Malaysia · Trekking

6-Hour Penang National Park Trek with Pantai Kerachut and Monkey Beach

6 Hours Round trip from Pejabat Taman Negara P. Pinang Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through Penang National Park's dense rainforest to Pantai Kerachut
02 Visit a rare meromictic lake where salt and fresh water remain in separate layers
03 See the turtle sanctuary at Pantai Kerachut
04 Head by boat to Monkey Beach for swimming and sunbathing
05 Watch for beautiful birds and animals along the trail

Venture out to Penang National Park on a 6-hour tour and explore this protected area on the north-western tip of the island at Teluk Bahang. Trek through dense rainforest to Pantai Kerachut, visit a rare meromictic lake and a turtle sanctuary, then continue by boat to Monkey Beach. Along the way, watch for beautiful birds and animals, and enjoy time to relax by the sea.

Visit a rare meromictic lake, a lake with two layers of salt and fresh water that do not mix, and a turtle sanctuary.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities George Town, Penang National Park

Languages Arabic, English, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Penang National Park Trek to Pantai Kerachut and Monkey Beach

09:00 - Travel from the meeting point to the Park Headquarters at the northern tip of the island.
09:45 - Registration at Park Headquarters.
10:00 - Trek to Pantai Kerachut, a turtle nesting beach.
12:00 - Arrive at Pantai Kerachut. Visit a rare meromictic lake, a lake with two layers of salt and fresh water that do not mix, and a turtle sanctuary.
12:45 - Depart by boat to Monkey Beach, by far the most popular stretch.
13:00 - BBQ lunch with leisure time for swimming and sunbathing.
14:30 - Travel by boat back to the park entrance.
14:45 - Return to the final destination.