Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Penang
You'll arrive in Penang and get transferred to your hotel by car. Once you check in after 2pm, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city and soak in what Penang has to offer food-wise and otherwise.
- Start point
- Penang International Airport (PEN), Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Bayan Lepas, Penang 11900, Malaysia (Arrival Transfer)
Optional Activities
- Explore Penang's sights and flavors at leisure
- Visit Penang Beach
- Day 2
Penang Hill & Kek Lok Si Temple
Take a private guided tour up Penang Hill on the funicular railway for views across the island. You can visit the Habitat or Owl Museum if you want to pay extra. From there, head to Kek Lok Si Temple, one of Malaysia's biggest Buddhist temples, where you can grab Penang Laksa for an added fee. The tour includes stops at local shops and runs either 9am to 1pm or 2pm to 6pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided tour to Penang Hill
- Penang Hill Railway funicular train (normal ticket)
- Visit to Kek Lok Si Temple
- Local product shop visits
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Optional Activities
- Habitat Museum visit (at own expense)
- Owl Museum visit (at own expense)
- Kek Lok Si Temple tram ride
- Penang Hill Railway express lane upgrade (RM50/pax additional)
- Try Penang Laksa at temple (own cost)
Landmarks Penang Hill Kek Lok Si Temple 
- Day 3
Balik Pulau Cycling Tour
Start at 7:15am for a cycling tour through Balik Pulau. You'll ride about 2 hours through paddy fields, farms, fishing villages, and mangroves, then have a light breakfast around 10am. Stop at Audi Dream Farm to see how they farm, grab lunch on your own, then explore Balik Pulau town with fruit stalls or durian plantations if they're in season. Visit a Reclining Buddha Temple and Padang Kota for photos before heading back around 4pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast during cycling tour)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through Balik Pulau (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit paddy fields, vegetable farms, fishing villages, mangrove forests, mango farm
- Light breakfast during cycling tour
- Visit to Audi Dream Farm
- Balik Pulau town exploration
- Local product shop visits
- Reclining Buddha Temple visit (photo stop)
- Padang Kota visit (photo stop)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Optional Activities
- Extra activities at Audi Dream Farm (at own expense)
- Fruit stall or durian plantation visit (if in season)
- Photo opportunities at various locations
Landmarks Balik Pulau Audi Dream Farm Reclining Buddha Temple Padang Kota - Day 4
George Town Heritage & Local Shopping
Walk through George Town's history starting at Chew Jetty, the stilt village with murals. See the Queen Victoria Clock Tower, Fort Cornwallis (photos outside), City Hall, Esplanade, and Logan Heritage building. Then check out the Street of Harmony with its church, temples, and mosque all near each other. Wander Armenian Street and Little India for street art, chocolate, and coffee shops before returning to your hotel. Tours run 9am to 1pm or 2pm to 6pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of George Town heritage sites
- Visit to Chew Jetty (stilt village)
- Visit to Queen Victoria Clock Tower
- Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis (exterior)
- Visit to Penang City Hall
- Esplanade waterfront visit
- Logan Heritage building visit
- Street of Harmony exploration: St George Church, Goddess of Mercy Temple, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Armenian Street street art viewing (photo stop)
- Little India exploration
- Chocolate and coffee shop stops
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Optional Activities
- Fort Cornwallis interior ticket and tour (at own expense)
Landmarks Chew Jetty Queen Victoria Clock Tower Fort Cornwallis Penang City Hall Logan Heritage St George Church Goddess of Mercy Temple Sri Mahamariamman Temple Kapitan Keling Mosque Armenian Street Little India - Day 5
George Town Heritage & Balik Pulau
Combine George Town heritage and Balik Pulau on a full-day tour. Start with Chew Jetty, the Clock Tower, Fort Cornwallis, City Hall, Esplanade, Logan Heritage, and State Museum (being renovated). Walk through Little India and Chinatown, visit a historic pastry shop with 160 years of tradition, then head to Snake Temple with de-venomed snakes. After lunch, explore Balik Pulau's old town, tropical fruit farm (seasonal, your cost), Nutmeg Factory, street art, and Batik Factory, returning around 4:30pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of George Town heritage sites
- Visit to Chew Jetty (stilt village)
- Queen Victoria Clock Tower visit
- Fort Cornwallis visit
- Penang City Hall visit
- Esplanade waterfront visit
- Logan Heritage building visit
- State Museum visit (currently under renovation)
- Little India exploration
- Chinatown exploration
- Hand-made pastries boutique visit and tasting (160 years history)
- Local product/souvenir shop visits
- Snake Temple visit
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Balik Pulau Old Town exploration
- Nutmeg Factory visit
- Street art viewing
- Batik Factory visit
- Tropical fruit farm entrance ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Optional Activities
- Tropical fruit farm visit (depends on season, at own expense)
Landmarks Chew Jetty Queen Victoria Clock Tower Fort Cornwallis Penang City Hall Logan Heritage State Museum Little India Chinatown Snake Temple Balik Pulau Old Town Nutmeg Factory Batik Factory - Day 6
Departure from Penang
Have breakfast, then get transferred to Penang Airport at your scheduled time. Check in your bags and head through the airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Penang International Airport (PEN), Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Bayan Lepas, Penang 11900, Malaysia (Departure Transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
