Exploring Singapore's Wild Side: Abandoned WWII Marsiling Bunkers

Travel restrictions got you feeling stuck and restless for adventure? Thirsting for lesser-known unique places to explore in Singapore? Or maybe you just want a day of outdoor fun with new like-minded friends?

Join us for an adventurous trek at the Marsiling Bunkers! You’ll have a smashing time bashing your way through the rainforest and exploring abandoned, hidden WWII structures!

At the Marsiling Bunkers, you’ll encounter: sprawling underground tunnels leftover from British rule, rambling jungle vines, giant geckos, ankle-high mud and more!  Who knew such places existed here?! Trust us, you’ll never look at Singapore in the same way again.

The Marsiling Bunkers were originally part of a Royal Air Force fuel reserve depot built in 1942. During WWII, the tunnels were occupied and modified by the Japanese.

Long abandoned, it’s now home to giant geckos, centipedes, spiders and other creepy crawlies.

We’ll trek through a secluded forest to find the entrance to the abandoned bunkers (North and South). Foliage and rambling vines camouflage it well, but slip through the hole and you’ll find yourself in an underground tunnel.

The air inside the bunkers is cool. It’s also completely dark. The sound of dripping water echoes through the cavernous space.

A sinister flight of stairs awaits to bring you further into the bunker’s depths. At the bottom is a long tunnel with huge rusted pipes running along it, leading to more rooms filled with ankle-high mud.

• Activity

  We’ll trek into a secluded forest near Marsiling to the site of the abandoned bunkers and explore the underground tunnels.

  Powerful Nitecore headlamps will be provided by us. BE team will also act as your personal adventure photographers, capturing memorable shots of you which we’ll process and send to you as a souvenir.

  Note: You don’t have to be fit to go on this trek (suitable for participants of all ages), but it’s not for the faint-hearted due to the dark confined space, the mud, and creepy crawlies.

• Details

  Duration: 2.5 hours

  Meeting Time: 1230pm - 3pm

  Meeting Place: Woodlands Waterfront Park

  Price: S$250 nett per pax

• Recommended Attire

  • Long sleeve shirt and long pants

  • Water booties (highly recommended) or high-cut waterproof trekking boots you don’t mind getting drenched in mud

  • Mask(s)

  • Hat/cap and buff (to prevent spiders and geckos from landing on you and crawling down your body)

  • Gloves (optional)

  • Poncho (in case of wet weather)

  There is a public toilet nearby, please bring along a set of clean clothes, towel and a pair of slippers or clean shoes to freshen up after the activity. Do also bring your own drinking water bottle, rain coat, insect repellent but most importantly, a positive attitude and an open mind!

• Wet weather plans

  We’ll proceed as per normal because both the bunkers are completely sheltered. Please bring along your poncho!

• Terms & Conditions

  By signing up for this event, you agree that:

  • You are in good health and have no physical condition that would endanger your life while participating in this event. You understand that as a participant, you take part at your own risk. Beyond Expeditions SG will not be held liable for any injury or death arising from participating in this event or for any loss of or damage to your property occurring in the course of this event.

  • You agree that, while participating in this adventure, images, photos or videos may be taken by Beyond Expeditions SG or other participants that may contain or feature you. You give your permission for materials (e.g. photographs) resulted from this adventure to be used by Beyond Expeditions SG in their promotion, underwriting, public relations materials (e.g. website, brochure) to develop their programmes and services. The resulting materials will be the property of the company, and will also be shared across other media platforms (e.g. video, newspaper, facebook etc.)

  • A cancellation fee of 50% of total fee (per pax) applies when we receive a written notice that you have to cancel this event more than 7 days before commencement of the event. If we receive your written notice to cancel less than 7 days prior to the event date, we regret there is no refund.

  • As there is a minimum number of 4 participants required for this event, if this requirement is not met, Beyond Expeditions SG has the right to reschedule the event to another date. Beyond Expeditions SG will strive to arrange for an alternative date for the client’s consideration, as best as possible.

  • If the event is cancelled due to circumstances beyond Beyond Expeditions SG’s control, including, but not limited to, force majeure events, Beyond Expeditions SG will strive to arrange for an alternative date for the client’s consideration, as best as possible.