Why choose this tour ?

This is a private tour, meaning it’s just you or your group. This 8-hour guided tour is flexible, allowing you to customize your own experience in Penang. The tour starts from the pick-up point, and you can choose 4-7 core attractions (travel time is not included) from the following list: Penang Hill (Please note that Penang Hill will be closed for maintenance from 15th - 23rd Jun 2025, and access to the hill by train will not be available). Kek Lok Si Entopia Tropical Spice Garden Batik Craft Teddyville Museum Floating Mosque Pinang Peranakan Mansion Khoo Kongsi Clan Jetty Reclining Buddha Botanical Garden Street Art Murals Upside Down Museum UNESCO World Heritage Site You can explore in-depth or take a "touch-and-go" approach. If you’re unsure where to go, let our tour guide plan it for you. The guide will drive you around, accompany you into all attractions, and provide commentary along the way. You’ll be amazed at what Penang has to offer!


What makes Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures a unique experience ?

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!

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".

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.

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”.

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).

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.

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.

*. See Green Gold as it ws weigh their weight in gold in Europe once upon a time. See trees of Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove; and herbs like Coriander, Pandan, Curry leaves, Citronella, Lemongrass, and other palms, poisonous plant. Learn about the Tsunami Memorial and how there is one in Penang.

Over 150 species of fauna and more than 200 species of flora are being showcased throughout Entopia’s entire exhibition, it is the world largest tropical butterfly park with 15,000 butterflies in a free flying enclosure. Check out Rajah Brooke – the world's costliest butterfly!

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.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • No Serious Medical Conditions


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Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

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

Not Included

  • Foods and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees
  • Train/Lift fees

Special Instructions:

Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures

Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Active Dynamics.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 98 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.

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