Penang, located at north west of Peninsular Malaysia, is a small island but it is compact with interesting and intriguing places. It is the first British Settlement in Malaysia and it flourished and thrived to became the busiest port in the region then. Penang is best known as a melting port for many ethnic groups with the most prominent trade was spices; which the early European paid dearly for these "green gold". The British first planted nutmegs in Penang and then many private planters planted spices like nutmeg, clove, cardamon, chili, and pepper, mostly on the western side of Penang Island. The Hakka Chinese came and planted durian and the Malays planted paddy and fruit trees. When one travels on north and western side of Penang, there are orchards upon orchards that feast the eyes, quite an unique experience merely some 30 to 45 minutes away from George Town. Beside that northern Penang boasted the world smallest National Park and the world largest butterfly park to boot!

Itinerary:
This tour starts at 9 am and ends 8 to 9 hours later.
~ Pick-up from hotel/ship/airport
~ Penang Heritage area - Victoria Clock, Fort Cornwallis, City Hall, Town Hall, Esplanade Field and Cenotaph.
~ Tropical Spice Garden*
~ Batik Craft
~ Lunch Penang Nasi Kandar / Moslem Nasi Kandar*
~ Entopia butterfly park*
~ Teluk Bahang Dam scenic view
~ Titi Kerawang Fruit stalls
~ Nutmeg factory
~ Balik Pulau town - street mural arts
~ Famous Penang local products shop
~ Back to hotel/ship/airport

TOUR PRICE: (duration 8 hours) 280 USD (for up to 4 people). Message for pricing if more than 4 person

What's Included:
~ 8-hour full-day tour *INCLUDING* tour guide fee, transportation, fuel, toll and parking fee.
~ Car transport for 1~4 tourists + 1 tour guide (driver)
~ 2 bottles drinking water per person.

Meeting location:
~ For cruise ship stop-over passengers: Pickup Penang Cruise Center (Swettenham Port).
~ For free travelers: Pickup hotel lobby.
~ Or pickup at any location as agreed (e.g. airport or bus station).
I will be holding an ITAP placard displaying your name, pax and my name.
End location:
~ For cruise ship stop-over passengers: Send off Penang Cruise Center (Swettenham Port)
~ For free travelers: Send off hotel lobby.
~ Or any other drop-off location as agreed (e.g. airport or bus station).
Duration: 8 hours
Duration comment: Duration may varies depending on weather, traffic, attraction open hours or late arrival of customer's cruise ship or plane.

What's Extra:
The base price EXCLUDES all entrance ticket fees and meals. You need to pay the entrance fee on the day of arrival and shall be paid to the tourist attraction place directly.
The entrance fee for the suggested standard itinerary in this page is about *** USD25/person *** which includes tickets to Tropical Spice Garden, Entopia Butterfly Farm, etc.

Tour #: ITAP 267437
Tour Type: Adventure / Active, Local Experience, Nature and Wildlife, Shore Excursion
Transportation Method: Transportation Method:
~ Car - Toyota Rush (can seat maximum 7, but I limit it to 4 for comfort) or Toyota Vios or Honda City - all air conditioned and great condition.
Activity Level: Minimal
Friendly: Yes, Must be able to get in and out of a car, van or bus.
Kid Friendly: Yes. No breast-feeding facility available