From Penang - Bukit Merah Orangutan Sanctuary Tour & Boat …
Penang
Visit the Bukit Merah Orangutan Sanctuary on a guided tour from Penang. Enjoy a scenic boat ride to the island, feed the orangutans, and explore Penang's top attractions.
Highlights
- Visit the Bukit Merah Orangutan Sanctuary on a guided tour from Penang
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride to the island where the orangutans roam freely
- Get the chance to feed the orangutans by tossing them fruits
- Explore Penang's top attractions, including Wat Chayamangkalaram
- Learn about the city's history at the Penang History Gallery
Description
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Penang. Travel in comfort to the Bukit Merah Orangutan Sanctuary, located on an island in the middle of a picturesque lake.
Board a motorized boat to the island, where an in-house guide will lead you into a tunnel where the orangutans roam freely outside. Get the chance to feed the orangutans by tossing fruits to them.
After your visit to the sanctuary, head back to Penang and visit various tourist attractions, including Wat Chayamangkalaram, Wat Dhammikarama, and the Penang History Gallery. Finally, enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Visit to Bukit Merah Orang Utan sanctuary
- Visit to tourist attractions in Penang
- Licensed tour guide
Excludes
- Meals
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- The tour involves traveling to Bukit Merah and back to Penang. You will have the opportunity to feed orang utans by tossing fruits to them.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes hotel pickup, a boat ride to the orangutan sanctuary island, a guided visit, and stops at Penang attractions like Wat Chayamangkalaram and the Penang History Gallery.
The sanctuary is located on an island in the middle of a lake near Penang, accessible by a motorized boat from the mainland.
Yes, visitors have the opportunity to feed the orangutans by tossing them fruits under supervision.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Penang, then travel by land to the sanctuary’s lake where you board a motorized boat to the island.
Yes, the guided tour is family-friendly and offers educational opportunities suitable for children.
Visit during daylight hours for the sanctuary tour; check the tour website for current operating hours and season availability.
No special experience or equipment is needed; life jackets are provided for safety during the boat ride.
The tour also includes visits to Wat Chayamangkalaram temple and the Penang History Gallery, showcasing cultural and historical highlights of Penang.
The tour is generally available year-round, but check the official tour page for updates on availability and weather-related changes.
The full tour usually takes several hours, including travel, the boat ride, and visits to Penang attractions; exact duration is listed on the tour details page.
