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‘s Included

Private transportation

Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off

Professional Guide

Parking Fees

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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

Options

Bukit Merah Orang Utan and Penang City Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.87

31 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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.
A trip worth repeating!
rimadasp2025,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing host and guide, Ernest Lou who picked us up from our hotel and travelled with us to the ferry to the island. The guide at the conservation area was excellent and told us the story of each of the rescued orangutans we saw. Ernest had brought us some fruit which we are allowed to feed to the orangutans. I even got a smile out of Adam :). After a fascinating time at the island, Ernest took us to see Kok Si, and then to an amazing seafood place by the beach, where we got to pick what we wanted to eat and how we wanted our lunch prepared. Ernest also took some great shots and videos which he promptly sent us. I would go out with Ernest again any day… and back to spend time with the Orangutans again! Thank you Ernest - it was a very special day.
Family adventure
Laura T,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We travelled with David who was a professional tour guide and gave the 7 of us a very personal experience. He showed us the local Temple as well as the cultural and street art district of Penang The orang utan sanctuary did not disappoint either. David brought fruit to feed the orang utans and Lena our tour guide at the zoo informed us about the individual stories of the orang utan families that we could vie. We enjoyed listening to the individual stories of each orang utan. Adam's story was particularly touching.
5 STAR Tour Guide; AVAN
jimjW3404HD,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
5 STAR Tour Guide; AVAN. Request him by name if he's available. Outstanding local knowledge, very friendly and engaging. Tour guides like him are what make outings truly enjoyable. He showed us more than expected and were impressed with his in-depth and very entertaining conversation. We liked him so much we requested more time with him for another day!
Peggy was our guide, she...
Esme J,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Peggy was our guide, she was very enthusiastic and informative and taught us lots about different cultures in Malaysia. She took us to various temples and to the jetties and because we had the time she showed us the street art. Seeing the orangutans was something special, the whole experience was definitely worth the money.
Great tour
Lesley A,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Chrys was our guide and she was brilliant very knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble the sanctuary was amazing I would highly recommend this tour
Leslie Gives an Awesome Tour!
M4273PRcarolp,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Leslie was an amazing guide and went out of his way to be sure we enjoyed our tour and had maximum opportunities to see the orangutans up close. He brought fruits to offer the animals, so they came up to the sides of their enclosures so we could see them and get some great pics! Everyone that visited the island at the time we were there benefitted from having Leslie there with us as our personal guide. In addition to seeing the orangutans, he also gave us a terrific tour of the Chew Jetty and surrounding UNESCO World Heritage Site, and also a bit of Little India. He even got us a samosa at his favorite Indian food stall! He is knowledgeable, personable and clearly cares about his clients. His professionalism is top notch! I would highly recommend him! As an aside, we had a small issue at the start of the tour when we couldn't find him. He'd told us where he'd be, but we didn't get all of his messages - including the one that gave us his photo. It turns out the issue was 100% due to a failure of our messaging app, and not anything Leslie failed to do. He was texting us and we were texting him on What's App. It's just that neither of us was receiving the others' messages. The issue was finally straightened out when I restarted my phone. The whole thing was clearly a software glitch on my side.
Do yourself a favour, book this one !
David H,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fantastic day, covered so much and finished up with a delicious Malaysian hawker centre late lunch. Joey Tan our guide was great, so much information for first time visitors , comfortable car, well paced tour, finally got to try some durian and some great tips for the rest of our stay. Well done Joey !
A Fabulous Tour
ShelleyFulton,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fabulous tour. Chris stayed in great contact prior to the tour regarding pick up location for the ship. We had a wonderful time at the orangutan sanctuary. The rest of the tour was also very interesting and we saw all the places we wanted to see. Chris was very knowledgeable and a nice person to spend the day with. We were delivered back to the port on time.