Brunei River Cruise

Tour code:BWN05
Package :Brunei River Cruise
Duration :Half day 2 1/2 Hr

Itinerary

Brunei is blessed with abundance wildlife due to it mostly undisturbed forest like mangrove forests that line along the Brunei river. Brunei River cruise in an open water taxi to the mangrove channels in the Brunei River in search of the elusive proboscis monkeys, an endangered and protected species which only found in Borneo. Other wildlife sighted during most cruises are Egret, Long Tail Macaques, Monitor lizard that climb tree, Mangrove Snake, Otter, white bellied Sea Eagle, salt water crocodile, King Fisher. Depend on tide & time you may also see local villagers doing fishing using traditional method. During this Cruise we also pass by the Royal Palace, our guide will be please to ask boatman to stop for a while for you to take picture of Royal Palace upon your request. Continue the cruise by the Water Village, generally recognized as the world's largest water village, Kampong Ayer extends out over the Brunei River from both banks, and is home to around 30,000 people. Even four centuries ago, the size and complexity of Kampong Ayer greatly impressed the Magellan expedition, which received a stately welcome upon entering Brunei Bay in 1521. Although most of the houses on stilts are now furnished with every modern amenity, a traditionally colourful and lively atmosphere remains.

Includes
English Speaking Guide

Excludes
Personal expenses and tips

Children Pricing: age 3-11 , 50% of Adult Price

NOTE: Minimum Pax Per Order for Brunei River Cruise is 2 adult(s)

Water Village Tour

Tour Code: BWN02

Package : Water village Tour

Duration : 2 1/2 hours

Itinerary

Visit by boat to Kampong Ayer extends out over the Brunei River from both banks, and is home to around 30,000 people. Even four centuries ago, the size and complexity of Kampong Ayer greatly impressed the Magellan expedition, which received a stately welcome upon entering Brunei Bay in 1521. Although most of the houses on stilts are now furnished with every modern amenity, a traditionally colourful and lively atmosphere remains. This tour include visit to a private house in the water village for tea & local cake with local villager. Our guide will also walk you through the village high light the villager lifestyle to you. From the boat ride you can also view the largest residential palace in the world, the ‘Istana Nurul Iman’ residence of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam. This tour include visit to local market called “Tamu” here see local produce being sold usually not found in supermarket.
Note: Wear comfortable walking shoe will be advisable.

Includes :English Speaking Guide , Boat ride, Refreshment

Excludes :Personal expenses and tips

Price: Please contact hasatours@gmail.com

Children Pricing: age 3-11 , 50% of Adult Price

NOTE: Minimum Pax Per Order for Bandar Water Village tour is 2 adult(s)

Brunei Full Day City Tours

Inside Royal Regalia
A mosque built along Brunei river
Brunei Museum
Nurul Iman Palace
Water Village House

Tour Code : BWN06

Package : Bandar Full Day City tour

Duration : Whole Day (6 hours)

Itinerary

A full day tour with more time spend on each places of interest start with visit to the splendid Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque which has 29 gold cover dome, beautiful marble floor& ceiling, huge door made from Nara Wood from the Philippine, Crystal chandeliers, colourful stain glass with Arabic inscription beautiful prayer carpet and more. Then to Brunei’s majestic royal heritage, Istana Nurul Iman is the Sultan’s official home in the capital and is the largest residential palace in the world. Situated on the top of a hill overlooking the city, the palace is an enigmatic symbol of Brunei’s enduring monarchy and seat of the nation's government.
Follow by Brunei Museum, which house the biggest private collection of Islamic art on display, various brass cannon of Borneo, biggest display of Sunken treasure from a single few century old Chinese merchant ship and learn all about the “Black Gold” of Brunei - Oil industry of Brunei. Then to the Royal Regalia building which are the home of Coronation & Silver Jubilee Chariot, Royal Regalia of the coronation of present 29th Sultan of Brunei, numerous gift from state dignitaries and many more.
The Water Village (Malay: Kampong Ayer) is a district of Brunei's capital city Bandar Seri Begawan. 30,000 people live in the Water Village. This represents roughly ten percent of the nation's total population. All of the Water Village buildings are constructed on stilts above the Brunei River.
Private water taxis provide rapid transit.. The district has a unique architectural heritage of wooden homes with ornate interiors.People have lived in Kampong Ayer for over 1300 years. Antonio Pigafetta dubbed it the Venice of the East when the fleet of Ferdinand Magellan visited in 1521. The district is a culturally important part of Brunei that preserves the nation's river dwelling origins.

Tour will also include visit to “Tamu” local market and learn all about local produce, “Shampoo” make from vine, local delicacies and etc.

Note: Visit to inside mosque is closed on Thursday & Friday

Includes
English Speaking Guide , local lunch, boat ride

Excludes
Personal expenses and tips

Price
please contact us at hasatours@gmail.com

Children Pricing: age 3-11 , 50% of Adult Price