02 Dec 2011
Enjoy Spooky Tales And Thrilling Night Expeditions In Sentosa
Enjoy Spooky Tales And Thrilling Night Expeditions In Sentosa
Latest offering by Gogreen Holdings takes you on a captivating night adventure on the Segway® Personal Transporter.
SINGAPORE, 3 November 2011 – This November, Singapore’s first and only night expedition on the Segway® Personal Transporter makes its debut in Sentosa. Also known as Gogreen After Dark (GAD) – Haunting of Blakang Mati, the spine-chilling adventure explores the dark, captivating past of Sentosa (formerly known as Pulau Blakang Mati).
Organised by Gogreen Holdings, GAD – Haunting of Blakang Mati promises a chance to travel back in time to 18th Century Sentosa, home to many merciless pirates, and to trace the origins of Pulau Blakang Mati. Re-live Sentosa’s beginnings by visiting the magnificent gun emplacements, the coastal trail and other intriguing landmarks such as the original site of the Dragon’s Teeth Gate.
Ms Janice Lim, Vice President, Gogreen Holdings Private Limited, said: “Gogreen After Dark - Haunting of Blakang Mati is not only a thrilling night ride on the Segway® PT, but it also explores the island’s legends and provides an exciting journey to hidden areas and Sentosa’s forgotten past.”
“Our supporters have been asking us to introduce a longer Segway experience. We are confident that this will be the coolest new night activity for locals and tourists in Singapore.”
The tour experience is based on well-researched facts, myths, legends, and include first-hand accounts from the folks who used to live on the island before it was renamed as Sentosa. Thrill seekers will get the chance to travel on unconventional routes, accompanied by our well-trained guides to ensure a safe yet exhilarating adventure.
Hourly GAD experience starts at 8:00pm nightly and ends as late as 12:30am on Fridays, Saturdays, eves of Public Holiday and Public Holidays. For more information on tour timings, please refer to the fact sheet.
GAD ticket prices, inclusive of comprehensive training and 60 minutes of night expedition, are set at SGD78 from Sunday to Thursday, SGD88 on Friday, Saturday, eves of Public Holiday and Public Holidays. For bookings or more information, please visit www.gogreenafterdark.com or call (65 9771 3591).
Gogreen is also drawing up a completely new route covering different stop points and stories. Be on the lookout for our second captivating trail come year 2012.
1 The island’s Malay name, Blakang Mati is literally translated as “behind, the dead” (blakang means “behind” and mati means “dead”). There are several stories for the island’s sinister name, all of which are associated to “death”. According to one legend, the island got its name because of the piracy and bloodshed which once pervaded the island. As the name implies, anecdotal evidence suggests that the island is haunted and this was one of the reasons why the name was changed to Sentosa (which means “isle of tranquility”).
Latest offering by Gogreen Holdings takes you on a captivating night adventure on the Segway® Personal Transporter.
SINGAPORE, 3 November 2011 – This November, Singapore’s first and only night expedition on the Segway® Personal Transporter makes its debut in Sentosa. Also known as Gogreen After Dark (GAD) – Haunting of Blakang Mati, the spine-chilling adventure explores the dark, captivating past of Sentosa (formerly known as Pulau Blakang Mati).
Organised by Gogreen Holdings, GAD – Haunting of Blakang Mati promises a chance to travel back in time to 18th Century Sentosa, home to many merciless pirates, and to trace the origins of Pulau Blakang Mati. Re-live Sentosa’s beginnings by visiting the magnificent gun emplacements, the coastal trail and other intriguing landmarks such as the original site of the Dragon’s Teeth Gate.
Ms Janice Lim, Vice President, Gogreen Holdings Private Limited, said: “Gogreen After Dark - Haunting of Blakang Mati is not only a thrilling night ride on the Segway® PT, but it also explores the island’s legends and provides an exciting journey to hidden areas and Sentosa’s forgotten past.”
“Our supporters have been asking us to introduce a longer Segway experience. We are confident that this will be the coolest new night activity for locals and tourists in Singapore.”
The tour experience is based on well-researched facts, myths, legends, and include first-hand accounts from the folks who used to live on the island before it was renamed as Sentosa. Thrill seekers will get the chance to travel on unconventional routes, accompanied by our well-trained guides to ensure a safe yet exhilarating adventure.
Hourly GAD experience starts at 8:00pm nightly and ends as late as 12:30am on Fridays, Saturdays, eves of Public Holiday and Public Holidays. For more information on tour timings, please refer to the fact sheet.
GAD ticket prices, inclusive of comprehensive training and 60 minutes of night expedition, are set at SGD78 from Sunday to Thursday, SGD88 on Friday, Saturday, eves of Public Holiday and Public Holidays. For bookings or more information, please visit www.gogreenafterdark.com or call (65 9771 3591).
Gogreen is also drawing up a completely new route covering different stop points and stories. Be on the lookout for our second captivating trail come year 2012.
1 The island’s Malay name, Blakang Mati is literally translated as “behind, the dead” (blakang means “behind” and mati means “dead”). There are several stories for the island’s sinister name, all of which are associated to “death”. According to one legend, the island got its name because of the piracy and bloodshed which once pervaded the island. As the name implies, anecdotal evidence suggests that the island is haunted and this was one of the reasons why the name was changed to Sentosa (which means “isle of tranquility”).