Day 9
Penang
4 nights
Accommodation: The Eastern & Oriental Penang (Deluxe Suite, Breakfast Basis)
Leave The Majestic Malacca on a 7-8 hour transfer with two rest stops. The first stop is at Kuala Kangsar, where multiple shops and a food court are present; please note that entry fees and meals here are not included. The second stop is at the highway, where you may purchase local fruits and snacks. You will arrive at The Eastern & Oriental Penang, where the remainder of your nights on this itinerary will be spent. Your time in Penang will be a sensory masterpiece, introducing you to world-famous street foods like char koay teow and Penang laksa.
On your first day here, head out on a Heritage Walking Tour complete with food sampling, which will include a visit to the Vibrant Chowrasta Market – the largest Pasar in Penang – as well as entrance fees to the gorgeous Khoo Kongsi temple. Please note that no transfers are provided for this tour. In the afternoon, you will head to Butterworth by coach, exploring the town with an English-speaking guide to provide insight into the history of this travel hub.
On your further days staying in Penang, take a day trip to Penang Island, visiting the Kek Lok Si Temple – the largest in Malaysia – as well as the outstanding views of Penang Hill, the rainforest discovery centre The Habitat, and a trip into the UNESCO Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve with 2 private nature guides. This is inclusive of entrance fees and incline lift charges to Kek Lok Si Temple, the Penang Hill funicular train ticket, and lunch at Penang Hill itself.
Your tour will terminate with a land transfer from Eastern & Oriental Penang to the Penang Airport.