JUNGLE JIM TOURS SINGAPORE
Small-group guided walks through Singapore's rainforests, wetlands and nature reserves. Led by a licensed guide.
Does Singapore really have jungle?
Yes - and it's closer than you think! Jungle Jim can show you the way.Within easy reach of the city are pockets of equatorial rainforest packed with remarkable species. Singapore is one of very few major cities in the world with primary rainforest inside its city limits. So if you're tired of Orchard Road or the same city landmarks, something wilder is a short ride away.Singapore is known for its manmade skyscrapers glass and concrete. But there's a second, greener skyline here — soaring Seraya, proud Pulai and ginormous Jelutong. Supertrees of the natural variety.For such a small island, the diversity is remarkable. On a Jungle Jim tour we regularly encounter long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, colugos and hornbills - and, if you're lucky, snakes and even crocodiles.
About Jungle jim
Jim has spent 30 years in Asia and has always loved exploring forests. He's a former journalist and corporate storyteller for CNN, HBO, Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel.He has studied Tropical Rainforests at the Yale School of the Environment. Jim volunteers with the National Parks Board — planting trees and removing invasive species from Singapore's nature spaces — and with the Raffles' Banded Langur community science project. He is a Friend of the Nature Society (Singapore).Jungle Jim is a fully licensed Singapore Tourism Board-registered guide.Licence No. 6777 · Verify Licence via the Singapore Tourism Board's [TRUST site] (https://trust.stb.gov.sg/s/businesslicence/0cEOQ0000000IzR2AU/moore-james-stuart)
Itineraries & Adventures
Singapore is a small country, but there are many different types of nature spaces - some with gentle trails, some with steep steps. But exercising outdoors on the equator is always a sweaty business, though. Jungle Jim offers itineraries to match different ages and fitness levels.With its tree-lined streets, you might think greenery is all around you in Singapore. But it's only in the protected forest areas that true ecosystems thrive. That's why you need an awesome guide.Pricing: SG$250 for half days / SG$400 for full days. Maximum group size 6.
Refreshments and hotel pickups arranged on request. Tailored itineraries on offer.
1. Rifle Range Nature ParkDaytime · Half Day · EasyThe perfect all-round introduction to Singapore's jungle. Gentle elevation, well-established trails, lookouts and boardwalks. Routes can be customised to preference, making it a great option for young families.2. MacRitchie Reservoir & TreeTop WalkDaytime · Half / Full Day · Moderate to difficultFor those with a sense of adventure and a desire to head into one of Singapore's largest patches of forest. There's a fair bit of walking, often on uneven paths - but the payback is immense.3. Bukit Timah Nature ReserveDaytime · Half / Full Day · Moderate to difficultA jewel in the crown for nature lovers in Singapore. Home to rich biodiversity and some rare patches of primary forest, its hill is the highest natural point on the island at 163m - not exactly mountainous, but enough to get pulses racing. Also includes Hindhede and Dairy Farm.4. Sungei Buloh Wetland ReserveDaytime · Half / Full Day · Easy to moderateThis protected area on Singapore's northern coastline, across the water from Malaysia, is home to forest, mangrove swamps, a host of bird species and - most famously - wild estuarine crocodiles. It's a bit of a journey from the city, but it is well, well worth it.5. Bukit Batok Nature ParkEvening recommended · Half Day - Night or Day · EasyThis small nature park comes alive after dark. We search for scorpions and colugos (also known as flying lemurs), learn about Singapore's wartime past, and even share a ghost story or two.6. Tailor-Made ToursBespoke duration and priceTell Jim your interests, fitness levels and timing, and he'll arrange the perfect excursion for you and your group. It's definitely possible to mix and match, include lunch or snacks, and create a full-day adventure.Locations available on request: Pulau Ubin, Chestnut, Thomson, Windsor, Labrador Nature Reserve, Coney Island, Mandai, Sentosa, Pasir Ris, Bukit Brown, Rail Corridor, Lower Peirce Trail and, for a more "manicured" experience: Singapore Botanic Gardens and Gardens by the Bay.Other activities: forest bathing · jungle plogging (litter collection) · specialist birdwatching or photography · trail running · team building.Jungle Jim Tours operates a premium, small-group service. Wherever possible we run private tours, capped at 6 people.Talk to us about airport and hotel pickups!
what to expect on a hike
It's always hot and humid in Singapore. And there's always a chance of rain.Weekdays are quieter than weekends, and it's hottest in the middle of the day. Sunrise and sunset fall at roughly 7am and 7pm year-round — which are also the opening and closing times of most nature parks and reserves.What to bringWater. Depending on the route, there will be places to refill.
Breathable clothing. It will inevitably be sweaty.
Proper footwear. We stick to good paths and trails, but they can be muddy after rain. No flip-flops.
Insect repellent — please apply it before you reach the forest, to avoid harming the flora and fauna.
Sunscreen and a hat. We stay in the shade where we can, but bring them anyway.What to leave behindVisible plastic bags. Monkeys have learned to associate them with food.
Snacks. Eating is not permitted in certain parks and reserves.Rain, payment and cancellationIt's not called the rainforest for nothing. Rain is a regular feature of Singapore life, and Jungle Jim Tours operates rain or shine on a no-refund basis. If rainfall is exceptionally heavy, or there is lightning nearby, we may adjust timings on the day.Payment is required in full before a booking is confirmed. This can be via bank transfer, secure credit card payment via Stripe or through Wise.SafetyJungle Jim Tours Singapore adheres fully to Singapore Tourism Board and National Parks Board guidelines. Guests are asked to follow the guide's instructions at all times — in particular, staying on designated trails and not disturbing wildlife or damaging plants and trees.Guests take responsibility for their own personal safety. You'll be asked to read and accept our full Terms & Conditions before booking, as well as a participant waiver form.
Contact
Ready to explore?Tell Jim what you're interested in, how many of you there are, and when you'd like to go. Singapore's timezone is GMT+8 hrs.
+65 9660 6108 (WhatsApp enabled)
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