Penang's Insights

A tour designed to give you the most in a day! Visit the sleepy fishing village at Teluk Bahang; then the Batik Factory to witness how patterns are printed onto silk. From here on it’s the tropical countryside with paddy fields and Malay villages that make up the scenery as we journey through several hills where occasional stretches give way to a panoramic view of the West Coast. Pause awhile at the local fruit and spice stalls and get a firsthand look at the many local fruits and spices grown on this island. Next is the Snake Temple, where venomous pit vipers adorn the altars. Visit the Kek Lok Si Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas, one of the largest Chinese temples in Malaysia. Next stop at the Khoo Kongsi; one of the most beautiful Chinese clan houses to be built outside China. Continue to the bustling waterfront where Chinese clan villages constructed on stilts protrude out to sea. As you journey back, you will pass the bastions of the colonial era and mansions that reflect the grandeur of the past. Highlights: * Malay Fishing Village * Batik Factory - witness how intricate patterns are printed on silk and cotton * Tropical Countryside - panaromic view of fruit orchards and Malay villages * Lunch - An interlude to enjoy a sumptuos meal * Snake Temple - Watch venomous pit vipers adorn the altars * Penang Hill - Ascend with the funicular train to catch a bird’s eye view of Georgetown * Kek Lok Si Temple - Temple of the Ten Thousand Buddhas. Largest Chinese temple in Malaysia * Houses on Stilts - Chinese clan villages on Georgetown’s water front Note: SIC & PVT tour rates INCLUDE the new Funicular Train ticket and lunch. All SIC and PRIVATE tours exclude drinks during meals, unless specifically indicated

Address or meeting point

Respective Hotels.

Hours & minutes

7 hours.

kilometers

140 km.

Start or opening time

9 am.

End or closing time

16 pm.

Participants

Minimum number 2.

Position

Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? Yes, public parking lot.

How do you get there by car? Car, van or coach.

Distance from the venue to the stop This is a tour with multiple stops. Not a point to point transfer.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Driver cum guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English.

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? Optional tour brochures in English.

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Some of them.

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Fruits & Spice stalls, souvenir shops at Kek Lok Si Temple.

Content & Specialized items

List the specific clothing required Light casual clothes.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? Yes, lunch is included.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Coffee House.

What is the category and speciality of the restaurant? 4 star Hotel Restaurant.

List the menu (include the cost of an alternative one) International Buffet lunch.

Is bottled water and/or soft drinks included with the meals? On pax account

Is coffee / tea included at the end of each meal? Yes.

Can specials requests be accommodated? (vegetarian,...) No.

Are there smoking / non smoking areas? Yes.

Are there restrooms available? Yes.

Drinks

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes on personal account.

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available Lunch Venue, Kek Lok Si Temple & Penang Hill.

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? Only stop during the tour.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? This tour involves moderate walking.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Yes.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Only on private car basis.

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Guest will experience even paved surfaces and slopes.

How much walking is required? (km, meters) Approximately 400 meters.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? All entrance fees included for tour participants only.

Which currencies are accepted? USD & MYR.

Transportation

Pick-up point Hotels where the guests are staying.

Pick-up time 9 am.

Route's length (hours & minutes) 7 hours.

Return time (leaving the venue) This is a tour with multiple stops. Not a point to point transfer.

Return time to the initial pick-up point 16 pm.

Vehicle

Vehicle's age Approximately 1 - 7 years.

Type of vehicle used Mini van or car.

Does the vehilce have A/C? Yes.

Can the vehicle be contacted (by mobile or radio)? Yes - driver's mobile phone.

Is spare transportation available in case of a breakdown? Yes.

Is there a shaded area? Yes.

What is the seating capacity of each vehicle? 8 or 10 seater mini van / 4 seater car.

How many seats are used? 8 or 10 seater mini van / 4 seater car.

Itinerary

Venues to be visited Fishing Village, Batik Factory, Malay Village, Fruit & Spice stalls, Snake Temple, Penang Hill & Kek Lok Si Temple.

How much time is, aproximately, spent at this venue? Approximately 15 - 30 minutes.

Product price detail

Private

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.