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Private Proboscis Monkey and Firefly Tour

4.98 reviews

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Enjoy a relaxing early-evening leisure boat ride along Brunei’s traditional Water Village before venturing into the natural mangrove waterways and wetlands. Along the way, we’ll make several stops beneath the mangrove trees to look out for the fascinating proboscis monkeys and other wildlife that inhabit this unique ecosystem. Weather permitting, enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the tranquil mangrove forest, creating a beautiful backdrop for photographs. As darkness falls, the adventure continues with a peaceful cruise through the mangroves in search of fireflies. Watch as these tiny lights illuminate the trees, creating a magical and unforgettable end to the evening.

Inclusions

What's included

  • A bottle of water per person.
  • Private tour with pick-up available from hotels and the airport only.
  • Boat ride and life jacket provided.
  • 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

  1. 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.

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  2. Boat ride along 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.

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  3. A glimpse of Istana Nurul Iman along the Brunei River. The official residence of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. The world's largest residential palace and the seat of the Brunei government.

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  4. Opened in 1986, the Damuan Recreational Park covers a kilometer stretch riverfront with a jogging path and scenic views. Within the park is the ASEAN Square, displaying the work of a sculptor from each of the original six ASEAN member countries.

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  5. Located at the calm and peaceful Luba Island, is the mausoleum of Sultan Husain Kamaluddin, Brunei's 16th Sultan. The only Sultan to have ruled twice and abdicate twice. Ruled from 1710 to 1730 and took over the throne again in 1737-1740.

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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 6 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.

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