Day tour to Brunei

0:00 Meeting at the hotel lobby (or at the airport) with a guide. A sightseeing tour of the capital of Brunei.

Today Brunei is one of the richest and richest countries in the world. Due to the rich oil and gas reserves that form the basis of the country’s economy, Brunei ranks among the top in Asia in terms of living standards. During the tour you will visit:

Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque - a mosque consisting of marble minarets and, stunning in its grandeur, golden domes with courtyards and fertile gardens filled with fountains;
Istana Nurul Iman is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, where you will make a stop for photos. Entrance to the palace is closed all year, except for the period of the holiday "Hari-Ray", which falls at the end of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan - then the gates are opened for 3 days. At this time, tourists can visit the palace and even shake hands with the sultan himself.
Royal Regalia is a museum of royal regalia, which houses the ceremonial chariot and various regalia accompanying the sultan during various ceremonies and solemn events.
12:30 Lunch at a local restaurant.

13:30 After lunch you will visit:

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a royal mosque that is one of the main attractions of Brunei. The mosque was built in 1958 and named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei.
The Malay Museum of Technology, which contains ethnic, craft and technological exhibits reflecting the development of Brunei.
14:30 Then take a river cruise on a boat to explore the village on the water, which is home to about 30 thousand inhabitants. Even centuries ago, the size and structure of the villages impressed the Magellan expedition, which arrived in Brunei Bay in 1521. Although most houses are on stilts, they are now equipped with all modern amenities, they are also dominated by the tranquility and serenity of a typical Malay village.

When visiting one of the locals’ houses, you will be offered local sweets and tea.

16:30 Return to the hotel (or airport). End of the tour.

Transport, guide, entrance, lunch. No flight included. Russian.guide on request with a surcharge for work and flight.