Private tour in Penang Billy O
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Greetings and a Selamat Datang or A Very Warm Welcome to Penang and Malaysia! Discover why travellers acknowledged that 'Penang is the Hawaii of the East' - apart from its well known given name: The Pearl of The Orient. My name is Billy or Hock as known to some friends. I am a local born and bred Penang Baba by ancestry. I am a passionate, friendly, and patient LICENSED city Tour Guide certified by the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Malaysia. Born, bred and grew up in George Town, Penang - (UNESCO World Heritage Site) l am as local as can be. My services include Tour Guiding Service + Transportation for tours, both Penang island and also the mainland of Penang. Besides English, I speak Bahasa Malaysia, local dialects - Hokkien, and Cantonese and some simple conversational Japanese. Apart from touring George Town Heritage Enclave (Zone) , there are other places of interest outside of George Town such as the Tropical Spice Garden, Tropical Fruit Farm, Entopia Butterfly Farm, Penang Hill, and Kek Lok Si Temple etc. which travellers can discover in Penang by using private transportation during their visit. As a Penangnite (a term used for locals in Penang), I would be very happy to take travellers to experience the hospitality of the local people, the food, the culture and the wonderful sights of Penang. Some of the travellers in my guiding assignments come from: passengers of cruise ships such as Holland Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Cunard Liners (the Queen Mary and QE II, ) and also other FIT (free individual travellers). The nationalities include Americans, Canadians, French, British, Germans, Norwegians, Brazilians, Africans, Japanese, Hong Kong Chinese, Singaporeans, Dutch and others. I can meet and greet (pick up) travellers at the port, airport, or hotel providing private transportation for the duration of their visit. When the tour ends, I will take travellers back to the cruise port, airport or hotel accordingly. Travellers have various choices to select, e. g. customize tours , half-day, or full-day tour options of Penang and its neighbouring states. For example: 1) Half-day (4 hours) tour - inclusive of transportation + driver/tour guide for Georgetown City and Heritage Zone, Penang Hawker And Local Food Tours, Penang Hill an Temple Tour etc. 2) Full-day (8 hours) tour - inclusive of transportation, driver, tour guide for Georgetown City and Heritage Zone, Round The Island Tour, Penang's House Of The Rich And Famous, Orang Utan sanctuary, Hawker and Local Street Food Tasting Tour etc. 3) Mixed multiple full-day tour ( 8 hour tour) including the Jewish and Protestant cemeteries. I am flexible with the various itineraries proposed for the travellers when they visit Penang. However, each customised tour is usually different from the other. My private tours cater to small numbers (4 and below) as well as larger groups from various countries. For larger groups, the hired vehicle will depend on the group size eg. a 40 seater tour coach, or 16 seater tour van etc. , will be arranged I welcome you with open arms to explore and discover Penang with me and take home happy and fond memories of our beautiful island. Hoping to meet you soon ! Licensed Tourist Guide ( Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MoTAC), Malaysia). A Member of PTGA - Penang Tourist Guides Association IATA Carrier - Various Airlines Certification Courses Bsc. ( Tourism) I am a certified blue badge - Licensed (Malaysian) City Tour Guide. I cannot conduct nature/jungle tours (which require a green/nature badge).
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Greetings! Join me for a unique and relaxing way to explore Georgetown and scenery of its beautiful beaches ! We will discover Georgetown with a mix of Trishaw ride and a Tour van to maximise our visits. You will enjoy the sights of many colonial buildings, pre war houses, and discover the beauty of places such as the Heritage Jewel Of Penang, the splendour of the Baba Nyonya lifestyle, its museum and the serene Reclining Buddha. Cruising along the scenic northern beaches of Batu Ferringhi is a refreshing experience. Next, witness the skills of the Craft Batek artists - which is one of a kind in this part of the world and their finished products are truly impressive. A different and awesome experience for travellers to enjoy Penang's beautiful weather, snuggle through the traffic jam, immerse with the locals and their pace of life via this discovery ! As your guide, I know this tour will bring you lots of fun, excitement, and wonderful memories to take home.
Dress code - Light and easy cotton outfit, sneakers, sun block/hats and sunglasses. Cruise along the coastal road of the famous Batu Ferringhi beaches Visit the Craft Batek to witness batek designing and its beautiful finished products. Trishaws will be arranged at one of their 'hang out' stations. Trishaw ride through core Georgetown Heritage enclave. Khoo Clan Association/House Also known as the Heritage Jewel of Penang due to its beauty and history, I will provide a detail commentary at this place. Street Art & Iron Rod Sculpture Display - Photo session with the various famous street art murals. Lunch @ A Local Food Court with lots of local choices. The beautiful Baba Nyonya museum is next with commentary from tour guide. The Reclining Buddha Buddhist Temple - (Wat Chaiyamangalaram) . We will go for Penang's Famous Local Products Shop - Free Cofffee/Tea and Chocolate Tasting Back to Cruise terminal. This is a suggested itinerary, feel free to contact me if you need to customise this tour.
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