Private Tour
Penang Nature Escape: Penang Hill, Botanical Garden & Ferringhi
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the Penang nature and diversity by enjoy nature's beauty at its raw at Penang Hill. Then visit some famous temples that should visit at there such as Kek Lok Si Temple, Guan Yin. After that proceed to Batu Feringghi Beach and also Botanical Garden.
- Picturesque funicular train ride to the top of Penang Hill
- Relaxing environment at 2,700 feet (833 m) above sea level
- Chance to view the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia
- Pristine sandy beaches & wide array of water sports at Batu Feringgi
- Botanical Garden featuring a diverse collection of tropical flora
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket for Penang Hill Train (Fast Lane) and Kek Lok Si included.
Meals are not included
Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges)
An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Ticket for Penang Hill Train (Fast Lane), Kek Lok Si Temple, Inclined Lift
Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off (city center 1km radius)
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking driver.
Gratuities
Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Historic City of George Town
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal at Georgetown on time for a 9am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
Penang Hill
You will visit Penang Hill where you will ride a funicular train to its peak at 833m above sea level to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Georgetown and mainland Butterworth. Colonial bungalows can be found around this hill due to the British preferring to stay in a cooler climate compared to the hot and humid environment in the city.
Options
Go Nature : PenangHill(FastLane)|BotanicGarden|KekLokSi|Ferringhi
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointing
ANNE F,
Apr 15, 2024
- Viator
2.00Unfortunately I had a poor experience. Firstly, as a solo traveller I had to book a private tour as no shared options were available. This further meant that the price nearly doubled for me. I accepted that, thinking that I would at least have the company of the guide. That turned out not to be the case, for the most part. The first stop was Penang Hill. The driver /guide bought my ticket, not including the eco park part. I expected this part of the tour to take 1 hour (as indicated) and arranged to call the guide when I was finished. I was not able to get in touch with the guide for 2.5 hours. The number given on the ticket was not manned and the guide made no effort to call me within that 2.5 hour time slot. When he eventually called me after 2.5 hours he said he assumed I wanted to spend more time on the hill. However, as my ticket was for the restricted area it seemed bizarre that he would think that. I thought I had been abandoned and took a taxi myself to the next venue, the Botanic garden. When the guide eventually made contact with me I arranged to meet him outside the Botanic garden. He offered to pay my taxi fare of 40 RM and I accepted. I went around the botanic gardens on my own as I had not yet met the guide again. I am not sure if he would have accompanied me but it seems unlikely as he made no comment about it when I met him. We then drove to the Buddhist temple. However, here he basically acted as a driver and didn't accompany me through the site. He dropped me at the entrance, made a couple of short comments about the venue and statues and then instructed me to meet him in the car park after I had gone around by myself. I then had to negotiate the temple on my own and try to make some sense of what I was looking at, as I had no 'guidance'. After the disappointing temple visit I saw no point in carrying on, as it was clear I was 'on my own'. I asked him to drop me back to my hotel. Enroute he did comment on some sites we passed, giving some historical and other context. However, the whole experience was very poor considering the €165 I paid.
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