Private tour in Penang Lawrence L

Exciting Penang Tour (Full-Day by Van)

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Lawrence L.

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⭐️ 259 tours conducted ⭐️ 190 reviews with an average of 4.95/5.00 I offer one-day and multiple-day TOUR-GUIDING SERVICE in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Cameron Highlands, Ipoh, and Langkawi. The minimum booking is 4 hours. For a more complete experience, 7 hours is recommended in Penang and 8 hours in Kuala Lumpur. I can also arrange a licensed tour vehicle for you if required. Travelling with a private vehicle makes exploring these cities more convenient and enjoyable, especially when time is limited. Many popular attractions, such as Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, Batu Caves, and Putrajaya, are outside the city centres. I cater to a wide range of visitors, including cruise ship passengers from Norwegian, Silversea, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Millennium, Azamara, Oceania, Seabourn, Holland America, Princess, Cunard, and free independent travellers arriving by flights. ONE-DAY TOUR-GUIDING SERVICE ========================== 1) George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site 2) Orang Utan Island (near Penang) 3) Firefly-Watching Cruise (Penang) 4) Kuala Lumpur + Putrajaya 5) Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary* 6) Kuala Selangor Firefly-Watching Cruise and Silver Leaf Monkeys* * 1 hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur MULTI-DAY CROSS-CITY TOUR-GUIDING SERVICE ========================== • Penang, Ipoh, Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Selangor and Malacca. • Kindly contact me for other destinations. # All tours above include tour-guiding + transportation if required. ADVANTAGES OF A PRIVATE TOUR: ========================== Privacy • Value for Money • Flexibility • Time-Saving • Suitable for the Elderly and Those in Wheelchairs VEHICLE: ========================== SUV = Up to 6 visitors for short distances, 4 visitors for long distances. Tour Van = 10 visitors with hand-carry-sized luggage, 14 visitors without luggage. Seats #13 and #14 are side-folded and less comfortable, suitable only for short-distance traveling. Tour Bus = 44 visitors with luggage. NATURE TOURS: ========================== I am licensed to guide at: • Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island • Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary • Langkawi mangrove cruise • Night firefly-watching cruise • Cameron Highlands I DO NOT guide in any NATIONAL PARK, nor conduct trekking tours. OTHERS: ========================== • COVID-19 fully vaccinated 3X. • LICENSED tour guide under the Ministry of Tourism (MoTAC). • 23 years of guiding experience in Peninsular Malaysia. • Free WiFi via Hotspot for up to 4 devices. PREVIOUS JOBS: ========================== • Project engineer (sewage treatment works) for 4 years in Singapore • Area engineer for 6 years in Malaysia for a Fortune-500 industrial chemical company in the USA • Freelance web application designer PHOTOGRAPHY: ========================== • An amateur photographer for the past 30 years

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Overview of your Penang tour

Penang, an enchanting island state in Malaysia, is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant street art, and stunning landscapes. In 2008, the capital city, George Town, was awarded the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site title for its well-preserved colonial architecture and diverse multicultural influences. Penang offers an array of attractions, from the historic sites of George Town to the lush beauty of Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple. Visitors can also explore the island’s pristine beaches, lively night markets, and delicious street food, making it a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. # Recommended for cruise passengers: Oceania/Royal Caribbean/Princess Cruises/Celebrity Cruise, etc. # Kindly contact me for multi-day tours or destinations such as Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Cameron Highlands, Langkawi etc.

Your Penang tour itinerary

Here’s the proposed itinerary for a 7-hour tour-guiding service: - Trishaw or an Oriental tricycle ride (US$13) passing through the UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Khoo Kongsi (US$5) - Malaysia's most beautiful Chinese clan house. - Penang Hill by funicular train (Fast Lane: US$21). A buggy ride (US$4) around the oldest Tropical Rainforest in the world. - Kek Lok Si Temple - One of the largest temples in SE Asia with a tortoise liberation pond. - Lunch at own expense. - Pinang Peranakan Mansion (US$8) - An old Chinese + Scottish mansion once owned by a Chinese tycoon. - Visit Art Street and the famous "Children on Bicycle" mural. - Chew Jetty, a waterfront society with Chinese houses built on stilts. ALTERNATIVES: - The Habitat's tree-top walk (US$15) - Thai Reclining Buddha Temple + Burmese Temple - Nyonya cakes and food tasting at own expense - The Entopia - Butterfly, Insect & Reptile Farm (US$19) - CRAFT "Batik" factory - learn how it is created - "Paint Your Batik" workshop (US$10)

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

• The tour van can ferry up to 12 visitors (although the maximum number of travellers is indicated here as 10) • AVAILABLE TOUR VEHICLES • Coach/Bus for up to 44 adult visitors • Luxury MPV for up to 4 adult VIPs • Please contact me if you need to change the vehicle type

What's included
Other: (1) Petrol, toll and parking fees (2) Two bottles of drinking water per person (3) Free WIFI internet connection for up to 4 devices simultaneously
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: All meals at own expense.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: All entrance, train, trishaw, ferry, and buggy tickets are not included. Ticket prices are listed (in brackets) in the itinerary. The tour guide will pay for the tickets in advance, and you may reimburse him in USD or EUR at the end of the tour.
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Accommodation
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Meeting location

Penang, Penang, Malaysia

• During the booking process, REMEMBER to tell me the details of your cruise/ flight/ hotel and the meet-up time. If not, please message me later.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
History
Tour reference number
51598
Languages
English
Mandarin
Thai
Malay
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
4.8

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Penang

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Who is this private tour in George Town best suited for?

This private tour in George Town is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage, vibrant street art, and stunning landscapes of Penang. It's especially recommended for cruise passengers from lines like Oceania, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, and Celebrity Cruise. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 7 hours
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