How time flies and it is 6 months since we went Penang.
One of the highlights of the trip was to go ESCAPE and oh boy, did we try so many new things.
ESCAPE offers free shuttle services from hotels / resorts along the Batu Ferringhi stretch. Check with the hotel's concierge as we did not know about this till they told us when we wanted them to help us get a taxi. We stayed at Golden Sands Resort Penang (read reviews here) and the bus came at about 10.00am.
Each person is given a wrist tag which will also act as the payment card after topping up money in it. As food and drinks are not allowed in the park, one has to buy everything, even water, from the shops in the park. Lockers are available for rental too as no bags are allowed when "playing" at the attractions.
Here you go... the price list, though I am unsure if it has changed now.
Penang is generally hot. Very hot most of the times. Luckily, the trees and greenery make it slightly more bearable.
Sometimes, adults just need to be reminded.
Back to the kampong days... Please be reminded to be in proper attire and the right sports / trainer shoes.
Each attraction will have their own safety rules and age requirements. Despite reaching at about 10.30am and leaving about 4.00pm, we did not manage to finish everything. I believe we will be back when the boys are older as there are some attractions like the Monkey Business that we did not manage to do.
The children went up on this Tots Trail on their own. And it is quite interesting to see how each challenge themselves, with adults out of the trail and guiding them by the side, to finish the trail and have their reward of a slide down.
Was looking forward to this but it was cordoned off because there was a beehive on one of the trees near it. Then again, was grateful that they take such precautions too.
So, how much does this cost in Singapore? S$10? It is unlimited here!
Can you spot the man who decides to be a Jungle Swinger?
This Gecko Tower challenges you to reach the top. The bad is when the sun is hot and glaring at you. Also, the very sensitive to hot adults / children will find the bars, stills too hot to touch. Why do I know? Because this little boy complained. :P
Just so proud of myself to try the "Trapeze Americano". Pretending to be Alex or Gia?
The Foxy Burrow is such fun for E that he went on twice or thrice with his friends and brother. Just for children, adults can view their movements through these screens outside.
D actually loved this. I cannot remember how high this is but D went for this twice. And can you hear what he said? Awwwwwwwww.
Would love to be back again because there are lots that we have not explored. We left at 4.00pm as that was the time the shuttle bus depart ESCAPE Penang to drop guests off at their respective hotels / resorts along Batu Ferringhi. The boys were hot and sticky, but sweating happy. :)
ESCAPE Penang
Address: 828 Jalan Teluk Bahang
11050 Penang, Malaysia
Tuesday to Sunday 9.00am to 6.00pm (Closed on Monday)
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I can't wait to enjoy such fun outdoor activities with emma when she gets older!
ReplyDeleteAshlyn
Soon, very soon! They grow up so fast.... And in a blink of the eyes, you realize you are there with her.....
DeleteSo tiring but yet so refreshing! We need such escapades at least 2-3 times in an year.
ReplyDeleteYes! Indeed tiring!! The hot sun wasn't doing much help..... But it's good, to get outdoors, as always.
DeleteLooks super fun!! The tag on the wrist is quite good also, at least you wont have to worry about money lost while playing.. but you will definitely hear me complain about not having our own drinks in there! Too strict already right!
ReplyDeleteYup, I complained too! Had to pour away my water in the bottle..... Overly strict on that but maybe they have their concerns?
DeleteI love outdoor activities with my boy but are most of them suitable for a 3yo? Planning for a trip to Penang soon so will check it out if time permits..thks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA 3 year old will find joy at the Tots Trail and maybe some other little trails. Unless you are traveling with some others who can jaga him for you while you try other attractions that are more for adults, else I might suggest to go maybe at 6 years old.
DeleteOh yes! I heard about Escape when I was planning my itin in Penang last year but we had to skip it. Faye was only one and Ewan was three hhahha gotta wait for them to grow up a little more!
ReplyDeleteYes, grow up a little more to enjoy more of the attractions. We wanted to go on the flying lemur, aka flying fox but the children were too light. I'm sure you guys will enjoy as much as we do when the kids are older when you are there.
DeleteWe love Penang and my dad has recently moved there too, and how come I haven't heard of this place? It looks really fun - must go when my kids are older. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMichelle @ The Chill Mom
Been to Penang once but hv not been to Escape, great outdoor adventure for the family.- Lingling
ReplyDeleteOmg that looks absolutely fun! Like May, I also need to wait for mine to grow up a wee bit more!! Can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteLove the "By Order of Your Mother (earth)" sign. I would have so want to replicate that at home. ;-p Escape looks like it was a lot of fun for you and the young ones. Will you recommend it for kids above 10 years old?
ReplyDeleteWe are heading back there end of this Month, I will check the map. If this is near Golden Sands, we'll definitely try it out.
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