Private Bandar Highlight, Water Village & Proboscis Monkey Tour

Overview

Explore highlights of Bandar, from the wild, the old and the modern aspects of the city. Venture down the river on a boat ride through mangrove trees and visit Kampong Ayer - the world’s largest water village settlement, known as the ‘Venice of the East’. See the impressive architecture of the Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, the Royal Regalia Museum and Istana Nurul Iman residential palace.

• Includes a visit to a local home for a light refreshment

• A private tour means a personalized experience

• Admission tickets are included, so no hidden costs

• Transport, including boat ride and hotel transfer, included

What's Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Bottled water

• Boat ride and visit to a local house with light refreshment

• Life Jacket

What To Expect

1

Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

Visit 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. (Close every Thursday & Friday)

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Istana Nurul Iman

Photo stop at Istana Nurul Iman main enterance, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, the world's largest residential palace.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Royal Regalia Museum

Visit Royal Regalia Museum, which houses the regalia used during the coronation, as well exhibits related to commemorate the Silver Jubliee of HM the Sultan of Brunei.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

4

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

Visit the 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. (Close for visitors every Thursday and Friday)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Kampong Ayer - Venice of East

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. Visit a local house with light refreshment before heading to the mangrove.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Damuan Park (Taman Persiaran Damuan) (Pass 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 (Pass 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.