Private Tour
Bukit Merah Orang Utan and Penang City Private Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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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.
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.
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
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Bukit Merah Orang Utan and Penang City Private Tour
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Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a fantastic time...
Sandra S,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time on this tour. Our guide Ashline picked us up at the cruise terminal. She was very friendly and knowledgable. Ashline brought a large bag of fruit for us to feed the orangutans. There were only 2 other couples at the sanctuary so we were able to get pretty close to the orangutans for some great photos. We then returned to George Town where Ashline stopped to get us some delicious samosas for lunch. Then a tour of the area. We saw the street art & walked along Chew Jetty. We would have spent longer there but the intense heat was too much for us so Ashline returned us to our ship. Highly recommend this excursion.
Our guide Leslie was the...
Champika G,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Leslie was the most wonderful guide. Extremely attentive, knowledgable and went above and beyond to give us a best overall experience. When we were in Bukit Merah, we were taken around by an inhouse guide. She obviously cared deeply about the rescued Orangutans, it showed in her explanations and knowledge. She knew each and every Orangutan's history, personality and likes and dislikes. Also our wonderful Leslie had come bearing fruits and nuts for the animals so we were lucky enough to experience feeding these wonderful animals. The inhouse guide was able to answer all our questions and gave us plenty of time to spend in the island. Following this wonderful trip, Leslie drove us back to George Town and took us to the Jettys. Leslie explained the history of these and how they are now protected. He was very patient while we looked around all the shops and really helped us with our purchases. I feel the whole experience was wonderful and was made 100% better by our guide. So thank you Leslie for being the most wonderful, thoughtful, funny, caring person.
Culture, History, and Preservation of Endangered Species
carolgF668TD,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Communication was excellent before the tour with. emailed tickets and phone calls the day of the excursion. Ernest, our guide, was kind, considerate, and knowledgeable. He took us to to Khoo Kongsi, a genealogical clan's complex established to improve Chinese immigrants' lives through education, jobs, and health care. From there, we went to the orangutan sanctuary where caretakers feed and train orphaned or abused apes for release into the wild in Borneo. Getting close and feeding these animals was a real highlight. Finally, we drove through Chinese, Indian, and English conclaves in Penang noting the difference in architecture and purpose. Ernest took wonderful photos of us with the orangs and emailed them to us in Whatsapp.
Bukit Merah Orang Utan Preserve Penang
D2774HLdanielb,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bukit Merah Orang Utan Preserve in Penang was a thrilling experience for me. Any animal lover would enjoy being guided by Ms. Peggy. She was knowledgeable and kind about all aspects of the visit. I felt like I was a VIP from the start to finish. Guides in the park and caretakers were friendly, as well! 5 star excursion!
Amazing trip!
niall h,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely loved this tour, along way to go from our hotel but worth every minute. You only get an hour on the island. We didn’t want to leave. Chris our tour guide she was fantastic!!! She bought fruit and juice (with her own money) she knew all the orangutans and would call them over by their names so we could feed them. She made sure we were away from the crowds and took lots of photos and even made us a video which she sent to us after the tour.
Art, food, and librarians (Ook!)
Alison M,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing. I booked in order to see Orang Utang in as close to natural habitat as possible. I was not disappointed, and even got to throw them some fruit. Additionally a private tour of Georgetown with an introduction the the jetties, the street art, and the amazing street food.
Incredible experience
Beth J,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an incredible experience getting up so close to Orangutan’s. Our amazing guide Ernest Loh looked after us from the minute he picked us up till the minute he dropped us back at the hotel. He was very knowledgeable about his country and was kind enough to share the best place for us to visit. When visiting the orangutan’s he had brought a bag of apples/oranges and juice which we were able to feed to the orangutan’s. Would highly recommended booking this private trip, definitely worth every penny!
Absolutely Best Excursion!
Brad M,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best tour! If you have the opportunity to do this, ask for Chrys to be your guide! We were on a cruise and she communicated with us, directed where to meet, and adjusted our schedule on the go. We arrived a bit later than expected and she adjusted our tickets for the Orang Utan. She was well organized, kind, and the entire trip felt like I was touring with a friend. Once at the Orang Utan island, she brought food to entice the orangutans and even got us special treatment. The entire day was informative and fun!! Highly recommend this day excursion
An excellent tour- highly recommend
James O,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jackie was a super guide- very informative, funny, careful driver, kept us on schedule, great history knowledge, made the Orangutan Island trip a real treat and knew the Orangutans by their name and habits- 5 stars for sure, the Jetty visit, Street art area, Chinese historical compound were great- a terrific day
Chrys created the most...
Susan H,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chrys created the most magical day for us! From the minute she met us at the ship until our delivery back there she was a delight to spend time with, enabled us to see and experience so much, and managed our time incredibly well. She knew just the places to show us and stories to tell to give us an appreciation for old town, took us to the best photo spots and captured such fun pictures for us and, best of all, made sure we had an amazing connection with the orangutans at the sanctuary. She knows each of the orangutans and their favorite treats—and was patient about finding the right window of time, despite the presence of a group who was also visiting, to help us have close up time with these precious creatures.
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