Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights | La Vacanza Travel

Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: Malaysia, Penang, George Town
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  • 6 hours
  • George Town
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

(Take note that Penang Hill's rain will be down for maintenance on 31 Mar 2024, and from 5Jun to 11Jun, and one cannot go up the hill by train)
This is a private tour with only you or your group in this tour. This tour lets you go to places that you like, unlike the canned-approach of predetermined itinerary tour. Tour time starts from pickup point. For a 6 hours visit, you choose some 3-5 attractions anywhere on Penang Island. For example, choose from:
Penang Hill
Kek Lok Si
Entopia
Tropical Spice Garden
Batik Craft
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Khoo Kongsi
Clan Jetty
Reclining Buddha
Botanical Garden
Street Art Murals.
You choose the places and dictate how much time at each places (The time indicated does not include travelling time). You can explore in depth, or simply take pictures and move on. Go on city or hill or temple or nature tour. If you do not know where to go, let our tour guide plan out for you. The tour guide will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Penang Hill, Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera Air Itam, George Town, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia

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!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kek Lok Si Temple, 1000-L, Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, Air Itam, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia

During the British era the Chinese flourished and thrived. They practiced their religion steadfastly and built many temples that rivaled 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".

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pinang Peranakan Mansion, 29 Church Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

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 movies.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Street Art in George Town, Street Art in, Penang Island 10300 Malaysia

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”.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple, 17, Lorong Burma, George Town, Penang Island 10250 Malaysia

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).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pengkalan Weld 59A, Chew Jetty, George Town, Penang Island 10300 Malaysia

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 harbor view, iconic Penang Ferry and Penang Bridge and buy a trinket or two.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khoo Kongsi, 18 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

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.


Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Professional Guide
  • Transportation by private vehicle
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Parking Fees

Exclusions
  • Foods and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees
  • Train/Lift fees
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • No Serious Medical Conditions
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel on Penang Island, Penang Island's bus station, Penang Cruise Port or Penang International Airport. Please enquire if your hotel/pickup point is outside of Penang Island e.g. in Butterworth or Bukit Mertajam or Kulim. Tour time starts from pickup point.

Airports

  • Penang Intl Airport, Malaysia


Ports

  • Port Swettenham Penang

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

matteo_s

26 Mar, 2024

Very informative guide, Jeff was very kind and professional, he explained a lot not just about architecture but also about history and society. He spoke perfect English, he kept the right pace and he gave us a comprehensive overview of the spots we decided to visit. Highly recommended!!

Jan_S

24 Mar, 2024

The best tours always turn out to be the ones given by friends, and this private tour feels exactly like that. Our guide Jeff took us around Penang Island like I would take friends around who are visiting my hometown. Super relaxed and tailored to what we like to see. Jeff also pointed out some of the cool places for us to visit again afterwards. Highly recommend this tour if you want a good introduction to Penang and get to know your way around the island.

Paul s

15 Mar, 2024

Great guide. He had heaps of knowledge and a great sense of humour. I enjoyed the day and learned heaps about Penang. Would recommend.

Trail35885

26 Feb, 2024

This tour was great Jeff’s knowledge of Penang was intense. We visited so many different locations and then went up the Penang Hill all the while receiving an education on the history and geography of the area. Finished off with a lunch of local delicacies.Many thanks.

Deborah_W

26 Feb, 2024

Being driven in an air conditioned car on a hot day to visit beautiful Hindu and the Buddhist temples.

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Very good Penang tour with very good tour guide

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Fantastic day discovering Penang with Lester

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Penang ‘s best guide

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Great trip thanks to Josh Lim

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Good tour but come prepared

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Countryside Penang

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A happy trip combined with sightseeing, food and knowledge

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Penang in 6 Hours

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Amazing Historical Knowledge

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Penang in a day!

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Penang 6-hour Flexible

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Great flexible tour

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Perfect tour pace and lots to see in Penang

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Cheers to Penang Memories

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