Bandar Seri Begawan & Temburong Rainforest Classic
Based in the capital, explore golden mosques and the water village, with a day trip to Temburong Rainforest for the canopy walk.
The most popular itinerary for first-time visitors to Brunei, staying in the city center throughout without changing hotels. Day 1 covers the historic center, Day 2 takes a tour across the Temburong Bridge and a longboat into the park, and Day 3 features a boat tour of the water village and mangroves before an evening departure. Climbing the canopy tower involves several hundred steps; those with average fitness can rest at the base. This route skips the western oilfields and lake districts, making it ideal for short-holiday first-timers.
Hot and humid year-round with frequent showers. October to January is wetter, and river levels can affect rafting.
Day by day
Day 1 · Old Town Mosques & Gadong Night Market
Bandar Seri Begawan（Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque、Royal Regalia Museum、Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien、Gadong Night Market）
Take a taxi from the airport to the city center (approx. 20 mins). Old Town sights are walkable. Take a taxi to and from Gadong Night Market in the evening.
Non-Muslim entry to mosques is restricted on Thursdays and Fridays. The Royal Regalia Museum may close on Fridays; verify beforehand.
Stay: Bandar Seri Begawan City Centre
Day 2 · Temburong Rainforest via the Sea Bridge
Bandar Seri Begawan（Temburong Bridge、Ulu Temburong National Park）
Tour pickup is around 8:00 AM. Drive across the bridge to the jetty (approx. 1.5 hours), then transfer to a longboat into the park (30–40 mins). Return in the evening.
The National Park must be visited with a guide. Book at least two days in advance. Trails can be slippery after rain.
Stay: Bandar Seri Begawan City Centre
Day 3 · Water Village, Mangroves & Crystal Mosque
Bandar Seri Begawan（Kampong Ayer、Brunei River Mangrove Proboscis Monkey Cruise、Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque）
Charter a water taxi from the waterfront jetty in the morning to tour the water village and mangroves (approx. half-day). Take a taxi to the mosque in the afternoon, then head to the airport.
Agree on the route, duration, and price before boarding. Proboscis monkeys are most active in the early morning and late afternoon.