Is hotel pickup included, and which hotels are covered?

Yes, shared round-trip transfers from selected Penang Island hotels are included. Check at booking that your accommodation is on the pickup list. Pickup is at 8:30 AM.

What happens if the Penang Hill funicular is out of service?

If the funicular is under maintenance on the day of your tour, the stop will be replaced by a visit to the Penang Botanical Gardens at no extra charge.

Are the temple and factory admissions all covered in the price?

Entry to the Batik Factory, Snake Temple and Kek Lok Si Temple grounds is included. However, the Kek Lok Si Incline Lift, the Snake Farm inside the Snake Temple, and the Harriston Chocolate Workshop are optional extras you can purchase onsite.

No, lunch is not included. There is a midday break during which you can eat at your own expense.

Can I bring a young child?

Children under 2 years old join free of charge, though no separate seat is reserved for them. For older children, a standard ticket is required.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour includes temple staircases and a funicular train ride, which may present challenges for those with limited mobility. Contact the operator before booking if you have specific accessibility requirements.

Penang Grand Island Full-Day Tour

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Duration

6 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 72hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Shared round-trip hotel transfers from selected Penang Island hotels

Driver-guide throughout the tour

Local funicular train ticket to Penang Hill

Not included

Lunch (available at your own expense during the midday break)

Admission to the Kek Lok Si Incline Lift (purchasable onsite)

Entry to the Snake Farm inside the Snake Temple (purchasable onsite)

Harriston Chocolate Workshop participation (purchasable onsite)

What to expect

Hotel pickup
8:30 AM
Shared transfers collect you from your selected Penang Island hotel.
Batu Feringghi coastal drive
The tour begins with a scenic drive along Penang's northern coastline.
Penang Batik Factory
Watch craftspeople create traditional Malaysian batik textiles using wax-resist dyeing techniques.
Snake Temple
Explore this unusual temple, said to be inhabited by pit vipers, and learn about its place in Penang's religious history.
Lunch break
Own expense
A break for lunch at your own expense.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Visit one of Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temples, dominated by its 30-metre bronze Goddess of Mercy statue.
Penang Hill via funicular
Ride the 1932 funicular train to 800 metres above sea level for sweeping views over Georgetown and the Penang Strait.
Harriston Chocolate Factory
Browse and sample locally produced Malaysian chocolate at this popular artisan factory.
Hotel drop-off
3:00–4:00 PM
Return transfers bring you back to your hotel.

Meeting point

Penang Batik Factory, Teluk Bahang, Penang, Malaysia

Your hotel pickup is arranged for 8:30 AM from selected Penang Island hotels. Confirm your hotel is on the pickup list at the time of booking. The tour operator address listed is the Penang Batik Factory, the first stop of the day.

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What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes suitable for temple steps and hillside paths
A light layer for the cooler temperatures at Penang Hill
Cash or card for lunch and any optional onsite admissions
Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)

Penang Grand Island Full-Day Tour

Penang Grand Island Full-Day Tour

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