We had a lovely trip. Our guide Jacqueline was lovely and gave us lots of interesting facts. I had tired arms by end of trip

Really good tour. I took my son and father on this tour and they both had a good time. The guides were friendly knowledgeable and was interesting to see another side of Singapore. If you haven’t kayak’s before though be prepared to work hard as there are some long stretches that call for a lot of upper body strength. Pack lots of sunscreen and wear long sleeves.

The actual kayaking part of this tour was amazing but sadly it didn’t last quite long enough. There was a lot of talking on land, a float test which you had to basically hold hands of the other group members and instructions on how to tell where the front of the boat was. For teaching very basic things some of the kayaking was rather rough and against the wind. The guide was knowledgeable and the equipment was well maintained. All in all if you enjoy kayaking and don’t mind being taught the basics again then its a great tour.

A visit to Pulau-Ubin island for this kayaking tour is a must-do for the 'outdoorsy people' visiting Singapore. We were so impressed by our guide and overall experience with Adventures by Asian Detours. Our guide gave his insights on growing up in Singapore and provided more details about the city-state. He was also knowledgeable about Pulau-Ubin, its natural resources, and the animals. We even saw jumping fish, monkeys, and monitor lizards. The quiet of the mangroves was a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. I would do it again!

Arrived only to find out that TripAdvisor had cancelled our booking because the card payment hadn't gone through, although we ticked the box saying 'pay at venue' these guys were so apologetic and 'Daniel' came to the rescue. Thank you so much. Yes the equipment is worn but it's in constant use and you should not be doing this if you are expecting anything else. You are signing up to the whole experience including carrying your canoe down to the waters edge. Anyway, we had a fun time and returned home exhausted.

I agree with the latest review, but for different reasons. Just as well my children had never done this sort of activities previously. My husband and I thought this was far too expensive for it offered: the equipment was old; the guide knew very little of the flora and the fauna; the area was dirty with rubbish; no wheels to take the kayakes to the water; etc. I can not recommend this activity.

I rarely write a bad review but this experience deserves one. Our guide who will remain nameless as we weren't told it, was indifferent at best. He wanted us to use single kayaks only, however my husband and I stood our ground, and had a double kayak. The other people on the experience had to have singles which they weren't happy about. We were told to have a practice paddle before we hit the open water, didn't happen. Went straight out into the open water. It has been many years since we have kayaked, fortunately my husband was ok with it. We went to the mangroves, stopped for a very short time to see some monkeys and have a drink, then straight back to the finish. There was no talking and looking for any birds or otters, and our guide was well ahead of us coming back. His disinterest in us was very obvious. The tour was less than 2 hours, nowhere near the 4 as advertised. I wouldn't recommend this tour if our nameless man was the guide.

Fantastic and unique mangrove kayak adventure. Lots of fun with a knowledgeable guide. The right mix of fun relaxation and challenge. Totally recommend this activity if you love nature, love adventure! Very well organised and helpful, prepared for all weather conditions. Comprehensive safety briefing provided as well as all the necessary equipment, including life jackets, rinsing area for after your adventure. Fine even for novices due to the care and attention from the team though moderate fitness would be very helpful. I had a really great time (2 adults, 1 teen). It was such a unique way to enjoy Pulau Ubin/Singapore, peaceful. If lucky you can see some of the wildlife. We saw monitor lizards and river swallows as well kites. There may be small footed otters in the mangroves.

It was our first time kayaking. The instructions were great, and the trip itself really fun. Even getting to Pulau Ubin was enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Jo was an excellent teacher and guide. She explained kayaking rowing technique and clearly described the route while providing “rest stops” and “check-ins” along the way. The Mangrove area river was very calm and peaceful. A great way to chill and relax before the paddle back in the afternoon wind and strong current. Only complaint is the kayak is not very comfortable for a tall person - I am 6’4”. No back support. Happy kayaking!!!

What a fantastic day, although very hot, it was very enjoyable and we saw parts of Singapore that tourists may not normally get to. Pulau Ubin must be like Singapore of old was, water, fishing boats, jungle - a real contrast the city across the water. The kayaking was not too difficult at all and fine for beginners and older people like me and my husband. I could put my feet in the water to cool off! Any water splashes were welcome. Daniel and Ethan were highly organised and looked after our group perfectly, giving us the safety low down, outfitting us with life vests and kayaks, teaching the way paddle, taking us on our kayak route and waiting for any kayakers who were a bit slower. As well as kayaking, we visited a little shrine on the land, then hopped back in our kayaks and returned to the starting point. Probably 2.5 to 3 hours on the water all up. Wildlife - We saw a few sea-eagles, including one with a fish that it had caught. We followed our morning with a lovely lunch at the restaurant next door to the kayak building, recommended by the guides. I found out about this through SingapoRewards via the Visit Singapore website, and if you satisfy the conditions, you might be eligible for a free tour (there's loads on offer), I chose this as it sounded fun and I wanted to visit Pulau Ubin anyway. It was a great choice.

Great excursion. XuYong was a terrific guide. It's a beautiful area, and the kayaking was a lot of fun. Our group had a blast. We saw sea otters frolicking by the shore. Total time for the actual kayaking was about 2 hours. Facilities are rustic, including place to rinse off. (Don't expect nice showers.) Be sure to bring a bag water-proof bag to keep valuables dry. (The sporting goods store Decathlon sells such items.) I would have been convenient to bring a special phone pouch (so that I would not have had to keep taking my phone out of the bag to take photos), but it was still OK. Expect some fare negotiation on the ferry ride over (somewhat annoying, since the ferry terminal looked pretty official, so didn't expect that from the small boat captains at all). Be sure to get to ferry terminal early.

Had an amazing trip to Pulau Ubin to go kayaking, definitely a highlight of our visit to Singapore! Super scenic around the island/mangroves, lead by a great guide - thank you XY 😊

A fabulous day out at Pulau Ubin, kayaking around part of the island and then into the Mangrove swamps. Two families - one mum and a 7-yr old in each kayak - and it was a great activity for the boys. Sometimes they paddled and sometimes they didn't, but it's perfectly achievable for one semi-fit parent to power a 2-person kayak around :-) Single kayaks also available. Max is two adults and one child. It takes about an hour for the initial briefing, putting on of life jackets and carrying the kayaks to the water's edge.You are required to lie back in the water to test your life jacket so you will get wet. Canoe shoes are available if you need them and strongly advisable so you don't have to carry out around soggy trainers. Do take a spare change of clothes, and have breakfast before you arrive, plus snacks for when you are canoeing. There is a place to store your belongings whilst you are out on the water. You will (hopefully) have a stop at Ah Ma's drinks stall - she sells fantastic fresh and ice cold coconuts, plus other soft drinks. Our guides were fantastic. Knowledgeable, helpful, calm. We were a big group of about 20, with a large age range, and it didn't matter in the slightest. It was a lovely group and a fantastic day out - great fun, fab memories and we have some awesome photos provided by the company.

I didn't know that an active adventure can be associated with relaxation until I tried the mangrove kayaking in Pulau Ubin. Not your typical physical exercise! The mangroves and the surrounding environment will give your mind the relaxation and utmost peacefulness, and we saw hornbills during our break at the drinking stall, it perfectly completed our kayaking adventure.