Penang National Park Tour

Penang Nature Tours

The Best of Penang
Natural Wonders
Rare Mammals

One of the few natural forests on the island, the Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang) is located at the North-Western side of the island, in Muka Head. Covering 1181 hectares of dipterocarp forest and 1381 hectares of wetlands, the park is an abundance of lush, natural beauty with a diverse ecosystem. The first protected area legally gazetted under the National Park Act of 1980, the park has over 500 flora and fauna species, as well as a meromictic lake (a lake with layers of water that do not inter-mix) at Pantai Keracut, mangrove swamps, mudflat areas, coral reefs and nesting areas for some endangered turtle species such as the Leatherback and the Hawksbill turtles. If you’re lucky, you can spot rare mammals such as slow loris, flying lemur, civet cats, leopard cats, sea otters and pangolins, especially around Pantai Keracut, as well as soaring exotic birds such as Crested Serpent eagles and Brahminy Kites.3 days

Immerse yourself in the beauty of a protected natural habitat. One of the few natural forests on the island, the Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang) is an abundance of lush, natural beauty with a diverse ecosystem, containing over 500 flora and fauna species, as well as a meromictic lake (a lake with layers of water that do not inter-mix), mangrove swamps, mudflat areas, coral reefs and nesting areas for some endangered turtle species.

Time:
  • Tour duration: 2 - 6 hours
Includes:
  • Hotel Transfer
Excludes:
  • Admission fee

Penang National Park - Canopy Walk Rates

Includes

- Jungle walk to Sg. Dukun.
- Fee for Canopy Walk.
- Nature guide.
- 2 ways hotel transfer.

Remarks

- Canopy Walk is subject to the weather condition.
- Canopy Walk is closed on every Friday.
- Tour duration is 2Hrs and 30mins.
- One-way hiking duration is 20 minutes.

Details

The Taman Negara in Penang Island is the world’s smallest national park which was formerly gazetted as Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve in 1928 and managed by the Penang Forestry Department. After that, the forest mentioned has been renamed as Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang) on 10 April 2003 under the management of Department of Wildlife and National Parks. 

The metropolitan national park which covers an area of 1,213 hectare may be tiny but it packs a punch of hosting a wealth of flora and fauna in its hilly coastal-forested area. In addition, the national park is also the only park which covers coast and forest in the world. The national park is gloriously beautiful at dusk, helping the park to be named as THE BAY OF GLOWING AMBER.

The 250m long Canopy Walk, which is just newly built, hovers 15m from the ground to allow visitors to see the lush forest layers clearly from an interesting angle, so that visitors can understand how the natural rainforest’s conformation is.

01/04/11 - 31/03/12
Penang National Park - Canopy Walk
Rates per person in Malaysia Ringgit
Private Groups Price
1-3 Pax 4-6 Pax 7-10 Pax
145 125 110
Restriction:
  • Minimum 2 Pax
  • Maximum 10 Pax
1 pax will be at 100 % surcharge.

Penang National Park - Jungle Walk Rates

Includes

- Jungle walk to Pantai Kerachut.
- Nature tour guide.
- Boat cruising back to the entry.
- 2 ways hotel transfer.

Remarks

- Tour duration is 4Hrs.
- Hiking duration is 1Hr and 30mins.
- Min : 2 pax; Max : 10pax.
- 1 pax : 100% surcharge

Details

Taman Negara in the north-west of the island, being the only national park in Penang, is also the smallest national park in Malaysia. Pantai Kerachut is one of the beaches with a turtle hatchery. There is a Registration Office when you get in, that takes visitors’ names and also gives advice on the park.

One of the special attractions of Pantai Kerachut is the Meromictic Lake where is visible for only six months of the year. The lake has 2 layers of water of different temperatures. The bottom layer of sea water is normally warmer than the surface fresh water. The beach is a popular campsite.

Also, if you are observant, you will notice that many tress are with tagged with name tags along the way. You can also find the famous Eurycoma Longifolia as known as Tongkat Ali whichi is reputed to have aphrodiasiac qualities.

Astonishingly, there is turtle hatchery at the far end of the beach. However, please do take care, not to disturb the turtle nesting grounds and do not light a fire. Let’s save the turtles!

01/04/11 - 31/03/12
Penang National Park - Jungle Walk
Rates per person in Malaysia Ringgit
Private Groups Price
1-3 Pax 4-6 Pax 7-10 Pax
225 170 150
Restriction:
  • Minimum 2 Pax
  • Maximum 10 Pax
1 pax will be at 100 % surcharge.

Penang National Park - Jungle Walk with BBQ Rates

Includes

- Jungle walk to Pantai Kerachut.
- BBQ lunch at Monkey Beach.
- Boat cruising back to the entry.
- 2 ways hotel transfer.

Remarks

- Tour duration is 5Hrs.
- Hiking duration is 1Hr and 30mins.
- Min : 2 pax; Max : 10pax.
- 1 pax : 100% surcharge

Details

With this package, instead of just experiencing all of the things we provide in the “Turtle Beach” package, guests can also enjoy the fun of BBQ at Monkey Beach. The package will be started by going to Turtle Beach as known as Pantai Kerachut first, thereafter; guests will have to hike to Monkey Beach to initial the BBQ meal.

In addition, guests will don’t have to bother preparing the food as the workers there will do all of the preparations. Thus, guests will just enjoy all the foods and cooking utensils.

01/04/11 - 31/03/12
Penang National Park - Jungle Walk vf BBQ
Rates per person in Malaysia Ringgit
Private Groups Price
1-3 Pax 4-6 Pax 7-10 Pax
275 215 190
Restriction:
  • Minimum 2 Pax
  • Maximum 10 Pax
1 pax will be at 100 % surcharge.

Penang National Park - Sunset Cruising Rates

Includes

- Nature guide.
- Drinks and snacks.
- Talk about turtles.
- 2 ways boat transfer.
- 2 ways hotel transfer.

Remarks

- Tour duration is 3Hrs.
- Tour will start at 5pm and end at 8pm.
- Min : 2 pax; Max : 10pax.
- 1 pax : 100% surcharge

Details

The National Park is not only glaringly famous in it’s natural ecosystem, but also it’s stunning beach. The beaches in the park are well protected for the turtles to return to lay eggs. Hence, the beaches are very clean and good places to camp.

In addition, with the gorgeous beaches, especially the Turtle Beach, the national park is gloriously beautiful at dusk, helping the park to be named as THE BAY OF GLOWING EMBER.

01/04/11 - 31/03/12
Penang National Park - Sunset Cruising
Rates per person in Malaysia Ringgit
Private Groups Price
1-3 Pax 4-6 Pax 7-10 Pax
300 225 200
Restriction:
  • Minimum 2 Pax
  • Maximum 10 Pax
1 pax will be at 100 % surcharge.
Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

  • Rates quoted are nett with driver and guide where applicable (unless otherwise stated).
  • Rates quoted are for Private & Joining Group/Sit In Coach (SIC) for tours or packages (unless stated otherwise).
  • SIC booking is for a minimum of 2 persons, for single person travel, private rate applies.
  • Expenses other than those specified in each tour itinerary or any items of a personal nature are not included in the rates quoted.
  • Rates exclude entrance fees to places of visit (unless stated otherwise).
  • All entrance fees quoted are subject to change without prior notice.
  • A surcharge is applicable during peak season/hour and will be advised via email.
  • In event of unforeseen circumstances, the management reserves the right to alter, amend or withdraw the package anytime with or without prior notice.
  • Booking is NOT confirmed until a confirmation number is advised and FULL PAYMENT is collected.
  • A valid credit card number is required with all reservations. Debit Cards are not accepted.
  • Upon confirmation of service/s immediate full payment is required
  • Amendment and Cancellation Policy:
    • All refunds part or in full will be in MYR; AWD will not be responsible for loses due to currency exchange rates at time of refund.
    • Any changes to your reservation, amendment in booking dates, hour or vehicle type in full or in part, must be made through our office and NOT through the service provider.
    • The amendments must be made in writing from your original email address, quoting the booking reference number. All amendment requests are subject to reconfirmation and availability.
    • Amendment and Cancellation fees:
      Amendment  
      Amendment with no change in value MYR 25 per booking
      Amendment with partial Refund 5% of the total refund value or MYR50 whichever is higher.
      Amendment with increase in value No amendment fees (difference in value of service have to be paid)
      Cancellation /Refund Penalty  
      30 days before departure 5% of total value or MYR 50 whichever greater.
      20 days before departure 25% of the total value.
      15 days before departure 50% of the total value.
      Less than 14 days NO REFUND
  • Pick-up Arrangement
    • Pick up time at Hotel Lobby for tours/transfers will be advised on your Confirmation Service Voucher.
    • You will be required to present your service voucher at point of pick up for each service/tour. The service provider has the right not to serve you if you fail to produce the voucher upon request.
    • The maximum waiting time at the airport is strictly 2 hours from estimated time of arrival (ETA) including customs & immigration clearance. Any waiting time beyond 2 hours may incur waiting charges and this has to be paid on site directly to the driver. AWD shall not be responsible for the additional charges incurred by Guest.
    • In event you miss your pick-up due to any reasons, you will be required to make your own arrangements upon arrival and NO REFUND will be granted.
    • Maximum waiting time for tour departure is 15 minutes from the stated pick-up time; if you miss your pick up you will be responsible to make your own arrangement at your own cost; NO REFUND will be granted.
    • All transfers/tours have been prepaid by you at time of booking; please do not pay for any services at time of transfers/tours unless stated otherwise. AWD will not be responsible if you are approached by unauthorized agents/persons and NO REFUND will be granted.
  • It is your responsibility to provide the accurate flight information at time of booking to ensure proper transfer arrangement. The Management has the right to forfeit the charges if flight information is inaccurate.
  • Our Client Services must be notified of any changes to your flight schedule, at least 24 hours prior to departure. If you fail to do so, you may not receive the service and no refund will be granted.
  • Child Policy: Child Rate applicable for children aged between 2 to 12 years. (Unless stated otherwise.)
  • Guests are encouraged to purchase own travel insurance.

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