Location: Bandar Seri Begawan
Top Things to do in Bandar Seri Begawan
Top Restaurants in Bandar Seri Begawan
What to do and see in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District: The Best Tours
Bandar Seri Begawan is a city of two terrains: the stilted water villages that make up some of the city's historic aquatic districts stretch out into the sea, while drier districts spread out over the flatter areas of land. The beaches around the area offer vibrant undersea life, drawing scuba enthusiasts and snorkelers from around the world. Above ground the gold-domed Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque dazzles with its intricate marble design and museums provide ample cultural stimulation.
Restaurants in Bandar Seri Begawan
1. Brunei Half Day City Tour with Royal Regalia, Istana Nurul Iman & Kampung Ayer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This 4 hours tour features the highlights of the city and it’s good for people who have limited time in Brunei. Tour includes a visit in Royal Regalia, where you will see the collection of Royal jewel like the encrusted crown and other opulent symbols of Brunei Monarchy, the Istana Nurul Iman, the world’s largest residential palace, the Brunei State Museum, where collection of Islamic arts are displayed, the Malay Technology Museum, a gallery which displays tributes to the lifestyles of Malays and Ethnic tribes of Brunei, the Omar Ali Saiffudien Mosque, considered as one of the most beautiful mosque on Southeast Asia and lastly, the Kampung Ayer, which is known as the “Venice of East” and is the largest water village in the world.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Light refreshments, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By TheOExpress
I had to pay a premium to do this tour as I was travelling solo but that did mean that I got a guide to myself for the day, which was a little intense but also meant we could spend longer at places I liked and less time or even skip those I was not too bothered about. All of it was interesting but wandering around on the boards of Kampong Ayer, after stopping off for tea in what ha to be it’s very poshest house, was probably the highlight.
2. Stand Up Paddling (SUP) Intro Lesson and Eco-Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
A great family or group activity to learn stand up paddling by gliding across the water in a beautiful and safe environment. Great for absolute beginners and non-swimmers. All equipment is provided and includes full safety briefing and instruction.
Inclusions: All equipment, Safety briefing, stand up paddling instruction from a professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Reviewed By MaxTango71
Great way to learn the basics of SUP. Spike’s very patient. Definitely a must-do if you’re looking for something different to do.
3. Brunei Half Day City Tour with Royal Regalia & Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore Brunei’s top sights on a half-day tour of Bandar Seri Begawan, and visit royal landmarks, religious architecture, and treasures belonging to the Sultan of Brunei. Your itinerary includes the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal Regalia Museum, and the Sultan’s official residence, the grandiose Istana Nurul Iman
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Driver, Light refreshment, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses, Gratuities
Reviewed By T9549HMjohnl
We were met my Aisha, who was delightfully friendly. Our tour guide, Nina, was exceptional. Her English was perfect, her knowledge remarkable and her charming yet professional attitude was compelling. Nina gave us an enormous amount of interesting information. As we had already done some of the activities on the tour, she was very flexible and immediately suggested alternatives which were not supposed to be on the tour. Since we were enjoying ourselves so much, we over-ran the tour timing - by about 3 hours! So a half day tour turned into a day tour, with Nina seeming enthusiastic about showing us moire, all at a minimal additional cost. I’m not much of a “tour person” but enjoyed this day enormously. It was very interesting and memorable.
4. Indigenous Home Cooking Class at Farmstay with Market Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Brunei is known as a nation of foodies, thanks to our long culturally rich history giving us a diverse cuisine of Malay, Chinese, Indian and other Asian influences (a blend similar to the rest of Malaysia). This means our traditional indigenous recipes are overlooked and not represented in the majority of places to eat. So this tour is very different and offers the opportunity to learn about, cook and enjoy eating REAL local food that's unique to Brunei!
Inclusions: All related expenses including transportation, guiding and ingredients are included in the cost of the tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
5. Bandar Highlight & Kampong Ayer Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
On this "popular" half day tour gives you an introduction of Brunei's culture, tradition and history, with photo stop opportunities and visits at some of the interesting places in Brunei Darussalam.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
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Reviewed By itsallright7
Nice tour little boat ride friendly guide-picked up at airport and dropped off at hotel reasonable price I would say this is a must do for a short stay in Brunei Augustine was our guide friendly and informative
6. Bandar by Night
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
On this "relaxing" everning tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy a boat ride along the famed water village of Brunei, with photo stop opportunitues at the two main mosque. Food sampling at the Gadong night market, the perfect place for an introduction of Brunei's local delicacies and cuisine.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
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Reviewed By sarangiyojicaal
My tour guide Faisal was super informative, had answers to everything. The tour covered the top tourist sites. It was the perfect way to see the city. I really enjoyed my time. I highly recommend it for anyone!
7. Dive Brunei
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
Brunei offers a multitude of diving adventures - either you want to experience the feeling of weightlessness and breathing underwater for the first time or go visit one of the many wreck and reef sites as a certified diver. Brunei's wrecks are considered one of the most famous dive sites for certified recreational and technical divers fascinated about wreck diving. The American and Australian WWII shipwrecks are just a few of the fascinating underwater world Brunei has to offer. Whether planning fun scuba dives during a brief or longer stay, or aiming for the next level of PADI scuba diver certification, our experienced dive guides will be delighted to show you some of the many scuba diving sites off the shores of Brunei - just a short boat ride away from our 5-Star PADI Dive Center. Highlights 6 Dives | Coral Reef | Wrecks Note: Minimum certification level has to be Open Water Diver.
Inclusions: Airport Transfers, Hotel Transfers, 6 Boat Dives, Breakfast, Packed Lunches with Hot & Cold Drinks served onboard (Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian), Trained guides and speedboat access, Homestay Accommodation, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gears, Dinner
Reviewed By AntzTM
Highly recommended for the Island Hopping experience, great snorkeling, pincnic island was lovely and walking in the forest.
8. Mangrove River Safari
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
On this "relaxing" leisure boat ride, you will able to see the nostalgic Malay Water Village. We will be making a few stops under the natural mangrove trees and swamp. Look out for the birds and animal wildlife especially the rare and endangered proboscis monkeys that are only found in Borneo. Optional Tours - 1. Kampong Ayer Heritage Tour (S$79pp/2.5Hrs) 2. Mangrove & Kampong Ayer Tour (S$89pp/2-3Hrs) 3. Mangrove & Bandar by Night Tour (S$129pp/4Hrs) 4. Bandar Highlight Tour (S$69pp/3Hrs) 5. Bandar Highlight & Kampong Ayer Tour (S$79pp/4Hrs) 6. Museum Highlight Tour (S$79pp/4Hrs) 7. Brunei Heritage Tour (S$119/6-7Hrs inc Lunch) 8. Brunei Splendour Tour (S$139pp/6-7Hrs inc Lunch) 9. Bandar by Night (S$79pp/2-3Hrs)
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
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Reviewed By itsallright7
Nice tour little boat ride friendly guide-picked up at airport and dropped off at hotel reasonable price I would say this is a must do for a short stay in Brunei Augustine was our guide friendly and informative
9. Full Brunei Experience - City Excursion - Water Village and Mangrove Safari
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 8 reviews
A full day tour introducing you to the symbols of Brunei wealth, faith and identity. Some of the highlights are Royal Regalia, Jame Asr' Hassanal Mosque and the Royal Palace, followed by a beautiful tour through the old and new parts of the Water village perfect for you to discover one of the heritage jewels of Brunei by crossing the Brunei river and strolling the wooden walkways. The safari starts now - the mangroves harbor a various selection of wildlife, such as mangrove cat snakes, crocodiles, monitor lizards and the proboscis monkey. Some of the highlights are panoramic boat tour past Water village, Royal palace and wildlife spotting.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Mineral water, Lunch
Exclusions: Pick-up/Drop-off from the EMPIRE HOTEL & its vicinity, Visits/Stops outside of the itinerary, Food and drinks beyond those included, Additional services beyond those stated, Free gifts or souvenirs
Reviewed By Fearless252954
The trip consists of 2 boat rides into the pristine Temburong jungle. Option to stay over night in the Sumbiling ecovillage. We had a fantastic day and thoroughly enjoyed this almost untouched part of the world. The people taking care of us were exceptionally helpful and friendly. We had a great day and will definitely come back!
10. Sumbiling Temburong Canopy Walk Daytrip
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 10 reviews
Situated on the banks of the Temburong river, Sumbiling Eco Village is an eco lodge that offers amazing nature based activities including the famous trend, "glamping". Home to the Iban Community, our aim is to achieve sustainability by preserving and maintaining the environment and utilizing existing resources. We also want to promote the harmonious and rich culture of the indigenous tribes of Borneo. Prepare to be enticed with their nature induced simple way of life, mysticism beliefs, culture and unique laws. The Sumbiling Eco Village practices responsible tourism, hence making it Brunei’s first eco tourism destination.
Inclusions: Return speedboat fare BSB - Bangar, Return vehicle transfer Bangar - Sumbiling Eco Village, Return long boat ride to Ulu Temburong National Park, Local guide in Temburong, Visit to Canopy Walkway, Visit to waterfall - nature fish spa, Morning light refreshments, lunch, free flow of tea and water at Sumbiling Eco Village, Lunch
Exclusions: Personal Toiletries, Tips for guides and staffs, River Tubing activity (pre booking, USD$10 per person), Additional requests for products, services or amenities not expressly mentioned above., Bamboo Chicken (USD$22.00 per tube for 2-3pax), Return Hotel - Jetty Transfer (USD$ 30.00 for hotels situated 5km away from the City) for 1-3pax
Reviewed By Lynn Z
Our driver Eric was great. His English was wonderful and we had no problem understanding him. He was very knowledgeable about the country and the culture. He made us feel very comfortable throughout the day. The tour was fun and informative. We started at the market, where Eric explained the foods that were specific to the region. I asked him to identify a lot of the fruits and vegetables and he was happy to answer. Eric also explained the local foods at the lunch buffet so that we knew what to expect. We visited two mosques, which were both beautiful and fascinating as I had never been inside one. Eric graciously answered all of our questions about the religion. The river cruise was great. Eric and the boat driver managed to find us a troupe of monkeys, even though I had been told it would be hard to see them during this time of year. We also walked through the water village, which provided us with insight into the local culture. The only thing I would change would be the amount of time we spent at the Royal Regalia Museum. It got a little repetitive after a while, and it was really cold inside! But I am definitely glad we visited as the items displayed were beautiful. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Brunei.
