What is there to do at Tropical Fruit Farm in Teluk Bahang? How are the tours and are they worth the fees and drive from Penang? Are there unusual fruit and products to see and get here?
As one of the few attractions in this rural area, you might want to read about this place first before making your way there! We had a surprisingly good time here!
Getting Here
The fruit farm is up on a hill in Teluk Bahang. It’s best if you have your own transport to get there as the roads are too windy for buses. We did not see any buses while we were here either.
This aside, there are many durian orchards in this area and during the drive, you can see the ocean on a clear day. It’s a scenic drive if you don’t mind the turns!
Finding the farm is easy as there are several signboards along the way. The farm has a car park for visitors too.
Note: Make sure you refuel before the journey as we didn’t see any gas stations enroute to the farm.
Facilities
The farm and orchards cover a large area. They have their own jeeps/ shuttles to take visitors on the orchard tours too. And they have built many facilities just for visitors.
Such as an open-air carpark with demarcated slots, a toilet block, prayer rooms, a sheltered terrace (aka viewing deck) which has tables and chairs to enjoy the view and breeze.
There is also a big fruit shop with a beverage counter and ticket counter side-by-side. Several staff man different sections in the shop. The gift section has some interesting products for sale.
We did see a building for a restaurant in the orchard as well, but it was not open during our visit.
Entrance Fees
The store, cafe and main visitor center are free to enter. But if you want to check out the farm, you will need to join their orchard tours. And these are not free. There is the option of choosing a tour with a fruit platter and juice. Or just the tours alone.
Pricing is different for Malaysians and non-Malaysians. They do have English-speaking tour guides too. Our guide even spoke a little Arabic besides Mandarin.
Note: Visitors (including Malaysians) will have to show their identity cards during the ticket purchase
Farm Tour With Fruit Plate And Fruit Juice
| Nationality | Adults | Kids (5 to 12 years old) |
| Malaysian | RM38 | RM28 |
| Non-Malaysian | RM58 | RM48 |
Farm Tours (Without A Fruit Plate And Fruit Juice)
| Nationality | Adults | Kids (5 to 12 years old) |
| Malaysian | RM28 | RM18 |
| Non-Malaysian | RM48 | RM38 |
What The Orchard Tours Are Like
The orchard or farm tours last for 30 to 40 minutes. And regardless of whether you choose the tour with or without the fruit plate and fruit juice:
Tours are run at intervals so depending on when you arrive, you may have time to browse their store or have a drink at the terrace (Viewing Deck) before the tours start.
Our tour guide was friendly and helpful. He made sure everyone got to touch and examine the fruit he picked for us.
If we had questions, he was patient in answering them too. And while he didn’t show every single fruit on the farm (not that we expected this), he did explain their origin and their common uses.
Note: If you’re keen on taking many photos though, the guide may not wait for you to catch up to the rest of the group.
The tours do include tasting sessions at the end of the tour, so the guide dropped us off back at the starting point (the fruit store) for these tasting sessions.
- Enzyme (kombucha)
- Honey
- Cinnamon Tea
- Lemongrass Tea
It didn’t take us long to go through the tasting sessions despite having a big group of 6. We found the kombucha tasting session the most interesting. The teas were nice to drink especially after being outdoors for the tours.
Juice Bar
But we still felt thirsty, so we headed to their beverage counter. There are a lot of options on the menu of the juice bar.
Our guide specifically mentioned during the tour that passionfruit and pineapple make a lovely combination. But there are so many other combinations that you can try here. Like nutmeg with pineapple or banana with passion fruit!
Note: Some fruits are seasonal so they may not be available during your visit (e.g., durian).
Souvenirs And Products
Other than fresh fruit off the farm, there are a lot of different things you can buy at the store.
These include dried fruit, honey of different infusion flavors (e.g., ginger, coffee, tongkat ali, etc), nutmeg and nutmeg oil, and an assortment of spices and fragrances. They sell fresh coffee beans here too!
There were also nonedible items like handmade soap, umbrellas, sunglasses, woven bags, and fridge magnets.
They have individual stations for the fruit enzyme drinks, honey, and virgin coconut oil products too.
Further Thoughts
From the start, we get the impression that the farm is very well run. Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable in their respective tasks and products.
Additionally, the layout of this attraction in Teluk Bahang is well-thought out. They have made everything very convenient for visitors.
We appreciate the clear and attractive signage (in English) all around the visitor center and farm too.
Tours are interesting and informative, even if you’re Malaysian. Because there is some exotic fruit too. Like velvet apples, figs or coffee trees.
Other Attractions Nearby
If you’re coming from Balik Pulau, there are a few attractions on the way to the fruit farm. We didn’t get to see any though as we had to head back to the city.
- Saanen Dairy Goat Farm
- Bao Sheng Durian Farm
- Kilang Buah Pala Ghee Hup (Nutmeg Factory)
- Audi Dream Farm
There are many durian stalls and farms in this area, but the peak season is from June to August. Again, we didn’t get to try any durian since we came here during the off season.
You can read more about durian farms in Penang here if you want to.
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm is really close to the fruit farm, and we highly recommend a visit here if you plan to be in this area for longer! They have some interesting and fun exhibits!
Likewise, you can stop at these places when you head back to Georgetown from Balik Pulau via the north coast road (Jalan Batu Ferringhi):
- Teluk Bahang Dam
- ESCAPE Penang (Adventure theme park)
- Batu Ferringhi
Conclusion
We think that Tropical Fruit Farm in Teluk Bahang is worth visiting. Especially if you have other attractions that you’re keen to visit in the same area.
But if there are certain fruit that you’re interested in learning about, make sure you call ahead before going. This is so you can find out if they are in season.
Things To Do In Penang With Kids
Besides the Tropical Fruit Farm, there are other family-friendly attractions that you might want to check out. Many are in the city too. We highly recommend museums like the Wonder Food Museum!
Penang Itinerary
If you are lost on how to plan your trip to Penang, we’ve got a few different itineraries that you can use for your reference! Including an itinerary suitable for families!
