Penang: Perlis Day Trip with Cave Tour and Street Art
ID: GYG1294919-2094133
Category:
Country: Malaysia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Perlis on a day trip from Penang. Visit Padang Besar, Kelam Cave, and Kangar, and enjoy a taste of the famous Big Pau.
Discover the northern state of Malaysia, Perlis, on a day trip from Penang Island. Begin with an early morning pickup and travel to the border town of Padang Besar, known as a shopping paradise. Explore the Arked Niaga Padang Besar and Padang Waremart, where you can find affordable goods from both Thailand and Malaysia, including jerseys, handbags, household products, and Thai food.
Next, head to Kelam Cave, also known as Gua Kelam, which translates to "Dark Cave." Walk the 1.5-kilometer interpretive trail, which includes cement pathways, earthen tracks, and small stream crossings, illuminating the cave's historical significance.
After the walk, taste the famous Big Pau, also known as Kuan Mei Handmade Pau, in Kaki Bukit. Then, proceed to the city town of Kangar for its street art and rainbow bridge. End the trip with a visit to Wat Sukkhavutthalai Thai Buddhist Temple before heading back to Penang.
Highlights
- Discover the unique border town of Padang Besar, a shopping paradise
- Explore the historic Kelam Cave, once a site of tin mining operations
- Taste the famous Big Pau, a handmade delicacy in Kaki Bukit
- Visit Kangar for its vibrant street art and the rainbow bridge
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts early at 6AM
Please be ready at the lobby 10mins before departure
The drive from Penang Island to Padang Besar takes approximately 3 hours
Padang Besar is known as a shopping paradise
Kelam Cave was a site of tin mining operations in the mid-20th century
INCLUDED
- Visit to Padang Besar, a border town known for shopping
- Visit to Arked Niaga Padang Besar and Padang Waremart
- Scenic views at Wang Kelian View Point
- Visit to Kelam Cave (Gua Kelam) with a 1.5-kilometre interpretive trail
- Visit to Kangar for street art and rainbow bridge
- Visit to Wat Sukkhavutthalai Thai Buddhist Temple
- Hotel pick up & drop off transfer
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Tipping
- Others not mentioned
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
