Penang : Balik Pulau Culture Experience & Village Tour

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape urban life for a serene getaway to the countryside of Penang!
Explore the local culture and food at Balik Pulau.
Savor the flavors of Balik Pulau with a taste of local dish.
Visit traditional local home industries like nutmeg and shrimp paste factories.
Explore traditional Malay houses and experience the local culture.
Explore the hidden side of Penang Island, surrounded by mountains and sea.
Explore the village culture with a guide.

What's Included

Pick up and drop off service at Jen Hotel
Guiding fee
Meals
Tips and other personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please be ready 10mins before pick up time.

Meeting time at 9am at Jen Hotel Penang.
Meeting time between 9am to 10am at Eastern & Oriental Penang and Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Balik Pulau

    Visit the fisherman village to enjoy local light snack. (Own expenses)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Balik Pulau

    Visit the local nutmeg home factory to explore our local favorite nutmeg which can make it into a drink or medicine.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Balik Pulau

    Container art in the middle of the paddy field, enjoy the season change of the paddy field

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Balik Pulau

    The local home factory Belacan (shrimp paste), which is one of the most important ingredient for Malaysian dishes. (Subject to weather)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Balik Pulau

    Enjoy lunch at the local store and the famous brown sugar bun shop. (Own expenses)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with animals allergies
Supplied by Jack Lim

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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