Tours/Cruises There are many fascinating tours by air-conditioned coaches to famous landmarks around the island. Check with your hotel for details on times and prices.

o     Round Island Tour: Includes visits to batik factories and fishing villages along Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang. It also covers Batik Pulau, the Snake Temple and Fort Cornwallis.

o     Hill and Temple Tour: The tour includes a ride up I’enang Hill’s funicular railway and a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple which houses the Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas.

o     City Tour: Includes visits to the Botanical Garden, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, the Kapitan Keling Mosque, the Penang Museum and Khoo Kongsi.

o     Night Tour: Includes dinner, a visit to the pasar malam or night market and a trishaw ride around Georgetown. 

o     Boat Trips: Most beach hotels offer day trips to the uninhabited islands of Raw Ferringhi. Round island trips are also available.