Brunei · City Tours

7-Hour Bandar Seri Begawan City and River Tour with Proboscis Monkeys

7 Hours Round trip from Simpang 127 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the world-famous Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque and the Royal Regalia Museum
  • 02 Explore Kampong Ayer, the largest water village in Southeast Asia
  • 03 Take a river tour through the mangroves to spot proboscis monkeys unique to Borneo
  • 04 Admire the grandeur of Jame Asr Mosque and the splendor of Istana Nurul Iman

Discover the grandeur of Jame Asr Mosque, admire the splendor of Istana Nurul Iman, and explore the Royal Regalia Museum's priceless exhibits from His Majesty's family dynasty. Marvel at The Empire Hotel and Country Club's architectural elegance, then wander through Kampong Ayer, the largest water village in Southeast Asia. Continue with a river tour through Brunei's mangroves to encounter wildlife, including Borneo's unique proboscis monkeys. The experience concludes at the stunning Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, celebrated worldwide for its breathtaking beauty and historical significance.

Continue with a river tour through Brunei's mangroves to encounter wildlife, including Borneo's unique proboscis monkeys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bandar City, Kampong Ayer and Mangrove Wildlife Tour

  1. Visit Jame Asr Mosque (His Majesty's Mosque).

  2. See Istana Nurul Iman (His Majesty's Palace).

  3. Explore the Royal Regalia Museum and its priceless exhibits from His Majesty's family dynasty.

  4. Marvel at The Empire Hotel and Country Club, the renowned spectacular hotel.

  5. Enjoy a visit to Kampong Ayer, the largest water village in Southeast Asia.

  6. Embark on a river tour to the mangroves and look out for proboscis monkeys, unique to Borneo.

  7. Conclude at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, the Late Sultan's mosque, world-renowned for its beauty.

Jame Asr Mosque, Istana Nurul Iman, Kampong Ayer, proboscis monkeys in the mangroves

Where this trip takes you

Jame Asr Mosque, Istana Nurul Iman, Kampong Ayer, proboscis monkeys in the mangroves

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Simpang 127 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guiding services
  • Private transportation
  • Public transportation tickets
  • Admission tickets
  • My services as your personal tour guide and private transportation to and from your hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan, or airport pick-up point and around the city, plus the boat and licensed boat driver.
  • Light refreshments and local snacks are also included to keep you going along the way.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch
  • Souvenirs
  • For more than 4 people, please get in touch for a customised tour, as I will have to rent a bigger vehicle for our time together.
  • There will be additional charges for pick-up and drop-offs outside the greater Bandar Seri Begawan area.

What to bring

  1. Sunscreen
  2. Extra cash
  3. Sun hat

Know before you go

On my personal 7-hour tour, you'll see a slice of our local life as we explore Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital, and see some of its majestic structures. Highlights include the world-famous S. O. A. S. Mosque, the Royal Regalia Museum, plus a river tour including local wildlife and a visit and refreshments with locals from the largest water village in Southeast Asia.

This day-long tour also extends past the city into the Brunei River, with boat rides and an opportunity to see Borneo's unique proboscis monkeys. Other wildlife we may see includes freshwater crocodiles, monitor lizards, and possibly the majestic hornbills and other magnificent birds.

It's your private tour, so we can view whatever you want, when you want. If you fancy doing or seeing something else, let me know how I can help you make the most of our day together.

If your group is more than 4, please contact me for a customized tour so I can arrange suitable transport, up to a maximum group size of 10.

*Please note that on Thursdays and Fridays, both mosques are closed to non-Muslim visitors.

** His Majesty's Palace is only viewable from the outside entrance. Admission to the Palace is only available during the festivities of Hari Raya for 2 days per year.

There are other museums and places of interest, so if there's something else you would like to do or see, just let me know and I can, of course, amend the itinerary to suit. It's your private tour after all :)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel / Airport
Tour start
Simpang 127, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Simpang 127.

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