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Brunei Water Village: Mangrove Boat Ride
4.9
20 Ratings
Bandar Seri Begawan
This well-loved, tranquil boat ride offers a journey through the charming Water Village of Brunei. The tour includes several stops beneath the serene mangrove trees and swamps, providing opportunities to spot the rare and endangered proboscis monkeys, unique to Borneo Island, along with other fascinating wildlife.
This well-loved, tranquil boat ride offers a journey through the charming Water Village of Brunei. The tour includes several stops beneath the serene mangrove trees and swamps, providing opportunities to spot the rare and endangered proboscis monkeys, unique to Borneo Island, along with other fascinating wildlife.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque - The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque stands as a prominent landmark in the capital city. This graceful mosque was officially inaugurated on 26th September 1958 and serves as a symbol of the Islamic faith in the nation.
Widely acclaimed as the most beautiful mosque in the region. - Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas - The Golden…
- Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque - The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque stands as a prominent landmark in the capital city. This graceful mosque was officially inaugurated on 26th September 1958 and serves as a symbol of the Islamic faith in the nation.
Widely acclaimed as the most beautiful mosque in the region.
- Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas - The Golden Jubilee Crown waterfront park was officially opened on 22nd October 2017, celebrating the Golden Jubilee of HM Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah’s ascension to the throne.
The park features gardens and green spaces for recreational activities, attracting many visitors who come to admire the stunning sunset views.
- Kampong Ayer - Venice of the East - The historic Kampong Ayer is recognized as the largest Water Village settlement globally.
This centuries-old settlement is known as “Venice of the East,” a name given by Venetian Antonio Pigafetta, who sailed to Brunei with Ferdinand Magellan’s flagship “Victoria” in 1521.
- Istana Nurul Iman - A view of Istana Nurul Iman along the Brunei River. It is the official residence of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei.
Renowned as the world’s largest residential palace and the seat of the Brunei government.
- Damuan Park (Taman Persiaran Damuan) - Established in 1986, the Damuan Recreational Park spans a kilometer of riverfront, featuring a jogging path and scenic vistas.
The park includes the ASEAN Square, showcasing sculptures from each of the original six ASEAN member countries.
- Makam di Luba - Situated on the serene and tranquil Luba Island, this is the mausoleum of Sultan Husain Kamaluddin, Brunei’s 16th Sultan.
He is the only Sultan to have ruled twice and abdicated twice, reigning from 1710 to 1730 and reclaiming the throne from 1737 to 1740.
What's Included
- All tour related expenses are included
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Exciting boat ride
- Safety with life jackets
- All tour related expenses are included
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Exciting boat ride
- Safety with life jackets
What's Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Expences of personal nature
- Travel Insurance
- Expences of personal nature
Location
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Jalan McArthur
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(20 Ratings)
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Scott_b
Feb 10, 2026
Great way to learn about... - 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.
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Luke_e
Feb 9, 2026
Great morning in the mangroves - 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
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Raylene_t
Feb 7, 2026
Great tour - 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.
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Lolita_t
Nov 13, 2025
Peaceful, Wildlife-Packed Private River Safari - 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.
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Charlie_b
Sep 10, 2025
Excellent trip along a beautiful river with lovely wildlife and a great guide - 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.
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Shinichiro_k
Aug 27, 2025
I was able to feel the biodiversity of the world. There was also a sense of security of the site, and I was able to use it with peace of mind even if I applied individually - 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.
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John_b
Jul 30, 2025
Proboscis monkey excursion - 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.
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Charles_d
Jul 24, 2025
Highly recommended tour to see the unique proboscis 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.
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Freedom33273558814
Jun 15, 2025
A must! - 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.
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Tysoncat2018
Apr 19, 2025
Watching wild growing monkeys - 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.
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