Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island & George Town Private Tour

Orang Utans in a semi-wild sanctuary, then the heritage jetties and murals of George Town

A private tour combining Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island (a 15-acre sanctuary where you walk through a tunnel to watch orangutans climb and play in a protected enclosure) with Chew Jetty, Penang's largest historic clan settlement built on stilts, and George Town's street art murals. Hotel pickup and a professional guide in English, Chinese or Cantonese are included. The full day takes six hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Orang Utan Island and Penang City Tour

• Travel to Orang Utan Island sanctuary
• Observe Orang Utans in semi-wild habitat
• Walk through tunnel to see Orang Utans
• Learn about conservation efforts
• Visit Chew Jetty historic clan settlement
• Explore George Town street art murals

The experience

Orang Utan Island sits in Bukit Merah, a conservation project spanning 15 acres dedicated to research and education about endangered species. The island's protected enclosure lets you walk through a tunnel and watch the orangutans as they climb, play and interact in a semi-wild environment: close enough to observe their behavior without disturbing them. The island is located in the outskirts, and travel time to and from it takes up to three hours round-trip, which shapes the pacing of the whole day.

After the island, the tour moves to Chew Jetty, the largest and most intact of Penang's historic clan jetties. Built on stilts over the water more than a century ago, it is part of the Penang Heritage Trail and offers a direct look at how Chinese immigrants settled and lived in this waterfront community. From there you head into George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its street art murals: interactive pieces blending historical scenes with humor, created by artists from around the world including Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic. The murals turn the city streets into an open-air gallery.

Your guide speaks English, Chinese or Cantonese and travels with you throughout. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included, as is all transportation and parking fees. The tour is private, so only your group participates.

What’s included

• Private transportation and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• professional guide in English, Chinese or Cantonese.
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Cantonese and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by SummerTime

Is this one for you?Hotel or port pickup means you don't need a car or navigate to the island yourself. The guide handles the three-hour round-trip travel to Bukit Merah, so the full day fits inside six hours even with the distance involved.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Cantonese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Orang Utan Island like when I get there?

Orang Utan Island is a 15-acre sanctuary in Bukit Merah where you walk through a protected tunnel to watch orangutans in a semi-wild environment. You'll see them climb, play and interact naturally, and the site focuses on conservation education about endangered species.

How much time do I spend traveling to and from Orang Utan Island?

Travel to and from Orang Utan Island takes up to three hours round-trip because the island is located in the outskirts. This travel time is built into the six-hour tour duration.

What is Chew Jetty?

Chew Jetty is Penang's largest and most intact historic clan jetty, built on stilts over the water more than a century ago by Chinese immigrants. It is part of the Penang Heritage Trail and offers a glimpse into how these communities lived and settled.

What kind of street art will I see in George Town?

George Town's street art consists of interactive murals blending historical scenes with whimsical humor, created by artists from around the world including renowned Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic. The murals turn the city streets into an open-air gallery reflecting the city's creative and cultural character.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included. Your guide will collect you and return you at the end of the six-hour tour.