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Private tour in Penang Lawrence L
Savoring Penang Food Tour (Full-Day by SUV)
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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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Savoring full-day food and culture tour by a brand-new SUV in George Town (Penang), UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overview of your Penang tour
George Town, the capital city of Penang, is lined with colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and bustling markets. The island is famous for its colonial architecture, bustling markets, and the UNESCO-listed George Town, which offers a glimpse into its multicultural past. Penang is also renowned for its diverse food scene, blending Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences. With its mix of history, nature, and modernity, Penang is a must-visit destination for travellers. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or foodie, Penang offers something for everyone. Let me take you on a journey through this tropical paradise, where every corner tells a story, and every moment is filled with wonder. Book your tour now and create unforgettable memories! # Recommended for cruise passengers: Oceania/Royal Caribbean/Princess Cruises/Celebrity Cruises, etc. # Kindly contact me for multi-day tours or destinations such as Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Cameron Highlands, Langkawi, etc.
Your Penang tour itinerary
7-hour tour-guiding service: ### Please DO NOT take breakfast before we meet ### - Food tasting #1 - Choose ONE from the options below: OPTION A: Chinese Dim Sum: If you do not know what it is, just imagine it as the Chinese tapas. or OPTION B: Southern India Banana Leaf Rice & the flying bread: Learn to eat with your hand. - 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. - Food tasting #2 - Penang Street Food: The most well-known Chinese street food in Penang, such as Char Koay Teow (fried rice noodle), Hokkian Mee (prawn soup noodle), Laksa (fish soup noodle), etc. - Art Street and the "Children on Bicycle" mural. - Chew Jetty, a waterfront Chinese society with houses built on stilts. - Food tasting #3 - Nyonya Kuih: Traditional bite-sized sweets of the Peranakan culture, made from coconut milk, pandan leaves, and rice or tapioca flour.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
• Year-2024 brand-new SUV • Chery Tiggo 8 PRO • Max capacity 1 front passenger + 3 rear passengers on the second row + 2 teenage/skinny passengers • Maximum 6 visitors • Large sunroof • Equipped with 9 safety airbags to ensure enhanced protection • Luxurious full leather seats
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George Town, 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. ###### Please DO NOT take breakfast before we meet ######
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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