Durian Tasting Tour & Farm Experience in Penang
- Visit Green Acres Orchard in Balik Pulau, a reputed durian connoisseur's paradise
- Experience first-hand what sustainable farming is about on a guided tour around the farm
- Taste fresh-drop durians, tropical fruits in season, wild herbs and spices that will tingle your taste buds
- Explore the home to 450 matured durian trees with over 35 different durian varieties
- Seize the golden opportunity to indulge in mouth-watering "king of fruits" in a guided durian tasting experience. All in the comforts of a traditional Malay kampong (village) house surrounded by nature's greenery and fresh air
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What to expect
Come discover why Balik Pulau is celebrated as the durian capital of Penang. Taste the best of Balik Pulau’s famous durians straight from the trees at Green Acres Orchard.
Our Durian Tasting Tour begins with a guided farm walk through lush orchards where you can experience durian picking! Explore a rich diversity of tropical fruits, local spices, and wild medicinal herbs thriving naturally in our chemical-free environment.
After your walk, relax at our charming Durian Hut, a traditional Malay kampung (village) house overlooking the orchard and scenic Balik Pulau hills. Breathe in the fresh air and savour each unique durian variety served to you in a rustic, authentic setting.
Come taste, explore, and experience why Balik Pulau durians are truly one of a kind.











Reviews
Thanks Kim & Eric for organising such an amazing durian tasting tour! We got to taste so many different varieties of durian, and we loved every one of them. Thank you for your dedication to growing natural, organic durians without unnecessary chemicals. It was great to see the hard work and passion you put into running the farm. We had a wonderful time and will visit again the next time we're in Penang, highly recommended!
Thank you Kim and Eric for arranging such amazing durian tasting journey. They showed us the fundamental of organic farming.Please don’t call yourself silly for not using pesticides and chemicals. it is totally worth it. The venue where we enjoyed the durian was clean and neat, as well as the toilet.We had plenty durian with different characters.it was as though a taste bud adventure and very month drooling.I hope your business will thrive.will definitely come back next year.
Fantastic experience & highly recommended! Eric and Kim were great hosts who shared with us their passion & commitment towards organic farming. Learnt about unique plants besides the amazing durian feast where we enjoyed 11 types of durian. Kim also helped to arrange an MVP to accommodate our 5 pax group. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!
The Durian Tasting & Farm Tour provided a wonderful experience, offering fascinating insights into the intricacies of durian farming. It gave a deep appreciation for the care and dedication that goes into cultivating these unique tropical fruits. Being able to taste a variety of different durian cultivars was a real treat, with flavors and textures that were truly remarkable. This educational and delightful outing is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about durian and savoring its delicious bounty.
Experienced what is called sustainable farming and tasted all sorts of tropical fruits, wild herbs, and spices that will tingle your taste buds. Also, learning about the relationship between durian and bats. Durian flowers bloom at night, and bats are active at night to help pollinate. Durian pollinated by bats not only has high quality, but also increases yield. The farm owners, Eric and Kim, gave us tasting of: - Spices that can make a magic drink - Rambutan - Cempedak - King of Fruits originally from Penang, starting with D1 (Ganja), D14, D15, Gold Fish, Kampung 100-year-old trees, Bao, Green Skin ( 青皮)and Red Prawn
Thanks to the farm owners Eric and Kim for bringing us a fresh and unforgettable experience! Eric not only explained a lot of little knowledge about durian, but also let us pick durians in the farm ourselves, taught us how to distinguish the quality of the durians we picked, and opened the good durians on the spot for us to taste. During the tasting session, Kim introduced 8 types of durian to us, and asked the group members to guess the origin of the name of each durian, and then let us taste them one by one and choose our favorite durian flavor. The whole experience was relaxing and interesting, and being able to taste 8 types of durian in one go was really satisfying!
Excellent! You shouldn't miss it! Excellent! I sincerely recommend participating in this event! The owner of the farmer is well-prepared and very nice! The owner of the farmer is well-prepared and very nice!
I wasn't sure what to expect, but i was really blown away by the experience. We were treated not only to a "tree to table" durian spread, but we also learnt a lot about the importance of nurturing the land, and hearing from Eric how they work with nature, keeping circularity in mind to ensure that their durians are like none other. In terms of transportation, do note that you would need to arrange for your own transfer there and back, but just drop Kim a text and she will link you up with a driver who will get the group there are back safely. Overall a really positive experience, especially seeig how Eric and Kim are both so passionate about what they do. Truly inspirational!
Honestly, if you consider yourself a durian fanatic, this tour is absolutely the most worthwhile and astonishing experience in all of Penang! I already felt incredibly happy eating durian in George Town a few days ago, but I truly never imagined that taking an hour-long drive into the mountains to this purely organic orchard in Balik Pulau (the owner, Eric, mentioned they've maintained a chemical pesticide-free approach for over 80 years) would offer such a fresh and impactful experience, eating durians right after they fall. It's on a completely different level from what I usually eat in Hong Kong! Today truly set a new personal record for me; I devoured 8 varieties in one go: Green Skin, Hor Lor, Kun Poh, Kim Poh, Xiao Hong, Jin Yu, D15, and the legendary 600! Because all of them were naturally ripened and eaten within 2 to 6 hours of falling, the flesh was incredibly creamy, with absolutely no watery texture. The most amazing thing is that today I actually tasted popcorn 🍿, pure natural coconut 🥥, and intensely rich black coffee ☕ flavors in the durian! I seriously wondered if I had gone to a high-end dessert buffet instead of a durian orchard. At the orchard, I also got to experience picking and eating the juiciest rambutans and mangosteens right off the trees. Eating mangosteen after durian to cool down was simply superb. Although it's an hour's drive from the city into the mountains, this perfect taste is absolutely worth the price. A friendly reminder that to protect the ecosystem, the orchard requires advance booking through Klook; walk-ins are not allowed! I will definitely sign up again next time I visit Penang!
Great experience learning about the organic durians and other fruits on the farm. Hosts were very welcoming to our family and we were able to try 8+ variaties of durian that just freshly fell on the day of our visit in mid July
Good to know
Meet Up Information
- Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- Directions to the meet up location will be sent to the guest upon confirmation of booking
- The tour starts at 15:00 sharp. Guests are advised to arrive at the meet up location 10 minutes before 15:00.
- No repeats or replacement tours for latecomers or no-show
Meet Up Location and Address
- Address: Batu Itam, Balik Pulau 11000, Penang
- Please refer to the map for assistance
- How To Get There: Farm is accessible by cars, pickup 4x4 trucks, MPVs, and vans
- It is not possible to get a Grabcar (Uber) from the farm. If you need return transfer, we can recommend friendly and reliable transport providers who are familiar with directions to the farm
- Please note that the optional return service can accommodate a maximum of 4 people per car. If you have more than 4 people, please book 2 cars
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