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Singapore is a city we’ve fallen in love with after multiple visits. If you’re looking for itinerary ideas, check out my previous posts covering trips with seniors, kids, and more! But even after several trips, there’s always something new to explore, like the amazing attractions on Sentosa Island. 

6 Days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Singapore 

When I was planning the trip for my husband and father-in-law, part of me secretly wished I could tag along, especially since they were going to try the Sentosa Fun Discovery Pass! A smart way to enjoy a mix of exciting experiences without breaking the bank. 

There are several attractions in Sentosa that I haven’t experienced yet, so if I get the chance to go back, this is definitely going into my itinerary. Here’s everything you need to know if you want to do the same! 

The Sentosa Fun Discovery Pass lets you explore multiple attractions in Sentosa using tokens — 95 or 130 tokens options available. You can mix and match attractions depending on your interests. 

Flexible — pick and choose your attractions 

Convenient — skip long ticket lines with the pass 

Budget-friendly — great value compared to paying for individual tickets 

Variety — from thrilling rides and immersive museums to cultural tours and dining 

The total cost was ₱3,401 per person, which included: 

Sentosa Fun Discovery Pass (95 tokens) 

Two free island admissions (a limited-time promo) — simply scan your QR code at Sentosa Express or Sentosa Gateway 

I booked the Sentosa Fun Discovery Pass through Klook. You can choose between 95 or 130 tokens, depending on how many attractions you want to visit. We chose the 95-token pass, which was perfect for a day of fun and discovery. We used the Fun Discovery Pass Itinerary Planner to check how far those 95 tokens could take us. 

Singapore Cable Car – 30 tokens 

Harry Potter: Visions of Magic – 45 tokens 

Madame Tussauds – 20 tokens 

Dino Venture Sentosa 4D – 5 tokens 

International Food Street – 5 tokens 

But when they got there, the itinerary slightly changed because the Madame Tussauds ticket they received turned out to be a combo ticket. 

A must-do for breathtaking aerial views of Singapore’s skyline and Sentosa Island! The cable car ride offers a unique perspective, gliding high above the harbor and lush greenery. It’s relaxing and perfect for photo ops. 

Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with this interactive attraction. Experience stunning illusions and magical effects that bring your favorite wizarding world to life. Great for Harry Potter fans and families alike! 

Meet lifelike wax figures of celebrities, historical icons, and famous personalities at Madame Tussauds. Plus, explore the fascinating Images of Singapore museum that showcases the city’s rich heritage through immersive exhibits.

After visiting the Cable Car, Madame Tussauds, and Images of Singapore, they had lunch at Marrybrown. 

Then they explored Harry Potter: Visions of Magic before heading back to the hotel. 

Singapore’s tropical heat can be intense, so indoor attractions like Harry Potter and Madame Tussauds offer a cool refuge while keeping you entertained. 

The Sentosa Fun Discovery Pass is ideal for anyone wanting to get the most out of their Sentosa visit. Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning visitor, it’s an affordable way to enjoy some of Singapore’s top attractions in one day. 

If I ever go back to Singapore, I think I’ll opt for the 130-token pass so we can spend a whole day exploring even more attractions. 

Check out @KlookTravel to book popular attractions, tours & activities! Sign up and get ₱250 off!

I checked the Klook website for possible options: 

Hotel Luna also offers a Vigan City Tour for PHP 5,500 (minimum of 1 person, maximum of 5). But since we were only three people, I felt like we could save more with a DIY tour—so we went to Vigan without a fixed itinerary. 

If I had booked the Hotel Luna Vigan City Tour, here are the places we would’ve visited: 

Vigan Cathedral 

Padre Jose Burgos Museum 

Syquia Mansion (with entrance fees) 

Crisologo Museum 

Burnayan (Jar Making) 

Baluarte (Mini Zoo) 

Hidden Garden (Lunch) 

Camangaan Loom Weaving 

Bantay Bell Tower 

Calle Crisologo 

Hotel Museum Tour at Hotel Luna 

After reading the list, I realized there were three tourist spots we hadn’t visited during our first trip: Padre Jose Burgos Museum, Hidden Garden, and the Hotel Luna Museum.

We started our tour a little past 8 AM. Our first stop was Calle Crisologo. We walked around, took pictures, and checked if any stores were open. After going around, we found ourselves back at Hotel Luna. I asked the guard how much the fare for the tricycle to Bantay Bell Tower was. What a coincidence, a tricycle arrived, and the driver offered us a Vigan City Tour for PHP 800. 

I think it was a good deal—better than hopping from one tricycle to another. We also let the driver decide the order of the destinations. 

Our first stop was the Parish of Saint Augustine of Hippo and the Bantay Bell Tower. The tower once served as a watchtower during the Spanish Colonial Era. 

Thirteen years ago, we were lucky to go inside the bell tower, and this was the view. But during our latest visit, we couldn’t get near it anymore. Part of the structure crumbled on July 27, 2022, due to a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Abra and nearby provinces. 

There’s no entrance fee, but you’ll need to register. The staff will gently remind you about the donation box. One staff member followed us and offered to take our pictures—so we ended up with tons of fun shots, like we were at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. He was really good at taking photos!

After that, we made a quick stop at the church. 

Crisologo Museum is the ancestral home of the late Congressman Floro S. Crisologo. The museum provides insight into his life and tragic death. 

Opening Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM, Mondays to Saturdays 

Entrance Fee: None (Donations only) 

Syquia Mansion was under renovation, so we went straight to Baluarte Zoo. We were hesitant at first because I found out na meron ng entrance fee—it used to be free. We’ve visited a few zoos abroad, and I knew this one was relatively small, but since we were already in Vigan, we decided to go. 

PHP 100 – Entrance fee only 

PHP 150 – Package A with shuttle service 

PHP 300 – Package B with shuttle service 

We just paid the basic entrance fee. Like last time, we didn’t explore the whole zoo. We just checked out a few birds while waiting for the live show, then left afterward. 

It was our first time visiting Hidden Garden. The area is quite big, with lots of items to buy and places to eat. I originally planned to have lunch here, but we weren’t hungry yet when we arrived. So, we explored, bought some plants, and picked up souvenirs. 

Lilong and Lilang Restaurant 

Plant Collection 

Grotto Area 

Bamboo Groves 

Lovers’ Corner 

Coffee Shop 

Bonsai Garden 

Plant Souvenirs

Clean Restrooms (with a small fee) 

Thirteen years ago, we only watched how they made pots. Now, visitors can try making a clay jar themselves! My son gave it a try since he didn’t get the chance to do pottery in Sagada. I didn’t join because we were in a bit of a hurry to finish the tour. 

We were the only guests at the time, so it felt like a private demo. No entrance fee; donations are appreciated. 

The driver asked if we wanted to visit a longganisa factory. I thought we’d see how it was made, but it turned out to be just a shop selling bagnet and longganisa. Hehehe! Still, we bought some since we had a fridge in the hotel and a cooler in the car. 

1 Kilo – PHP 560 

3/4 Kilo – PHP 420 

1/2 Kilo – PHP 280 

1/4 Kilo – PHP 140 

Vigan Longganisa 

PHP 160 – per dozen (large)

PHP 140 – per dozen (small) 

Actually, the bagnet my husband bought for his officemates at Calle Crisologo was cheaper. But maybe the driver earned commission from our orders—that’s probably why the price was higher. Still, both the bagnet and longganisa taste good, so no regrets! 

Our last stop was the National Museum. No entrance fee or donation needed. It’s an ancestral house built in 1788 and now houses three museums: 

Old Carcel Museum – Originally a jailhouse in 1657; President Elpidio Quirino was born here.

Magsingal Museum – Used to be a convent during the American period

Padre Burgos Museum – Previously served as a post office, Philippine Constabulary headquarters, and a branch of the Philippine National Bank

We completed our DIY Vigan City Tour in 4 hours and were back at the hotel before 1 PM.

After sunset, we returned to Calle Crisologo to take some night shots. We were planning to watch the Luneta Park Musical Dancing Fountain at Plaza Salcedo, but I wasn’t sure if the show would push through because it rained. So we just went back to the hotel to pack our stuff.

I purchased the Essential Ticket of Big Bus Sydney Tour via Klook which is good for 48 Hours. You can read our Sydney Route here. 

The first bus on the Bondi Route started slightly late compared to Sydney Route. The first bus leaves Central Station at 9:30AM and at 9:45AM at the Australian Museum. We are fortunate that Hyde Park Inn is just a few minutes walk from the Australian Museum so less travel time.  

Since we were a bit early for the bus schedule, we went to Archibald Fountain and Hyde Park Barracks first. You can see the Sydney Eye Tower at the back of the fountain. 

Just like the Anzec Memorial, we were not able to visit this museum even though this is just a few minutes walk from the hotel. There is no entrance fee but we need to prebook the ticket and I don’t know what time we are going to finish our Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour so I couldn’t prebook a ticket. So we just checked the place and took a picture outside the museum. 

It is open every day between 10:AM to 6PM except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Last entry is 4:30PM because a visit would take 1 hour and 30 minutes. 

Hyde Park Barracks is a former barracks, hospital, convict accommodation, mint, and courthouse. It has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since July 2010. 

After taking a photo, we went to the Australian Museum bus stop. The Bondi Route bus was not on time so we left the Australian Museum, around 10AM. One complete tour of Bondi Route is 1 hour and 30 minutes but we decided to get off at Bus Stop 30 which is Bondi Beach. The Blue Route bus trip is less frequent so we didn’t want to waste our time waiting for the bus. 

Bondi beach is one of the famous beaches in the world. It is popular with locals and tourists because of its proximity to the city. It is known for its golden sand, surf iconic waves, and blue water. This is where you can see the Icebergs, Bondi Graffiti Wall, Bondi Story Room, and Bondi to Coogee Walking Path.

The beach is about 1km long so dito pa lang mapapagod ka na maglakad. We were there during springtime so it was cloudy, windy, and cold but we did not waste any opportunity, we checked the sea water and walked on the sand. 

One of the most scenic ways to see Sydney is to walk from Bondi to Coogee but the famous coastal walk is 6 km and we didn’t want to drain our energy. 

Bondi Beach to Bronte Beach is a popular coastal walk with 2.5 km walking trails. You have an ocean and sandstone cliff view. It was a long walk where you could see Bondi Beach, Bondi Icebergs, Mackenzies Point, Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama Beach, and Bronte Beach. 

We tried to walk up to Mackenzies Point but we did not continue anymore kasi baka wala na kami energy na maglakad pabalik. Hehehe! So we just walk kung hanggang saan lang kaya ng energy namin.

Actually, I planned to eat Fish & Chips and Calamari & Chips but we didn’t know where to go so we just ended at Grumpy’s and Bondi Kahve. We just ordered Grumpy’s Meat Lover’s Pizza for AUD29 and Nuggets and Chips for $12.50 (Kid’s Menu).

I remembered the kid’s meal that we ordered at House of Canteen, the serving was big but here, pang kids lang talaga. Hehehe! The pizza is also small too. We just finished our food and we went to the bus stop. On our way to the bus stop, we found a restaurant that serves fish, calamari and chips, etc. Waah! Kung sinipag lang pala kami maglakad, nakain ko sana yung gusto ko kainin. 

We rode the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus again and got off at the Australian Museum so we could go back to our hotel and rest. 

Even though we wanted to rest na, we still pushed ourselves to go out so we could maximize our ticket so we went to the Australian Maritime Museum and Darling Harbour. You can visit SEA Life Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife Zoo and Madame Tussauds here but we were not interested so we just walked and enjoyed the view. 

Then we walked to the nearest bus stop; we were supposed to go to Chinese Garden pa but we were tired already so we got off near our hotel. We dropped by at the grocery and David’s Kitchen for our food.

End of Day 4, we needed to sleep early because our next day's itinerary was Blue Mountain.

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