Proboscis Monkey and Firefly Tour (Private)
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this relaxing early evening leisure boat ride, we cruise along the traditional Water Village of Brunei before making a few stops under the natural mangrove trees and swamp to look out for the proboscis monkey and wildlife. If the weather permits, will get to see a breath-taking sunset over the unique scenery of the mangrove forest. In the dark, we will continue the cruise through the mangroves in search of the fireflies.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Visit Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, the iconic landmark in the capital city. The elegant mosque was offically opened on 26th Sept 1958 and a symbol of the Islamic faith in the country. Declared by most to be the most beautiful mosque in the region.
Kampong Ayer - Venice of East
Boat ride along the historical Kampong Ayer, regarded as the largest Water Village settlement in the world. The centuries-old Kampong Ayer is dubbed as "Venice of the East" by Venetian Antonio Pigafetta who sail to Brunei with Ferdinand Magellan's flagship "Victoria" in 1521.
Options
Proboscis Monkey and Firefly Tour (Private)
Pickup included
What‘s Included
All tour related expenses are included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat ride
Life Jacket
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting.
Pilar E,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting and without having to worry about anything. Fany was a great guide. I paid to do it privately but it wasn't because there were more people on the boat.
Great Evening
Sharon H,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour. Our guide Sandra was very knowledgeable, and the visit to the home in the water village was wonderful. We saw lots of proboscis monkeys and fireflies. It was a lovely evening on the water, seeing Bandar Seri Begawan at night is beautiful. The boat operator was highly competent and helpful. A really enjoyable outing.
It was a very fun tour....
Jeremy K,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very fun tour. The guide told us a lot about the history of the Brunei and the water village, and answered a lot of our questions about the culture. We also got to see some cute proboscis monkeys and fireflies.
Great stories, history, wildlife, and hospitality
EB A,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall a great tour, highly recommend if you are traveling to Brunei! We saw tons of animals - 5+ colonies of Proboscis monkeys, several crocodiles, water birds, an eagle, and fireflies. Along the way our guide gave us tons of great local history and stories. Both the boat driver and guide were really attentive to making sure we got good views of all the wild life. We also saw a beautiful sunset and got a tour of the water village complete with visiting a home and getting to taste some local snacks. Amazing hospitality and a great experience!
Enjoyable river tour
Michael H,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyable evening boat ride to see proboscis monkeys and fireflies. Plus visit to the water village was a special treat. Recommend combining this tour with the city cultural tour to get a full scope of Brunei.
Going on a tour from the...
Christian C,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Going on a tour from the Water Village to the mangrove forest creates a good impression of how culture, modernity, and nature are blending well in this country. We were lucky to spot several groups of proboscis monkeys and other monkeys in the forest as well as egrets, an eagle, and a crocodile. Although, we did not find fireflies in the night, due to the weather, we appreciate how our guide, Fendy, and our boatmen really tried to find some despite the totally understandable situation.
A perfect tour
Eric N,Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun, comprehensive and exciting experience! From the start, our guide was punctual, friendly and really knowledgeable. Once we got to the jetty, we met with the boat driver who was also really friendly, and we started our trip passing through the water village. We got to see tens of monkeys, in a truly relaxing environment, and always feeling safe. Later on when the evening came we also saw the fireflies! We thought that was the end of the tour, but they also brought us to a water village house to see how they live, and taste amazing desserts from Brunei. Completely recommendable, amazing people, and perfect tour :)
Ideal as a starter activity upon arrival
Paul V,Feb 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfectly organised late evening activity. We have seen monkeys, sea eagles, fireflies and a crocodile !
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