Private Bandar Highlight Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This city tour offers a wonderful introduction to Brunei Darussalam, taking you through the heart of the capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan. Along the way, enjoy scenic drives with photo-stop opportunities and visit some of Brunei’s most interesting and notable attractions. Discover the highlights of the capital while gaining an insight into Brunei’s unique culture, heritage, and way of life.
Inclusions
What's included
- A bottle of water per person.
- Museum entrance fee.
- Private tour with pick-up available from hotels and the airport only.
- Licenced tourist guide with air-conditioned transportation.
What's not
- This tour is not applicable for pickup from the Muara Port
- Travel Insurance.
- Expences of personal nature.
- An additional service fee applies for pick-up and permit arrangements at Muara Port (Min 10 people)
Itinerary
Visit and photostop at Brunei's largest mosque, Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah. A fine example of modern Islamic architecture. Inaugurated on 14th July 1994 in conjunction with His Majesty's 48th birthday celebration. One of the two main mosques in Brunei, the other being Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. (Close for visitors every Thursday and Friday.)
Photostop at the main enterance of Istana Nurul Iman. The official residence of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. The world's largest residential palace and the seat of the Brunei government. HM Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah uses the palace to host foreign leaders and for all the state functions of the government of Brunei.
Photo stop from The Frame and visit 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.)
Photostop at RIPAS Bridge overlooking the historical Kampong Ayer. 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 the Royal Regalia Museum, officially opened on 30th Sept 1992 to mark 25 years of His Majesty's the Sultan accession to the throne. The architectural design of the museum takes into account the characteristic concept of the Malay Islamic Monarchy. It houses the royal regalias and royal custums used during the coronation, as well exhibits related to commemorate the Silver Jubliee of HM the Sultan of Brunei. (#Photos are allowed at the main gallery area only. #Close every Friday and Sunday.)
Photostop at RIPAS Bridge named after Her Majesty the Queen is an iconic part of the capital's skyline. The bridge was offically opened on 14th Oct 2017, marks yet another milestone in His Majesty's the Sultan 50-year reign. The 750-metre landmark bridge is the world’s second longest single-pylon cable-stayed bridge.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Bruneian Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Kampong Jerudong
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 14 experiences we list in Kampong Jerudong.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 14.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kampong Jerudong
Kampong Jerudong is a coastal area west of Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei, on the South China Sea, a quiet district of villages and beaches.
Kampong Jerudong lies on the north coast of Borneo in Brunei Darussalam, west of the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, along the South China Sea. Brunei is a small sultanate, mostly rainforest, made up of two separate parts, and Jerudong lies in the western part, facing the sea. The word kampong means village in Malay.
