Explore Penang in a Day: Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si & Fruit Farm
- 12–15 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience a taste of all that Penang has to offer on a grand tour of the island from Kuala Lumpur with a private guide(guide will be available once arrive in Penang). Travel in comfort by private vehicle to Penang’s top attractions including Kek Lok Si Temple, the funicular railway(fast lane) on Penang Hill and Tropical Fruit Farm. You'll learn about Malaysian arts including pewter-making and batik, stop at a traditional fishing village and fruit plantation, and see Buddhist temples and other architectural gems, all while enjoying informative commentary from your expert guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Professional English-speaking guide (will be join at Penang)
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Tickets to Penang Hill(fast lane), Kek Lok Si & Tropical Fruit Farm
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not
- optional
- Personal expenses
- Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Itinerary
6am morning hotel pickup in Kuala Lumpur, travel with your private driver and tour guide(will join at Penang). Kuala Lumpur to Penang Island approximately 4 Hrs drive.
Meet your friendly tour guide and first stop famous stretch of the Batu Ferringhi beaches.
Stop at a traditional fishing village, then visit a batik factory.There, watch artisans shape designs from wax and dye to create this classic Malaysian textile art
Then drive by fruit plantations and learn about commonly grown fruits and spices such as clove and nutmeg.
Next up, head to one of the largest Chinese Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia, Kek Lok Si Temple. The temple complex contains many pagodas, prayer halls and bell towers built in varying styles—from Chinese to Burmese to Thai. A bronze statue of the goddess of mercy, Guanyin, looks down from the hill above the pagoda.
Your final destination is the funicular railway that ascends Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)—a 2,625-foot (800-meter) peak and Malaysia's oldest hill station. Disembark at the top for sweeping views of the island and mainland Your tour includes a stop for lunch at a local restaurant and ends when your driver returns you to your hotel at Kuala Lumpur
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- In front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be ready to go at least 15 minutes prior to departure time
- Please advise that to avoid delays and the heavy traffic on weekends and public holidays, it is preferred to book this tour on weekdays
- In case of the Penang Hill Train not operating, it will be replaced with the Komtar Scenic View observation deck or similar .
- Your Local Tour Guide Will be Join During Penang City Tour at Penang Only.
How it compares in Kuala Lumpur
- Its from-price is 333% above the median of the 446 city tours we list in Kuala Lumpur.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 142 of 446.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's vibrant capital, where the Petronas Towers soar over Malay, Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods and renowned street food.
The twin Petronas Towers, linked by a skybridge, define the skyline, with a landscaped park and fountains at their feet. The KL Tower offers a different view from its forested hill, and Merdeka Square, where the national flag was raised at independence, is framed by the Moorish-style Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Top-ranked sights in Kuala Lumpur: National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara), Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.
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