6-Hours Penang Private Tour: An Exploration of Penang's Beauty and Heritage
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Embark on a 6-hour private tour of Penang and discover its stunning beauty and rich heritage. Explore nature, visit iconic landmarks, indulge in local cuisine, and create unforgettable memories.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Penang Hills - 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 - 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 - 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 - Our tour guide will bring you to experience various delicious local cuisine and street foods during the lunch time.
- Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram - 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.
- Dharmikarama Burmese Temple - 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 - A street with plenty of historical pre-war shophouses, temples, mosque and street arts (like the famous sister and brother on bicycle mural art).
What's Included
- Licensed English Speaking Tourist Guide
- Admission to The Habitat Penang Hill
- Fast Lane access for Penang Hill funicular train
- Professional Driver
- Private air-conditioned MPV vehicle transportation
- Admission to Kek Lok Si Temple
- Parking fees included
- Hotel or Port pickup and drop-off (Penang Island only)
- Local Lunch included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel outside Penang Island (please contact us for special arrangement with extra charge)
- Personal expenses
- Any other expenses not mentioned
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
We’ll discover Penang, the Oriental Pearl, traveling in a spacious MPV. Our knowledgeable tour guide will introduce you to the splendor of Penang, showcasing its natural wonders (Penang Hill and The Habitat), cultural and historical landmarks (Kek Lok Si, Wat Chayamangkalaram, Dhammikarama temple, Armenian Street), and authentic local food. We take care of the entrance fees during the tour and a lunch, ensuring you have an enjoyable journey with us.
- Stroller accessible only available for 5 travelers and below
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Richardp368
Feb 17, 2024
Penang & Georgetown Overview - Ronald Wong of WEJOY Tours was a fantastic, knowledgeable & helpful guide. We learned & saw so much, which would have been impossible without an experienced guide. Highly recommend to those with limited time in Penang wanting a comprehensive overview of the area.
Richard & Norma
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