3-Days Bandar Seri Begawan Splendor Tour with Welcome Dinner

Itinerary

Day 1: The Arrival, Night Tour & Welcome Dinner

Stop At: Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway or Jalan Jame Asr, Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam
Named after Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzadin Waddaulah the 29th Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, was built in 1988. The mosque has been noted as an architectural masterpiece. It took its form from Turkish mosques, with its four tall minarets overlooking the grand, golden domes. Serene gardens decorate the landscape, with fountains and pools with many species of flowers and plants.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Gadong Night Market, Simpang 37, Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam
This night market opens all year round from 4 pm - 11 pm. It is nice place to experience local food choices from grilled chicken, satay, fish, traditional malay food and pancakes, fresh drinking, western fast food and many more.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Istana Nurul Iman, Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1000 Brunei Darussalam
Istana Nurul Iman was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest living residence of a state head. it is the biggest palace and royal residence of the world. This massive royal dwelling is several times larger than the Palace of Versailles and the Buckingham Palace. We'll stop here for taking the photo at the main entrance
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Dinner: Welcome Dinner in local restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at your selected hotel/accommodation

Day 2: City Splendor Tour

Stop At: Royal Regalia Museum, Jalan Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8811 Brunei Darussalam
In the true cult of personality style, the building – truthfully, more of a museum – houses exhibits to illustrate the important upbringing, education, marriage, travels, coronation and subsequent rule of the current Bruneian head of state. Inside, all belongings, including cameras must be left at the counter to enter and enjoy the chronology of the Sultan’s life. There are replicas of His throne, various crowns, gowns, weapons and splendid examples of tributes offered to the Sultan. Gifts of elaborate crystal, jade, ivory, and silver, to name a few.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum, Jalan Sultan Sharif Ali Simpang 482, via Jalan Kota Batu, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8811 Brunei Darussalam
The Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum was opened in March 2015. It is located on the banks of the Brunei River, where the ancient city of Brunei was situated from the 14th to 17th centuries. Within three different galleries, the exhibition demonstrates the Sultanate’s role as a center of a flourishing trade in ancient times. A shipwreck found in 1997 with various artifacts, mostly porcelain, is exhibited, as well as objects found in the archaeological site of Kota Batu, which was the center of trade from the 14th to the 17th centuries.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Malay Technology Museum, Jalan Doto, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8411 Brunei Darussalam
The museum exhibits the old technology of the Malays especially the Bruneian Malays. featuring how things were done in ancient times, there are displays in boatmaking, fishing, metalworking and goldsmithing. The museum has 3 exhibition halls:
• Water Village Traditional House Gallery showing the architectural styles of Kampong Ayer houses in the old days.
• Water Village Traditional Technology Gallery which depicts the many industries found at Kampong Ayer.
• Inland Traditional Technology Gallery which features the technology of the inland people.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Kampong Ayer - Venice of East, Brunei River Jalan Mc Arthur, Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam
Kampong Ayer has more than enough uniqueness and history about it to be considered separately. Meaning “water village”, Kampong Ayer is built on stilts above the Brunei River. More than 30,000 people inhabit Kampong Ayer, the largest water settlement in Southeast Asia, and travel about by boat or the extensive network of wooden walkways, footbridges, and boardwalks. Tour starts by taking a boat ride on the local "Water Taxi" on the Brunei River, visit to one of the houses built on stilts where local cakes and tea will be served.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at your selected hotel/accommodation

Day 3: End of Tour

Stop At: Brunei International Airport Tourist Information, Arribal Hall, Brunei International Airport, Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan BB2513 Brunei Darussalam
Free & easy session after your breakfast till transfer to Brunei International airport for your departure.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.