42 reviews of Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Buddhist Temple Afternoon Tour

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Reviewed by Kay, March 2012

Our driver arrived on time and was pleasant, courteous and careful; the car was clean and comfortable. Particularly enjoyed Kek Lok Si. Since our driver was Buddhist he was able to explain everything which really enhanced our enjoyment of the visit. Only negative was that the local company insisted we hand over our entrance tickets. My daughter wanted to keep hers as a souvenir and I had to email the company to confirm that we had both visited the temple so that our driver would not have to pay some 30 RM. I thought this was petty. But, other than that, a very enjoyable afternoon.

Reviewed by Brenda O, Australia, October 2011

This was an excellent tour, the temple was amazing and the guide was brilliant.

Reviewed by Damon A, May 2011

A most enjoyable afternoon. Both driver and guide were excellent.

Reviewed by J C, United Kingdom, February 2011

great tour, Philip our guide was excellent, and made it very entertaining and answered every question, we done Botanic gardens instead of Penang hill, but guide was very well up to date with everything. Very recomended

Reviewed by David S, United Kingdom, August 2010

This is an excellent tour - and the guide is very good - he knows all the cultural history and where to take the best photos. Great value.

Reviewed by RAGHAVENDRAN M, India, September 2009

Value for money and the trip was enjoyable!

Reviewed by Anonymous, July 2009

A most enjoyable and informative tour. Penang Hill and the funicular railway were very busy, but we had great views of Georgetown and across to Butterworth. Kek Lok Si temple was beautiful. We have seen a lot of temples, but this was by far the biggest and most beautiful. Our guide was very helpful, ensuring we had the best positions on the funicular and showing us the best spots for photographs. Thoroughly recommended.

Reviewed by Esther T, United Kingdom, May 2009

Really a good day, lots of info given to us.

Reviewed by Esther T, United Kingdom, May 2009

This was excellent and we had a really good driver who turned out to be an excellent tour guide as well.

Reviewed by Anonymous, April 2009

I loved this tour. It was almost like travelling independently with our own personal chauffeur and just someone there to ask questions when needed. You are left on your own to explore the temple for over an hour and the same at Penang Hill. The views are very impressive. If you want to, you can combine this tour with the Penang Island Discovery Morning Tour as the same guide does both one after the other and you can stay on the bus.

Reviewed by Mark V, Australia, March 2009

Kek Lok Si Temple is amazing. Great views from Penang Hill. Our guide was the best! This tour is a must do when in Penang.

Reviewed by MANUEL N, USA, December 2007

A must tour when in Penang.

Reviewed by Michael L, May 2012

It was great. Well done.

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Reviewed by Anthony R, March 2012

While we enjoyed this tour the itinerary was less comprehensive than advertised. Our visit to the temple was fairly short and we did not see the pool of longevity with the turtles and the visit to the Botanic gardens simply did not take place. When we asked the guide about this he said the gardens were only visited when the hill railway was closed for maintenance.

Reviewed by Monique H, February 2012

Very good tour. Guide excellent and informative. The temple is definitely worth seeing - it's beautiful and huge (although still incomplete) - and the cable car is fun and offers good views of Penang. Like all tours, it seemed a little rushed, but this is because you're seeing so much in such a short time period. Also, the air-conditioned van was a god-send haha!

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