Penang Day Trips & Excursions
While you can see most of Penang's sights on your own, without the need for a guide, you might find something in the following list to take you to the further parts of the island.
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Pulau Payar Marine Park from Penang  | From: $ 103.75 |
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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Grand Penang Tour | From: $ 58.75 |
Cover the highlights of Penang Island in one day! Begin the tour by going round the island and visit a Batik Factory, typical Malay villages, the unique Snake Temple and an international jewelry factory at the Free Trade zone. View Asia's longest bridge and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Penang's Botanical Gardens, the only garden of its kind in Malaysia, where a wide variety of flora an fauna can be found. | ||
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Monkey Beach Excursion  | From: $ 41.25 |
A white, sandy tropical island off Penang is todays 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 invigerating jungle trek followed by a delicious barbeque 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 barbeque 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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Georgetown by Night with Trishaw Ride  | From: $ 33.75 |
Historic Georgetown comes to life in a blaze of light at night. You will experience it all - savor the famous Penang local dishes at one of the many open-air food stalls and enjoy a drink at the only revolving restaurant that offers a panoramic night view of Georgetown. Georgetown comes to life in a blaze of light at night. Savor the famous Penang local dishes at one of the many open-air food stall centers. Taste the popular 'satay' sticks of barbecued meat and 'char koay teow' noodles fried with seafood while watching how they are prepared. Relax after dinner by taking a trishaw ride through the heart of old Georgetown. Enjoy one round of drinks at the only revolving restaurant that offers a panoramic night view of Georgetown before returning to the hotel. | ||
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Private Tour: Seafood Village and Cultural Show | From: $ 66.25 |
The Seafood Village is the biggest and best seafood restaurant in Penang, with a maximum capacity of 1,000 people. Built in Malay architectural style, the restaurant faces the Batu Ferringhi beachfront and offers a wide selection of fresh, succulent seafood, served in either Western, Chinese or local style. During dinner, enjoy a cultural show (performed nightly) which includes dances from the multi-cultures of Malaysia - Indian, Malay and Chinese. | ||
