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Penang, Malaysia

Half Day Round Island Discovery - Private

Art, culture and gastronomy
4h duration
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Visit a Batik Factory (a local cottage industry) - a stop to learn about the traditional art of fabric making by using wax and dyes. Then drive through the hills where one will enjoy the lush greenery of tropical rainforest dotted with fruit orchards and spices. Stop at a street stall to be introduced to the many varieties of fruits and spices produced by the local farmers. Drive to the valley where clusters of traditional Malay villages and paddy fields where one can feel the tranquility.

Highlights

  • Cast your eyes over a wonderful array of local produce at the market
  • Bask in the beauty of the valleys and pretty paddy fields
  • Find out all about the tricks of the trade when it comes to traditional fabric making

Description

Penang or “Pulau Pinang” which means "Island of Betelnut Palms" - was once a pirates' hideout. It came under British control in 1786. History has it that Captain Francis Light loaded the cannons with silver coins and fired into the thick undergrowth and the locals scrambled to recover them - thus clearing the area for settlement. Born as a crossroa...

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks

Important informations

  • Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, we strongly recommend modest clothing.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes.
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

How to get there

  • Hotel exit:
    • Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to assigned pickup time

Meeting point and route

This activity starts at a meeting point. In some cases, it will be informed after purchase or you may need to contact the local partner for more information.

Select a route to check out the tourist spots you will visit on this activity. If more than one route is available, it may be determined by the local partner only on the day of the activity.

Not always the tourist spots on the map will be described in the list and the opposite can also happen.

Tourist Spot

  • 1. Batik Factory
  • 2. Snake Temple
  • 3. Street of Harmony

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