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3Days 2Nights Penang (Malaysia) Package As of 03 January 2018 Penang Optional Tour (min. 2 to go) Valid 01 January 2018 till 31 December 2018 All Market Penang City & Hill Tour Adult: USD59/pax Child: USD36/pax (Durations: 6hrs; AM) Tour Highlight: Reclining Buddha Temple/Burmese Buddhist Temple. Penang History Museum + 3D Museum. Unesco’s Heritage of Georgetown – by passing streets or racial harmony – Little India/Chinatown/Goddess of Mercy Temple/Sri Mariamman Temple/Anglican Protestant Church/Kapitan Kling Indian Muslim Mosque/Fort Cornwallis for photostop. Penang White Coffee & Tea tasting. Trishaw ride (own expenses) estimate at MYR30/per trishaw (30 minutes). Penang Hill funicular train ride – 830 meters above sea level for a panoramic view of the city and the cool weather. Round Island Discovery Adult: USD19/pax Child: USD14/pax (Durations: 4hrs; AM) Tour Highlights: Batik Factory Street Stall Rubber Tree Paddy Fields Malay Villages Snake Temple Coconut Drinks Local Product at Coffee Tree Note: Coconut drinks provided during the tour. City Explorer Adult: USD25/pax Child: USD18/pax (Durations: 4hrs; PM) For reservation, kindly contact: Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Tour Highlights: Outside view of Colonial Buildings & Fort Cornwallis Pass by Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower Clan Jetty Pass by Street of Harmony (St George’s Church/ Kuan Yin Temple/ Indian Temple/ Kapitan Keling Mosque) Pass by Little India Pass by China Town Colonial Penang Museum Wat Chayamangkalaram (Reclining Buddha Temple) Dharmikarama Burmese Temple Local Product at Chocolate Boutique Note: Entrance fees included. Hill & Temple Sightseeing Adult: USD46/pax Child: USD26/pax (Durations: 4hrs; AM) Tour Highlights: Kek Lok Si Temple Goddess Of Mercy Chairlift Pagoda (Optional – Donation of MYR2/pax) Penang Hill Funicular Train Panoramic View Local Product at Coffee Tree Note: Inclusive of temple chairlift ticket & hill train ticket Scenic Night Tour Adult: USD25/pax Child: USD17/pax (Durations: 4hrs; Night Tour) Tour Highlights: Trishaw Ride (Approximately 15 minutes) For reservation, kindly contact: Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Night View of Heritage Buildings Local Night Market Local Street Food (By own expenses) Note: * Available on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday only. * Trishaw included is based on 02 persons per unit. * Night market will be replaced by Prangin Mall / 1st Avenue Mall due to unforeseen circumstances. Georgetown Heritage Adult: USD38/pax Child: USD21/pax (Durations: 4hrs; AM) Tour Highlights: Pinang Peranakan Mansion Pass by Little India Pass by Street of Harmony (St George’s Church/ Kuan Yin Temple/ Indian Temple/ Kapitan Keling Mosque) Pass by Armenian Street Mural Painting & Street Art Chinese Clan Houses (Khoo Kongsi) Local Product at Chocolate Boutique Note: Entrance fees included. Trishaw Heritage Trail Adult: USD32/pax Child: USD32/pax (Durations: 3hrs; AM) Tour Highlights: Famous Heritage Landmarks Colonial Buildings Fort Cornwallis Queen Vitoria Memorial Clock Tower Waterfront Jetties Little India Street of Harmony (St George’s Church/ Kuan Yin Temple/ Indian Temple/ Kapitan Keling Mosque) The Blue Mansion For reservation, kindly contact: Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Note: * Trishaw ride duration is approximately 02 hours. * Trishaw is based on 02 persons per unit. * Photo stops are allowed but no entries into places of interest. Botanic Garden & Tropical Spice Garden Adult: USD25/pax Child: USD19/pax (Durations: 4hrs; AM) Tour Highlights: Botanic Garden Waterfall Garden Monkeys Tropical Flora and Fauna Tropical Spice Garden Spices and Herbs Note: Entrance fees included. Lost World of Tambun + Lunch Adult: USD78/pax Child: USD46/pax (Durations: 10hrs; AM) Tour Highlights: Premier Theme Park Wet Park Amusement Park Petting Zoo Tin Valley Hot Spring & Spa Paddle Boat Ride Set Lunch Note: * Entrance fees included * Set lunch included * Please bring along towels, sunblock, slipper, swimwear and extra clothing. For reservation, kindly contact: Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Taiping Zoo & Charcoal Factory + Lunch Adult: USD78/pax Child: USD46/pax (Durations: 8hrs; AM) Tour Highlights: Taiping Lake Gardens Taiping Zoo (Deer/ Giraffes/ Orang Utan/ Malayan Tigers/ Giant Elephants & many more) Charcoal Factory Set Lunch Note: * Entrance fees included. * Set Lunch included. Monkey Beach + BBQ Lunch Adult: USD54/pax Child: USD32/pax (Durations: 4hrs; AM) Tour Highlights: Boat Ride Fun Fishing Monkeys Sea Eagles Giant Lizard Sandy Beach Sunbath Swim Relax BBQ Lunch Note: * Basic fishing gear such as fishing hooks, fishing line and bait will be provided. * BBQ lunch included. * Please bring along towels, swimwear and extra clothing. For reservation, kindly contact: Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] PICK UP SCHEDULE GURNEY TANJUNG TOUR NAME GEORGETOWN BATU FERRINGHI DRIVE BUNGA Penang City & Hill Tour 1000 1000 1000 1000 Round Island Discovery 0815 0830 0845 0900 City Explorer 1445 1430 1415 1400 Hill & Temple 0915 0900 0845 0830 Sightseeing Scenic Night Tour 1915 1900 1845 1830 Georgetown Heritage 0915 0900 0845 0830 Trishaw Heritage Trail 0915 0900 0845 0830 Botanic Garden & 0915 0900 0845 0830 Tropical Spice Garden Lost World of Tambun + 0915 0900 0845 0830 Lunch Taiping Zoo & Charcoal 0915 0900 0845 0830 Factory + Lunch Monkey Beach + BBQ 0915 0930 0945 1000 Lunch Terms & Conditions:- A. Rates are valid until further notice. B. Minimum requirement for an S.I.C tour is minimum 02 paying adults per tour. C. All tours are conducted in English, unless specified otherwise. D. Please advise guest to wait at the lobby 15 minutes before pick up time. E. Additional charge of USD 12 per person for pick up other than hotel located at town or Beach Hotel. F. The rate(s) quoted are in US Dollar, non-commissionable and subject to change. G. The rate(s) quoted only valid for direct dealing with Tour East Sdn Bhd. H. In the event of any adjustment on the GST rate or any additional taxes, it will be adjusted accordingly. I. Full charges applies for no show or last minute cancellation. J. Child rates applicable for aged 3 – 11 years old. K. We reserved the right to cancel, amend or change the tour programs due to unforeseen circumstance. L. No refund or postpone in the event that you were to miss the pick-up service as given. M. The company are not responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings and injuries. N. Subject to availability upon reservation. For reservation, kindly contact: Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] .
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