6-Hour Balik Pulau Penang Tour with Hidden River and Sunset

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic drive through Balik Pulau's town center, heritage buildings, old church, and temple
• 02 Discover paddy fields, a fishing village, and a local nutmeg factory
• 03 Enjoy a hidden river footbath and experience Balik Pulau's slow-paced lifestyle
• 04 Taste local fruits along the roadside during the rainy season from May to July
• 05 Catch a beautiful sunset at Sungai Burong, subject to weather and time

Explore the hidden charms of Balik Pulau on a scenic drive through the town center, heritage buildings, an old church and temple, paddy fields, a fishing village, and a local nutmeg factory. Along the way, enjoy photo stops, hunt for local fruits, and experience a refreshing footbath at a hidden river while soaking in the area's slow-paced lifestyle. During the rainy season from May to July, you can enjoy plenty of local fruits by the roadside. End the journey with a beautiful sunset at Sungai Burong, subject to weather and time availability.

Take a footbath at a hidden river to recharge your energy from mother nature, feel the slow-paced lifestyle, and explore Balik Pulau.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Penang

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Discover the Hidden Charms of Balik Pulau

• Drive through the town center, heritage buildings, an old church and temple, paddy fields, a fishing village, and a local nutmeg factory while hunting for local fruits.
• Enjoy photo shooting along the journey.
• Take a footbath at a hidden river to recharge your energy from mother nature, feel the slow-paced lifestyle, and explore Balik Pulau.
• Enjoy local fruits along the street; there are many of them during the rainy season (May - July).
• Enjoy the beautiful sunset at Sungai Burong, subject to the weather and time available.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Customizable tour
• Portrait photoshoot
• Penang tour guide

What's Not Included

• Food
• Entrance tickets

What to bring

• Kindly carry sunscreen, hats, and mosquito repellent.
• Bring extra clothes if you want to take a dip in the river (a bathroom is available at a nearby fruit farm).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia

Tour start

Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.