Full Day Penang Mainland Birdwatching

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The narrow straits of Air Hitam Dalam Educational Forest is a small patch of freshwater swamp forest at the northern end of the state and it provides sanctuary to such feathered jewels as the Mangrove Pitta, Ruddy Kingfisher and Black-And-Red Broadbill. A number of migrants also pass through the locality and some will also remain here for the winter. It is also the best place to see nocturnal species like owls and nightjars.

Not too far from here lies the coastline of Teluk Air Tawar – Kuala Muda which has been gazetted as an Important Bird Area. Each year, thousands of waders and other shore birds will find refuge here during the winter months up north and this is certainly one of the best wader sites in Malaysia.

Tour is available with minimum 1 week advance notice and depending on guide availability.

What's Included

Bird Guide
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation
Meals are not included in this tour. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages.
Personal expenses and gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Start your birdwatching adventure with an early morning pickup from your hotel on Penang Island. Pickup is also available from Penang International Airport and Georgetown Cruise Terminal (Kompleks P.P.C, Persiaran King Edward, Pulau Pinang, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia). This experience requires manual confirmation—after you complete your booking, we will contact you directly to confirm the pickup details. This experience requires manual confirmation—once you complete your booking, we will contact you directly to confirm the pickup details.

What to expect

Air Hitam Dalam Educational Forest – Walk on a wooden path through a quiet swamp forest and look for beautiful birds like the Mangrove Pitta, Ruddy Kingfisher, and Black-and-Red Broadbill. You might also spot night birds like owls and nightjars.

Permatang Pauh Paddy Fields & Teluk Air Tawar Coast – Then, we’ll head to the rice fields and beach area where many migratory birds stop during the winter. This is one of the best places in Malaysia to see wading birds like herons, sandpipers, and even rare birds like the Lesser Adjutant.

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Sustainable Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Bird Watching
Shore Excursions
New Product
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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