Getting Around B R U N E I T O U R I S M. C O M

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1 Getting Around

2 2 Exploring the country is really a matter of one s preference, and what your itinerary may look like. Cruise down the highway connecting three of Brunei s districts in a rental car, or take a leisurely meander around the water village in the capital in a traditional water taxi.

3 Taxi GOOD TO KNOW Taxis in Brunei are metered, with a base price of BND3.50 for the first minute or kilometer, and an additional BND0.25 for every 250m or 15 seconds (whichever comes first).

3 3 Taxi GOOD TO KNOW Taxis in Brunei are metered, with a base price of BND3.50 for the first minute or kilometer, and an additional BND0.25 for every 250m or 15 seconds (whichever comes first). There s also a surcharge of BND3 for trips going to and from the airport, as well as an additional BND8 for travelling from one district to another. Period Surcharge Metered Fare 6pm to 6am. Additional 50% of metered fare First 1km or 1 minute, BND3.50 Subsequent 250m or every 15 seconds (whichever comes first), BND0.20 Travellers should also note that there are additional charges for more than two pieces of baggage, as well as carrying more than four passengers per taxi. It s easy to hail a taxi from the airport to one s hotel, and taxis are also available at most hotels and shopping centres. One can also contact or for taxi services in the capital. Area Surcharge Booking Charges Luggage To/From Brunei International Airport, BND3.00 From one district to another, including to Muara in the Brunei-Muara District, BND8.00 Booking via telephone, BND2.00 Third and subsequent piece, BND2.00 per piece Other Charges More than 4 passengers,bnd2.00 per passenger Waiting charge, BND0.50 per minute Toll charges - Borne by passenger

4 Rental Car GOOD TO KNOW Visitors wishing to explore Brunei beyond its capital, Bandar Seri Begawan can rent a car prior to reaching the country, through online booking at a number of services.

4 4 Rental Car GOOD TO KNOW Visitors wishing to explore Brunei beyond its capital, Bandar Seri Begawan can rent a car prior to reaching the country, through online booking at a number of services. Prices range between BND60 to BND100 per day, depending on the size of the vehicle. L & W Car Rental or lwcarrent@gmail.com 10 Jalan Menglait, Bandar Seri Begawan BE3919, Brunei Darussalam 3 Click Carhire bookings@3clickcarhire.com Indera En Voy Transportation enquiries.iev@gmail.com Simpang 209, Block A, Unit 2, Lambak kanan, Berakas BB1714, Negara Brunei Darussalam.

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5 5 Dart Dart is a local transport app; think of it as Brunei s Uber or Grab (both of which are currently unavailable in Brunei). It can be competitively priced against Brunei s taxis, with the additional convenience of booking a ride through the app. You can download it on the Apple App Store, and on the Google Play Store.

6 Water Taxi Brunei is home to a sprawling water village known as Kampong Ayer, and with that comes water taxis, which are a form of speed boat, ready to transport travellers along

6 6 Water Taxi Brunei is home to a sprawling water village known as Kampong Ayer, and with that comes water taxis, which are a form of speed boat, ready to transport travellers along the main attractions in the capital. Rides usually cost between BND2 5, but can be negotiated upon. It s also probably best to have a local with you to help bargain the cost as well.

7 Public Bus Brunei has one form of public transport, the Franchise Bus, formerly known as the Purple Bus, and it s the cheapest way to get around town, with an average fare of BND1 per ride!

7 7 Public Bus Brunei has one form of public transport, the Franchise Bus, formerly known as the Purple Bus, and it s the cheapest way to get around town, with an average fare of BND1 per ride! It serves six lines, which are distinctive thanks to the bright colours of the buses. The Eastern Line, which is the royal blue bus, and the Northern Line, marked as the green bus, pass through the international airport. Do take note that the service runs from 6am until eight in the evening.

8 8 District & Cross Border Travel Brunei International Airport (BIA) Bus No 23, 24, 34, 38, Express Bus Kuala Lurah (to Limbang, Malaysia) Bus No 42, 44, 48 Kuala Belait / Tutong District (via BSB Terminal) All buses from BIA, Serasa Ferry & Kuala Lurah Jetty at J.Residency (to Temburong) 5 mins walk from BSB Terminal Labuan (Malaysia) via Serasa Ferry Terminal Bus No 33 (From Muara Town), 37/38/39 (From BSB Terminal change at Muara Town) and Express Bus (BSB to BIA to Serasa) Kuala Belait / Tutong District (via BSB Terminal) All buses from BIA, Serasa Ferry & Kuala Lurah To Hotels Terrace Hotel Bus No 01A, 01C, 22, 23, 24, 34, 35, 36, 38, 55, 58 Brunei Hotel 5 mins walk from BSB Terminal Radisson Hotel Bus No 01A, 01C, 22, 23, 24, 34, 35, 36, 38, 55, 58 Centerpoint Hotel Bus No 01A, 01C, 20 Kiulap Plaza Hotel Bus 20 at C. A. Mohammed Palm Garden Hotel Bus 20 at C. A. Mohammed Grand City Hotel Bus No 20, 21(From Hotel to BSB only) Badi ah Hotel Bus 01A, 01C Asma Hotel Bus 55 Holiday Lodge Hotel Bus No 55 De Anggerek Hotel Bus 36 Orchid Garden Hotel Bus 36 Times Hotel Bus No 23, 24, 34, 38 Mangrove Resort Bus 39 The Empire Hotel & Country Club Bus 57, 58

9 9 Shopping Areas & Places of Interest BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN GADONG BATU BERSURAT Yayasan Complex The Mall Soon Lee Megamart 5 mins walk from BSB Terminal Bus No 01A, 01C, 20 Bus No 20 Kianggeh Market 5 mins walk from BSB Terminal Centrepoint Bus No 01A, 01C, 20 MILE 1, SRI COMPLEX First Emporium Taman Selera Gadong Market 10 minutes away from BSB terminal Bus No 01A, 01C, 20 Bus No 01A (to BSB), 01C (from BSB), Southern 42/43/44/45/46/47/48/49 Royal Regalia Royal Regalia Brunei Museum Bus No 39 KIULAP Seri Kiulap Mall Bus No 20 at C. A. Mohammed Hua Ho Kiulap Bus No 20 RBC Express Fast Food Bus No 20, 22 BERAKAS Time Square / Airport Mall Bus No 23, 24, 34, 38 Delima Jaya Complex / Manggis Mall Bus No 34, 38 Warisan Complex Bus No 38 MABOHAI Supasave Bus No 01A (from BSB), 01C (to BSB), 35, 36 Toys R Us Bus No 01A (from BSB), 01C (to BSB), 35, 36 BERIBI Sumbangsih Mulia Bus No 21 (from BSB), 57 Supasave Bus No 21 (from BSB), 55 TANJONG BUNUT Hua Ho Bus No 42, 45, 55, 56 Home Centre Bus No 42, 45, 55, 56 MENGLAIT Bus No 01A (from BSB via footbridge 01C to BSB) RIMBA DeRimba Bus No 22, 57, 58 Giant Supermarket Bus No 22, 57, 58 SENGKURONG Hua Ho Bus No 42, 45, 55, 56 Jerudong Park Bus No 55 MUARA Muara Town / Centre Bus No 33, (from BSB Terminal) Muara / Serasa Beach Bus No 33

10 1 0 Tourist Information Centres Brunei has three tourist information centres to help you plan out your itinerary, catered to your needs. You can find one right in the Brunei International Airport s arrival hall, near the main entrance! It s open from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from 9am to 6pm. The second tourist information can be found at Dermaga Diraja (The Royal Wharf) in the capital. It s open from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from 9am to 4pm. The other tourist information centre is located at the Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery, and is open from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from 9am to 4pm. Please take note that all centres are closed on Friday, Sunday and public holiday.

Tourism Development Department s

Tourism Development Department s Vision Towards a sustainable growth and increase in the number of tourists that would contribute significantly to the growth of economic activities which is related to