Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
Description
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". Indulge yourself with a round island tour with many places to be seen and great memories!
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Esplanade is a waterfront location in the heart of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It covers the field adjacent to Fort Cornwallis, known locally as the Padang, and the seaside promenade along the edge of the field.
Surrounded by lots of tropical greenery, it is one of Penang’s well known sightseeing spots and offers a wide variety of quality batik, from block prints batiks to hand-drawn pieces. At the Penang Batik Factory, unlike the usual one-sided print, each piece features patterns and colours on both sides of the fabric
Tropical landscape with over 500 plant species, plus garden tours, night walks & cooking courses.
Contemporary indoor/outdoor place with live butterflies & other insects, plus interactive workshops.
Penang Batik Factory is one of the pioneers of batik manufacturing on the island. Established in 1973 by Craft Batik Sdn Bhd, it is set in Teluk Bahang, a short walk away from the Penang Botanic Gardens. The complex is divided into three sections: an art gallery, boutique and workshop.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (5 km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 5 km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
- Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest
- Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start
- Driver can be late up to 10 - 15 Minutes due to Traffic or any unwanted clauses
- For temple entry, wear modestand respectful attire, typically covering shoulders, arms, and legs, such as a long dress or pants and a simple top
- Surcharge 50% to be applied during super peak like Chinese new year / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
- Please provide the arrival and departure times for your cruise, the name of the cruise, and confirm if the cruise pickup location has been booked
- A 50% surcharge will apply for pick-up or drop-off locations outside of George Town.
- Free pick-up is available within George Town only; pick-up from Seberang Perai (mainland) will require an extra charge.
- No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)
Reviews(16)
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our driver Mr Azmel was so knowledgeable and we learnt so much. Our tour of the Batik Factory and sales outlet was well worth it. Our favourite was the Butterfly Farm - such a beautiful experience.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Mr. Azmel made the experience informative. It’s great that you liked the Batik Factory and especially the Butterfly Farm. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Driver was on time. Not very talkative, really just a driver. As we had visited both locations and still had time he did suggest another location to visit .
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear the driver was punctual and helpful in suggesting another location to visit. We appreciate your understanding that he may not be very talkative, as his English is not very fluent. We’ll try to improve this matter.
Very Nice arrangement! Just love it! The ocean and the Blue sky is amajing. I want to Take tgeir service Again. Please choose tripadvisor.
Thank you very much for your kind response.
The overall experience was good. The downside was it was difficult walking the trail. Be prepared for high humidity. Has a jungle feel for me. Worth the effort.
Glad you enjoyed it! The trail does double as a free gym + sauna combo . Jungle vibes included at no extra charge! I hope we meet again. Thank you very much for share your experience.
Was nice drive outside Georgetown. Mr . Ong was informative and helpful. Really enjoyed the butterfly farm.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the drive and had a great time at the butterfly farm. We'll be sure to share your appreciation with Mr. Ong. Hope to welcome you again soon!
We had a really good trip with Shawn, would recommend for anyone wanting to see a bit of Georgetown and surrounding area.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you had a great trip with Shawn and enjoyed exploring Georgetown and the surrounding areas. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Great and personalized experience with our guide, who pick up us at the crusade ship harbour , very fluent in english and a good knowledge about the region and people in the area. She showed us also some extra highlights, we realized, that she is quite proud of her country.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the personalized tour and that our guide’s knowledge and pride in her country enhanced your visit. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon
Great exploration of the Island with wide ranging activities and local knowledge. Very flexible on timing so we could explore at our own pace. Everyone enjoyed the Butterfly Garden, Fruit Sampling and the Spice Garden was very interesting to explore. Comfortable tour from knowledgeable local host. Family of 4 Australians w/2 teenage kids.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a great exploration of the island and enjoyed the flexibility to explore at your own pace. It’s fantastic that the Butterfly Garden, Fruit Sampling, and Spice Garden were highlights of your trip! We truly appreciate your kind words about our knowledgeable local host and are glad your family had a comfortable and memorable experience.
The guide wasn't a guide, just a driver. Sorry, we have not received any information about the island, city, culture,... The booked program also did not fit with the plan of the "guide". He did not want to approach two points of the program. Value for money does not fit. With this experience, next time we would take a grave and drive to the points described in the program, pay the entrance fee ourselves and then we would have saved a lot of money.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments about the guide, the program, and the overall value are important to us, and we will review this matter with our team to ensure improvements are made.
Disappointing visit. If the route is well indicated, the plan is well done, the garden lacks maintenance and information for beginners. Not many haunts in the paths, the vegetation is mixed, it is very difficult to spot the species. The route is short. Little or no spices. Overall disappointing Jean Pierre
