Day Trips from Brunei
The best excursions and trips you can do in a day
Full-Day Trips
Worth dedicating a whole day to explore.
Ulu Temburong National Park
$85–$110 (package incl. lunch)Brunei's crown jewel of biodiversity—board a longboat, climb 1,200 steps to the canopy walkway, and swim under a waterfall in one perfect day.
Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park & Iban Longhouse
$30–$40 (car + small donation)Paddle across Brunei’s largest black-water lake, then visit an Iban longhouse for lunch and traditional dance in a single loop.
Muara Beach + Serasa Water Village & Mangrove Kayak
$25–$35 (bus + kayak rental + food)Beach bums and paddlers unite: start with seashell hunting on Muara’s 4-km crescent, then kayak the adjacent mangroves spotting mudskippers and eagles.
Kuala Lurah Border Market + Bukit Shahbandar Hill Trails
$20 (transport + snacks)Cross the border for bargain shopping at the Malaysian side, then cool off with shaded ridge hikes and panoramic views of Brunei Bay.
Tutong River Fireflies & Wasai Bedanu Waterfall
$40 (car + boat + dinner)A dual delight—cool off at a rainforest waterfall in the afternoon, then drift in silence to watch thousands of fireflies light up the mangroves after dark.
Temburong River Mangrove Cruise & Freme Rainforest Lodge
$70–$90 (package)Skip the climb and instead glide through six distinct mangrove zones, ending with a riverside lunch and optional canopy-level zipline at Ferme’s lodge.
Half-Day Options
Shorter excursions when time is limited.
Kampong Ayer Water Village Walk
$8Explore the world’s largest stilt village in just three hours—ride a water taxi, visit a school on stilts, and sip teh tarik at a floating café.
Royal Regalia Museum + Tamu Kianggeh Market
$5 (snacks)A perfect morning combo—admire royal gifts and the Sultan’s chariot, then snack your way through Brunei food stalls at the riverside bazaar.
Tasek Lama Recreational Park
$3 (transport)Quick jungle fix within city limits—hike to a waterfall, dip in rock pools, and spot macaques without leaving Bandar.
Day Trip Tips
Make the most of your excursions.
- Start early—sunrise is at 6:15 a.m.; roads are empty and wildlife active.
- Carry Brunei dollars (BND) and small Malaysian ringgit for markets near borders.
- ATMs are scarce outside Bandar; withdraw cash the day before.
- Dress modestly for longhouses: cover shoulders/knees and remove shoes indoors.
- Book Ulu Temburong and firefly tours online; same-day spots are rare.
- Use the Pengiran Muda Mahkota (PMM) Bridge shortcut to Temburong—no ferry queues.
- Weekend markets (Fri–Sun) add color but also traffic—allow extra 20 min.
- Rain is brief but intense—pack a poncho; most tours continue regardless.