点评:The full-day round-island tour turned out to be the sort of insightful, rewarding experience which makes travel worthwhile (and cycling for that matter).
Penang's charming, authentic side is far outside the tourist machinery of Georgetown. By bike, you can glide through the peaceful kampongs and idyllic beaches which are unimaginable among the melee of cruise ship day trippers in the city. It's hard to believe they're all on the same island. There are two moderate climbs to sweeten the deal, and you'll likely make contact with the island's road biking scene at the viewpoint on Bukit Genting pass. The roads are wide and in fair condition; traffic is light and the drivers are considerate. Departing before 06:30 meant virtually empty roads all day except the final 45 minutes returning to Georgetown.
Matt is a gifted guide: personable, knowledgeable and serious about your safety. He shows you corners of the Penang which you'd only find with a locals help, from scenic beaches for a quick swim to family-run village shops. It was easy to relax when your host has everything so utterly under control. The surprisingly high price makes perfect sense when you see the quality and extent of what's provided on the day, but most importantly because you get a one-in-a-million genuine travel memories.
翻译:这趟环岛一日游果然是一次令人受益匪浅、收获颇丰的体验,让旅行(以及骑行)都变得意义非凡。
槟城迷人的原汁原味远非乔治市熙熙攘攘的旅游区所能比拟。骑上自行车,您可以穿梭于宁静的乡村和风景如画的海滩,这与乔治市熙熙攘攘的游轮游客形成了鲜明的对比。很难相信它们都位于同一个岛上。行程中还有两段难度适中的爬坡路段,让您更有乐趣。在云顶山口的观景点,您很可能会遇到岛上的公路自行车爱好者。道路宽阔,路况良好;车流量少,司机们也都很礼让。早上6:30之前出发意味着除了最后45分钟返回乔治市的路程外,一整天几乎都是空旷的道路。
马特是一位优秀的导游:他热情友好、知识渊博,并且非常重视您的安全。他会带你探访槟城鲜为人知的角落,从风景如画的海滩到温馨的家庭式乡村小店,应有尽有,只有当地人才能带你发现。当主人把一切都安排得井井有条时,你便能轻松放松身心。虽然价格略高,但当你看到当天提供的服务质量和丰富程度时,就会觉得物有所值。更重要的是,你将收获一段千载难逢的真正旅行回忆。