Penang Countryside Small Group Cycling Tour by Matahari | 4 hours

64 Reviews | Penang
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Penang Countryside Small Group Cycling Tour by Matahari
2 Adults x $60.73
$121.46
Approx Total
$121.46
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Malay, English
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Helmets
  • Goats Milk Ice Cream
  • Use of bicycle
  • Local Delicacies & Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Overview

Your escapade through the bucolic side of Penang Island provides breathtaking scenery with the opportunity to connect with ordinary folks, taste the simple lifestyle or even try out your hands on local tasks and trades. Your cycling adventure in the first sector sets you off with a gradual approach and provides you with a rare opportunity to witness our diverse culture and ethnic race. Navigating on trails and back paths that run along waterways towards contrasting hamlets, villages, and farmlands lands you an opportunity to witness the local community while being entertained by our guide and the ever-gracious countryside folks. We issue excellent bicycles that work precisely as they should. Each bicycle is issued to you to suit your height.

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Itinerary

  • Balik Pulau

    Transfers from Georgetown to Balik Pulau by car /MPV or Van.

    40 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Wheels roll out on the first sector along paths making your way passing various hamlets to reach the goat farm. Observe the diversity of the multicultural community living in each hamlet as you embrace this authentic side of the island. The journey takes you along the village asphalt path and dirt tracks that snake along a waterway. Nutmeg processing by women folks and the products made from mangrove palm leaf “Nipah” are some of the folk’s industries available in this sector.

    20 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Your journey to Kuala Sungai Pinang, a rustic fishing village. Get an inside story of the Chinese clans in Malaysia, migration and settlement established here in the early 19th century. Proceed to the Hakka temple that serves as the epicentre of this community and understands the function and importance of this worship place to the local fishermen here. The guide elaborates on the many community celebrations here and their beliefs.

    20 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Take a break off from your bicycles as we stop to observe how closely this multiracial community lives and mingled with them as you enjoy sipping coffee/tea and tasting some delicacies with the folks at an old local coffee shop.

    15 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Arrived at Kampung Permatang Pasir, Balik Pulau, greeted by your host followed by the “Matahari Welcoming Service” which covers safety briefing, bicycle and helmet fittings, and an introduction to your lead guide and the experience ahead of you. Your lead guide presents your tour with a brief explanation of the area starting with service establishments around the villages such as the medical clinic, community centre, kindergarten, and worship- grounds. Community and folk industries especially those involving women before you head out to witness them and learn of their importance and functions.

    10 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Return to your saddle and move slowly towards the river mouth- Kuala Sungai Pinang, the bustling area filled with activities and trades.

    15 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Stop to get up close or walk on the planks built over the waters to facilitate the fishing trades. Get to know the types of fish, birds, and other animals in this habitat while you try to spot as many as possible.

    10 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Introducing you to another traditional home activity: making rice-grain powder panacea. Try it on, while your guide walks you through the steps of producing this solution widely used through generations to remedy health and beauty issues associated with hot tropical climates, from the humble beginning, listen to how exclusive beauty brands came by the valuable age-defying elements found in rice.

    10 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Take a scroll through the village and experience the living atmosphere. Walk into a small Chinese Hakka Temple to understand the function and importance of this worship place to the local fishermen here.

    10 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Return to your saddle and move slowly towards the river mouth, the bustling area is filled with activities and trades.

    15 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    See the Palm Oil estates and plots of plantations while leading your way to the finishing point.

    15 minutes

  • Balik Pulau

    Return Transfers to your hotel.

    40 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Glad we chose to participate in this tour even though not a confident bike rider

Published on Feb, 2025

I can thoroughly recommend this bicycle tour and Matahari Cycle Tours company. Princella and SJ are fantastic guides and have a well organised business. You know you are in good hands right away. Their enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for environment, culture and passing on information to tourists shines through. This tour is an easy ride for anyone regardless of fitness and bicycle skills. If I can do it, then just about anyone can!

A lovely cycling tour in Penang

Published on Feb, 2025

We really enjoyed getting out for a cycle in the Penang countryside, our guides Princilia and SJ were both very friendly and knowledgeable about all things to do with the local area. Learnt lots about the food, wildlife and local culture. Would definitely recommend this tour and the food and local coffee shop were both excellent.

A Penang Highlight

Published on Feb, 2025

A very well organised tour which we enjoyed immensely. The bikes were well maintained and the safety of riders taken very seriously. It was so educational and interesting. Princilia and SJ were marvellous guides/hosts and would definitely recommend.

Must do cycling tour!

Published on Feb, 2025

This is one of the best day tours I have taken. Princilia and SJ are two of the nicest people and so passionate about showing the countryside and hamlets of Penang. It felt like a day out with friends and it was so interesting to learn about the local area and the fauna and flora. Highly recommended must do tour!

Beautiful countryside visit

Published on Feb, 2025

My husband and I booked a morning tour to get out of George Town for a bit and see the countryside of Penang. I only wish we'd booked a longer tour! The team at Matahari is professional, organized, friendly and informative. It's apparent when you're cycling around that the team has a great relationship with the locals in the villages you ride through, which helps make the visit extra special. Highly recommend!

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