Penang Day Trips & Excursions

Explore the colorful underwater world of the Pulau Payar Marine Park on this great day trip from Penang.

Start early with a high-speed catamaran trip to Pulau Payar from Penang, a marine park off the Peninsular Malaysia. Clear shimmering waters that surround the island is perfect for snorkeling or even diving. Having been cordoned off as a marine park in 1985 this park has been made a study center for marine researchers.

One hour each way from Penang by high-speed catamaran, explore Pulau Payar, the only Marine Park off the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The crystal clear water is reputed to support a multitude of colorful marine life and large species of corals, and is ideal for snorkeling.

Scuba diving can be arranged at additional cost. Buffet lunch is served at the platform. Facilities include an underwater observatory.

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Explore Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple, Kek Lok Si, perched against a hill slope in Air Itam. Marvel at the statue of the Goddess of Mercy and the 30 meter high Pagoda and take a stroll through the Penang Botanical Gardens located at the foot of Penang Hill on this 4-hour tour.

Walk up the steps to Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple in Penang, Kek Lok Si, perched against a hill slope in Air Itam. Marvel at the statue of the Goddess of Mercy and the 30 meter high Pagoda. See the 'Pond of Longevity', home for hundreds of tortoises set free by the devotees.

Ride on the Funicular Railway up to Penang Hill. Next, visit the century old 72-acres Penang Botanical Gardens located at the foot of Penang Hill. Stroll through the main gardens, learn about the rare species of flora and fauna while monkeys roam freely in their natural habitats.

IMPORTANT: The Funicular Railway will be under maintenance during 22 February to 30 October 2010. During this time the Funicular Railway experience will be replaced with a visit to the Botanical Gardens also known as the Waterfall Gardens.

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A white, sandy tropical island off Penang is today's calling. Take a short boat trip to an uninhabited island for a day of fun in the sun, sand and sea. Enjoy a spot of fishing or an invigorating jungle trek followed by a delicious barbecue lunch.

Take a 30 minute boat ride from Penang to an uninhabited white sandy beach fringed with coconut trees and frequented by monkeys from the nearby jungle. Enjoy the sun, the sea and the barbecue lunch by the beach.

For those who love fishing, you can try your luck with the equipment provided and if your into adventure, take a short jungle trek in the surrounding foothills.

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Explore Penang the 'Pearl of the Orient' from its sandy shores to the quaint countryside. Visit a traditional Batik Factory, Snake Temple, International jewelry factory and a Malay Kampung (village). A great way to experience Penang in a nutshell!

You'll be picked up from your Penang hotel and taken to a Batik Factory to experience the traditional technique of batik printing using wax and dyes.

Learn about the rubber tapping, spices and local Penang fruits on this discovery tour.

Tour continues to a Malay Kampung , an old style Malaysian village, where you will have the chance to mingle with the locals. Visit the legendary Snake Temple, where green Pit Vipers adorn the altars.

Observe the art of jewelery making at the OE Design, an international jewelry factory located at the Free Trade Zone. See how gold, platinum and gemstones are put together into a fine piece of jewelry.

View the 3rd longest bridge in the world which links the Penang Island to the mainland and journey through historic Georgetown before returning to your hotel.

Note: During weekends and public holidays the jewelry factory visit is replaced with a visit to the Penang Buttery Farm, a butterfly sanctuary for over 120 species of exotic butterflies.

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To escape the heat of tropical Georgetown, do what many of the early colonial settlers did when the air got a little too thick, head up to the top of the 830 meter Penang Hill on the funicular railway. From there you will enjoy dinner and panaramic views over Georgetown and surrounding area.

A unique experience to dine at Colonial Penang Hill, Malaysia's first hill station accessible by one of the world's oldest funicular railway systems.

Feel the cool and refreshing air at the summit. Dinner is served at the cosy Bellevue Hotel overlooking Georgetown with panaromic night views of the town and of parts of mainland Malaysia.

IMPORTANT: The Funicular Railway will be under maintenance during 22 February to 30 October 2010. This tour will not be operating during this time.

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