Private Proboscis Monkey, Water Village and Night Tour

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About this activity

On this combination tour, discover Brunei’s natural beauty, traditional lifestyle, and local flavours all in one experience.

Begin your journey with a boat cruise through the natural mangrove forests, where we search for the endangered Proboscis Monkeys and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

Continue along the traditional Water Village and visit a local home, offering a glimpse into the unique way of life along the Brunei River.

Next, head to the lively Gadong Night Market, the perfect place to sample a variety of Brunei’s local delicacies and traditional cuisine.

Complete the tour with photo stops at Brunei’s two main mosques and the main entrance gate of His Majesty’s Palace, capturing some of the capital’s most beautiful and iconic landmarks.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Malay, English
Operated by: Bruneian Guide

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A bottle of water per person.
Included: Licensed tourist guide with air-conditioned transportation.
Included: Visit to a local Water Village house including light refreshment.
Included: Private tour with pick-up available from hotels and the airport only.
Included: Boat ride and life jacket provided.

Not included

Not included: This tour is not applicable for pickup from the Muara Port.
Not included: Travel Insurance.
Not included: Expences of personal nature.
Not included: An additional service fee applies for pick-up and permit arrangements at Muara Port (Min 10 people).

Itinerary

Kampong Ayer - Venice of East

2 hours Admission included

The historical Kampong Ayer is regarded as the largest Water Village settlement in the world.

The centuries-old Kampong Ayer is dubbed as "Venice of the East" by Venetian Antonio Pigafetta who sail to Brunei with Ferdinand Magellan's flagship "Victoria" in 1521.

Pass along Kampong Ayer and heading to the mangrove.
Damuan Park (Taman Persiaran Damuan)

Passing by

Opened in 1986, the Damuan Recreational Park covers a kilometer stretch riverfront with a jogging path and scenic views.

Within the park is the ASEAN Square, displaying the work of a sculptor from each of the original six ASEAN member countries.
Makam di Luba

Passing by

Located at the calm and peaceful Luba Island, is the mausoleum of Sultan Husain Kamaluddin, Brunei's 16th Sultan.

The only Sultan to have ruled twice and abdicate twice. Ruled from 1710 to 1730 and took over the throne again in 1737-1740.
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

15 min

Photostop at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, the iconic landmark in the capital city. The elegant mosque was offically opened on 26th Sept 1958 and a symbol of the Islamic faith in the country.

Declared by most to be the most beautiful mosque in the region.
Istana Nurul Iman

15 min

Photostop at the main enterance of Istana Nurul Iman. The official residence of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. The world's largest residential palace and the seat of the Brunei government.

HM Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah uses the palace to host foreign leaders and for all the state functions of the government of Brunei.
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

15 min

Photostop at Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Brunei's largest mosque. A fine example of modern Islamic architecture, built to celebrate the 25th year of the current sultan's reign.
Gadong Night Market

30 min

Food sampling at popular Gadong night market, the perfect place for an introduction to a range of Brunei's local delicacies and cuisine.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Brunei Intl Airport
Higher Hotel
Times Hotel
The Brunei Hotel
The Centrepoint Hotel
The Rizqun International Hotel
Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam
The Empire Brunei
Wafa Hotel And Apartment
J Hotel
Al Afiah Hotel
The Capital Residence Suites

and 2 more pickup points

GENERAL INFORMATION

# Tours offered are NOT APPLICABLE for pickup from the Brunei Cruiseship Centre, Muara Port.

# Cruise ship shore excursions will be CONSIDERED for groups of a minimum of 10 persons. An additional service charge will apply to the arrangements.

# REQUIRED a minimum of two people for any tour to proceed, meaning solo traveler will pay twice the amount.

# Any last-minute tour booking (under 36hrs) will DEPEND on the availability of guides, which is primarily due to tours booked in advance (weeks or months prior), however full refund will be given for cancellation.

# Mosques MIGHT be closed to visitors due to unforeseen circumstances (Religious activities held at mosques).

# For SAFETY REASONS, we will not proceed with a tour due to heavy rain, thunderstorm or bad weather. Full refund for the cancellation (Proboscis Monkey/Firefly tour).

# On VERY RARE situation there might be others joining during the Proboscis Monkey/Water Village tour due to tight boat schedule (Boat ride & house visit).

# Tour timing MIGHT be less than or exceeds the schedule tour time frame.

Thank you for your kind understanding.