PENANG
Half Day Tours (Daily Departure)
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Penang Island Discovery
Explore Penang, the 'Treasure of the Orient' from its sandy shores to quaint countryside. Visit the Batik Factory and witness the traditional technique of batik painting, using wax and dyes. In Balik Pulau, be introduced to rubber tapping, spices and local fruits. Stop at a typical Malay Village and feel the tranquility. Visit legendary Snake Temple, where Pit Vipers adorn the altars. At the Free Trade Zone, visit OE Design and observe the art of jewellery making. View Penang Bridge, the 3rd longest bridge in the world, linking Penang Island to the mainland.
Note: During weekends and Public Holidays, visit to OE Design will be replaced by Penang Butterfly Farm. |
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Penang Hill And Temple
Ascend Penang Hill, 720 metres above sea level by means of funicular railway. Enjoy the bird's eye view of Georgetown and feel the cool & refreshing air at the summit. Another highlight is Kek Lok Si, Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple perched against a hill slope in Air Itam. Marvel at the statue of the Goddess of Mercy and the 30 metre high Pagoda. See the "Pond of Longevity" home for hundreds of tortoises set free by devotees. |
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Butterfly Farm & Spice Garden
Visit the Butterfly Farm in Teluk Bahang, a sanctuary for over 120 species of rare and exotic tropical butterflies. The farm is complete with a hatchery and offers daily live insect and reptile show. Next, visit the Spice Garden and learn about the spices that adorns our kitchen shelves. See for yourself the actual plants that bore those wonderful spices. Be ready to take notes, there's a lot you can learn in this place. |
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Georgetown Heritage Tour
Explore the streets of Georgetown and its rich heritage. Admire the intricate carvings, woodwork and porcelain decor of Khoo Kongsi and the adjacent Yap Kongsi. After that take a leisurely trishaw ride through Chinatown to visit Peranakan Museum which houses some priceless antique collections of the Straits Settlement era. Last stop is Wat Chayamakaralam which houses one of the world's largest reclining buddhas, and the colourful Burmese Temple next door. |
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Tropical Fruit Farm
Visit Penang's only Tropical Fruit Farm located in Teluk Bahang, perched on a hillslope overlooking the Indian Ocean. Take a guided farm tour and learn about 140 species of local and regional tropical fruits. Opportunity to taste the various tropical fruits in season. |
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Penang National Park
The newly gazetted Penang National Park offers visitors an opportunity to experience many natural facets and habitats, especially the wilderness areas. An array of flora and fauna greets visitors along the trails of the tropical rainforest. Apart from monkeys and monitor lizards, migratory birds are frequently sighted at the mangrove swamps and mudflats. The sandy beach is also the resting place of the Green Turtles, which comes ashore between the month of April and September. This tour includes a 2-hour soft jungle trek from Teluk Bahang to Pantai Kerachut and a return boat journey of 30 minutes. Lunch and mineral water provided. |
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Penang Spice Trail
Embark on an interesting journey back to the Spice Trade era of Penang. Begin the trail from Fort Cornwallis built in the late 18th century. Then from Little India where spice and curry powder are traded, proceed to the Western side of the island, see clove and nutmeg trees growing on hillslopes. Trail ends at the Tropical Spice Garden. Tour the garden planted with various type of spices and scrubs and visit the unique spice museum, the only one of its kind in the region. |
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Monkey Beach Excursion
Take a 30 minutes boat ride to an uninhabited white sandy beach fringed with coconut trees and frequented by monkeys from the nearby jungle. Enjoy the sun, the sea and the barbequed lunch by the beach. For those who love fishing, you can try your luck with the equipments provided and if you are into adventures, take a short jungle trek in the surrounding National Park. |
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Footsteps of Francis Light
Penang or 'Betel Nut' Island was founded by Captain Fracis Light in the year 1786. As we trace the early history of Penang, we pass through Fort Cornwallis which Captain Light built to protect against invaders. At King Edward Place, view historical buildings such as the Town Hall and the Anglican Church. Visit Penang Museum for an understanding of the Straits Settlement history and culture. Stop at Royal Selangor Pewter to witness the art of pewter smithing using tin, mining of which started during the British occupation. Take a stroll from upper Penang road to view the Christian Cemetery where Captain Francis Light was laid to rest since 1794. Final stop is the Botanical Gardens, opened and gazetted in 1884 by the British, this 30-hectare garden has since become a significant contributor to the world's major herbariums. |
Evening Tours (Daily Departure) |
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Georgetown By Night
Georgetown comes alive in the blaze of lights at night. Savour the famous Penang local dishes atone of the many open-air food stalls. Taste the popular 'satay' - barbequed meat on skewers and 'char koay teow' (fried rice noodles) among other popular dishes, while watching how they are prepared. Relax after dinner and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city by taking a trishaw ride through the heart of Georgetown. Enjoy one round of soft drink at the seafront terrace of the colonial E&O hotel. Option to drop off at the nearby Upper Penang Road night spot. |
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Penang Hill By Night
A unique experience to dine at Colonial Penang Hill, Malaysia's first hill station accessible by one of the world's oldest funicular railway systems. Feel the cool & refreshing air at the summit. Dinner is served at the cosy Bellevue Hotel with the panaromic night view of Georgetown and part of mainland Malaysia in sight. |
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Dinner & Cross Channel Tour
Start the exciting evening with a sumptuous dinner at No.32 - an exclusive colonial mansion in Georgetown. After dinner enjoy a 15 minutes nostalgic ferry ride across the Straits of Malacca to Butterworth, the mainland town of Penang. Return to the island via the Magnificent Penang Bridge, spanning 13.5km, the longest in Asia and 3rd in the world.
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Full Day Tours (Daily Departure) |
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Teluk Bahang Nature Tour
Visit the Tropical Agro Farm in Teluk Bahang and take a farm tour of some 140 species of local and regional tropical fruits. Later visit Penang's only arboretum and learn of the origin and by-products of various trees. Adjourn to Penang Butterfly Farm, a sanctuary for over 120 species of rare and exotic butterflies. The farm is complete with a hatchery and offers regular "Insect and Reptile" shows to visitor. Next, is the Tropical Spice Garden planted with some 500 living specimens of plants and spices of the tropics. Lunch is at Garden's Coffee Terrace. |
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Penang Grand Tour
This tour covers the highlights of Penang Island within one day. It begins by going round the island with visits to the Batik Factory, typical Malay villages and the unique Snake Temple. View Asia's longest bridge and lunch enroute at a local restaurant. Afternoon, tour the 720-metre high Penang Hill and enjoy the funicular |
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Mangrove Forest & Orang Utan
Travel to Kuala Sepetang, about 45 minutes from Penang Bridge and stroll the 800 metres long boardwalk of the Matang Mangrove Forest to study the different species of mangrove and spot migratory birds & mud crabs. Adjourn to the nearby charcoal factory to witness the interesting process of transforming mangrove wood into charcoal. Then proceed for lunch and see a family of orang utans in a small island located about 10 min. boat ride from the park. Before returning visit the Taiping Lake Gardens, one of the oldest and most beautiful parks in the country. |
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Langkawi Tour
Visit Langkawi, an island of many legends and unspoilt beauty. After a 2-hour ferry journey from Penang, proceed on a slow boat cruise through the Mangrove forest to watch a flock of eagles being fed - a scene not to be missed by all nature lovers. Enjoy lunch at a unique restaurant in the mangrove forest. Visit Mahsuri's tomb where the legendary Princess Mahsuri is laid to rest in a garden of a traditional Malay House. Stop at Kuah Town for a quick duty-free shopping before returning. Return transfer in Penang and ferry fare included. |
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Pulau Payar Marine Park Excursion
One hour each way by high-speed catamaran, explore Pulau Payar, the only Marine Park off the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The crystal clear water is reputed to support a multitude of colourful marine life and large species of corals, and is ideal for snorkelling. Scuba diving can be arranged at additional cost. Buffet lunch is served at the platform. Facilities include an underwater observatory. |
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