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Bites and Bikes of Penang

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  • Itinerary:
    Penang
  • Duration:
    3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    From £ 259.- per person (excluding flights)
Penang is an island-city that packs a real punch. A patchwork of Chinese, Indian and Malay cultures, it is bursting at the seams with character. During this trip, you’ll hop on a bike for a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Georgetown, the cultural heart of the city. Wander amongst the flower carts and tandoori stands of Little India, mosey past multi-coloured Chinese temples and sample some seriously tasty street food.
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Day 1 – Arrival in Penang

For two nights, you’ll stay in the centre of Georgetown, Penang’s most atmospheric and happening area and a recognised UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, the streets are lined with pastel-painted Chinese shopfronts, fragrant street food stalls and swinging paper lanterns. It’s nothing short of foodie paradise, with to several outdoor foodcourts, lively hawker centres and traditional Nyonya restaurants.

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Days 2-3 – Guided bike ride & departure

There’s no better way to get to know Penang’s heritage and food scene than to hop on a bike and explore with a local guide. You’ll be collected from your hotel and transferred to the starting point where you’ll be given your bike, helmet and safety jacket. From here you will cycle with your guide in a small group around the city, discovering hidden temples and learning about the history of this area.

For breakfast you will stop to try a variety of different Indian breads alongside a local ‘teh tarik’, and lunch will include a selection of local dishes to share from a hawker centre including local favourites such as Assam Laksa and Char Keow Teow. At the end of this half-day tour you will be transferred back to your hotel and the rest of the day is free.

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Accommodation

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Bites and Bikes of Penang

For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

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Option
1

Upgrade to our In Style accommodation

  • Price:
    From £ 275.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Included:
    In Style accommodation, excursions, transport and meals as described above

For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In-Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-size trip select our In Style option below.

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2

Cooking class in Penang

  • Price:
    From £ 98.- per person
  • Included:
    Malaysian cooking class in Penang including a guided tour of the spice terraces

If you’re interested in Malaysian cuisine, this is the perfect place to learn more about it! Penang is renowned for its cuisine and multicultural dishes and on this trip you’ll make some of these delicious dishes for yourself. In the morning there’s a guided tour of the spice terraces and you’ll learn about the spices used in local cuisine. Then, under the guidance of experienced and professional chefs you’ll learn to cook local favourites such as Nasi Lemak, Assam Laksa and Chicken Tandoori.

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