Proboscis Monkey and Firefly Tour (Private)
Description
On this relaxing early evening leisure boat ride, we cruise along the traditional Water Village of Brunei before making a few stops under the natural mangrove trees and swamp to look out for the proboscis monkey and wildlife. If the weather permits, will get to see a breath-taking sunset over the unique scenery of the mangrove forest. In the dark, we will continue the cruise through the mangroves in search of the fireflies.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
*GENERAL INFORMATION* # This tour is NOT APPLICABLE for pickup from the Brunei Cruiseship Centre, Muara Port. # We REQUIRED a minimum of two people for any tour to proceed, meaning solo traveler will pay TWICE the amount. # Tour sequence depends on movement on the day of tour (Weather/Traffic). # Mosque MIGHT be closed to visitors due to unforeseen circumstances (Religious activities held at mosques). # For SAFETY REASONS, we will not be able to proceed with a tour due to heavy rain and thunderstorm. Refund with full payment (Proboscis Monkey/Water Village/Firefly tour). # On VERY RARE situation their might be others joining during the Proboscis Monkey/Water Village tour (boat ride & house visit) due to tight boat schedule. # Tour timing MIGHT be less than or exceeds the schedule tour time frame.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(8)
Interesting and without having to worry about anything. Fany was a great guide. I paid to do it privately but it wasn't because there were more people on the boat.
This was a great tour. Our guide Sandra was very knowledgeable, and the visit to the home in the water village was wonderful. We saw lots of proboscis monkeys and fireflies. It was a lovely evening on the water, seeing Bandar Seri Begawan at night is beautiful. The boat operator was highly competent and helpful. A really enjoyable outing.
It was a very fun tour. The guide told us a lot about the history of the Brunei and the water village, and answered a lot of our questions about the culture. We also got to see some cute proboscis monkeys and fireflies.
Overall a great tour, highly recommend if you are traveling to Brunei! We saw tons of animals - 5+ colonies of Proboscis monkeys, several crocodiles, water birds, an eagle, and fireflies. Along the way our guide gave us tons of great local history and stories. Both the boat driver and guide were really attentive to making sure we got good views of all the wild life. We also saw a beautiful sunset and got a tour of the water village complete with visiting a home and getting to taste some local snacks. Amazing hospitality and a great experience!
Enjoyable evening boat ride to see proboscis monkeys and fireflies. Plus visit to the water village was a special treat. Recommend combining this tour with the city cultural tour to get a full scope of Brunei.
Going on a tour from the Water Village to the mangrove forest creates a good impression of how culture, modernity, and nature are blending well in this country. We were lucky to spot several groups of proboscis monkeys and other monkeys in the forest as well as egrets, an eagle, and a crocodile. Although, we did not find fireflies in the night, due to the weather, we appreciate how our guide, Fendy, and our boatmen really tried to find some despite the totally understandable situation.
A fun, comprehensive and exciting experience! From the start, our guide was punctual, friendly and really knowledgeable. Once we got to the jetty, we met with the boat driver who was also really friendly, and we started our trip passing through the water village. We got to see tens of monkeys, in a truly relaxing environment, and always feeling safe. Later on when the evening came we also saw the fireflies! We thought that was the end of the tour, but they also brought us to a water village house to see how they live, and taste amazing desserts from Brunei. Completely recommendable, amazing people, and perfect tour :)
Perfectly organised late evening activity. We have seen monkeys, sea eagles, fireflies and a crocodile !
