• Penang Hills - Penang Hill is the oldest British hill station in Southeast Asia, dating back to the late 1700s. Take a ride on the steep funicular railway to the top of Penang Hill. Enjoy sweeping views across the island and explore the historic British hill station, which dates back to the 18th century.
• Kek Lok Si Temple - Perched on hillside terraces overlooking Air Itam, Malaysia’s largest Buddhist temple is a visual marvel. Constructed between 1890 and 1905, Kek Lok Si is a cornerstone of the Malay-Chinese community, which funded its two-decade-long construction (and ongoing additions). Its main attractions include the seven-tier Thousand-Buddha Pagoda and an impressive 36.5-meter-high bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy.

To reach the temple’s main entrance, visitors must navigate through souvenir stalls on the uphill path and pass a pond filled with turtles. There are many stairs involved, but the final stretch to the statue of the Goddess of Mercy is covered by a funicular.

• Khoo Kongsi - One of the clan houses still standing in George Town, the Khoo Kongsi clan house resembles a mini clan village. It features tall, thin columns supporting a gently sloping, red-tiled roof, adorned with carvings of dragons, phoenixes, mythical animals, and various scenes from popular Chinese legends. The clan house also boasts a grand hall decorated with intricate carvings and richly ornamented pillars, said to have been crafted by master craftsmen from China.
• Tropical Spice Garden - Tropical Spice Garden is a bio-diverse living museum of spices and other tropical plants. The 6 landscaped acres of the garden are a treasure trove of more than 500 living specimens of lush and exotic flora from around the world. It is also recognized as one of the best flower gardens in Penang for those who appreciate and enjoy learning about Malaysian flora and fauna.
• Entopia - Entopia is a center for nature learning, bringing together the best of the insect and plant worlds for visitors to experience harmony in nature. Within Entopia are two new worlds: The Natureland and The Cocoon. The Natureland, a living garden vivarium, is a shared ecological space for a variety of animals, including invertebrates and reptiles, living in their recreated natural habitat. It is the largest butterfly and dragonfly garden in Malaysia, with more than 15,000 free-flying butterflies at any one time. The Cocoon is an indoor discovery center featuring two floors of learning exhibitions and indoor activities that allow for self-exploration and engagement in a variety of fun learning activities. Nature activities are available at scheduled hours daily.
• Pinang Peranakan Mansion - The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is a stately mansion, refurbished to reflect the bygone days of the Straits Chinese settlement in Penang. This magnificent townhouse was the former residence and office of Chinese Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, a 19th-century Hakka tin-miner and secret society leader of Hai San. The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is filled with more than 1,000 antiques and collectibles. The residence is unique and incorporates various Chinese architectural elements. The townhouse, built in the 1890s, features Chinese carved-wood panels, English floor tiles, and Scottish ironworks.
• Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion - Built in the 1880s, this famous indigo-blue Chinese Courtyard House in George Town was the residence of Cheong Fatt Tze, a prominent Chinese figure in the newly established Penang Straits Settlement during the 19th century. The mansion was constructed by master craftsmen brought in from China, who used their skills to fashion the mansion with 38 rooms, 5 granite-paved courtyards, 7 staircases, and 220 windows. In 2000, the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion received the inaugural UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Conservation Award, selected as the ‘Most Excellent Project’ in the Asia Pacific Rim following its RM7.6 million restoration works.
• Street Art in George Town - Discover the vibrant street art scattered throughout the multicultural capital of George Town.
• Tropical Fruit Farm - Visitors are taken on a guided tour of the farm lasting about 30 minutes, accompanied by one of the farm guides. After the tour, the guide will introduce the Virgin Coconut Oil process, Enzyme process, natural soap making process, and offer a sample tasting of the farm’s signature fruit enzymes.

Visitors can also sample lemongrass teas and various varieties of tropical honey. A breathtaking view overlooking the hilly terrains of Teluk Bahang awaits while enjoying a wide variety of freshly cut fruits from the fruit buffet spread. Also included is a freshly squeezed fruit juice of choice - 100% fresh from the farm.

• Chew Jetty - The largest and most intact of the clan jetties, Chew Jetty consists of 75 elevated houses, several Chinese temples, a community hall, and numerous tourist facilities, all connected by elevated wooden walkways. It’s a delightful place to wander around, admiring docked fishing boats while the scent of frying fish wafts across the walkways. There are numerous places to browse souvenirs and enjoy snack food.
• Snake Temple - Built in 1850, the Snake Temple is dedicated to Chor Soo Kong, a Buddhist priest and healer. It is one of the few places where visitors can get up close to a group of venomous snakes and live to tell the tale.
• Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram - Wat Chaiyamangalaram is a Thai temple in George Town, famous for its large gold-plated Reclining Buddha, which at 33 meters is one of the largest in the world. The temple dates back to 1845 and is built on land given to the Thai people by Queen Victoria of Great Britain during their rule of the island.
• Penang Botanical Gardens - 100-year-old trees, forested hills, and the giant water lilies of the Amazon River basin are just some of nature’s treasures awaiting visitors to the Penang Botanic Gardens.

Also known as the Waterfall Gardens due to the nearby cascading waterfalls, the Gardens were originally established by the British in 1884 as a research center studying the commercial viability of exquisite plants from different parts of the world. Today, the Gardens offer not only tranquility from the urban rush but also an education in botanical conservation.

There are many walking tracks to choose from, leading to plants like the Pinang Palm (Areca catechu, from which the island of Penang got its name), and wildlife such as long-tailed Macaques, Dusky Leaf Monkeys, Black Giant Squirrels, and a myriad of insects and butterflies. A note for those planning a picnic: the monkeys are not shy about wanting a share of your food, so be prepared for the possibility that you may need to refuel later.

• Hotel pickup and drop off by private car or van
• English speaking driver cum guide
• Parking fees

• Meals
• Entrance fees
• Gratuities
• Bottled water

This hourly tour offers the opportunity to explore attractions of your choice, allowing you to decide how long to spend at each location. If you’re uncertain about which attractions are the best, our professional and experienced driver-guide can provide recommendations and show you around. You can extend your visit by notifying the driver-guide and paying the additional hourly charges directly in cash. Please request a receipt or mobile data confirmation of payment.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.