6-Hours Penang Private Tour

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The Habitat Penang Hill — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Penang Hill View — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We will explore Penang, the Pearl of Orient in a MPV vehicle. Our experience tour guide will show you the beauty of Penang, from nature (Penang Hill and The Habitat) to culture & heritage (Kek Lok Si, Wat Chayamangkalaram, Dhammikarama temple, Armenian Street), and experience delicious local cuisine. Entrance fees along the tour and a lunch will be included, just enjoy a pleasant tour with us.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: WEJOY TOURS & TRAVEL

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–60 years) · Seniors (61–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed English Speaking Tourist Guide
Included: Entry/Admission - The Habitat Penang Hill
Included: Transportation by private air-conditioned MPV vehicle
Included: Entry/Admission - Penang Hill funicular train (Fast Lane)
Included: Local Lunch
Included: Professional Driver
Included: Entry/Admission - Kek Lok Si Temple
Included: Parking Fees
Included: Hotel or Port pickup and drop-off (Penang Island only)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel outside Penang Island (please contact us for special arrangement with extra charge)
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Any other expenses not mentioned
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Penang Hills

one hour Admission included

After pick up from the hotel, we are heading to Penang Hill, a famous hill resort since 1788. We will ride a funicular train up to the peak at 735 m above sea level, on a 1996m long railway which was built in 1923. Enjoy the cool air while seeing the panorama view of Penang, natural tropical rain forest view surrounded the hill, and heritage buildings since British colonial period.
The Habitat Penang Hill

45 min Admission included

Penang Hill and its surrounding to the west was designated as Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2021. The Habitat Penang Hill provides us a chance to walk inside and has a close look of the tropical rainforest aged 130 million year old, on an easy access nature trail. We also can enjoy a beautiful view of surrounding forest, seas and islands from the Curtis Crest Treetop walk, at 815m above sea level.
Kek Lok Si Temple

one hour Admission included

Kek Lok Si is a large Buddhist complex with many temples. Follow our experience tour guide to explore all the temples at the complex, especially the 7 storeys tall Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, and a 30.2m tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) covered by a huge pavilion.
New World Park

1 h 30 min

Our tour guide will bring you to experience various delicious local cuisine and street foods during the lunch time.
Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

30 min

Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Siamese Buddhist temple founded by Phra Phorthan Kuad in 1845. The temple features a 33m long reclining Buddha statue built in 1958.
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

30 min

A Buddhist temple established by the Burmese community in Penang from 1803. Stupa is the oldest portion of the temple, which was built in 1805. The standing Buddha statue at the shrine hall with golden carving backdrop is also a must see
Armenian Street

45 min

A street with plenty of historical pre-war shophouses, temples, mosque and street arts (like the famous sister and brother on bicycle mural art).