Proboscis Monkey Tour (Private)
Description
On this popular relaxing leisure boat ride, we will pass along the nostalgic Water Village of Brunei. We will be making a few stops under the natural mangrove trees and swamp, to look out for the rare and endangered proboscis monkeys that are only found in Borneo Island as well as other wildlife.
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Itinerary
The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is 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.
The Golden Jubilee Crown waterfront park was offically opened on 22nd Oct 2017 in conjunction with the Golden Jubilee of HM Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's accession to the throne. There is a garden and green spaces for recreational activities. Many come here to enjoy the picturesque view of a sunset.
The historical Kampong Ayer is 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.
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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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
Great way to learn about Brunei and see the sights of the capital from the water. We also saw the elusive Proboscis monkeys on the river.
Picked up promptly at 8.30am with short drive to boat. Drove through mangroves seeing crocodiles and a number of probosis monkeys in the trees. Finished with a drink snack in a water house. Guide and boat driver excellent. Great trip
We really enjoyed our tour to see the monkeys. Our guide was able to find several groups of monkeys and we got some great photos.
We left our hotel at 7am and it was the best call because we were on the river before the group tours and the late private tours, so it felt calm, quiet, and special. We were one of only two boats out there. We spotted around 10 proboscis monkeys, grey monkeys, tons of birds, and even a crocodile. Our guide and captain were warm, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely safe. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well kept. Such a fun, peaceful experience and totally worth it.
This was an amazing experience to travel on a small boat along the river, taking in the beautiful jungle and spotting wildlife. We were fortunate to see Proboscis monkeys at a distance, though I understand this is not guaranteed. We also saw Macaques, a variety of birds, and even a baby crocodile. My guide was excellent, very knowledgeable on Brunei's landmarks and the best spots to see wildlife. Overall I would strongly recommend this trip for any nature lovers who have a spare few hours in Brunei.
It was a trip that made my son, a first-year junior, realize the diversity of the world. Our guide, HIKARU, explained it to us in a gentle and pleasant manner throughout. Life jacket is also secure. They were full of tengu monkeys and showed me scenes of mothers with babies, naughty little monkeys and eating leaves. He pulled me close enough to shoot in cinematic mode on the iphone15Pro. One crocodile, a kingfisher, a Bruneian flower, a mangrove forest, etc. It was an interesting place. I am proud to say that I was able to find a Tengu monkey before my guide only once. It's a 7am hotel pickup, but I think that's probably the better chance of encountering it. Viator app, but the messaging function is generally OK. Like the Dart app, it would be easier to send a quick photo of the meeting place.
Excellent boat trip to see proboscis monkeys hiding in the mangrove trees. The guide and the boat operator were super helpful to spotting the monkeys and putting the boat in good locations to photograph the monkeys.
I loved this boat trip, to see the spectacular scenic beauty of the wilderness along the Brunei River. my tour guide was Mohammad Effendi, and his buddy who drove the boat, and were able to spot the elusive proboscis monkeys who live in the forests. We were able to see two females, and one large alpha male who had a large red nose and a protuberant belly. This is a highly recommended tour wile in Brunei. The proboscis monkeys can only be found in the island of Borneo.
Couldn’t recommend this boat tour enough. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, funny and super friendly. This combined with the nature on offer in Brunei made those few hours completely unforgettable. 10/10.
Departure from Rybaka Bay in Brisbane is a two-hour excursion to see the wild-growing monkey. We visited in April and departed at 8:30 a.m., the weather was hot. See about ten long-nose monkeys in the distance.
