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Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures

By Active Dynamics
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $341 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Please note that Penang Hill will be closed for maintenance from January 6 to January 12, 2025, and access to the hill by train will not be available.

This is a private tour, meaning it’s just you or your group. This 8-hour guided tour is flexible, allowing you to customise your own experience in Penang. The tour starts from the pick-up point, and you can choose 4-7 core attractions (travel time is not included) from the following list:

Penang Hill
Kek Lok Si
Entopia
Tropical Spice Garden
Batik Craft
Floating Mosque
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Khoo Kongsi
Clan Jetty
Reclining Buddha
Botanical Garden
Street Art Murals
Upside Down Museum
Teddyville Museum
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Little India
You can explore in-depth or take a “touch-and-go” approach. If you’re unsure where to go, let our tour guide plan it for you. The guide will drive you around, accompany you into all attractions, and provide commentary along the way. You’ll be amazed at what Penang has to offer!

Activity location

  • Penang Hill
    • Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera, Air Itam
    • 11500, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Penang Hill
    • Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera, Air Itam
    • 11500, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
CA $341.38 x 1 AdultCA $341.38
Total
Price is CA $341.38

What's included, what's not

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Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • No Serious Medical Conditions

Activity itinerary

Penang Hill
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Since the British first settled here, they had always yearn for respite from the depressing heat, thus they set sight on the highest peak in Penang i.e. Penang Hill or locally known as Bukit Bendera. They built a railway up the hill and bungalows for retreat during weekend. Here we can see the legacy of the bungalows left behind by the British beside experiencing a colder climate compared to lowland. See 360 degree view of George Town, Love Lock, Ginger Garden and monkeys!
Kek Lok Si Temple
  • 1h
During the British era the Chinese flourished and thrived. They practised their religion steadfastly and built many temples that rivalled those in China, if not better! One of the better one is Kek Lok Si, better described as the largest Buddhist's theme park in South East Asia. Learn all about Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism at the temple. There is a saying here in Penang - "you have not been to Penang if you have not been to Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si".
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
See the former house built by a Chinese Captain, Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, called the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. This elite house full of antiques and collectibles from east and west, featured many recollection memories when the Chinese immigrants inter-marriage with the locals and created a fusion of east meets locals, hence a new tradition was borne. It is also a popular shooting location of choice for Malaysian, Singaporean and Chinese films.
Street Art in George Town
  • 30m
Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic is leaving his mark with beautiful wall painting of children all across historical Georgetown. The artworks are funny, fascinating, and very much open to everyone’s interpretations. See magical street arts created by Ernest like “Children on Bicycle”, “Boy on Motorcycle”, “Dinosaur” and “Climbing Wall”.
Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
  • 30m
Wat Chaiyamangkalaram is a Thai Buddhist temple that contains one of the world's longest reclining Buddha statues, as well as several coloured statues of Dragon (nagas) and other mythical creatures. See the beautiful and serene world 3rd longest reclining Buddha. Walk around the statue for more trivias like "Weekdays" Buddha, 12 Chinese animals zodiac Buddhas, and pay homage to the "Future Buddha" (Matreya).
Chew Jetty
  • 30m
Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Stroll on the plank walkway to see locals go about their daily life on the jetty, take nice pictures of harbour view, iconic Penang Ferry and Penang Bridge and buy a trinket or two.
Khoo Kongsi
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clan-house with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Hidden in an enclave, the magnificent family house became a get together for festivals.
Tropical Spice Garden
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
*. See Green Gold as it ws weigh their weight in gold in Europe once upon a time. See trees of Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove; and herbs like Coriander, Pandan, Curry leaves, Citronella, Lemongrass, and other palms, poisonous plant. Learn about the Tsunami Memorial and how there is one in Penang.
Entopia
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Over 150 species of fauna and more than 200 species of flora are being showcased throughout Entopia’s entire exhibition, it is the world largest tropical butterfly park with 15,000 butterflies in a free flying enclosure. Check out Rajah Brooke – the world's costliest butterfly!
Penang Batik Factory
  • 30m
A real factory where you can see a master craftsmen transformed plain fabric into high quality hand painted or block-printed batik. Showrooms sells varieties of genuine Malaysian male and female batik of all designs, colours and sizes. A great souvenir from Malaysia to the world.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPenang Hill
    • Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera, Air Itam
    • 11500, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPenang Hill
    • Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera, Air Itam
    • 11500, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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