NIGHT SAFARI by BORNEOGUIDE

A female Night Heron guarding her nest

One of the best nature tour in Borneo. All with 20 minutes from Hotel around BSB and 40 minutes from Empire Hotel. Wildlife such at Rare protected night Heron, various Ergets, Rare Proboscis Monkey(Nasalis larvatus - endemic to Borneo island only), tree climbing giant Monitor lizardVaranus salvator macromaculatus , Mangrove snakeBoiga dendrophila, Baby Crocodile(Crocodylus porosus), Fire flyPhoturis lucicrescens^[1] and FLYING FOXPteropus vampyrus)

Below are Borneoguide.com tour program for Night Safari in Brunei

Tour Code: BWN 09

Tour Name: Night River Safari with Dinner

Duration: 4 ½ hours

5 pm pick up from hotel and transfer to jetty for you sunset/ night River Cruise on Brunei River. Cruising by the world largest Malay Water Village locally called “ Kampong Ayer” which was once refer to as “Venice of the East” by early European explorer. Opppurtunity to See the Royal palace-Istana Nurul Iman and the legendary Island called “Jong Batu” from the river.

Brunei is blessed with abundance wildlife due to it mostly undisturbed rainforest like the matual mangrove forest that line along the Brunei river..A River cruise to the mangrove channels in the Brunei River will first encounter with the rare elusive Proboscis monkeys(Nasalis larvatus) , an endangered and protected species which only found in Borneo. In the Mangrove it is also common to see tree climbing Monitor lizard sleeping in tree branch! Follow by Mangrove yellow banded snake curling in branches( occasionally). Continue sunset cruise will reach the roosting place of migratory Egret, during the month of October to march, thousand of Chinese oriental Egret & buffalo Egret will be there, on other month not so much. After sunset, slow cruise with boatmen using search light to look for Baby crocodile that lined along the river bank. Guarantee to see at list one baby crocodile. During night cruise we can also see hundred of fire fly on the mangrove branch, some gather together light up the mangrove branch like lighted Christmas tree. Another flying wildlife that can be seem mot of the time is Borneo giant Flying Fox( Pteropus vampyrus)Their wingspan can reached 6 feet wide!

SEV 03 Family

HASA INCENTIVES SDN BHD

(Tour Operator License KPSU/TDD/2002/2TO)

B1, 1st floor, block B, Warisan Mata Mata, and Gadong. Negara Brunei Darussalam

Tel: 673-8-766796/ 2423332 Fax: 673-2-425738 Email: info@borneoguide.com website: www.borneoguide.com / www.sumbiling.blogspot.com

Tour Code: SEV 03Family

Tour Name: SEV-MOTONG – 2 Days 1night

Duration: 2days1 night

Price: B$450 ( 2 Adults+2child under12yr) or ( 2 adults+01 child+01 family member)

Tour Includes: Camping facilities, blanket, 3 meals with Tea break (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Local English Speaking Guide throughout, All River & Land transportation, and tours

Exclude: Personal Toiletries, snack etc

Description

Journey begins with an exciting river cruise from Bandar Seri Begawan to Bangar. Beginning the River Cruise takes us on the Brunei River passing through the famous Water Village known as the “Venice of the East” by early European. Boat cutting through River channel lined with dense mangrove rainforest and Nipal Palm same vegetation as those found in Amazon River.

Meet and greet by local guide at Bangar Jetty and transfer overland to Sumbiling Eco Village. Sumbiling Eco Village is an Eco tourism project where local Community of Temburong is involved especially those from Kampong Sumbiling Lama & Batang Duri. It is situated by a calm beautiful Temburong River bank surrounded by rainforest & local exotic fruit trees. Facilities available are traditional Iban huts, jungle herbs trail, camp site, modern clean toilets & shower/changing rooms. Tour include trekking to Mutong River, Bamboo forest, Simpur Forest, Pitcher plant, Jungle grape, jungle Lychee, all sort of Herbs, visit Iban Long house, local lifestyle, traditional local meals, Night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife, team building etc A nature paradise for you to discover!

Itinerary

Day One Sumbiling Eco Village ( D)

1400 hr Meet at Bandar Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan

1415 hr Depart via Water taxi Boat to Bangar, Temburong

1500 hr Arrive at Bangar, Temburong

1515 hr Depart via Bus to Sumbiling Eco Village

1545 hr arrive at Sumbiling Eco Village with welcome drink, briefing & check in to your camp.

1630 hr Proceed with villager to collect vegetable for dinner.

1730 hr back from village activities, Shower or swim (river permit) and get ready for dinner. .

1830 hr Dinner

2000 hr Night walk to discover nocturnal wildlife like frog &firefly. We will also visit longhouse at night, chit chat, make friends with villager to learn about their lifestyle.

2130 hr Walk back to your camp.

2200 hr Night tea with snack. Get ready for a nice sleep.

2230 hr Light out.

Day Two MOTONG jungle adventure(B/L)

0630 hr Wake up to a great day!.

0730 hr Morning exercise ( Subject to individual, you might like to sleep in & relax)

0800 hr Breakfast & get ready for the day ( Flexible )

0900 hr Briefing by guide before crossing the Temburong River by Temuai (Local longboat)

Trek into the “Heart of Borneo” During your eco trek; learn how the local villager uses the forest as their supermarket. Our trek will include trek into “Simpur forest” (Simpur are national flower of Brunei), “Bamboo Forest” “Wild fruit forest”, “Herb forest” and finally to Mutong River

Enjoy the beautiful sight of Mutong River

1000 hr reach our jungle base camp for a break.

1030 hr Start River trek along Mutong River, we will use our life vest to float down part of the Pristine Mutong River, some part is covered with forest canopy

1200 noon Reach back to Sumbiling Eco Village & shower & freshen up.

1300 hr enjoy a traditional Bamboo chicken lunch

1500 hr Depart for Bangar, for water taxi back to Kianggeh jetty, BSB

16:30 pm Arrive at Kianggeh Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan

What to expect :

As an outdoor trip, itinerary and times indicated are subject to change without notice, as trips may be affected by rain, heat, high or low water levels in the river. Overnight 2-3 pax per tent, Modern toilet and shower will be provided. Meals will be local cook local style consists of Chicken, Fish & vegetable. It is recommended that you bring your own high energy bar e.g. mixed fruit bar for trekking. Hot water will be available for coffee or tea at Sumbiling Eco village.

Recommended to wear :

Light, easy to dry shorts & t shirts during trekking, light trekking shoes with good grip, a favourite cap to cover your head, face towel for those who sweat a lot.

Evening wear - light, easy to dry long pants, socks, light cotton long sleeve shirt and a pair of sandals or thongs.

Recommended to Bring :

Light rucksack, changes of clothes, sun lotion, hat, raincoat, camera, binoculars (only if you are bird watcher), small towel for the walk, towel + toiletries, swimsuit, insect repellent- non aerosol type, tiger balm will do. A small flashlight or head torch. A change of clothes and towel for use on return to Sumbiling Eco village.

Some snacks like energy bars e.g. mixed fruit bars, chocolate, sweets and drinks (any isotonic drink or packets of oral rehydration salts) in case you get hungry and thirsty en route.

Rules of the Rainforest:

Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints. Bring back nothing but memories

Please Don’t Bring: Suitcases, radios or loud sounding devices.

Map of Bandar Seri Begawan

Brunei By Night with River Cruise- BWN 10A

Tour Code: BWN 10A

Tour Name: Brunei by night with River Cruise

Duration: 4 hours with Local buffet Dinner

 

Description

Pick up from Hotel; proceed to enjoy a buffet dinner at a local Restaurant. After dinner photo stop at the beautifully lighted up Jame ARS Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque. At night the 24 carat gold plated Dome fully shine up. You can also take a pleasant walk in the Garden with fountain lighted up.

Proceed to Water village boat cruise to see fully lighted Bandar Seri Begawan from the River. Opportunity to see the golden Dome of Royal Palace and the majestic Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque from Boat. Back from Boat; walk around to the majestic Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque, another grand landmark of Brunei together with the Stone barge. Plenty of Photo opportunity to the take the magnificent mosque at night. Continue tour with photo stop at Istana Nurul Iman. Before back to Hotel, stop at Gadong night market. Here enjoy the sight, sound and aromatic Smell of the various local delicacies being sale. Apart from cooked food for sale, various vegetable and exotic fruit are also on offer. Back to hotel. Tour End.

 

Itinerary:

0630 pm        Pick up from Hotel

0700 pm        Dinner at Local restaurant

0745 pm        Photo stop at Jame ASR mosque

0815 pm        Water village Boat Cruise

0845 pm        Photo Stop at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

0915 pm        Photo Stop at Istana Nurul Iman

0945 pm        Visit Night Market

1015 pm        Depart night market

1030 pm        Back to Hotel

Price: B$/pax include Dinner, water village boat cruise, night city tour, English speaking guide. 

 

Without Dinner B$/pax                       without dinner & Water village boat cruise B$/pax.

Temburong Camping

Experience the great outdoor of Temburong, email to us at hasatour@hotmail.com for more information on our camping trip around Brunei especially in Temburong district.

Here are some photo of Temburong

Selirong Mangrove Island

Tour Code: BWN 16

Tour Name: Selirong Island Excursion

Duration: 5 hours with light refreshment


The tour starts with pick up from your hotel and transfer to the boat jetty in the capital city. Board an open deck local wooden boat and cruise along the Brunei River passing the Water Village. Along the way, boat will pass through fishing village, Fish farm along the river bank, and head to Brunei bay.


Upon reaching Selirong Island, which is an protected Mangrove Forest.we will start to cruise slowly under the mangrove trees where you can witness the wonder of the mangrove world which is the cradle for a myriads of marine’s life. You will have the chance to see a unique fish that can live underwater as well as on land – the mudskipper hopping around on the muddy river banks searching for food. If you are lucky, you will also have the chance to witness the blue throated and the small red kingfishers taking a killer plunge into the water to catch small fishes. The white egret and night heron are also common sights during this tour. We will make a few stops under the mangrove trees and on the look out for the rare endangered species primate – the proboscis monkey which usually comes near to the water in the early morning and at dusk time. The odd looking monkey where the male have a large bright orange coloured pendulous nose can only be found on the island of Borneo and Sumatera of Indonesia. The unique thing about the proboscis monkey in Brunei is that you don’t have to travel far in the jungle to see them.
Along the walk way, we can get up close with the mangrove Forest and it habitat like flying fox, lemur,monitor izard and etc. Enjoy the tranquility of the Mangrove forest before head back to hotel. Tour End.

Labi Longhouse Excursion

Water fall in Labi
Labi Longhouse

Tour Code : BWN 11

Tour Name: Labi Longhouse Excursion

Duration: 6 hours with local lunch

Pick up from hotel and drive to the south eastern part of Brunei. This is the agriculture heart land of Brunei. Along the way, your guide will introduce to you the various type of vegetation or forest. Take a rest at a natural “lake” called Luagan Lalak. Which is an alluvial fresh water swamp? During this trip you will see mile and mile of Rainforest before reaching Labi. Labi is where you can see huge rice field, Green orange farm, Papaya farm and many other local fruit tree. Tour also include visit to an Iban long house. Here learn about the lifestyle of Brunei native people. A visit to Labi is not complete without taking a short trek into Virgin rainforest. Experience yourself Brunei rainforest before departing Labi. Lunch along the way. Back to Hotel. Tour End.