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#1Half-Day Cycling - Away from Georgetown

If you're looking to escape away from bustling and hustling of Georgetown while in Penang - look furthers here. Located in the Southwest of Penang island, Ba...

Duration 4h 30m Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.6 of 5 (4 reviews)
The price now is
RM110
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Half-Day Cycling - Away from Georgetown

#2Private Penang Island Discovery Tour

Explore Penang Island, the “Pearl of the Orient” from its sandy shores to quaint countryside. Stops include an idyllic fishing village, a cottage industry to...

Duration 3h 30m Free cancellation Free cancellation
3.3 of 5 (2 reviews)
The price now is
RM130
per traveller
Private Penang Island Discovery Tour

#3Private Orangutan and Charcoal Factory with Lunch

Travel to Bukit Merah via the 25 km long Penang second bridge, to see and observe the natural habitat of orangutans living in a small island. These primates ...

Duration 6h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4 of 5 (3 reviews)
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RM461
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Private Orangutan and Charcoal Factory with Lunch

#4Private Penang Hill & Temple Tour

Escape the crowds in Georgetown and relax at Penang Hill and the magnificent Kek Lok Si Temple. Take the opportunity to breathe in the fresh air and embark o...

Duration 4h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.6 of 5 (8 reviews)
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RM225
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Private Penang Hill & Temple Tour

#5Hill & Temple Sightseeing Tour

Leave Georgetown behind you and take a spiritual journey to Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple. Enjoy the view of Georgetown from Penang Hill and relax...

Duration 5h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.9 of 5 (3 reviews)
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RM299
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Hill & Temple Sightseeing Tour

#6The secret waterfall of Penang

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Titi Kerawang Waterfalls, 42 Jalan Tanjung Bungah, Penang Island 11050 MalaysiaThe lower Titi K...

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RM154
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The secret waterfall of Penang

#7Private Georgetown Heritage Tour

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown on this private half-day tour. Stop by majestic Fort Cornwallis, explore both the Peranakan Mansion and...

Duration 3h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.8 of 5 (4 reviews)
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RM175
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Private Georgetown Heritage Tour

#8Private Penang Street Arts of Georgetown

Uncover the colorful street art that's sprinkled throughout the multicultural capital of George Town. Wander the streets near the water to see a unique combi...

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3.5 of 5 (2 reviews)
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RM130
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Private Penang Street Arts of Georgetown

#9Orangutan & Mangrove Forest Tour

Discover endangered orangutans and explore Matang Mangrove Forest on this full-day tour. Stop by Taiping Lake for panoramic views—and to see the process of t...

Duration 8h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.8 of 5 (7 reviews)
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RM425
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Orangutan & Mangrove Forest Tour

#10Evening Tour of George Town with Penang Ferry Ride

Explore George Town during an insightful evening out. Taste your way through the hawker stalls of waterfront Gurney Drive before driving through the heart of...

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3 of 5 (1 review)
The price now is
RM172
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Evening Tour of George Town with Penang Ferry Ride
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Penang City Hall

This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

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KOMTAR

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.

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Fort Cornwallis

Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.

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Penang National Park

Brimming with an abundance of wildlife in unique habitats, not found in other national parks of Malaysia.

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Pinang Peranakan Mansion

This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.

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Penang State Museum

Housed in a handsome Victorian building, this museum traces Penang’s fascinating history through an extensive collection of artefacts, photographs and artwork.

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Kek Lok Si Temple

The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.

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Penang Islamic Museum

Discover how Malay leaders helped the spread of Islam in Penang and view artifacts and a diorama depicting a pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple

Penang's oldest Buddhist temple is a delightful feast of sights with its colourful murals, stunning statues, and peaceful landscaped gardens.

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Kapitan Keling Mosque

This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.

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Tropical Spice Garden

Follow your nose through a collection of aromatic plants and discover some secrets to delicious Malaysian cooking at this eco-friendly jungle of spices.

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