George Town Private Highlights Tour With Penang Hill Train
With a myriad of crafts and cultures, it can be hard to decide what to do in Penang. Discover George Town’s temples, see pewter being made, sample white coffee, and more on this time-saving private tour. Your day includes your ticket for the Penang Hill train but Kek Lok Si Temple is at your expense. While your driver is bilingual, guides are only offered for groups of eight or more.
Highlights
- ✓Get personal attention from your driver on this private tour
- ✓Ride the funicular to the top of Penang Hill for sweeping city views
- ✓See how Thai and Chinese Buddhism differ at two distinct temples
- ✓Enjoy transfers from your George Town hotel or the cruise port for ease
What you'll see & do
- ✓Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai Temple in Penang famous for its large gold plated Reclining Buddha (not a Sleeping Buddha), which at 33 metres, is one of the largest in the world
- ✓Then you will also 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.
- ✓After that, you will visit Kek Lok Si Temple. Built in 1891 as a small shrine, it has since expanded to become one of the most majestic and largest temples in South-East Asia. Since its founding in 1930, the “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas” is considered one of Penang’s most beautiful architectural wonders as it is able to incorporate 3 cultures into one structure – Chinese octagonal base, Thai middle tier and Burmese Crown. A 30.2m Guan Yin – Goddess of Mercy bronze statue was erected in 2002 on the highest point of the temple. It can be reached via an Inclined lift at the middle. On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea at Coffee Tree and also at Crown Pewter for demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made. End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓English speaking Driver
- ✓Ticket for Penang Hill Train
What's not included
- ✓Food and Drinks
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Personal expenses
- ✓No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)
- ✓Ticket for Kek Lok Si Temple
Good to know
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
Kek Lok Si Temple tickets not included: approx. MYR 16 per adult, MYR 8 per child. Payment is at the counter only in MYR, so please bring cash with you.
If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest
Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start
Driver can be late up to 10 - 15 Minutes due to Traffic or any unwanted clauses
For temple entry, wear modestand respectful attire, typically covering shoulders, arms, and legs, such as a long dress or pants and a simple top
Surcharge 50% to be applied during super peak like Chinese new year / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Please provide the arrival and departure times for your cruise, the name of the cruise, and confirm if the cruise pickup location has been booked
A 50% surcharge will apply for pick-up or drop-off locations outside of George Town.
Free pick-up is available within George Town only; pick-up from Seberang Perai (mainland) will require an extra charge.
Optional 7-tier Pagoda at Kek Lok Si Temple: RM 2 per person to enter the 7-tier pagoda (optional, not compulsory)
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (4 km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 4 km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
George Town Private Highlights Tour With Penang Hill Train
With a myriad of crafts and cultures, it can be hard to decide what to do in Penang. Discover George Town’s temples, see pewter being made, sample white coffee, and more on this time-saving private tour. Your day includes your ticket for the Penang Hill train but Kek Lok Si Temple is at your expense. While your driver is bilingual, guides are only offered for groups of eight or more.
Highlights
- ✓Get personal attention from your driver on this private tour
- ✓Ride the funicular to the top of Penang Hill for sweeping city views
- ✓See how Thai and Chinese Buddhism differ at two distinct temples
- ✓Enjoy transfers from your George Town hotel or the cruise port for ease
What you'll see & do
- ✓Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai Temple in Penang famous for its large gold plated Reclining Buddha (not a Sleeping Buddha), which at 33 metres, is one of the largest in the world
- ✓Then you will also 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.
- ✓After that, you will visit Kek Lok Si Temple. Built in 1891 as a small shrine, it has since expanded to become one of the most majestic and largest temples in South-East Asia. Since its founding in 1930, the “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas” is considered one of Penang’s most beautiful architectural wonders as it is able to incorporate 3 cultures into one structure – Chinese octagonal base, Thai middle tier and Burmese Crown. A 30.2m Guan Yin – Goddess of Mercy bronze statue was erected in 2002 on the highest point of the temple. It can be reached via an Inclined lift at the middle. On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea at Coffee Tree and also at Crown Pewter for demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made. End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓English speaking Driver
- ✓Ticket for Penang Hill Train
What's not included
- ✓Food and Drinks
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Personal expenses
- ✓No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)
- ✓Ticket for Kek Lok Si Temple
Good to know
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
Kek Lok Si Temple tickets not included: approx. MYR 16 per adult, MYR 8 per child. Payment is at the counter only in MYR, so please bring cash with you.
If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest
Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start
Driver can be late up to 10 - 15 Minutes due to Traffic or any unwanted clauses
For temple entry, wear modestand respectful attire, typically covering shoulders, arms, and legs, such as a long dress or pants and a simple top
Surcharge 50% to be applied during super peak like Chinese new year / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Please provide the arrival and departure times for your cruise, the name of the cruise, and confirm if the cruise pickup location has been booked
A 50% surcharge will apply for pick-up or drop-off locations outside of George Town.
Free pick-up is available within George Town only; pick-up from Seberang Perai (mainland) will require an extra charge.
Optional 7-tier Pagoda at Kek Lok Si Temple: RM 2 per person to enter the 7-tier pagoda (optional, not compulsory)
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (4 km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 4 km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.