ITINERARY 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

DAY 1 – BRUNEI BY NIGHT TOUR (D)

• Arrival in Brunei, Meet and greet by local tour guide
• Transfer and check-in to your hotel
• Explore Brunei By Night Tour which includes a savoury local dinner and endure the amazing capital, Bandar Seri Begawan with
  photo stop at 2 iconic mosques – Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque and Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. 
• Visit a local night market. Stroll through the market where you will be amazed to see many rows of stalls selling a wide range of local delicacies.
• Transfer back to the hotel
• Overnight in hotel.

DAY 2 – FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Full Day City Tour. The route will pass by the Lapau – a royal ceremonial hall where HM The Sultan was crowned as the 29th Sultan of Brunei in 1968. This hall was also used by The Sultan for his birthday celebrations until 1983. Next to the Lapau, is the old parliament house, known as Dewan Majlis. You will notice that the architectural designs of both buildings are rich in Brunei culture and heritage with walls decorated with traditional Brunei woven motives
• We will make a brief stop at a local traditional market, known as Tamu Kianggeh – situated on the banks of Kianggeh River. This market was also visited by HM Queen Elizabeth II during her state visit to Brunei in 1998
• Continuing on to The Malay Technology Museum. The Museum building was a gift from Royal Dutch Shell in conjunction with Brunei Independence in 1984. Here, we trace the path of ancient times on how boatmaking, metal working and goldsmithing was done.
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• Next stop will be the Tomb of Sultan Bolkiah, the 5th Sultan of Brunei, whose reign were known as the Golden Age of Brunei, Royal Regalia Museum – which houses the regalia of the Sultan and the royalty. It also exhibits the commemorations of the Silver and Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s rule. Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque* – seen as the most magnificent mosque in Asia, it is named after the father of the present ruler.
• After lunch at a local restaurant, join your local guide to explore the Kampong Ayer – Known as the “Venice of the East”, it is one of the largest water village in Southeast Asia. This stretch of settlements on stilts is a must-visit for any tourist to Brunei. Start with a scenic boat ride of the Brunei River by “water taxi”, before taking a walk along wooden paths and bridges rich in Brunei culture and history. Complete your experience by paying a visit to one of the local houses where traditional cakes and tea will be served.
• Visit the majestic Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque*. Completed in 1994 to mark the monarch’s 25th year rule, the mosque has 29th golden domes to honour the 29 ruler of Brunei. It is considered to be a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture in Asia with middle eastern influence interiors mixed with local accents. To end the tour, we will drive to Nurul Iman Palace – the official residence of The Sultan of Brunei and was included in the Guinness Book of Record as the world’s largest living residence of a head of state. There will be opportunities for photo taking at the front gate of the palace.
• Note*: Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the mosques on Thursdays and Fridays and during religious festivals and the tour will cover the garden area and compound of the two mosques only on these days.
• 6:30 PM Dinner at a local restaurant.
• 9:30 PM Transfer back to hotel.
• Overnight in hotel.

DAY 3 – SERIA OIL TOWN TOUR (B/L/D)

• 7:30 AM Breakfast in the hotel.
• Located 80km from Bandar Seri Begawan, Seria is the lifeblood of Brunei’s economy. The journey on mostly dual highway will take you about 1.5hours to reach, where along the way, you will also see the rural side of the country. 
• The first stop is the Seria Energy Lab, a flagship program by Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd in order to support the growth of science literate in the country. The centre’s exhibition gallery showcases over 100 exhibits that cover the multi-facets of science, technology and Brunei’s hydrocarbons industry which visitors will find educational and entertaining. 
• The tour will also include the Billionth Barrel Monument, an arch built in 1991 to mark billionth barrel of crude oil produced in Seria, pass by Brunei Shell Petroleum headquarters and a sight of the Dutch community accommodation quarters and their recreational facilities, before reaching Kuala Belait for lunch. Free at leisure to explore this unique small town before returning to Bandar Seri Begawan. On the way back to your hotel, there is another photo opportunity at the Jerudong Park area which is only open during evening hours.
• EVENING Free at leisure.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Transfer back to the hotel.
• Overnight in hotel.

DAY 4 – TEMBURONG CULTURAL EXPERIENCE FULL DAY TOUR (B/L/D)

• Breakfast in the hotel.
• 8:30 AM The journey from your hotel through Brunei Bay to the Temburong district is via the 30 km Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge, the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. On arrival at the Freme Rainforest Lodge at Batang Duri, you will be briefed on the safety measures to be taken during the tour.
• After a refreshing tea break with local delicacies and a local cooking demo (Bamboo Chicken and Bamboo Rice) by our friendly staff, continue your journey into the pristine Ulu Temburong National Park by a traditional longboat (Temuai). 
• On your return enjoy a tasty local lunch on the riverbank by the Freme Rainforest Lodge
• On the journey back to the hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan via the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge, visit an Iban (Native)
• EVENING
• Free at leisure.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Transfer back to the hotel.
• Overnight in hotel.

DAY 5 – Departure (B)

• After breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, free at own leisure until transfer to Brunei International Airport for departure flight.