Take a look up close and personal on "green gold" - spices that European fought for control in the 18 and 19 century. See and taste nutmegs, cinnamon, cardamon, clove, turmeric, pepper, etc in its raw form.
Penang fruits are also uniquely delicious, especially Durian, best in the world. It is seasonal, available between May to August every year. Others delicious seasonal fruits are Duku, Rambutan, Langsat, Longan, Mangosteen, Mango, etc. Non-seasonal fruits varieties are like Ciku, guava, banana, pineapple, starfruit, soursop, etc. Make it into drinks or eat fresh, they are refreshing.
Penang street or hawker foods are par to none, especially it's hawker foods. Enjoy some fusion foods of east meet west meet south - sample on famous and mouth watering Char Kway Teow, Hokkein Mee, Curry Mee, Satay, Pancake, Porridge, Laksa, etc. Take back packets of Tau Sar Pneah to delight friends, colleagues and loved ones.

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*
~ Lunch Penang Nasi Kandar / Moslem Nasi Kandar*
~ Teluk Bahang Dam scenic view
~ Tropical Fruits Farm*
~ Titi Kerawang Fruit stalls
~ Nutmeg factory
~ Balik Pulau town - street mural arts & Durian
~ Penang famous Local Products shop
~ Back to hotel/ship/airport

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Durians are seasonal fruit. If you come solely for durian, please note that durian is only available between May and August. Discretion is needed before booking this tour for durian lover.

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 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 *** USD30/person *** which includes tickets to Tropical Spice Garden, Tropical Fruits Farm, etc.

Tour #: ITAP 278771
Tour Type: Adventure / Active, Food and Wine, 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: Moderate
Disable Friendly: No. Guest at least must be able to get in and out of a car, van or bus.
Kid Friendly: Yes. No breast-feeding facility available