Health, Recreation & Leisure in Brunei

LIFESTYLE
If you’re looking for a home away from home, look no further! Stay in Brunei as the locals do, and discover your own hidden gems with the help of our homestays. This is your chance to participate in a cultural dance that has passed down through generations sit down to have a homemade dinner with a host family, learn some local phrases and form lasting friendships.

Kunyit 7 Lodge
There’s no better way to experience the local ways than actually living with a local, and Kunyit 7 Lodge in Kampong Ayer has welcomed visitors from over 40 countries since it was first opened in 2015. The homestay is registered with Airbnb, and the host, Kem, has converted it into a charmingly cosy home, offering Bruneian hospitality at its finest.

Seri Tanjung Homestay
Immerse yourself in a pure and authentic Bruneian experience with Seri Tanjung Homestay, located in Kampong Sungai Bunga, right in the heart of Kampong Ayer, one of Brunei’s most iconic landmarks. The homestay, which has rooms available for rent for up to six houses, also offers a day trip package that includes a variety of fascinating activities, such as watching cultural performances and cooking demonstrations of the traditional food enjoyed by locals here.

Eco Ponies Garden
Feast on mouth-watering ethnic delicacies such as Ayam Pansoh and Umbut while you bask in the tranquility of nature in this unique farm-stay, or take it further and spend a night or two in this garden home to experience hospitality unlike any other. Revitalize yourself with ethnic music and art, and get your boots out for jungle trekking and outdoor camping.

SPORTS & FITNESS
When leaving for Brunei, don’t leave your duffel bags or sweat socks at home. Bring them over and fulfill your need to stay in shape, even when you’re on a holiday here.

Playing host to a wide array of dedicated gyms and fitness hubs, you’ll never be left stranded without an option to stay fit in Brunei.

Ar-Rafi Archery
Perhaps something more casual and less extreme might be more down your alley. Drop by Ar-Rafi Archery in Jangsak Kilanas, and you will find an indoor academic centre for aspiring archers and a community of sharpshooters. Welcoming bowmen of all skill levels, expect to find a home where you can nurture your dream of hitting a bull’s eye into reality, alongside passionate members that will support you all the way.

Victorious Performance
For a wide variety of classes including Functional, Strength and Conditioning workouts, Victorious Performance has got you covered with a well-built fitness centre in the Lambak vicinity. Featuring experienced freelance trainers and instructors from all over Brunei and a community that’s truly committed to living healthy, you are bound to find victory within reach here in no time.

Kingdom Rides + Adventures
The cycling sensation has taken people around the world by storm, and Bruneians are no stranger to it too. Meet the team behind Kingdom Rides + Adventures – a committee of thrill-seekers familiar with Brunei’s biking trails in and out, including the best locations for mountain biking. Offering tour and training packages that accommodate riders of varying levels and interests, there’s bound to be an unforgettable ride for everyone.

Paintball Arena @ Jerudong
Looking for some team-on-team action and high-intensity shootouts? You just might find your adrenaline rush and thirst for combat at Paintball Arena @ Jerudong (PAJ). Managed by Royal Brunei Technical Services, challenge both your mental and physical finesse, and your tactical and leadership skills by fighting alongside both new and veteran players, as you work together towards a glorious, paint-splattering victory.

Bounce & Cycle
Conveniently located in the ever-buzzing Setia Kenangan Complex in Kiulap, Bounce & Cycle delivers a set of spinning classes that vary in intensity depending on each instructor’s personality. A unique station for indoor cyclers, indeed – the establishment also offers some of the best hair and spa treatments for men, oddly enough.

AVH ATV @ MPK Katimahar Agri Park
What could be more fun than an ATV cruise with your friends in a 250-acre park with some of nature’s most spectacular views? Partnering with AVH ATV – Brunei’s leading provider of ATVs – the agricultural park of the small village of Katimahar bordering Tutong not only boasts excellent off-road tracks, but also a wholesome community and a wide variety of flora and fauna indigenous to the village – making it currently one of the top go-to spots for ATV sensations and outdoor excursions.

Khalifa
In the relatively quiet area of Kiarong, if one listens closely enough at night, a series of thrown punches and kicks can often be heard amidst an applause of laughter. Because this is where the home of Khalifa is – a closely-knit community of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) enthusiasts and Brazilian Juijitsu (BJJ) practitioners – with no entry requirements, inviting just about anyone to simply have a good time learning or sparring.

Primal Performance
If ‘extreme’ is more of what you’re looking for, then checking out Primal Performance might be worth your while. Pioneering a more intense version of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Primal Performance’s twist is that their strength and conditioning classes are tactical in nature, meaning they’re made for soldiers. So if you ever wanted to test or push your limits in fitness, this is definitely the best place to do it.

Go Rock Climbing
Looking to defy gravity? The UP Climbing Centre provides courses for both beginners climbers and advanced cragsmen alike.You can simply just walk in and do a bit of leisure climbing, or if you’re looking for a place to get certified, they provide Level One and Two courses as well. With 300 sqm of climbing surfaces and a Bouldering Cave, you can ascend to new heights. UPCC also caters to corporate and private climbing sessions.

Stretch Out Your Stress
Ease the tension from your busy work schedule and practice wellness on the yoga mats
of Life Flow Yoga Studio. Learn deep breathing techniques and yoga poses that help build strength for mind and body. Classes range from different levels of intensity, and you have the option to participate in private or group yoga sessions. There are also sessions for kids! From Vinyasa Flow to Power Yoga, you are bound to find a class that’s conducive to improving your wellness. Make sure to check their schedule on their social media pages to see if they’re available!

Scuba Diving
Brunei is becoming a popular scuba diving destination, due in part to its astonishing shipwreck dives. Divers from all over the world come by to enjoy Brunei’s warm climate and unpolluted waters, improving the visibility of coral reefs and diverse marine life. If you’ve never scuba dived before, or if you don’t know how to swim, there are a variety of diving courses that can help beginners gain their certification!

Jetski
To those of you looking for an adrenaline-pumping thrill, have you ever considered jetskiing? There are many different packages that let you ski across the warm Bruneian waters, where you can enjoy the lovely scenery of tree-lined beaches as the sun kisses your skin. When beginning your jetskiing adventure, Make sure to stick to all safety measures, and don’t forget to wear sunblock!

River Tubing
Float down the Temburong River’s stream. as its small waves steadily gush forth and push your river tube into a calm, yet thrilling jungle adventure. River tubing is a simple activity that’s suitable for all ages, as all you really need to do is hold tight and let your senses experience what the natural beauty of Brunei has to offer you.

Fishing in Tutong
Pangkalan Waris is a delightful fishing site located in the Tutong District, Kampong Penapar. Known for its bountiful waters, avid fishers often come by to try and catch what many consider to be a local delicacy – ‘Udang Galah’, otherwise known as Giant River Prawns. The place is more than just a fishing site however, acting as hub for many local woodcrafters and fruit gardeners. It tends to be packed on the weekends, so its advised that you call them before visiting!

MEDICAL
Home to some of the best medical facilities in Borneo – all located within the vicinity of Jerudong – Brunei provides the perfect sanctuary for those seeking harmony in a therapeutic getaway.

Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC)
JPMC is one of Brunei’s finest private specialist hospitals located in the Jerudong Park area. This private hospital offers a range of progressive services that include both cardiology and neurology, as well as stroke and rehabilitation. JPMC also comes with a fully fitted gym and pool, with functioning saunas for male and female visitors.

Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC)
Known as the PJSC, this private health centre, currently situated within the JPMC, has a day care treatment facility and specializes in treating cancer patients. Established back in 2014, the PJSC so far is the only specialist cancer hospital operating on the island of Borneo.

Gleneagles JPMC
Gleneagles JPMC, which is also located within the same compound as JPMC, is a tertiary medical centre specialized in treating cardiac diseases. The centre provides a series of screening and diagnostic services as well as interventional cardiology and heart surgery, employing only experienced cardiologists, surgeons, anaesthetists, para-clinical staff and nurses who are specialized in the field of cardiology and cardiac surgery.