Daily
3 hours
Pick–up from Town hotel : 6.45am
Pick–up from Beach hotel : 7am
Drop off at your hotel in Georgetown or Batu Feringghi.
Enjoy an atypical tour experience that mainly focuses on leisurely nature rides through the scenic countryside of Balik Pulau. Cycle through a labyrinth of minor roads, pathways and alleys and pass by paddy fields, vegetable plantations, mangroves and fishing villages. Discover the Balik Pulau hideaways and get to know about Penang’s history, heritage and culture. Savour local coffee and snacks as you take in the local scenes.
This tour will be guided by an expert.
This guided cycling tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Georgetown or BatuFeringghi. Enjoy the drive till Balik Pulau, a small scenic southwestern town of Penang Island. Embark on a leisurely ride on your cycle through the paddy fields, fishing villages, vegetables farms, and mangrove forest. Explore the nook and corners of the countryside that are otherwise left unexplored by the tourists.
Listen to your expert guide while passing by the paddy fields as he tells you about the rice cultivation process in the island and how it evolved over time. You also get to learn about the history, heritage and culture of Penang. Enjoy the natural surrounds as you ride through the river banks and visit a fishing village. Observe the fishermen preparing their fishing nets or bringing back their catch of the day as they tie up their boats on the shore.
Visit the Malay village of Kampung Terang and admire the traditional Malay houses that are built on stilts. Built by the tribal natives, these precious houses are present-day residences of their extended families. Finally, enjoy a relaxed stopover at a coffee place and savour local coffee and snacks while witnessing the everyday culture of the area.
This tour ends with transfers back to your city hotel.
Please call the activity operator at least 48 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details. Please reach meeting point 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
There should be a minimum of 2 passengers for guaranteed departure. Should this number not be met for your chosen date you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes are advised.
Voucher information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
Pick-up from hotels in Butterworth (subject to surcharge)
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