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Bandar Seri Begawan: Kampong Ayer and River Safari Tour

By Zanfast tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$3,473 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the rich history of Kampong Ayer, the "Venice of the East"
  • Explore the world's largest stilt-house settlement on a guided tour
  • Discover the architectural evolution of the village at the Cultural Gallery
  • Traverse a vast network of over 30 kilometres of walkways connecting villages
  • Embark on a river safari to see the endemic Proboscis monkey in its habitat

Activity location

    • Bandar Seri Begawan
    • Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Bandar Seri Begawan
    • Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei

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Bandar Seri Begawan: Kampong Ayer and River Safari Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$3,473.00 x 2 AdultsNZ$6,946.00
Total
Price is NZ$6,946.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Kampong Ayer Cultural & Tourism Gallery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour of Kampong Ayer stilt-house settlement
  • What's includedWhat's included
    River safari to mangrove ecosystems
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Observation of Proboscis monkeys
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sightings of saltwater crocodiles, monitor lizards, and tropical birds
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

What you can expect

Begin your tour at the Kampong Ayer Cultural & Tourism Gallery, which provides essential context regarding the architectural evolution of the village—from traditional Nibung palm structures to modern homes equipped with electricity and satellite connectivity.

Then, traverse a vast network of over 30 kilometres of walkways, connecting approximately 30 distinct villages that function as a self-sufficient town, complete with schools, mosques, and emergency services.

Next, continue with a river safari into the surrounding mangrove ecosystems, specifically targeting the habitat of the endemic Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus). These primates, characterised by their distinctively large noses and complex social structures, are most active during the early morning or late afternoon.

Navigate the Brunei River by water taxi or private boat and observe these animals in their natural riparian environment, often accompanied by sightings of saltwater crocodiles, monitor lizards, and a diverse array of tropical bird species.

Location

Activity location

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    • Bandar Seri Begawan
    • Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Bandar Seri Begawan
    • Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei