4-Hour Brunei Water Village and Mangrove Safari with Proboscis Monkeys

4 Hours Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Discover Brunei on this 4-hour tour, combining a leisurely boat ride through Kampung Ayer, Brunei's largest Water Village, known as the "Venice of the East," wi...

Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Bandar Seri Begawan · Languages: English, Malay

Know before you go: You will spend most of your time outdoors on the open boat, which is exposed to humidity.; Kindly wear light, modest attire that is not transparent, along with comfortable shoes for walking on the wooden walkway.

About Bandar Seri Begawan

Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan

Hi-tech, moneyed and crowned by the shimmering domes of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei. Get a local guide to help you find the city’s hidden treasures.

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What's Included

Round-trip transportation to and from the hotel
Return boat ride from the Water Village to the mangroves and back to the capital city jetty
Water Village entrance fees and light refreshments
Accredited English-speaking Brunei local guide
Guide fees
Mineral water

Not Included

Personal travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping

Itinerary

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Day 01

Water Village Walk and Mangrove River Safari

15.00hrs - Pick up from the hotel and enjoy a panoramic drive to the city centre, passing over Ripas Bridge with views overlooking the Water Village. 15.30hrs - Arrive at the pier and walk along the wooden walkway. Stroll around the Water Village, visit a local water village house, and enjoy light refreshments. 16.30hrs - Hop into a boat and cruise around the Water Village, passing through the small river channels before heading to the mangrove forest. Ride through narrow waterways in search of mangrove forest dwellers among the Nipah palm and mangrove forests, including the illustrious Proboscis monkeys, an endemic species found only on Borneo Island. While searching, it is not uncommon to see various birds of prey, kingfishers, mangrove snakes, monitor lizards, otters, flying foxes, and even saltwater crocodiles. Relax, enjoy the sunset, and gaze at the spectacular sight of hundreds of egrets flying back to the mangrove trees before dusk. 18.30hrs - Ride back to the jetty in the capital city while enjoying the beautiful sunset, subject to the weather forecast, and transfer back to the hotel by car. 19.00hrs - Arrive at the hotel.