Penang National Park Hiking Day Trip
Scenic rainforest trek to Pantai Kerachut (Turtle Beach) and Meromictic Lake
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Activity Duration
6 Hours
Nearest City
Destination
Penang
Guided Language
English / Malay
Suitable For
Adult / Child
Package Type
Private
Meeting Point
Your Hotel in George Town / Penang International Airport
Highlights
- Hike through Penang National Park via a rugged rainforest trail with steep sections, jungle tracks, and off-the-beaten-path terrain
- Visit Pantai Kerachut (Turtle Beach), a protected and secluded conservation area far from Penang’s usual tourist beaches
- Discover the rare Meromictic Lake, one of the few in Asia where freshwater and seawater do not mix, a rare geological phenomenon
- Explore multiple ecosystems in one trip: hill rainforest, meromictic lake, and coastal forest
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride back to the park entrance, offering coastal views of Penang National Park from the water
- Guided by an English-speaking nature guide, with lunch, entrance fee, and return hotel transfers included
Overview
Discover the natural treasures of Penang National Park, Malaysia’s smallest yet remarkably diverse protected rainforest, on this 6-hour guided hiking experience. Begin your journey with a trek along a proper jungle trail featuring steep sections, concrete steps and off-the-beaten track terrain as you make your way to Pantai Kerachut (Turtle Beach), a secluded conservation area home to a Turtle Sanctuary and pristine coastal forest. Along the route, you’ll also encounter the park’s rare Meromictic Lake, a unique geological phenomenon where freshwater and seawater remain unmixed, one of only a few such lakes in Asia.
Led by an English-speaking guide, this hike reveals multiple ecosystems in a single trail, from hill rainforest to coastal landscapes. After exploring Turtle Beach and its surrounding natural features, relax on a scenic boat ride back to the park entrance for a different perspective of the coastline. With lunch, entrance fees, and return hotel transfers included, this soft-adventure hike offers an enriching and well-rounded introduction to Penang’s extraordinary natural heritage
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What's Included
English-Speaking Guide, Guided trekking
Return land transfers, One-way boat transfer
Lunch
Entrance Fee
What's Excluded
Any Item(s) / Activities Not Mentioned, Tips and gratuities (optional), Personal Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses
Peak Season Surcharge(s)
Important Notes
- This is a 6-hour hiking tour with steep hill sections and jungle tracks. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
- The terrain includes concrete steps and uneven jungle paths. Good, comfortable hiking shoes are recommended.
- The Canopy Walk is closed until further notice.
- Swimming is not allowed at Turtle Beach, as imposed by authorities.
- There are no stalls or shops along the trail. Please bring sufficient drinking water and snacks.
- This package is based on a join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private guide or tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform your tour operator when making the bookings.
- The departure time may vary slightly depending on your hotel location and traffic conditions. We recommend reconfirming with our staff for the exact timing. If your transport is delayed, please contact the number listed on your voucher before arranging alternative options.
- All activities are weather-dependent and may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience under current conditions.
- Your tour operator reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation should conditions beyond their control render it necessary.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
- All participants must pay attention to all safety briefings and instructions. It is the responsibility of all participants to seek clarification for anything not understood from these briefings.
- Though it is never expected, tipping is always appreciated.
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