island, great food.
Kawah Ijen
3 days
Indonesia
NatureVolcano
Kawah Ijen
Is this the gateway to hell? An active volcano housing an acidic lake. Will you be brave enough to follow the miners?
Cebu
3 days
Philippines
BeachCultureDiving
Cebu
Combine a visit of the oldest town of the Philippines with some whale shark watching
Legazpi – Donsol
4 days+
Philippines
BeachDivingVolcano
Legazpi – Donsol
Shark fins and mayonnaise? No!!! On the menu, the magnificient Mayon volcano an snorkeling with whale sharks.
Koh Yao Noi
3 days
Thailand
BeachDiving
Koh Yao Noi
Another great alternative to Phuket. Quiet island with nice hotels and amazing tours to Phang Nga Bay
Koh Yao Yai
3 days
Thailand
BeachNature
Koh Yao Yai
A great beach destination away from the crowds. Cheap and easy to reach from Singapore. Hurry before this alternative to Phuket becomes too popular.
Komodo
4 days+
Indonesia
BeachDivingNature
Komodo
Imagine dragons but also fishes, corals and other cool animals. Interested?
Gunung Semeru
4 days+
Indonesia
NatureVolcano
Gunung Semeru
Your chance to have breakfast with the gods. For the braves only. Reaching the top of this active volcano comes at a (physical) cost!
4 day trek in Nepal
4 days+
Nepal
Nature
4 day trek in Nepal
Trek and discover some of the highest mountains in the world.
Pulau Besar
2 days
Malaysia
Beach
Pulau Besar
An easy beach destination for a 2 day weekend. Simple and convenient yet with a very beautiful beach.
The Maldives
4 days+
Maldives
BeachDivingSurf
The Maldives
Crystal clear blue water, lagoons and endless white pristine beaches. Should we go?
Lake Toba
3 days
Indonesia
CultureNature
Lake Toba
A big lake, an intriguing culture and some mushrooms. Dive into Lake Toba!
Chiang Mai
3 days
Thailand
CultureNature
Chiang Mai
Elephants, mountains & temples and plenty more in and around this lovely city
Sorake & Lagundri Beach – Nias
4 days+
Indonesia
CultureNatureSurf
Sorake & Lagundri Beach – Nias
One of the world best surf spots, megalithic structures and animist rites on a remote island.
Sihanoukville
3 days
Cambodia
BeachDiving
Sihanoukville
Wanna lay on the beach off the beaten track on a small budget? Relax, dive, discover the Cambodian countryside and a few islands. Go to Sihanoukville.
Tana Toraja – Sulawesi
4 days+
Indonesia
CultureNature
Tana Toraja – Sulawesi
Incredible architecture, extraordinary rituals, beautiful landscapes. Go meet Tana Toraja and its people.
Kakadu Park – Darwin
4 days+
Australia
Nature
Kakadu Park – Darwin
Down Under, for a memorable road trip in one of the largest national parks in the world.
Pulau Rawa
2 days
Malaysia
Beach
Pulau Rawa
Small island with only 2 resorts. Beautiful beach. Perfect for an easy 2-day beach getaway.
Myanmar (Burma)
4 days+
Myanmar
BeachCultureNature
Myanmar (Burma)
From the natural beauty of the Inle Lake to the amazing architecture of Bagan, Myanmar is an amazing country. Hurry up!
Perhentians
3 days
Malaysia
BeachDiving
Perhentians
A beautiful beach destination. Snorkeling, diving and farniente on the menu. A bit far from Singapore but worth a visit.
Khao Sok National Park
2 days
Thailand
BeachNature
Khao Sok National Park
Lush rain forest & huge limestone mountains rising from the lake in a haven preserved from mass tourism.
Bintan
2 days
Indonesia
BeachGolf
Bintan
The most convenient beach destination for a short weekend from Singapore has more to offer than you think.
Bohol
4 days+
Philippines
BeachDivingNature
Bohol
Meet the Tarsiers, look at the Chocolate Hills, take a ride to discover small villages, enjoy the beaches
Siem Reap – Angkor
3 days
Cambodia
Culture
Siem Reap – Angkor
The most impressive temples in Asia. An architectural masterpiece that you must visit.
Kuching
2 days
Malaysia
Nature
Kuching
Meet the Orang Outans, trek in the Bako National Park, visit a long house and discover peaceful Kuching
Hoi An
2 days
Vietnam
BeachCity
Hoi An
Step back in time and discover the living museum that is Hoi An - set on the Thu Bon River .
Phnom Penh
2 days
Cambodia
City
Phnom Penh
Enjoy the charms of a quiet capital city and learn about the recent history of Cambodia.
Mount Bromo
2 days
Indonesia
NatureVolcano
Mount Bromo
Climb up this active volcano and explore its surrounding. Breathtaking landscapes guaranteed.
Hong Kong
2 days
Hong Kong
CityShopping
Hong Kong
Dive into this urban jungle. Anything from food to art. China & Western fusion. Shopping and night life.
Yogyakarta – Borobudur
3 days
Indonesia
Culture
Yogyakarta – Borobudur
Visit the Hindu Prambanan temple and the impressive Buddhist Borubudur temple.
South Bali – Sanur
2 days
Indonesia
BeachNatureSurf
South Bali – Sanur
Visit the southern part of Bali. Enjoy the beaches, surf or visit a few temples. Relax and bring a few antiques back home from this easy to access area in Bali.
North Bali – Lovina
3 days
Indonesia
BeachNature
North Bali – Lovina
Lovina offers a 12km long quiet beach, temples, hot springs and the authentic Balinese life far from the tourists. You can also go on a tour to watch dolphins.
Ho Chi Minh City
2 days
Vietnam
CityShopping
Ho Chi Minh City
A good place to learn about history and enjoy good food. All that 2 hours away from Singapore and for very cheap
Kuala Lumpur
2 days
Malaysia
CityShopping
Kuala Lumpur
Discover Malaysia's capital city. Mosques & Hindu Cave temples, Bird park & Malls. It's all in KL and around.
Langkawi
3 days
Malaysia
BeachGolfShopping
Langkawi
An easy beach destination for a relaxing weekend. Nice activities compensate for the lack of charm sometimes. Oh, and it's a duty free island.
Cultural triangle
4 days+
Sri Lanka
CultureNature
Cultural triangle
Visit Ceylan and discover its temples, tea plantations, small colonial towns. Go on a safari to see elephants.
Malacca
2 days
Malaysia
CityCulture
Malacca
Quiet Malacca is an easy getaway from Singapore. On the menu: shop-houses, night market and museum.
Mount Rinjani
4 days+
Indonesia
NatureVolcano
Mount Rinjani
Take on the challenge and climb this 3726 high active volcano. Breathtaking views (and aching legs) guaranteed.
Pulau Tioman
3 days
Malaysia
BeachDiving
Pulau Tioman
Nice large island with many options to relax, snorkel or dive. Not as easy to access as it seems from Singapore
Penang
2 days
Malaysia
BeachCultureShopping
Penang
A little bit of everything on Penang. From beach to culture and shopping. Convenient but without much character.
Coron Island – Busuanga
4 days+
Philippines
BeachDiving
Coron Island – Busuanga
Amazing destination. Explore the islands in the region. Beautiful sea, lagoons and corals. Try the safari, too.
Pulau Sibu
2 days
Malaysia
BeachDiving
Pulau Sibu
Small island with a few resorts. Relax on a peaceful beach or go for a walk around the island.
Bangkok
2 days
Thailand
CityShopping
Bangkok
Visit one of the most vibrant cities in South East Asia. Culture, food, shopping, nightlife, Bangkok has it all.
Delhi – Agra
3 days
India
CityCulture
Delhi – Agra
Dive into "Incredible India" & experience the busy life of Delhi. Discover the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Singapore
2 days
Singapore
CityCultureGolfShopping
Singapore
The green and rich oasis of South East Asia has a lot to offer. Explore the modern Garden City.
Bunaken
4 days+
Indonesia
Diving
Bunaken
"Under the sea"! Meet the Little Mermaid's friends. A paradise for divers and snorkelers of all levels.
Gunung Leuser Park
2 days
Indonesia
Nature
