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Activity Penang Island, Malaysia

Penang Full-Day Private Customizable Tour with Pick Up

4.9 (10 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Penang Full-Day Private Customizable Tour with Pick Up

About this activity

This tour allow you to choose the attractions that you like, not like the can approach of a fixed itinerary tour. For a 7 hours visit from ship or hotel or airport, you choose some 5-8 attractions to go from the list in "tour details". You choose the place and decide on the you time needed. Either you go deep into selected location, or you can just stop by the corner to take photos from the outside not needing enter the attraction, you made your own decision. If mobility is a concern, you can choose to circulate the Penang Island and take in the view from the comfort of air-conditioned car. If you could not decide on where to go or what to do, let our licensed tour guide choose it for you. The tour guide cum driver, will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary on the go. Penang is Marvel for you to discover.!

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
TEOH SHAN TATT TIGER

Ages: Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Professional Licensed Tourist Guide
  • Included: Hotel/Airport/Port Pickup and Drop off
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Parking Fee

Not included

  • Not included: Food and Drink
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Entrance Fees
  • Not included: Train / Lift Fee

Itinerary

  1. Kek Lok Si Temple

    one hour

    Malaysia is culturally diverse country. The People here practiced their religion steadfastly and built many religious sites. One of the better one is Kek Lok Si, better described as the largest Buddhist's Temple 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".

  2. Penang Hills

    1 h 30 min Admission not included

    Becasue of the depressing heat, thus the British set sight on the highest peak in Penang i.e. Penang Hill or locally known as(Flag Staff Hill) 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 lower temperature climate compared to ground level. See Area View of George Town, Love Lock, Ginger Garden monkeys and some other habitat in the 130million year old forest.

  3. George Town

    30 min

    See the Historic buildings built during the British colonial era from 1786 to 1942. Here listen to stories about Fort Cornwallis and its Seri Rambai cannon, Penang war of WW1 at the War Cenotaph. Take a picture or two of City Hall and Town Hall, and take in the breeze at the Straits of Malacca, the longest straits in the world..

  4. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

    30 min

    Wat Chaiyamangkalaram is a Thai Buddhist temple that contains Third world's longest indoor reclining Buddha statues, as well as several coloured statues of Dragon (nagas) and other mythical creatures. Walk around the statue for more trivias like "Weekdays" Buddha, 12 Chinese animals zodiac Buddhas, and Try your luck at the Fortune Wheeler.

  5. Stop 5

    30 min

    Seeing the Marbel made buddha status at the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, built in 1803, is the sole and oldest Burmese Buddhist temple in Penang. The temple is situated directly across Thai Temple Wat Chaiyamangkalaram. Walk around it to see what are the Burmese Buddhist nations. At the back of the temple, count the number of animal's parts that make up the magical animal called Panca Rupa. Throw a few coins for good luck at the "Wheel of Life" fountain. Take a lift up to the top of the Pagoda.

  6. Khoo Kongsi

    45 min Admission not included

    The Khoo Kongsi is one of the largest Chinese clan-house at penang, 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. This magnificent clan-house was once a Anna and the King Flimming location.

  7. Snake Temple

    30 min

    One and the only Chinese Snake Temple in the World. See live Pit Viper snakes coiled up at temple. Beware - they are poisonous! Learn how the snakes come to this temple and count the snakes in the backyard as they play hide and seek!. Choose to snap a photo with the python.

  8. Gurney Drive

    one hour

    If your tour ended at night. make sure to drop off here for a Dinner at the hawker center for Penang Famous Hawker Foods. Discover hundreds of different choices.

  9. Penang Batik Factory

    30 min

    Malaysia traditional Art Fabric. A wax dying technique. 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.

  10. Tropical Spice Garden

    one hour Admission not included

    At the early day of British Colonization here, the British planned to convert part of the island to be an Spice Island . See trees of Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove; and herbs like Coriander, Pandan, Curry leaves, Citronella, Lemongrass, and other palms, poisonous plant.

  11. Tan Jetty

    30 min

    Long walk way to the floating village, 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 harbor view, Oldest Malaysia Ferry Terminal and Penang Bridge.

  12. Entopia

    one hour Admission not included

    More than 350 species of flora and fauna are being showcased throughout Entopia’s exhibition, it is the world largest tropical butterfly park with 15,000 butterflies in a free flying enclosure.

  13. Batu Ferringhi Beach

    30 min

    Take a walk in the beach for the best sunset or sunrise experience. This coastline is filled with lots of seaside activities include parasailing, jet ski etc. Take a picture or two, and then in the evening bargain for bargain in night markets.

  14. Pinang Peranakan Mansion

    one hour Admission not included

    house of 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 movies.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • The Krystal Suites
  • Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
  • Hotel Malaysia
  • 23 Love Lane
  • The Prestige Hotel, Penang
  • Peking Hotel
  • Muntri Grove Hotel
  • The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
  • Hotel Sentral Georgetown
  • Yeng Keng Hotel Penang
  • Hotel Penaga

and 129 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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