4D3N Miri & Brunei Highlights: Culture, History & Wildlife

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABSRW-MR04
DESCRIPTION: 4D3N MIRI & BRUNEI HIGHLIGHTS: CULTURE, HISTORY & WILDLIFE
REGION: Sarawak
DURATION: 4 Days 3 Nights
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Daily
PICK UP POINT: Miri Airport
PICK UP TIME: Depends on Your Flight Arrival Time
DROP OFF POINT: Miri Airport
DROP OFF TIME: Depends on Your Flight Departure Time
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Enjoy panoramic views of Miri at Canada Hill and explore the history of Malaysia's oil industry at the Petroleum Museum, featuring the historic Grand Old Lady oil well
  • Visit Tua Pek Kong Temple, Miri's oldest temple, and shop for local crafts and Kek Lapis Sarawak in vibrant local markets
  • Discover the Billionth Barrel Monument and experience Kampung Ayer, the Venice of the East, with its unique wildlife
  • Visit the stunning Jame Asr Hassanil Mosque and the Royal Regalia Museum, showcasing Brunei's royal treasures
  • Learn about traditional technologies at the Malay Technology Museum and admire the beauty of Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Istana Nurul Iman

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Canada Hill / Miri Petroleum Museum / Grand Old Lady / Tua Pek Kong Temple / Local Market / Piasau Nature Reserve (Optional)

Begin your day tour with a convenient pick-up from Miri Airport. 

Start at Canada Hill (also known as Power Hill) for the best views of Miri and its coast. Visit the Petroleum Museum, featuring exhibits on Malaysia's oil and gas history, including the famous Oil Well No. 1, the Grand Old Lady. 

Explore Tua Pek Kong Temple, the oldest temple in Miri having survived WWII bombings, reflecting Miri's growth from a fishing village to a resort city. 

Browse local shops and markets for herbs, handicrafts, and Kek Lapis Sarawak, a layered and colourful local cake. 

(Optional Activity at Additional Charge) Visit Piasau Nature Reserve for the Hornbill Conservation Centre preserving Borneo's native hornbill species, and explore its mangrove forests and tidal flats. 

Transfer to your hotel for check-in – the rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. 

Meals : Accommodation : 4 or 5 Star Miri Hotel

Day 2 - Miri / Immigration Border / Billionth Barrel Monument / Kampung Ayer / Mangrove Boat Tour / Gadong Night Market

Good morning! Wake up and enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before preparing for your next journey.

You will be picked up from your Miri hotel around 11:00 Hrs - 12:00 Hrs for a 3-hour journey to Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Please ensure you have your own lunch before pick up.

Make a stop at the Billionth Barrel Monument, a landmark in Kuala Belait celebrating Brunei’s oil production history. 

Enjoy a boat ride through Kampung Ayer – called the Venice of the East – where you have opportunities to spot Proboscis Monkeys and other wildlife, and visit a local home for refreshments. 

Explore Gadong Night Market, Brunei’s largest night market with a variety of local and exotic foods. 

After dinner, transfer back to your Brunei hotel for check-in and rest. 

Meals : Breakfast / Dinner Accommodation : The Centrepoint Hotel (or similar)

Day 3 - Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque / Royal Regalia / Malay Technology Museum / Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque / Istana Nurul Iman / Immigration Border / Miri

After breakfast, enjoy a convenient pick-up and transfer to Jame Asr Hassanil Mosque, an architectural gem commissioned by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, featuring 29 golden domes. 

Explore the Royal Regalia, featuring exhibits of the Sultan's treasures and jubilees. 

After lunch at a local restaurant, make your way to the Malay Technology Museum to learn about traditional technologies used by Kampung Ayer residents through detailed exhibits. 

Pay a visit to the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, another architectural marvel and one of Asia Pacific’s most beautiful mosques. 

Stop for a photo-taking session at Istana Nurul Iman, the world’s largest living residence of a state head. 

Transfer back to Miri for hotel check-in and rest. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch Accommodation : 4 or 5 Star Miri Hotel

Day 4 - Miri Airport

After breakfast, it is time to check out and transfer to Miri Airport – your tour ends here.

Meals : Breakfast

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meals 03 Breakfasts, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner  
Inclusion 03 Nights Accommodation, Meals as Stated, Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Overland Return Transfer, Tour Return Transfer, Boat Return Transfer, English-Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees
Accommodation 02 Nights' Stay At 4 or 5 Star Miri Hotel (depending on your selection)
01 Night's Stay At The Centrepoint Hotel or similar
Exclusion Domestic Airfares, Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, Peak Season Surcharge (If Any), Tourism Tax (TTx), Any Items / Activities Not Mentioned

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE

  • Comfortable cotton T-shirts 
  • Long pants or shorts 
  • Good walking shoes 

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING

  • Comfortable clothing (suitable for humid climate) 
  • Modest clothing (for visiting Brunei) 
  • Comfortable walking shoes 
  • Sun protection (sunscreen / cap / hat / umbrella) 
  • Drinking water 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Raincoat 
  • MYR currency note 
  • Camera (for non-commercial use only) 
  • Dry bag / waterproof bag / plastic bag (for protecting your personal items) 
  • Personal first aid kit, toiletries, and medications 

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • Visiting Piasau Nature Reserve is optional. Guests interested in this activity will need to pay an additional fee of RM80/adult and RM40/child to include it in their itinerary. 
  • Things to consider when visiting Brunei: 
    • Please dress modestly and avoid wearing short pants and sleeveless shirts. 
    • Please note the mosques are closed to visitors on Fridays. 
    • Guests should complete the E-Arrival Card registration via https://www.imm.gov.bn/ before arriving at the Immigration Control Post.   
  • Please ensure you are holding air ticket to Miri. 
  • Standard check-in and check-out times for most hotels and resorts are 1400 hrs & 1200 hrs. However, check-in and check-out times may vary depending on each accommodation. So kindly check with us to get accurate check-in and check-out times for your accommodation. 
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTx). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee.  Please inform us when making the bookings.  
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours does not guarantee wildlife sightings. 
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. 
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.