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Penang : Balik Pulau Culture Experience & Village Tour

Penang Island, Malaysiaby Jack Lim

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Chinese, English

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Overview

Escape urban life for a serene getaway to the countryside of Penang! Explore the local culture and food at Balik Pulau. Savor the flavors of Balik Pulau with a taste of local dish. Visit traditional local home industries like nutmeg and shrimp paste factories. Explore traditional Malay houses and experience the local culture. Explore the hidden side of Penang Island, surrounded by mountains and sea. Explore the village culture with a guide.

What's included

  • Pick up and drop off service at Jen Hotel
  • Guiding fee
  • Meals
  • Tips and other personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Balik Pulau

    30 min

    Visit the fisherman village to enjoy local light snack. (Own expenses)

  2. 2

    Balik Pulau

    30 min

    Visit the local nutmeg home factory to explore our local favorite nutmeg which can make it into a drink or medicine.

  3. 3

    Balik Pulau

    30 min

    Container art in the middle of the paddy field, enjoy the season change of the paddy field

  4. 4

    Balik Pulau

    30 min

    The local home factory Belacan (shrimp paste), which is one of the most important ingredient for Malaysian dishes. (Subject to weather)

  5. 5

    Balik Pulau

    1 hour

    Enjoy lunch at the local store and the famous brown sugar bun shop. (Own expenses)

Meeting and pickup

Please be ready 10mins early at the lobby. Meeting time between 9am to 10am at Golden Sands.

Please be ready 10mins early at the lobby. Meeting time between 9am to 10am at Eastern & Oriental Penang.

Please be ready 10mins early at the lobby. Meeting time at 9am at Jen Hotel Penang.

End point

Please be ready 10mins early at the lobby. Meeting time between 9am to 10am at Golden Sands.

Please be ready 10mins early at the lobby. Meeting time between 9am to 10am at Eastern & Oriental Penang.

Please be ready 10mins early at the lobby. Meeting time at 9am at Jen Hotel Penang.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with animals allergies

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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