Brunei travel guide
What to see in Kampong Ayer
A village of houses on stilts in the river, with walkways, schools and mosques.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to October
Kampong Ayer highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Water taxi
To cross the river.
- Cultural gallery
The history of the village.
- Boardwalks
For strolling between the houses.
- Proboscis monkeys
In the nearby mangroves.
- Sunset boat trip
With the mosque in the background.
Day trips from Kampong Ayer
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Kampong Ayer
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kampong Ayer are from April to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to January
More rain
With the north-east monsoon there’s more rain, especially in the afternoons.
What to do: You can go all year round; February to April is usually the driest time.
- February, March
Ramadan (approximate dates)
During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.
What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a night market or a nasi katok stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Brunei guide.
Frequently asked questions about Kampong Ayer
What to see in Kampong Ayer?
Water taxi, Cultural gallery, Boardwalks, Proboscis monkeys and Sunset boat trip.
What to see in Kampong Ayer in one day?
Don’t miss Water taxi, Cultural gallery, Boardwalks, Proboscis monkeys and Sunset boat trip. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Kampong Ayer?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kampong Ayer are from April to October.
What day trips can you take from Kampong Ayer?
Kampong Ayer and the mangroves.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.