Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Away from the busy Georgetown, the colorful sights and smells of the local villages, the fascinating life of locals and bountiful green environment, Penang countryside is another essence makes this small islands one of Asia's most captivating cities.
Join a half-day cycling tour for locals and tourists who want to experience a different side of Penang, Balik Pulau is the place for you.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All participants need to be able to ride 26'wheel size bike.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Explore Balik Pulau
Join this small-group cycling tour to explore the countryside of Penang, Balik Pulau. The tour will start at 7am from your hotel where we will transfer you to Balik Pulau. Exploring the town by bicycle has all the advantages of going by foot, combined with a much greater action radius and cooling breeze. If you want to experience Balik Pulau hideaways and countryside, touched by the charm of Malaysian way of country life at personal level, bicycle is a great way to do it. This tour will bring you to see local life in the Penang countryside. Away from Balik Pulau town there is a labyrinth of minor roads, pathways and alleys. Cyclists are treated as pedestrians, so you can use bicycle to explore fruit orchard, plantation, mangrove, fishing village and dozens of traditional Kampung in Penang.
See and walk around traditional fishing village in Malaysia
What‘s Included
Bike tour with all equipment
Local guide
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pickup (Georgetown)
Travel Insurance
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Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
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Reviews
447 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great opportunity to see the countryside
Shea C,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a beautiful bike ride through the Penang countryside. After reading other comments I was concerned about the age of the bikes; but, they were very easy to use, no need for gears or flash equipment, it added to the charm of the experience. The guide was very knowledgeable. The whole tour was very well thought out from when you’re picked up at your hotel to when your dropped back.
Worst Day in Malaysia
cwalk44,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The bicycles are in dire need of maintenance. My seat kept going down after every small bump. Eventually I stopped tying to adjust it back. Rusty, squeaky and ancient. The worst part about the tour was seeing a large dead cow in the river and a poor dog with a broken foot. Worst day in Malaysia. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
Great day for family
sandfords2021,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good, picked up at 7 on the dot in an air-conditioned car. Went to the start point and then biked around the area for a few hours. The highlight was the animals at the goat farm, my kids really enjoyed that. The owners are good people, none of the usual angling to get extra money. Just took us to local businesses and then bought us stuff. Was a great day. Please get better bikes.
Lucky with nice weather, nice group and nice guide.
Chee Hong N,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00TC was our guide. Punctual in pick up. Throughout the ride, he was attentive and gave great intro to the various spots we visited. Had nice coffee break at a kopi shop and ice cream at the animal farm. Highly recommended for easy family or couple bicycle ride in a village.
Great way to escape the city and see Malaysian rural life.
Jet42903748194,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fantastic riding around rural communities on the Western side of Penang Island. Eddy our guide and Harry our driver were super helpful and knowledgeable. Only drawback is that some of the bikes are quite old and need replacing.
Fresh country air
Wendy L,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Being as it was a 7 start was unable to get breakfast in hotel. So maybe pick up 30 mins later. …….. but the cycling was very good and guide told us a lot. Would have liked to cycle for longer
Beautiful local experience
Ddidel,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience with many insights into local life. Bicycles are of course not on western stand, besides you should be able to ride reasonably safely.;) Guide was nice and told a lot, could go a little more to questions of guests - involve them more. Service level top: We were surprised by heavy rain, then immediately offered the opportunity to be picked up by car. But we decided to cycle in the rain as well. Somewhat annoying is that you have to drive a good 40 minutes before you even arrive at the start of the tour, but it takes a lot of time.
DO this!
S2344LRdylans,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely awesome guide and super cool! I loved the various places we went, and pickup was efficient. No matter who you're with its worthwhile.
Very chill ride. A great...
Laurence B,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very chill ride. A great way to see more of the country side of Penang Island and learn. I had a great time overall
Panong Activity
Sol H,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hotel pick-up, drop-off comfort and Penang's thick countryside rides were great. If you stay in Penang for more than 3 nights and 4 days, it is recommended to include it in the schedule. Riding itself isn't difficult, it's better to go alone or as a family unit. Clothes are good for long pants as well-drying material, and rain clothes are provided when it rains.
From SGD 39.98
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