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Hotel Accommodation
Traders Inn is a hotel with modern, air-conditioned rooms offering free WiFi. There is a restaurant, a minimart and 24-hour front desk at the hotel. Free public parking is available for guests. Located in Bandar Seri Begawan, next to a supermarket and bank, Traders Inn is a 10-minute drive to JameAsr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque and Gadong Night Market. Istana Nurul Iman is 3.7 km away while Brunei Airport is 6 km from the hotel. Each room features an electronic lock, a flat-screen cable/satellite TV, minibar and offers city views. Private bathroom is equipped with a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Coffee and tea making facilities are available.
Description
Indulge in Brunei’s rich heritage and ceremonies. From the colorful sights to the intricate sounds and handicrafts that is distinctively Brunei.
Arrive at Brunei International Airport.
Meet and greet by the local representative and transfer to hotel to check in.
Enjoy free time on own leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Departure Time: Hotel in Jerudong – 8.30 am & 1.30 pm / Hotel in Bandar – 9.00 am & 2.00 pm
** Please indicate preferred departure at the time of booking
SIC Frequency: Twice Daily
Breakfast at the hotel.
The tour begins with pick up from your hotel.
Highlights of the tour will be a scenic boat ride around the biggest Malay Water Village in the world and visit to a local home where you can observe the daily livelihood of typical villagers living in houses on stilts on Brunei River.
Local refreshments will be served.
You will also be taken to visit the Malay Technology Museum, Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, The Royal Regalia Exhibition Hall, photo stop at the entrance of the Royal Palace and visit to the stunning Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.
Your tour ends with transfer back to your hotel.
*Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the mosques on Thursdays & Fridays or during any religious ceremonies and the tour will only cover the garden area and compound of the two mosques during such events.
Departure Time: Hotel in Jerudong – 9.30 am / Hotel in Bandar – 9.00 am
SIC Frequency: Once Daily
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your tour starts with pick up from your hotel and goes on a one hour scenic drive to Seria Oil town.
Upon reaching Seria Oil town, you will be able to see the nodding donkeys which symbolize the status of this special town where on shore oil was first discovered in Brunei in 1929 which is the back bone to the nation’s economy.
Our first stop will be the Oil & Gas Discovery Centre where you will be introduced to the world of science and engineering.
The centre was built by Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn. Bhd. with the aim to promote environmental awareness and highlight the necessity of nature conservation.
The centre uses fun education approach in enriching visitor’s knowledge while exploring the exhibition gallery.
The gallery showcases over 100 exhibits that cover multi-facets of science and technology including the hydrocarbons industry in Brunei.
*Entrance fee to the centre is included.
After that, photo stop at the Billionth Barrel Monument which is located on Seria Beach and at a nodding Donkey nearby. Proceed to the less known town of Kuala Belait where you will have lunch.
After lunch, stroll around this unique small town before proceeding back to Bandar Seri Begawan.
On the way back to your hotel, we will make photo stop at the Jerudong Park area in order to have a day time photo at this evening only amusement park.
The tour ends with drop off at your hotel.
*For Friday departure, lunch will be arranged either at 11.00 am or after 2.00 pm as all business premises are closed from 12.00 Noon until 2.00 pm during Friday Prayer time.
After hotel breakfast, enjoy free time on own leisure until transfer to Brunei Airport for flight back to Manila.
Important Information on Brunei as a Tour Destination
1. Mosque
Non Muslims are not allowed to enter the mosques on Thursday, Friday and during any religious ceremony or festival period with or without prior notice from the relevant authority. For tours that involves visit to the mosques during the above period, the tour will only be a short photo stop and tour of the garden area of the mosque. All visitors are advice to dress moderately and ladies are required to wear a coat which is provided at the entrance of the mosque.
2. Lunch on Friday
Lunch will be arranged either at 10.30 am or after 2.00 pm as all business premises are closed from 1200 Noon until 2.00 pm on Friday during the Friday Prayer time
3. Fasting Month
All restaurants are closed during the Muslim Fasting Month and packed lunch will be provided which can only be consumed in the privacy of your hotel room.
For the full day city tour including lunch, we will send the client back to the hotel for lunch and then continue with the tour in the afternoon.
All attractions are only opened in the morning during the fasting month.
4. Hari Raya Period
All attractions will be closed for three days during the festival but the Royal Palace will be opened for tourist for 3 days starting from the second day of the festival.
“Itinerary is subject to change depending on the local weather traffic condition without prior notice.”