Brunei Mangrove River Safari
Overview
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Embark on an unforgettable starting with a hotel pickup and transfer to the boat jetty in Bandar Seri Begawan. Aboard an open-deck local wooden boat, you’ll cruise along the Brunei River, offering views of both the modern capital city and the serene Kampong Ayer, one of Southeast Asia’s largest water villages.
During the cruise, you witness the wonders of the mangrove world, home to various marine life and the rare proboscis monkeys. These endangered monkeys are native to Borneo and Sumatra, and on this river safari, you won’t have to travel far into the jungle to see them.
- Mangrove river cruise with hotel pickup included
- Spot endangered proboscis monkeys and explore Kampong Ayer
- Visit a local stilt house for refreshments during the tour
- Guided by a licensed English/Malay-speaking expert
NOTE:
-Additional charges apply for Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, and Korean speaking tour guides, and availability is subject to confirmation.
- Minimum 2 person per booking
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Istana Nurul Iman
The river safari cruise will pass by Nurul Iman Palace – official residence of The Sultan, it is the world’s largest residential palace in the world with 1,788-rooms.
Kampong Ayer - Venice of East
This experience gives you a view of two contrasting worlds – on one side is the modern developing capital city of Brunei and on the other, the reflective serenity of Kampong Ayer, one of the largest water village in Southeast Asia.
Options
Brunei Mangrove River Safari
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Licensed English/Malay speaking guide
Local cakes serve in a local stilt house above water
Coffee and/or Tea
Rates does not apply to cruise passengers from Muara Port
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Safari was really good....
Rashida T,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Safari was really good. The boat ride was amazing, bit hard to spot the monkeys but did see baby ones. Visit to a house in the water village was truly eye opener. Guide was really good.
Highly recommended!
Carie H,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Went on afternoon trip which was especially lovely. Wonderful guide Mr Zul knows the stops on this tour as only a local does. He was brilliant with spotting monkeys from the water taxi, at a long distance. We walked around the water village and saw how families are living today, not just as a historical site. This was such a special and unusual experience, unique to Brunei. Was very impressed with the contact pre trip. All went smoothly and was a “must do” experience here!
Great experience. Value for money.
Deborah G,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely English speaking guide. Tina was able to give us a lot of information and adapt this to our questions. Pick up was timely, in fact, a few minutes early. Small bottle of water each provided at the start. Boat had canopy for shade but good idea to have hat, one which won't blow off, as the boat travels at speed at times. Sighting of wildlife is not guaranteed. We were lucky seeing Probosis monkeys and various birds. The house/ home visit was fascinating. Nice sweet snacks to try local food. We thought this trip was value for money. We would not get the information or experience if we tried to arrange ourselves. Thank you.
A but expensive for what...
Katarzyna K,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A but expensive for what it is vs Malaysia but it is a private tour, the guide was friendly and we had a great sighting of Proboscis Monkeys.
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