Excursion à vélo à la campagne de Penang. PPA2 par Matahari
Description
Votre escapade à travers le côté bucolique de l'île de Penang offre des paysages à couper le souffle avec la possibilité de se connecter avec des gens ordinaires, de goûter au style de vie simple ou même de vous essayer aux tâches et métiers locaux. Votre aventure à vélo dans le premier secteur vous propose une approche progressive et vous offre une occasion rare d'être témoin de notre diversité culturelle et ethnique. Naviguer sur des sentiers et des sentiers qui longent les voies navigables vers des hameaux, des villages et des terres agricoles contrastés vous donne l'occasion d'être témoin de la communauté locale tout en étant diverti par notre guide et les gens toujours aimables de la campagne. Nous produisons d'excellents vélos qui fonctionnent exactement comme ils le devraient. Chaque vélo vous est remis en fonction de votre taille.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Transferts de Georgetown à Balik Pulau en voiture/MPV ou Van.
Des roues roulent sur le premier secteur le long de sentiers traversant différents hameaux pour rejoindre la chèvrerie. Observez la diversité de la communauté multiculturelle vivant dans chaque hameau en embrassant ce côté authentique de l'île. Le trajet vous emmène le long du chemin asphalté du village et des chemins de terre qui serpentent le long d'un cours d'eau. La transformation de la noix de muscade par les femmes et les produits fabriqués à partir de feuilles de palmier de mangrove "Nipah" sont quelques-unes des industries populaires disponibles dans ce secteur.
Votre voyage à Kuala Sungai Pinang, un village de pêcheurs rustique. Découvrez l'histoire des clans chinois en Malaisie, de la migration et de la colonisation établies ici au début du 19e siècle. Procédez jusqu'au temple Hakka qui sert d'épicentre de cette communauté et comprenez la fonction et l'importance de ce lieu de culte pour les pêcheurs locaux. Le guide explique les nombreuses célébrations communautaires ici et leurs croyances.
Faites une pause de vos vélos pendant que nous nous arrêtons pour observer à quel point cette communauté multiraciale vit et se mêle à eux tout en sirotant un café / thé et en dégustant des délices avec les gens d'un ancien café local.
Arrivé à Kampung Permatang Pasir, Balik Pulau, accueilli par votre hôte suivi du « service d'accueil Matahari » qui couvre le briefing sur la sécurité, l'ajustement du vélo et du casque, ainsi qu'une présentation de votre guide principal et de l'expérience qui vous attend. Votre guide principal présente votre visite avec une brève explication de la région en commençant par les établissements de services autour des villages tels que la clinique médicale, le centre communautaire, le jardin d'enfants et les lieux de culte. Les industries communautaires et folkloriques, en particulier celles impliquant des femmes, avant vous partez pour les observer et découvrir leur importance et leurs fonctions.
Retournez à votre selle et dirigez-vous lentement vers l'embouchure de la rivière - Kuala Sungai Pinang, la zone animée remplie d'activités et de métiers.
Arrêtez-vous pour vous approcher ou marcher sur les planches construites au-dessus des eaux pour faciliter les métiers de la pêche. Apprenez à connaître les types de poissons, d'oiseaux et d'autres animaux de cet habitat tout en essayant d'en repérer le plus possible.
Vous initier à une autre activité traditionnelle de la maison : faire la panacée de la poudre de grains de riz. Essayez-le, pendant que votre guide vous guide à travers les étapes de production de cette solution largement utilisée à travers les générations pour remédier aux problèmes de santé et de beauté associés aux climats tropicaux chauds, depuis le début modeste, écoutez comment les marques de beauté exclusives sont venues par le précieux anti-âge éléments trouvés dans le riz.
Promenez-vous dans le village et découvrez son atmosphère vivante. Promenez-vous dans un petit temple chinois Hakka pour comprendre la fonction et l'importance de ce lieu de culte pour les pêcheurs locaux.
Revenez en selle et avancez lentement vers l'embouchure de la rivière, le quartier animé regorge d'activités et de métiers.
Découvrez les plantations de palmiers à huile et les parcelles de plantations tout en vous guidant jusqu'au point d'arrivée.
Transferts aller-retour à votre hôtel.
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Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(118)
We had an absolutely amazing cycling tour with Priscilla. She was friendly, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. The tour was a fantastic way to experience the local culture and learn about the history of the area. We especially loved visiting the fishing community, seeing a different side of local life, and having the opportunity to connect with the people. It felt authentic and gave us a much deeper appreciation of the community and its way of life. Everything was extremely well organised from start to finish. Such a memorable and enjoyable experience, and definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Highly, highly recommend Priscilla and this cycling tour!
We had an amazing countryside tour with Matahari. It was the perfect complement to visiting George Town, showing us the rural and authentic side of Penang. Our guide was passionate, knowledgeable and made the experience both fun and educational. One of the highlights of our stay in Penang, and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the island.
We booked the 3 hour bike ride. The contact was very good. Fast and positive. Very kind. We were picked up at the appointed time. And we met our Super nice guides. Bikes were ready, already at the right saddle height. The trip was very informative, also learned a lot about nature and how people live. The only downside we found was that we cycled very short and very slow: we were finished after 2.5 hours of which at least an hour of explanation and coffee. As Dutch we expected a longer bike ride where we would also see more. So for a next time we would book a longer trip.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the communication before the tour, the punctual pick-up, and that our guides made such a positive impression. It's also wonderful to know that you appreciated learning about the local nature, culture, and the everyday lives of the communities we had visited. Sharing these authentic experiences is at the heart of what we do. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the riding time. Our 3-hour tour (PPA2) is designed to focus on the Northern sector of Balik Pulau's vast countryside and serves as an introduction to the area before progressing to our extended countryside experiences, TOUR 1.0 and TOUR 1.1. The PPA2 experience is intentionally conducted at a relaxed pace, allowing guests to stop and explore the villages, interact with the local community, enjoy traditional refreshments at a village coffee shop, and take in the stories, history, culture, and wildlife that make this part of Penang so unique. Our guides also tailor many of the commentaries to our guests' interests, making every tour slightly different. We're pleased that you recognised our longer TOUR 1.0 and TOUR 1.1 experiences, which were among the selections presented to you in the initial stages of your enquiry. These tours explore a much larger area of the countryside, include considerably more riding, and are ideal for guests who prefer a longer cycling experience while still enjoying the cultural and natural highlights of Balik Pulau. They have proven especially popular with visitors looking for a more immersive cycling adventure. Thank you once again for choosing to ride with us. We truly hope to welcome you back to Penang in the future, and next time we'd be delighted to show you even more of our beautiful countryside on one of our longer adventures.
From start to finish, the team took care of us with great attention to detail. We were fitted for our bikes and led on a path alongside canals and quiet streets travelling from hamlet to hamlet. We got to see a variety of fruit trees and vegetations along the way. The highlight for me was the morning tea break where we were treated to local drinks and kuehs and introduced to Kampung life. It was informative, humourous and warm-hearted. This is a great activity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Penang. Highly recommended!
Our cycle tour was definitely one of the highlights of our holiday. Very professionally run with excellent bikes provided. Princilia was brilliant, a wealth of information, plus chief photographer for the day. She also gave us some great tips for the remainder of our holiday which we appreciated. Would have loved to have had more time to do some of the hiking trips they provide also. Thanks so much to SJ, Princilia and our very capable driver.
A bus trip from Georgetown took 45 minutes and greeted by 2 wonderful people Princilla and SJ who gave us our bikes and off through rise paddy field Palm oil groves where a explanation of how the workers looked after the trees We the stopped in a small fishing village for drinks and sweet and tasty treats Princilla is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about wildlife and plants SJ imparted his knowledge of the small fishing village It was an easy ride along generally well kept paths. Definitely do this tour of Penang on a bicycle You will not be disappointed except you will wish it lasted longer.
I had a great time during this tour, which was a nice addition to my visit to Penang. It was very enjoyable to cycle through the countryside and discovering aspects of local life I wouldn't have been able to access on my own. Easy cycling and great scenery. Princilia and her team were very knowledgeable, organized and kind. Definitely recommended!
The bike tour was time spend in very friendly atmosphere, stunning views,local welcoming and very interesting people with high knowledge of the the culture and history.Highly recommend.
My daughter (17) and I joined the half day cycle tour around Balik Pulau where we visited a palm oil plantation and some local hamlets. The bikes were great quality and Princilia our guide was very knowledgeable and made it wa very enjoyable and interesting experience.
We spent a morning cycling during our two day stay in Gergetown. It was a huge highlight. We were collected early from our hotel and drove to ‘another world’ of lush green countryside and tiny hamlets. The bikes were in great condition and easy to ride. The cycle tracks were quiet and definitely off the beaten track. We saw huge amounts of wildlife and varied vegetation. Princilla’s guiding was informative and helped us understand how the local community live and work the land and sea. We stopped for delicious coffee and snacks in a small hamlet and were given a fascinating tour and first hand explanation from SJ of growing up in rural Malaysia. Our group was small (6people) and we enjoyed chatting about our travels over the morning. All in all highly recommended! A great experience
