Brunei Travel Forum

Please inform re availability at Palm Garden Hotel for 2 nights of tonight, 30th-1st May 08.Also address, and proximity to town.
Is pick up available from airport this evening when flight arrives around 2400 hours.

Regards,

Lyn

My friend and I are travelling through Malaysia and Thailand and making a 14 day trip to Borneo. I have a travel book but am having difficulty coordinating a route to go. We are starting at Kota Kinabalu and doing Mount Kinabalu. From there we want to explore as much as possible with a primary emphasis on seeing caves and hiking. We would like to do as many adventorous things as possible. Then we are flying out at the end of the island at Kuching. We begin at the end of June and leave mid July. Can anyone recommend a route as well as ideal things to see (as well as ways to get to them). We are definately on a budget but would like to do as much as possible within it.

Hi, this might be an odd Q to ask...

I am a transgender (pondan or mak nyah) from KL and planning to visit Brunei (BSB) this month via Labuan.

I was wondering on how tolerant is the Brunei people towards 'mak nyah'???

Will I be facing unnecessary hassles and ridicule or harassed while in BSB??? Or the level of acceptance of 'mak nyah' is SIMILAR to what I am used to in Malaysia???

Thanks so much!!!!

Hi,

I'm travelling to Thailand and through to Singapore in June/July and have stopovers in Brunei (on my way to an fro Brisbane) on both legs of the trip.
I've only got 8hrs (getting in at 6:30am and leaving at 2:20pm) on a saturday and was wondering if this was enough time to get out of the airport and see some of the city?
On the way back I only get in at 11pm and leave 11:45am again on a saturday night/ sunday morning, so don't know what I'd be able to fit in there.
I'm not really too sure of how long I'd need to leave for checking in and everything, but I would love to see as much as I can.
If anyone has any good ideas that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

HI how far is it from the Brunei international airport to see the Orangutanga at the national park?

How much would it cost to ge there and does it cost to see them?

Hi we have a night stopover in brunie whilst travelling back home from bangkok. WE are looking at extending out stay In Bruine for 2 nights. IS there much to see in this amunt of time?

I dont know much about the place but have seen photos and it looks amazing! What are the must see tourist attractions?

Is it very expensive over there?

Can anyone please tell me what the tour might be like that is offered to passengers of Cruises companies. My concern is the great many steps and an inabilty to climb due to Osteoarthritis. Is it possible to view the national park without the steps?

I am thinking to do a trip to Borneo would like a varied holiday seeing wildlife,trip down a river and cultural influence have 10 days in June any advice on accommodation tours weather in fact everything thanks Roz

I am going to Brunei next month as a tourist, what kind of clothes should i pack and bring on my trip?

Hi VTs

Anyone hass visited Jerudong park lately?
What is the condition now?

Regards

Hi Vts

Any recommendation of accomoation in bandar seri begawan?
what is the price range for 3 star hotel?
any recommendation for budget hostel?

will b ein on march
plan to spent time in jerudong park

Thanks

Has anyone travel on land by any mode of transport from Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia?

1. What is the condition of the road system and whether there is any important information that i need to know such as rule passing through immigration check point especially cross country with Brunei and The Sabah state.

I was told that no legal taxi from miri is allowed to take pessenger to Brunei. Did anyone know any alternatives to reach brunei airport? Can give me the corresponding person phone number?

Hello,
I'm traveling to Tanjung Puting NP (in Borneo) to hang out with the wild orangutans for a few days at Camp Leaky (Dec 16-19, 2007). Since traveling alone is no fun, I'm looking for someone else who might want to go. The price for a three day stay gets cheaper, the more people you have. Let me know if any one is interested in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Cheers,
Steve

Hi ~ we are looking at going to Borneo in February for the old man's 50th birthday ~ can anyone tell me what the weather is like then as I am a bit concerned as it is near the end of the rainy season ~ will I need to pack my wellies along with the snorkel? Also, any information on cheap(ish) / nice accommodation would be appreciated

Thanks
Chick

my husband and i (from uk) will be visiting borneo next June as part of a trip to kuala lumpar andhong kong. will be spending 5 days in borneo and anxious to see sights. would love to see the orang utans close up and missis loves shopping. is borneo safe cos we are used to wandering around places on our own. The ony thing my other half avoids is snakes - she has a phobia about them so please tell me where we can avoid seeing them. One of the reasons she has agreed to come on this trip is because i told her that snakes were so rare in this area they were protected !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Fellow VTers,
How many airport are there in Brunei. Which airport is the closest to Bandar Sri Begawan? Does AirAsia fly to that airport?

Thanks for the help.

Dennis

Just wondering are there any shuttle bus to the city? If it's only taxi then how much would that be? How far/long is the journey? I'm going there in about 2 weeks' time.

Hi,

I'm planning to go to Borneo in August.

How is the weather?

Which part of Borneo do you recommend?

I'm planning to visit national parks, I'm a hobby photographer.

Please advise places to visit.

Thank you,

Gabor

Does anyone has information about the timetable of boat between Bandar Seri Begawan and Labuan?

will be in brunei, and have been invited to attend the sultans birthday..

what do i have to wear..

someone said white or cream, long sleeves and ankle length?
what about my husband and 17 yr old son..
will be living in Brunei from 10 july!

hello! I am thinking of spending summer holiday in south easter asia. I have found a cheap flight with air asia from KL. I was wondering if I need a visa to enter Brunei beforehand or if I get it once I arrive at the airport. I am a European Union citizen.
thank u in advance!

I understand that the Sultan of Brunei's birthday is on the 15th July. Does anyone know whether it is advisable to visit Brunei during this period (e.g. 13-15th July?). I am afraid it may be very crowded and a lot of the attractions may be closed to celebrate the sultan's birthday.

An alternative for me for the visit would be 6-8th July, is this period better than 13-15th July?

Shall be flying to Darwin, Australia via Brunei and thought to stop over for a few days to explore the island/s. Can anyone advise me as to whether there is a kitesurfing beach in Brunei...or a nice beach just for relaxing?
Thanks
ed

Hi, We are thinking of going to Borneo next August and staying at the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru.Has anyone stayed at this hotel? We are wanting to know what the weather is like in August, does it rain much or just short showers and then sunshine? Also what is the situation regarding Malaria in Sabah? Is it a malaria zone? If anyone could help that would be great. Thanks

that's me again. can anyone help me for some travel info to get to brunei from miri airport? many thanks :)

hi, i'm trying to get to brunei from miri airport. hoping that there is anyone who could help me out. many many thanks for that :)

hi pls tell me how can i reach brunei from singapore by sea , is there any ferry service , if yes how long is the travel time, is it comfortable , and how is the sea these days and on what days it runs
and what is the fair
thanks imran

We've only got 2 days to visit. Can't find a street map anywhere so don't know which is best 'central' hotel - Sheraton Utama or Centrepoint?

Would like to take boat trip, visit night market, shop and eat out!

Where should we stay to be able to walk to most places?

Any tips much appreciated. Thanks.

Me and my girlfriend are travelling to Thailand and peninsular Malaysia at the end of this month. We're planning to get to Borneo too and I wonder if anyone knows any alternative way to get there. Our budget is not too big so we're trying to find something cheaper than by air. There is supposed to be some boat but i haven't found any info on it...
Anyone know something about this?