All in One Day Pack: Round Island and Hill & Temple Tour

General information

Destination	Category
Penang, Malaysia	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Disconnect from stress for a day and take a plunge into an experience that will refresh and renew you, with this Round Island and Hill & Temple tour.


Round Island.

Penang or “Pulau Pinang” which means "Island of Betelnut Palms" - was once a pirates' hideout. It came under British control in 1786. History has it that Captain Francis Light loaded the cannons with silver coins and fired into the thick undergrowth and the locals scrambled to recover them - thus clearing the area for settlement.

Born as a crossroads for traders from Arab to Europe, India to China and nearby islanders, Penang is today a mini Asia in a nutshell! The island still retains its natural charm with quiet sunkissed beaches along the famed Batu Ferringhi strip. Visit a Batik Factory (a local cottage industry) - a stop to learn about the traditional art of fabric making by using wax and dyes.

Then drive through the hills where one will enjoy the lush greenery of tropical rainforest dotted with fruit orchards and spices. Stop at a street stall to be introduced to the many varieties of fruits and spices produced by the local farmers, and also learn how a rubber tree is tapped.

Drive to the valley where clusters of traditional malay villages and paddy fields where one can feel the tranquillity. Head to the centuries old Snake Temple or the Temple of Azure Cloud and discover the pit viper snakes. A brief stop to sample the famous white coffee before going back to hotel.


Hill & Temple Tour.

Visit the Kek Lok Si Temple or Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas - infinitely intriguing from the start. It is one of the largest Chinese temples in Malaysia and the largest Buddhist temple in South East Asia. Among the other features is the Tortoises' Pond of longevity where devotees release the creatures to earn blessings in life and Seven Tier Pagoda that incorporates Chinese, Thai & Burmese architecture. A beautiful bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy overlooks the temple.


Next, take the funicular train up to Penang Hill, where the oldest British hill station in the region was established. A cool hill retreat from the tropical heat, it provides a panoramic view of George Town and mainland Malaysia (on a clear day).*Visit Batik Factory, one of the largest original hand-made batik factories in Northern Malaysia

*Enjoy our exotic tropical fruits & spices

*Discover the Snake Temple or the Temple of Azure Cloud, where poisonous Wagler's pit vipers perch on the altars

*Tranquil fishing villages at Teluk Bahang (Bay of Reflected Light).


Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel lobby in Penang City Only. Round Island: 9am-9:30am. Hill & Temple Tour: 2pm-2:30pm.

Drop-off location: Hotel lobby in Penang City Only. Round Island: 1pm. Hill & Temple Tour: 6pm.

Duration:Round Island approx 3.5 hours, Hill & Temple Tour approx 3.5 hours.

Start/opening time: Round Island: 9:30am. Hill & Temple Tour: 2:30pm.

End/closing time: Round Island: 1pm. Hill & Temple Tour: 6pm.

Languages: English (driver-cum-guide).

Dress-code: Please wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat/cap is recommended.

Others: Ex-Mainland - extra charge will be collected (at pick-up time) for pick-up/drop-off from hotels on Penang Mainland (Butterworth, Taman Terbilang, Raja Uda, Seberang Jaya, Perai, Bukit Mertajam etc.).