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Monday, September 3, 2007

Temburong National Park Day Trip

Canopy Walkway
Crystal Clear River of Batang Duri
One of the first world Canopy walkway
Tour Code: BSB09

Tour Name: Temburong National Park Day “Nature” Trip

Duration: 9 hours include Lunch

7 am pick up from Hotel and transfer to jetty. Upon registration, embark on a public ferry boat for 45 minutes like boat ride to Bangar/ Temburong. Boat will pass through River channel, Mangrove Island similar to Amazon River of Brazil.

Meet and greet by local guide at Banger Jetty. A brief stop for Nature call or last minute buying of titbits and drink before going into the Rainforest. Transfer overland to Batang Duri where your Rainforest trip begins. At Batang Duri, briefing on river safety by guide before getting into a local open motorised canoe called Temuai for an adventure boat ride to Ulu Temburong National Park. At the Park, register and take a slow guided 1200meter walk on gentle slope into the pristine Rainforest. Along the way, please take plenty of stop to enjoy the environment. Drink lot of water to hydrate yourself. Before you knew it you already reach the base of the Canopy Walkway. Climb up about 10 storey for a bird eye view of Rainforest canopy. There after retreat back to park for a picnic lunch.
After lunch, pack up and proceed to a water fall for a dip before retreat way back to Bangar Jetty to catch a public boat back to town jetty.
Transfer back to Hotel. Tour End

Price: US$99.00 per person Minimum 2 pax

Price includes all Transfers, boat ride, English Speaking Guide, Picnic lunch.

As an outdoor trip, itinerary and times indicated is subject to change without notice, as trip may be affected by rain, heat, high or low water level in the river.
Recommended to wear :
Shorts, T - Shirt, old shoes or slippers advised for the longboat trip.
For the walk in the forest, long pants, socks, shirt and a pair of walking shoes with a good grip for walking on slippery planks.
What to Bring :
Rucksack, a change of clothes, sun lotion, hat, raincoat, camera, binoculars, Small towel for the walk, Towel + toiletries , Swimsuit , Insect repellent, Some snacks and drinks in case you get hungry and thirsty enroute.,

Temburong Escapade

Peak of Bukit Patoi
Huge Buttree
Rainforest Canopy
River Boat
Enjoying afreshly cook River Lobster!





Tour Code : BWN08


Package : Temburong Escapade


Duration : 6 hours






Itinerary
Your journey begins with a 45 minutes boat ride from Bandar Seri Begawan to Bangar town. An overland transfer to the Forest Reserve passing by orchards and the native rice fields. Upon reaching Bukit Patoi Nature reserve, sign in before taking a guided rainforest trek. Learn about the forest ecosystem, possible sight of some birds, unique insect and sometimes even wildlife. Further up will bring you up with steps reaching the unique geological rock formation before the peak of Bukit Patoi. Enjoy a sense of achievement at the peak of Bukit Patoi. Reward with a panaromic view of Rainforest canopy all the way your eye can see. Visit one of the longhouses to experience feelings of living in a village under one roof and be among the Bornean natives whose ancestors were once headhunters. Return to Bandar Seri Begawan in the late afternoon.
Includes
English Speaking Guide , local lunch
Excludes
Personal expenses and tips

Pricing: please contact us at hasatours@gmail.com

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

NOTE: Minimum Pax Per Order for Temburong Escapade is 2 adult(s)

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)

Temburong Escapade

Finally to the top
Sleek baby snake
what's time??? Termit hill
Iban Longhouse
Guess! what? ask me at hasatours@gmail.com

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