Private Tour

Bukit Merah Orang Utan and Penang City Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

Cantonese

English

Chinese (China)

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on an unforgettable journey filled with nature's wonders and cultural delights. Get up close and personal with these gentle giants, learn about their conservation efforts, and feel your heart swell with admiration for these incredible beings. Prepare yourself to be enchanted by the rich tapestry of cultures and flavors that await you in Penang, fondly known as the "Pearl of the Orient.

Book your adventure to Orang Utan Island and Penang city tour today, and let the magic of Malaysia unfold before your eyes!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

This is a private tour/ activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation

Embark on a unique conservation journey to Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merah, a sanctuary dedicated to preservation and research of these magnificent creatures. Spanning over 15 acres, this island offers a rare opportunity to observe Orang Utan up close, living in a semi-wild environment. the protected enclosure allows visitors to walk through a tunnel, witnessing the Orang Utans as they climb, play, and interact in their natural habitat. Orang Utan Island is not just an attraction; it is a vital project aimed at educating the public on the importance of protecting endangered species and their environments. The island located in the outskirts where the traveling time may take up to 3 hours back and forth.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Chew Jetty

Walk through time at Chew Jetty, the largest and most intact of Penang's historic clan jetties. Part of the Penang Heritage Trail, this waterfront settlement is built on stilts over the water, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Chinese immigrants who settled here over a century ago.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off

Professional Guide

Parking Fees

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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Bukit Merah Orang Utan and Penang City Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

excellent tour!
Adam L,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Ernest was excellent, very informative and accommodating of our needs. He went the extra mile and gave us a tour of Georgetown even though it was not part of the itinerary. I would not hesitate to recommend Ernest for a tour!
Amazing tour to see orangutan
788angelac788,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This really was the best trip we have ever done. Leslie was an amazing guide and he was full of such amazing information. He was also a great photographer as well and took some great photos of us. He took us to a love street vendor for a hot lunch of rice noodles and prawns and then the best samosas we've ever tried. Seeing orangutan up close and being able to throw food to them was great and something to just didn't expect. We'd have to say a huge thank you to Leslie once again for being such a caring guide.
Orang Utan Island
Bryony M,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful day to see these amazing creatures. An unforgettable experience and lovely to see them in such natural surroundings. The conservation project is looking after them so well and you can tell that they are so invested in doing everything they can to rehabilitate them and if possible returning them to the wild
A fantastic experience, highly recommend!
352mindym,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of 4 and another family of 3 went together on this group tour, everyone had a great time. We have been on tours in many countries and to many places, but our guide Jackie was one of the best if not the best I've encountered. He was super responsible and communicated well in advance of our tour started to make sure we get the most personalized experience possible. He and the other tour guide know how to get the Orang Utans to come out even though it was hot, the kids had a great experience. Jackie also took us to one of the local Hawker centers, the food was so authentic, all of us non-locals enjoyed ourselves, the hawker center had big fans going strong, was very cool during a hot day. We had a special request for a type of fruit that none of us has had before and I missed it from the food tour the day before. Jackie went out of his way and found this fruit that was out of season for me (wow!). He really made sure we had the best experience possible. He introduced the local culture to us, where to go and where not to go during our ride in his very comfortable van. He went much longer than the duration we signed up for just so everyone gets their wishes granted. We are all so grateful for his generosity of time. You can't go wrong signing up for this tour, if you can, request Jackie, you won't regret!
Highly recommend visiting...
Sherylscott2,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Highly recommend visiting with an experienced guide like Jackie: He knew all the animals, brought fruit for us to feed them so all the orangutan’s came as close as possible to catch the fruit.
A must do in Penang
Ray M,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was exceptional… Leslie kept me informed of what time and where to meet at the port …then went to orangutans …a tick of my bucket list … and back into Georgetown … taking time along the way to try the local fruits and delicacy’s.. a full day and well worth it …. So glad I did this trip and Leslie definitely made the tour special
Penang
GrandTour712583,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with our very knowledgeable tour guide Jacky . The tour was made better by having such a good tour guide. The tour was enjoyable and amazing interaction with orangatans
Definitely worth the...
Maria M,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Definitely worth the experience to see the orangutans and to learn more about the conservation centre activities! Our guide was great and very knowledgeable, we learned a lot about Penang’s history too we wouldn’t have otherwise.
Hope Alan finds a partner
Wendy L,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Wow what an amazing day from start to finish. Chrys our tour guide was wonderful. Very friendly and knowledgeable and her English was very good. We had a great day
Highlight of Malysia holiday
Kiwi Nik77,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour with Pansy! Get up close to the orangutans and the amazing people who look after their welfare on their island habitat. The private tour provides the opportunity to get genuine local insight into Penang society.