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Private Vehicle & Driver: Explore Penang with Your Own Plan
Product code 38355P599
From
From MYR 262.3
Dates
Available from Nov 22, 2025
Start times
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-1, Child ages 2-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
6-Hour Transport Service, 8-Hour Transport Service
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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
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From
From MYR 262.3
Private Vehicle & Driver: Explore Penang with Your Own Plan





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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
Why Travelers Love This
This isn’t a tour—it’s a detour! Perfect for free-spirited travelers who embrace spontaneity, dislike rigid schedules, and prefer to explore as freely as a bird. From the city centre to Penang’s charming countryside and coastal highlights, you’re free to choose from destinations such as Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, the Botanical Gardens, Batu Ferringhi beaches, and Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm—just to name a few. Wake up, decide what you feel like discovering, and simply follow your heart—we’ll take you there. Detour, switch destinations, or change direction anytime along the way. These 6 or 8 hours are entirely yours; we’re here only to make the journey smooth and memorable.
Overview
This isn’t a tour—it’s a detour! Perfect for free-spirited travelers who embrace spontaneity, dislike rigid schedules, and prefer to explore as freely as a bird. From the city centre to Penang’s charming countryside and coastal highlights, you’re free to choose from destinations such as Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, the Botanical Gardens, Batu Ferringhi beaches, and Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm—just to name a few. Wake up, decide what you feel like discovering, and simply follow your heart—we’ll take you there. Detour, switch destinations, or change direction anytime along the way. These 6 or 8 hours are entirely yours; we’re here only to make the journey smooth and memorable.
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Pickup & Drop-Off Service from Hotel (City Center) or Cruise Port
English Speaking Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transport usage restricted to Penang Island only
Not included
Entry Tickets for Attractions
Optional
Overtime fee: MYR 100 per hour, payable to the driver.
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point for cruise arrival
Meeting point for cruise arrival
Meeting point for cruise arrival
Meeting point for cruise arrival
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
End point
Meeting point for cruise arrival
Meeting point for cruise arrival
Meeting point for cruise arrival
Meeting point for cruise arrival
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
This isn’t a tour—it’s a detour! Perfect for free-spirited travelers who embrace spontaneity, dislike rigid schedules, and prefer to explore as freely as a bird. From the city centre to Penang’s charming countryside and coastal highlights, you’re free to choose from destinations such as Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, the Botanical Gardens, Batu Ferringhi beaches, and Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm—just to name a few. Wake up, decide what you feel like discovering, and simply follow your heart—we’ll take you there. Detour, switch destinations, or change direction anytime along the way. These 6 or 8 hours are entirely yours; we’re here only to make the journey smooth and memorable. Below is a list of suggested destinations (not limited to these) to inspire your perfect adventure—even while you sleep!
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
This is one of the destinations you may select, but please choose wisely to ensure it fits within the 6-hour or 8-hour timeframe of your selected package.
Pass by stop 3
Pass by stop 3
This is one of the destinations you may select, but please choose wisely to ensure it fits within the 6-hour or 8-hour timeframe of your selected package.
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
This is one of the destinations you may select, but please choose wisely to ensure it fits within the 6-hour or 8-hour timeframe of your selected package.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
This is one of the destinations you may select, but please choose wisely to ensure it fits within the 6-hour or 8-hour timeframe of your selected package.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
This is one of the destinations you may select, but please choose wisely to ensure it fits within the 6-hour or 8-hour timeframe of your selected package.
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
This is one of the destinations you may select, but please choose wisely to ensure it fits within the 6-hour or 8-hour timeframe of your selected package.
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
This is one of the destinations you may select, but please choose wisely to ensure it fits within the 6-hour or 8-hour timeframe of your selected package.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Littering & smoking is prohibited inside.
Other
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel foyer or cruise port terminal 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Other
Overtime fee: MYR 100 per hour, payable to the driver.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
5 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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