Brunei East & West Wings In-Depth Self-Drive
Spend two days in the capital, then drive east to overnight in Temburong, followed by a western journey to Lake Merimbun and the Seria oilfields.
A more relaxed itinerary. No car is needed for the first two days. On Day 3, pick up your rental car, cross the bridge, and stay in Bangar. Enter the park early the next morning to avoid the rush of day-trippers. On Day 5, drive west via inland Lake Merimbun to the Seria coast to see oilfield heritage, then return to stay in Jerudong. Perfect for travelers who have already visited Southeast Asia's hotspots and want to explore Brunei thoroughly. Muara Beach and Jerudong Park are excluded.
Afternoon thunderstorms are common. Slow down if roads are flooded. Try to enter the park in the morning during the rainy season.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival & Old Town Waterfront Walk
Bandar Seri Begawan（Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque、Royal Regalia Museum、Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien）
Take a taxi from the airport to the city center (approx. 20 mins). Walk around the Old Town in the afternoon; sights are about 10 minutes apart.
Wear clothing that covers your knees and shoulders. Mosque opening hours are subject to daily notices.
Stay: Bandar Seri Begawan City Centre
Day 2 · Water Village, Mangroves & Night Market
Bandar Seri Begawan（Kampong Ayer、Brunei River Mangrove Proboscis Monkey Cruise、Tamu Kianggeh、Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque、Malay Technology Museum、Gadong Night Market）
Take a water taxi in the morning to tour the water village and mangroves (approx. half-day). Take a taxi in the afternoon to see mosques and museums, and head to the night market in the evening.
Some businesses close on Friday lunchtime; allow extra buffer time in your schedule.
Stay: Bandar Seri Begawan City Centre
Day 3 · Cross the Bridge to Bangar
Bandar Seri Begawan（Temburong Bridge、Peradayan Forest Reserve）
Pick up your rental car in the city, drive across the Temburong Bridge to Bangar (approx. 1 hour), hike in Peradayan Forest in the afternoon, and stay overnight in Bangar.
Arrange your guide and longboat for the next day in Bangar beforehand. Dining options in town are limited.
Stay: Bangar, Temburong
Day 4 · Early Morning Canopy Walk
Bandar Seri Begawan（Ulu Temburong National Park）
Drive to Batang Duri jetty in the early morning, take a longboat into the park, exit in the afternoon, and drive back to the city center (approx. 1.5 hours).
A guide is mandatory for the National Park. The canopy tower has many steps and can be slippery after rain.
Stay: Bandar Seri Begawan City Centre
Day 5 · Lake Merimbun & Seria Coast
Bandar Seri Begawan（Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park） → Billionth Barrel Monument, Seria
Drive via Tutong to Lake Merimbun (approx. 75 mins), then take the coastal highway to Seria. Return to Jerudong in the evening (approx. 1.5 hours).
Fill up your tank before departure. Photograph oilfield facilities only from public roads; do not enter fenced areas.
Stay: Jerudong
Day 6 · Jerudong Coast & Departure
Bandar Seri Begawan（Bukit Shahbandar Forest Recreation Park、The Empire Brunei）
Take a short drive around Jerudong in the morning. Return your car in the afternoon and head to the airport (approx. 30 mins). Allow plenty of time for check-in.
Do not schedule rainforest activities on your departure day to avoid delays that could cause you to miss your flight.