Explore the spectacular, 129-acre Singapore Botanic Gardens home to over 12,000 orchids and a dizzying array of exotic plants and blooms. Arrive via motorcoach at this beautiful living monument, where you'll be greeted by a nature guide who'll impart detailed information on the history of the native flora and its impact. You'll stroll through untouched forests as well as themed specialty gardens. The National Orchid Garden is the jewel in the crown, displaying the world's largest collection of orchids in full splendor. It houses over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids of orchids. A break for some sandwich and a drink. Refreshed, re board to motorcoach for a city drive to Orchard Road, Singapore's most renowned hotel and shopping district. You'll have 1.5 hours to explore and to purchase wonderful souvenirs and mementos of your day before returning to the ship.