Penang Day Trips
Located off the northwest coast of Malaysia, Penang Island enjoys abundant natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage, earning it the nickname “Pearl of the Orient.” Here are some of the best Penang day trips for exploring the island and its surroundings.

Monkey Beach—14 miles (22 kilometers) from Penang City
Monkey Beach (Teluk Duyung) is part of Penang National Park on the northwest corner of the island. Named for its resident group of crab-eating macaques, the island is otherwise uninhabited—an ideal setting for a relaxing day of sun, sand, and sea. Tours to the island often include a barbecue lunch cooked right on the beach.

Pulau Payar Marine Park—about 40 miles (64 kilometers) from Penang City
The four uninhabited islands of Pulau Payar Marine Park, located a short ferry ride from Georgetown, are surrounded by clear waters teeming with large coral species and a colorful diversity of marine animals. If you want to explore Malaysia below the surface of the water, this is a great place to snorkel and scuba dive.

Orangutan Island—47 miles (76 kilometers) from Penang City 
Observe free-ranging orangutans in their forested habitat in Semanggol with a visit to the conservation facility Orangutan Island. Visitors are protected by a meshed-in path during guided tours with an island ranger.

Tempurung Cave—114 miles (184 kilometers) from Penang City
Tempurung Cave (Gua Tempurung), also known as Coconut Cave, ranks among the largest cave systems in peninsular Malaysia. Explore over a mile (2 kilometers) of subterranean passages filled with illuminated limestone pillars, stalactites, and stalagmites. Visitors can choose between a paved trail through the caves or a longer journey that involves getting a bit wet and muddy.

Hat Yai—134 miles (215 kilometers) from Penang City
Visit two countries in one day with a trip to Hat Yai on the southern tip of Thailand. The busy city is a cultural mishmash where Malaysian day-trippers mingle with Cantonese street vendors and expats from all corners of the globe. On a guided tour of the city, visit the Four Faces Buddha Temple, catch some rays on the white sands of Samila Beach, and sample Thai food from the Hat Yai floating market.

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Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights

Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights

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Avoid canned tours with itineraries that are set in stone with this customizable highlights tour of Penang. This tour strikes a great balance between flexibility and ease of planning; you retain all the flexibility of a self-planned tour but, unlike a self-drive excursion, your guide can suggest places to visit and provide local knowledge. On the day your guide will be with the whole time to answer your questions and provide local insight. This tour is perfect for those who want to explore everything that Penang has to offer at their own pace.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 80.00
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Penang City & Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si

Penang City & Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si

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Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just half a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch pewter craftsmen; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 97.90
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Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures

Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures

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Choose your own adventure through Penang with this flexible private tour. Avoid the hassle of being rushed around in a busy tour group and enjoy independence. Customize your own itinerary, choosing between the many attractions. Take in the views at Penang Hill, visit the Penang Botanic Gardens and discover the temples and street art of the city. Decide how long to spend at each attraction, depending on your personal needs.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 100.00
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Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

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Explore George Town highlights on a half-day tour combining historic sites with temples and colorful neighborhoods, with an optional visit to the Penang Time Tunnel 3D museum. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle means you’ll stay cool and comfortable while ticking off a long list of destinations that include Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Chew Jetty, and more, finishing the day with a taste of Penang's classic white coffee.
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  • 5 hours
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USD 50.60
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Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

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Ideal for small groups or families on their first visit to Penang, this full-day tour provides an opportunity to learn about the city’s cultural and architectural highlights. Starting from your hotel lobby, our driver will whisk you off on an adventure through historical streets, Chinese clan houses, ancient temples, and century-old water villages.
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  • 5 hours
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USD 52.00
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Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

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Escape to the countryside of Penang without the risk of getting lost on the way out of George Town on this action-packed half-day cycling tour. Your guide leads you down lesser-explored paths and through rural areas and villages that only the locals know about. Cycling is a much better choice than walking, as you are able to see so much more!
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
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USD 30.04
Penang Hill Funicular Ticket

Penang Hill Funicular Ticket

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Secure tickets in advance to ride the funicular railway up Penang Hill. Glide around 1.2 miles (1,996 meters) up to the peak, where you can soak up sweeping views of the island from the viewing deck or admire the colonial-era bungalow Bel Retiro. Upgrade for skip-the-line access via the fast lane.
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USD 8.35
3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang

3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang

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Food makes the perfect introduction to any city—especially Penang. Slurp, sip, and snack as you discover the highlights of the city’s historic center, Georgetown, on a small-group foodie walking tour with a guide. Enjoy the sorts of insights you can only get from a local as you visit vendors and hawkers, and taste the fare of the generations of migrants who have made the island their home.
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  • 3 hours 15 minutes
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USD 62.00
Private Penang Hill Habitat Nature Walk with Lunch

Private Penang Hill Habitat Nature Walk with Lunch

Explore one of only two remaining virgin forest areas on the island of Penang during this 5-hour nature walk excursion at The Habitat Penang Hill. Take a stroll along the 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) nature trail through this ecotourism park, marveling at the habitat’s unique range of plants and animals. An included lunch at a British colonial-style restaurant and great island views add to the experience.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 112.00
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4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour

4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour

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Feast your senses on the sights and smells of George Town on a half-day culinary tour, ideal for food lovers with limited time in Penang. In a small group, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town in the early evening, a cooler and less-crowded time to visit, on a tour that combines its rich culture with numerous local delicacies. Plus, taking a food tour at the start of your trips means you receive ample culinary recommendations sure to enhance your vacation.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 88.00
Private Tour: Full Day Center Penang Island Tour

Private Tour: Full Day Center Penang Island Tour

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Make sure you see the best of Penang on a private tour of the island. Departing from George Town, this personalized tour covers religious sights such as Kek Lok Si Temple, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple and Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Plus, explore Penang Botanical Garden and take the funicular to Penang Hill, from which panoramic city views are enjoyed. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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  • 8 hours
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USD 102.57
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Private Arrival Transfer : Penang International Airport

Private Arrival Transfer : Penang International Airport

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Skip the taxi lines or the hassle of joining other passengers on an airport shuttle ride, and instead opt for this comfortable and convenient private transfer service. Simply meet a representative with a sign bearing your name as you arrive, and then drive straight to your hotel or other nominated destination within the city of Penang.
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USD 13.30
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3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang

3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang

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As the undisputed culinary capital of Malaysia, Penang’s food scene is as diverse as it is delicious. Let a guide reveal the best of the city’s dishes on a half-day tour of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its culture and cuisine. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to six as your guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Penang that’s ideal for first-time visitors.
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  • 3 hours
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USD 62.00
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

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This tour will give you a full tour of Penang main highlights. You will experience and get a chance to witness the different cultures and architecture of Penang. We will also get a chance to visit the Penang Street art, the heritage buildings, local temples as well as Penang history. This is a perfect city tour for couples or families visiting for the first time.
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  • 5 hours
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USD 52.00
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Penang Instagrammable Tour with Lunch

Penang Instagrammable Tour with Lunch

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Penang is named by CNN Travel as one of the top 2019 tourist destinations in the world. This tour is specially designed for you to capture the amazing scenes plus your own experiences in Penang. Start with inner George Town for the iconic murals or street arts such as the "Kids on Bicycle", the "Old Motorcycle", the "Boy on Chair" and more. After that proceed to the Peranakan Mansion which houses priceless antique collection and artifacts, showcasing an assimilation of cultures between the Malays and the early Chinese settlers. Next stop is the award-winning Asia Pacific Heritage building - Cheong Fatt Tze (The Blue Mansion). Immerse yourself in the historic splendor that the building once and the architecture for the perfect Instagram shots. Take more photos during the street food lunch, as local dishes such as "Laksa", "Char Koay Teow", and "Cendol" are not only delicious but look really good for Instagram feed.
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  • 5 hours
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USD 82.00
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Penang Shore Excursion Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)

Penang Shore Excursion Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)

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This Penang shore excursion takes visitors from the port to a charming island that is a meeting place between East and West. Recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the island is rich with historical and cultural importance. This trip takes visitors to explore Penang Hill and visit Kek Lok Si Pagoda, before getting a taste of Penang’s famous White Coffee at Coffee Tree.
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  • 5 hours
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USD 97.90
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Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

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During This 5 Hours City Tour you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple,Reclining Buddha , Dhammikarama Burmese, scenic drive through the streets of George Town, Esplanade/Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Streets of Racial Harmony, Chew Jetty. free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea @ Coffee Tree. - Harmonious temple bestowed with gifts from Chinese emperors - Spectacular views of Georgetown & roundtrip transportation - Chance to view the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia
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  • 5 hours
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USD 42.00
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Penang Half Day City Tour Including Tropical Spice Garden

Penang Half Day City Tour Including Tropical Spice Garden

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Explore George Town’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some famous attractions in Penang. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.
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  • 6 hours
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USD 65.39
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Half-Day Balik Pulau Countryside Cycling

Half-Day Balik Pulau Countryside Cycling

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We uphold originality, quality, safety, companionship, and trust, and maintain a passion for being the best. We are here to make something rarely offered in Malaysia conveniently available to you. The brand is a small, 100 percent locally-owned company representing a team of highly motivated, innovative, adventurous, experienced, and fun-loving people. The dazzling line-up cares for local communities, wildlife, mountains, jungles, forests, and rivers. Our team’s primary focus is the rural livelihood and real-life outdoor experiences. Our tour products provide authentic local offerings, creating profound holiday encounters and ensuring a meaningful and transformative travel experience. We chose a more challenging field of responsibility and sustainability. We honour ordinary rural matters by making vital recognition to their economic sectors. When joining our tours, you use tourism to create an undeniably positive impact and value social benefits to our local communities.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
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USD 83.07
Food Tour at Penang - Eat Like a Local, Feel Like a Local

Food Tour at Penang - Eat Like a Local, Feel Like a Local

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Penang is the food capital of Asia, the cultural diversity here have contributed to a wide variety of food option. Chinese, Malay, Indian and Even Western Cuisine just popping out every where around the whole island. Either you looking for a High Class fine Dining option to Heritage Culture Vibe Cafe, you will be amaze with the amount of option you will be flooded with. However, the best food of Penang came from the street side. Street Hawker that being operating for tenth of years and some inheriting from the cooking skill from their fore parents. These Stalls on the street side might look simple, it may not provide you the comfort of seats but the taste of food might be comparable or better to those Michelin Star Restaurant. Lets join me to explore the wonders of this street food and learn on how to be a local foodies.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 120.00
Private Tour: Full Day Round Penang Island Tour

Private Tour: Full Day Round Penang Island Tour

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Discover the natural wonders, modern landmarks, and traditional towns of Penang Island on this full-day tour. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle and visit sites such as the Penang Batik Factory, the Monkey Cup Roundabout, and the Tropical Fruit Farm. Stop in towns such as Teluk Bahang and Balik Pulau, take a walk through the jungle at the Tropical Spice Garden, and enjoy a delicious street food lunch (own expense).
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 128.21
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Penang Full Day Tour

Penang Full Day Tour

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See the sights of Penang while avoiding stuffy tour buses or public transport turmoil on this small-group tour. Visit significant spiritual sites like Dhammikarama Burmese Temple and Wat Chayamangkalaram, home of the city’s immense Reclining Buddha. Stroll along the boardwalk at Batu Ferringhi Beach and take a drive around the ruins and colonial remnants of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Georgetown neighborhood. Get from destination to destination in an air-conditioned small-group transport, with your own driver to tell you the stories of the city.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 87.70
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Penang Full-Day Private Customizable Tour with Pick Up

Penang Full-Day Private Customizable Tour with Pick Up

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This tour allow you to choose the attractions that you like, not like the can approach of a fixed itinerary tour. For a 7 hours visit from ship or hotel or airport, you choose some 5-8 attractions to go from the list in "tour details". You choose the place and decide on the you time needed. Either you go deep into selected location, or you can just stop by the corner to take photos from the outside not needing enter the attraction, you made your own decision. If mobility is a concern, you can choose to circulate the Penang Island and take in the view from the comfort of air-conditioned car. If you could not decide on where to go or what to do, let our licensed tour guide choose it for you. The tour guide cum driver, will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary on the go. Penang is Marvel for you to discover.!
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 150.00
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Penang Full Day Tour including Penang Hill(Fast Lane) with Lunch

Penang Full Day Tour including Penang Hill(Fast Lane) with Lunch

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Experience the sights and sounds of Penang in one day on a 6-hour guided tour. The well-rounded itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to get an overview of the vibrant Malaysian city, but don’t want to fuss over taxis, public transit, and limiting guide books. Thanks to all-inclusive transportation from your hotel, you're able to comfortably visit the reclining Buddha, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Penang Hill, and more.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 135.10
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