Discover the heart of Borneo

Brunei is a peaceful country on the island of Borneo. Home to golden mosques, historic water villages and virgin rainforests. This quirky holiday destination or culturally enriching addition to a wider Southeast Asian tour is a laid-back mix of Islamic heritage, local customs in abundance and natural beauty.

Highlights of Gastronomy & Culture
Brunei’s capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan, has two magnificent mosques: the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque and the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.
Yesterday. Kampong Water taxi to the world’s biggest stilt village and its historic floating neighbourhoods, schools and local markets.
Ulu Temburong NP. Travel by longboat through pristine primary rainforests, walk the canopy walkways and see native wildlife.
Local Cuisine: Taste some traditional Bornean specialities like Ambuyat (a local staple made from sago) and Nasi Katok (fried chicken, rice and spicy sambal).

When to Go & Getting There Practical Info
Best Time to Visit Due to the tropical climate, the scenery remains green year-round, but the best time for hiking in the rainforest is generally between January and April, when the weather tends to be drier.
Getting around Taxis, water taxis to Kampong Ayer and private transfers are plentiful. Brunei International Airport connects to destinations across Asia with short flights.

Currency & Language
The official currency is the Brunei Dollar (however, Singapore Dollars are also widely accepted). The official language is Bahasa Melayu, but English is widely spoken.

Cultural Etiquette
When visiting religious sites, dress modestly. Knees and shoulders must be covered. Shoes are removed before going into mosques. Good quality clothing.

Know Before You Travel
How many days in Brunei?
For the best experience of the city plan, take a 3-4 day visit to Bandar Seri Begawan and Kampong Ayer and take a daytrip to Ulu Temburong National Park.

Can you merge Brunei with other places in Asia?
Yes, Brunei works well on longer itineraries in Malaysian Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak) and direct flights with Singapore.
Brunei uses British-style plugs and sockets. Brunei 240V Brunei 50 Hz frequency is 50 Hz. Power plugs and sockets G
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