ACTIVITIES in Belait
In Belait, there are several activities that you can take for your leisure. You can go to Mukim Labi for it nature base activity, take one of the two Tour Package for a trip in Belait, go to one of the Sport and Club for some physical activity or go to some Education area such as a museum or exhibit to seek some knowledge.
Mukim Labi:
There are various activities that you can do in Mukim Labi at places like Luagan Lalak Recreational Park, Wasai Teraja and Wong kadir Waterfall. It is advised to wear light and airy clothing when venturing into Labi. Don’t forget to bring insect repellant and basic first aid kit. Also the dense areas in Labi have poor mobile phone reception, so be alert and cautious when traveling in Labi. It is idea for you to contact the Teraja Longhouse which you can find it in the Place of Attraction section or refer to this Explore Labi’s guide pdf.
The activities that you can do are as follows:
Waterfall Walk
Despite that there 40 waterfalls in Labi, not all of them are accessible to the public where the popular waterfalls are Wong Kadir Waterfall. Belilok Waterfall and Teraja Waterfall. It is recommended to go with the local guide at the longhouse in Labi as it may take a whole day to visit all the waterfalls.
Gallery of the Waterfall Walk
Teraja Waterfall
Belulok Waterfall
Wong Kadir Waterfall
Trekking & Camping
Labi is an opportunity to be immersed in the lush scenery among the flora and fauna of Labi. There are two treks open to visitors where you can either start your trek from the Tropical Biodiversity Centre or from the Teraja Forest Reserve. Be sure to get in touch with the Tropical Biodiversity Centre or the Teraja Longhouse before embarking on your trek to guide through the trail.
Gallery of the Trekking & Camping
Tropical Biodiversity Centre
Teraja Longhouse
Labi Trekking
Wildlife Watching
The Labi’s rainforest is the perfect place for wildlife watching due to its rich and unique biodiversity. It is home to over 50 species of wildlife ranging from amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
Gallery of the Wildlife Watching
Peat Swamp Frog
Banded Throated Marten
Gibbon
Birdwatching
Labi have many varieties of bird that can be found in the area namely Tree Babbler, Grey Headed Fish Eagle, Blue-winged Leaf bird and many more. A popular spot for Bird watching is Luagan Lalak Forest Recreational Park or Bukit Teraja. The ideal time to do it is early in the morning between 6am to 10am and late afternoon from 4pm to 6pm.
Gallery of the Birdwatching
Luagan Lalak Recreational Park
Bukit Terajah
Banded Woodpecker
Tour Package:
Labi Heritage Tour
Labi Heritage Tour is a approximately 6 hours tour provided by Borneo Guide where the tourist will visit Labi and take photos. The initial cost of the tour is $120 USD and you need to contact this number +673 871 9616 to get the tour. For more detail, please go to Borneo Guide.
Highlights: Tutong Town / Luagan Lalak / Labi / Seri Keyangan Beach
Description:
Pick up from the hotel and drive to the south eastern part of Brunei’s beautiful interior. On the way, stop by Tutong town to buy local delicacies for refreshment. Brief stop at the Forestry museum to learn about Brunei’s unique forest. Along the way, your guide will introduce to you the various types of vegetation and rainforest. Short Stop at the stunning “Luagan Lalak” a serene peaceful natural alluvial freshwater swamp (which looks like a lake). Continue the journey and see miles and miles of Rainforest before reaching Labi. At Labi, you can see vast rice fields, Green orange farm, Papaya farm and many other local fruit trees. Upon arrival at Labi, we will visit a tribal longhouse or “Rumah Panjang”. It belongs to a tribe called “IBAN” which was once known as the fierce headhunter of Borneo. At the Longhouse, learn about their lifestyle & handicraft that they made. Thereafter, stop by a local restaurant for lunch before heading back to the hotel with fond memories of Labi.
Short Itinerary:
Morning:-
- Pick up from Hotel and proceed to Tutong town
- Arrive at Tutong town, brief photo stop and continue
- Depart to Luagan Lalak
- Arrive at Luagan Lalak for photo stop and enjoy the beautiful view
- Depart for Labi, photo stop on Padi Field & Farm land
- Arrive at a longhouse to visit and learn about their lifestyle
- Depart Longhouse
- Stop by a local restaurant for local lunch and continue to Seri Keyangan beach
Afternoon:-
- Photo stop at Seri Keyangan beach
- Arrive back to hotel with fond memories of Labi
Gallery of the Labi Heritage Tour
Longhouse
Teraja Waterfall
Luagan Lalak
Pantai Seri Kenangan
Seria Oilfield & Sungai Liang Park Tour
Seria Oilfield & Sugai Liang Park Tour is is a approximately 6 hours tour where the tourist will visit Sungai Liang Park and the Seria Oilfield. The initial cost of the tour is $95 USD and you need to contact this number +673 871 9616 to get the tour. For more detail, please go to Borneo Guide.
Highlights: Sungai Liang Rainforest Park / Billion Barrel Monument / Kuala Belait Oil Town
Description:
Pick up from the Hotel and proceed to the Oil district of Brunei. Your tour starts with pick up from your hotel and goes on a one hour scenic drive to Seria Oil town. On the way, a brief stop at Sungai Liang Rainforest Park. Continue passing by Brunei Methanol plant, Brunei Liquid Natural Gas facilities (BLNG), Lumut beach to see offshore oil rigs and Oil tankers in the distance. Your trip will pass through Brunei Oil refinery facilities, see a huge oil storage tank. Upon reaching Seria Oil town, you will be able to see the “nodding donkeys” (Mechanical & Electric oil pump) & “Christmas Tree” (Natural Gas Valve). After that, photos stop at the Billionth Barrel Monument which is located on Seria Beach and at a nodding Donkey nearby. Proceed to the less known town of Kuala Belait where you will have lunch. After lunch, stroll around this unique small town before proceeding back to Bandar Seri Begawan. The tour ends at your hotel.
Short Itinerary:
- Pick-up from hotel lobby
- Stop by Tutong town shop for morning refreshment
- Brief stop at Sungai Liang Rainforest Park
- Drive pass BLNG & Seria Oil refinery facilities
- Lunch
- Photostop at Billion Barrel monument & Kuala Belait town
Gallery of Seria Oilfield & Sungai Liang Park Tour
Billionnth Barrel Monument
Tea-Pot Roundabout (Kiri Roundabout)
Nodding Donkey
Forestry Musium
Sport and Club:
Mumong Sport Complex
The Mumong Sports Complex is a government-sponsored centre that has a multi purpose hall, a running track, adequate tennis courts and a good swimming pool with a $1 admission fee.
Opening Hour:
Everyday, 9.30am – 6.00pm, 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Address:
Jln Mumong Kuala Balai, Kuala Belait
Location:
Liang Lumut Recreational Club
Liang Lumut Recreation Club is the number one recreational hub in Muki Liang-Lumut that offers the best service to its customers. It has a multi purpose hall that can be rented and booked for various events such as wedding, parties, meeting or sport related activity. It even has a public water park for the family to enjoy, a nearby beach if you plan to have a group gathering and a small restaurant that serves meals between the price of $7 to $10. The Admission fee is $2 per child, $3 per adult and $8 for a family of four with (2 adults, 2 children).
Opening Hour:
Everyday, 8.00am -10.30pm
Contact Number:
+673 323 6015
Social Media:
Instagram: @llrc_official
Address:
Liang, Mukim Liang Lumut
Poni Divers KB
Poni KB offers diving, watersports (banana boat, jet skis, kayaks), ATV rides, team building events, guest room accommodations, storage facilities, boat charters, commercial diving and marine engineering services to serve the greater Belait area. It also supports the growing oil & gas and maritime industries in the region. Our location in Kuala Belait gives us direct access to the little visited technical wrecks & pristine reefs in KB and the surrounding waters.
Opening Hour:
Thursday & Friday 08:00am – 05:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 07:00am – 04:00pm
Contact Number:
+673 730 2122
Social Media:
Facebook: Poni Divers KB
Instagram: @ponidiverskb
Address:
Lot 4736, Spg. 69 Jln Maulana, Kuala Belait KA1189
Location:
Education:
Belait District Museum
The Belait District Museum have five gallery that you could visit which are:
- Cultural Gallery
- History of Administration and Development of Belait District
- History of Oil and Gas
- Natural History
- Temporary Gallery
More detail of the Belait Distric Museum can be found in the Place of Attraction section.
Opening Hour:
Saturday to Wednesday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Address:
Jln Maulana, Kuala Belait
Location:
Serial Energy Lab (SEL)
The Seria Energy Lab (SEL) is a family-oriented centre that is home to exhibitions and activity related to the oil & gas industry and it’s exploration in Belait. The SEL closed on Mondays and you will need to book for a guide tour 3 days in advance.
The admission rate to enter the Seria Energy Lab is as follow:
- Below 4 years old: Free for Brunei Citizen and Non-Brunei Citizen.
- Child (5-11 years old): $7 for Brunei Citizen and $10 for Non-Brunei Citizen.
- Teen (12-17 years old): $10 for Brunei Citizen and $13 for Non-Brunei Citizen.
- Adult (18-54 years old): $15 for Brunei Citizen and $25 for Non-Brunei Citizen.
- Senior Citizen (55 years old and above): $10 for Brunei Citizen and $15 for Non-Brunei Citizen.
- School Visit: $5 per student for Brunei Citizen and Non-Brunei Citizen.
More detail of the Serial energy Lab (SEL) can be found in their website, the Place of Attraction section or by directly contact them bellow.
Opening Hour:
8.30am – 5.00pm
Contact Number:
+673 337 7200
Social Media:
E-mail:
Address:
F20 Jalan Tengah, Seria KB3534
Location:
Tropical Biodiversity Centre
The Tropical Biodiversity Centre is an exhibition for nature enthusiasts to discover the rich flora and fauna in Brunei. It features an interactive learning experience exhibition with over 12 touchscreen kiosks that will explain about the centre and the biodiversity in Brunei. More detail of the Tropical Biodiversity Centre can be found in Place of Attraction section. .
Opening Hour:
Monday – Saturday (Close Friday & Sunday), 7.45am – 4.30pm
Contact Number:
+673 238 2822
Address:
Jalan Labi, Liang
Forestry Museum
The Forestry Museum is a centre of forestry information for the public. It features:
- The natural history of Brunei forestry
- The nation’s resources & the historical equipment
- The traditional forest products
More detail of the Forestry Museum can be found in Place of Attraction section. .
Opening Hour:
8.00am-8.00pm
Contact Number:
+673 238 1013
+673 238 1687
Address:
Jln Labi, Sungai Liang