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Brunei Highlights: Mangroves, Villages, and City
4.8
14 Ratings
Bandar Seri Begawan
On this unique blend of traditional and contemporary exploration (mangrove, water village, and urban scenery) tour, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the tiny country. Enjoy chances to take pictures and explore many of the fascinating sites in Brunei all at once!!
On this unique blend of traditional and contemporary exploration (mangrove, water village, and urban scenery) tour, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the tiny country. Enjoy chances to take pictures and explore many of the fascinating sites in Brunei all at once!!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque - Explore the Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, the largest mosque in Brunei. This stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture was constructed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the current sultan’s reign. (Closed every Thursday & Friday)
- Istana Nurul Iman - Make a photo stop at the main entrance…
- Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque - Explore the Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, the largest mosque in Brunei. This stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture was constructed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the current sultan’s reign. (Closed every Thursday & Friday)
- Istana Nurul Iman - Make a photo stop at the main entrance of Istana Nurul Iman, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, known as the world’s largest residential palace.
- Royal Regalia Museum - Discover the Royal Regalia Museum, which showcases the regalia used during the coronation, along with exhibits celebrating the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei.
- Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque - Visit the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, an iconic landmark in the capital city. This graceful mosque, officially opened on 26th September 1958, symbolizes the Islamic faith in the nation.
Widely acclaimed as the most beautiful mosque in the region.
(Closed to visitors every Thursday and Friday)
- Damuan Park (Taman Persiaran Damuan) - Established in 1986, the Damuan Recreational Park spans a kilometer of riverfront, featuring a jogging path and picturesque views.
Within the park lies the ASEAN Square, showcasing sculptures from each of the original six ASEAN member countries.
- Kampong Ayer - Venice of the East - The historic Kampong Ayer is recognized as the largest Water Village settlement globally.
This centuries-old village was dubbed “Venice of the East” by Venetian Antonio Pigafetta, who sailed to Brunei with Ferdinand Magellan’s flagship “Victoria” in 1521.
Visit a local home for light refreshments before proceeding to the mangrove.
- Makam di Luba - Situated on the serene Luba Island, this is the mausoleum of Sultan Husain Kamaluddin, Brunei’s 16th Sultan.
He is the only Sultan to have ruled twice and abdicated twice, reigning from 1710 to 1730 and reclaiming the throne from 1737 to 1740.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Boat ride and visit to a local house with light refreshment
- Life Jacket
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Boat ride and visit to a local house with light refreshment
- Life Jacket
Location
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway, Kiulap
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(14 Ratings)
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Cgiesen
Oct 8, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing tour that covers the essentials of BSB and also takes you to the water village, where you can enjoy a coffee and snacks at one of the villagers' house. The guide has a lot of background information on the country's history and culture. Absolutely recommendable experience!
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Thelma_b
Oct 6, 2025
Beautiful Brunei! - There was so much information and so many sights! Wear good shoes, bring rain gear just in case (we didn't need it, but you never know) our guide, Faisal, was very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.
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Judy_w
Jun 12, 2025
Loved Brunei!! - Wonderful sights and sounds in Brunei. Not a tourist destination, so very quiet and peaceful. Rich in history and very worth visiting. Seeing the extremely rare proboscis monkeys was a true gift. Guide was superb and knowledgeable. Highly recommend it!
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Matthew_a
May 18, 2025
It was a really really... - It was a really really great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable, professional, entertaining, and friendly. I highly recommend it!
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Marjolijns629
Feb 18, 2025
Recommended! A day (part) well spent - also for infrequent daytrippers! - Fun, interesting, varied day in a country that really is one of a kind. The guide made the day a party with humor and skill and also the captain of the boat helped us find croquettes. Recommended
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Anna_m
Jun 27, 2024
Incredibly knowledgeable guide! - Incredibly knowledgeable guide! Great program, everything you need to see in Brunei. Perfect one day tour
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Michelle_w
Jan 18, 2024
Do not pass up this tour! - Do not pass up this tour! What a great experience and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. I got a chance to see a lot in a half day tour. The Proboscis Monkeys is why I chose this tour.
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Takeya_a
Dec 27, 2023
First time to Brunei - It was a great experience.
I was able to see all famous sight seeing places and also was able to see inside the water village house at the river tour.
The guide was nice and knowledgeable about Brunei.
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Brett_s
Jul 2, 2023
Excellent city tour for first time visitors - This was an excellent city tour to take, especially on the first day arrival. I felt like we comprehensively covered the river by boat, including watching the monkeys, then the palace, both the major mosques, and ended at the museum. Everything was exactly as described in the itinerary. The guide, Fendi, was a very nice young man who I enjoyed talking with all day. He’s knowledgeable about all the sites and Bruneian history in general. I would easily recommend this tour again.
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Rmartin_o
Sep 16, 2025
Sights on tour are uneventful - The tour operator did a good job taking me to the locations and answering questions. I gave a 4 rating because what you will experience is pretty bland.
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