Excursion
Penang Day Tour
- Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Pick-up/Drop-off: St. Giles Wembley Penang Hotel
One complete experience – no selection required
This is an all-inclusive day tour for all delegates. The full programme includes all attractions listed below, allowing everyone to share the same experience.
Your tour includes:
- Transport
- Local tour guide
- Entry tickets to all attractions
- Lunch
- Two bottles of water
- Cap for each participant
A traditional set lunch at a local restaurant is included as part of the excursion.
Menu: Nasi lemak (chicken or fish), served with a cold drink, mixed fruit plate, and ice cream.
About the experience
Enjoy a full day exploring Penang, discovering the island’s rich culture, heritage, and natural beauty.
Taking place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, the excursion offers delegates the opportunity to experience the destination together.
A key feature of the tour is the local perspective. With experienced guides accompanying each group, you will gain insight into Penang’s history, traditions, and daily life, creating a deeper connection with the places visited.
The programme brings together some of the island’s most iconic highlights, from panoramic views and historic temples to vibrant cultural districts and UNESCO-listed heritage areas. Throughout the day, there will be time to explore, learn, and enjoy the unique character of Penang.
Combining discovery, culture, and fellowship, the excursion is designed to be a memorable part of the IC 2026 experience.
Tour highlights
Penang Hill
Escape to cooler heights and enjoy sweeping views across Penang from its most iconic hilltop.
Penang Hill, also known as Bukit Bendera, is a premier hill resort in Malaysia located approximately 6 km west of George Town.
Standing at 833 metres above sea level, it offers a refreshing escape from the tropical heat with temperatures typically 5°C cooler than the lowlands.
As a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve, it is home to ancient rainforests and diverse wildlife, including dusky leaf monkeys and giant black squirrels
Penang Hill
Kek Lok Si Temple
Explore Malaysia’s largest Buddhist temple, renowned for its striking architecture and spiritual significance.
Kek Lok Si Temple, the "Temple of Supreme Bliss," is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and a major pilgrimage site in Southeast Asia.
Located at the foot of Air Itam mountain, just a short distance from the Penang Hill funicular station, it is renowned for its vibrant architecture and massive religious icons.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Sleeping Buddha
Discover the impressive reclining Buddha, a serene symbol of peace and enlightenment.
The "Sleeping Buddha" of Penang refers to the magnificent 33-metre (108 ft) gold-plated statue at Wat Chayamangkalaram, a Thai Buddhist temple in Pulau Tikus.
This reclining statue, which depicts the Buddha in a state of parinirvana (final enlightenment), was once the longest in Malaysia.
Sleeping Buddha
Penang Street Art
Wander through George Town’s famous open-air gallery of interactive murals and creative street scenes.
The world-famous Penang street art scene transformed George Town into an open-air gallery, primarily starting with the "Mirrors George Town" project for the 2012 George Town Festival.
Most murals are interactive, blending 2D paintings with 3D physical objects like bicycles and chairs.
Penang Street Art
Little India
Step into a vibrant district filled with colour, music, and the rich aromas of Indian culture.
Little India in George Town is a vibrant cultural enclave covering the area around Lebuh Queen (Queen Street), Lebuh Chulia, and Lebuh Pasar (Market Street).
It serves as the historic heart of Penang's Indian community, characterised by the scents of exotic spices, the sound of Bollywood music, and streets lined with colourful shophouses.
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Clan Jetties
Visit historic waterfront villages that offer a glimpse into Penang’s unique heritage and community life.
The Clan Jetties of Penang are a collection of seven historic waterfront villages in George Town, built on stilts over the sea by Chinese immigrants in the late 19th century.
These "floating villages" are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and remain active residential neighbourhoods, with each jetty traditionally home to a specific clan.
Clan Jetties