Skip the line Lantau Island Cable Car Ride & Tai O Boat Ride
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Skip the line Lantau Island Cable Car Ride & Tai O Boat Ride

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About this experience

Visit one of the impressive attractions in Hong Kong with a well-planned and efficient Lantau Island day trip tour. This tour offers an efficient way for you to explore Ngong Ping and Tai O. The tour will bring you to 4 attractions that you can’t miss in Lantau Island plus 3 additional city destinations for your vacation(transportations,lunch and all admission tickets are inclusive).
- Round trip hotel transfer with English speaking tour guide
- Take photo with the Victoria Harbour and the clock tower
- Skip the queue and save time to board on Ngong Ping cable car
- Enjoy stunning view of lush mountains,HK International Airport&HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge from cable car
- Private transfer for climbing up to the Big Buddha on the summit
- Appreciate Buddhist relics in the museum and learn the origins of the Big Buddha
- Inclusive vegetarian lunch
- Experience ‘the Venice of the East’-Tai O Fishing Village
- See Tai O’s Stilts Houses and heritage
- Inclusive boat ride in Tai O fishing village

Available options

Crystal Cabin Cable Car

Equipped with a glass bottom, the Crystal Cabin is designed to feast your eyes with an astonishing birds eye view. Feel the magic of the boundless sea and the rolling grassland.

Standard Cabin Cable Car

Please provide your hotel name and address upon booking. You will be picked up from your hotel lobby on the list, or inform the nearest pickup hotel to go, with a clear map, and pickup time.

Cable Car Temporary Suspension

Cable car service is closed for scheduled maintenance. You will take coach up & down the mountain<br/>Pickup included

What's included

After tour, transfer back to major centrally located hotels before 18:30.
Ngong Ping Village
Tai O Fishing Village
Private transfer to the Buddha on the summit to skip climbing up 268 steps
Po Lin Monastery (with vegetarian lunch)
You will meet tour guide and others at a meeting place so be prepared for a lengthy tour start time.
Do you pickup from my hotel, or ask me to go to a departure point? Book now and see pickup time.
The Stilts House (Boat Ride Included)
Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade (City attraction)
Access to TSL jewellery factory accredited Quality Tourism Scheme (award by the HK Tourism Board)
Service of English speaking tour guide during all transfers and sightseeing.
Admission tickets (Museum Beneath the Buddha)
Fast Pass round trip Ngong Ping cable car (crystal cabin is optional with additional fee)
Old Clock Tower Building (Built in 1915) (City attraction)
Pickup from major centrally located hotels. Or meet tour guide & other tourists at a departure point
Tian Tan Buddha Statue (informally known as the Big Buddha)

Detailed itinerary

1
Stop 1

Join us for a relaxing day in your Hong Kong vacation. The adventure will begin by visiting the Old Clock Tower and the Promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui where you will get to see a huge reflection of the blue sky in city and view the HK Island skyline towering over the Victoria Harbour.

2
Stop 2

Lantau Island is a popular place to experience another side of Hong Kong for travellers.

3
Stop 3

In this tour, you will see breath-taking view by riding the Ngong Ping cable car, the best starting point to the Big Buddha. Ngong Ping Cable Car connects Tung Chung and Ngong Ping. The 5.7km cable car journey offers visitors spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of South China Sea, Hong Kong International Airport, North Lantau Country Park and Giant Buddha.

4
Stop 4

In Ngong Ping village (surrounded by lush mountains), you will see scenic and interesting attractions everywhere. Known as the "Buddhist Kingdom in the South", Po Lin Monastery is the most popular Buddhist temple in HK. Following a visit inside the Po Lin Monastery, your vegetarian lunch is arranged also in this historical and spiritual building.

5
Stop 5

A must-go attraction in the village is the extraordinary Big Buddha statue (erected in 1993 and 34 metres high). After lunch in Po Lin Monastery, a coach will be provided reaching up to the top skipping to climb 268 steps for a closer look at the Big Buddha.

6
Stop 6

You will then take a coach to the historic Tai O fishing village. In Tai O, you will see community of fisherfolks who’ve been living there for generations yet only a few old villagers remain to live in a traditional way there for now. Traditional stilt houses and its market are very famous, not to mention the boat ride we’ve arranged for you, feel the breeze on your face with fresh air! In summer time, you can even see Pink Dolphin in this area. We believe it would be your new best-loved!

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Stop 7

The coach will take you back to Ngong Ping Village for your return cable car ride. You will enjoy the beautiful evening view of the Lantau Island drawing a prefect end of the tour.

What's not included

Gratuities
Taxi fare between your hotel and the departure point if your hotel is not in the pickup list.
Refund request caused by customer's no show, disapproval to go to a nearest meeting place
The tour bus is designed for sightseeing. No seperated luggage room. Big luggage is not allowed.
Request of taking this tour with big luggages onboard and transfering to airport will be rejected.
Luggage exceeds dimension of 48cm x 34cm x 23cm or weighs above 4 kg is not allowed on cable car
Left luggage service at Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal. Optional storage fee is HK$100 per piece.

Available languages

Guide guide
EN

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Important information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Receipt of your online order will be issued at time of booking.
Confirmation voucher with pick up time and meeting place from the local tour supplier in HK will be issued.
Coach transportation between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping will be arranged as a substitute when the cable car service is suspended dur to maintenance, or severe weather warning.
$20 retail cash coupon will be issued for use in Ngong Ping 360 souvenirs shops if the boat ride in Tai O village is suspended
Children aged 2 and younger are complimentary

Meeting point

pickup at 08:05

Important notes

The pickup time is for reference. Please call local tour operator for a confirmed pickup time 1 day prior.

PICKUP FROM KOWLOON:

1 Attiude Granville Hotel 0815

2 B P International House 0810

3 Best Western Grand Hotel 0815

4 Best Western Plus Hotel Kowloon 0825

5 Butterfly on Prat 0825

6 Caritas Bianchi Lodge 0800

7 Casa Hotel 0805

8 Cordis Hong Kong Hotel 0800

9 Dorsett Mong Kok Hotel 0755

10 Eaton Hotel 0805

11 Guangdong Hotel Hong Kong 0825

12 Harbour Grand Kowloon 0800

13 Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees 0755

14 Harbour Plaza Metropolis 0810

15 Hilton Garden Inn Hong Kong Mongkok 0800

16 Holiday Inn Golden Mile 0835

17 Hotel Icon 0820

18 Hotel Panorama by Rhombus 0835

19 Hotel SAV 0800

20 Hyatt Regency Hong Kong TST 0830

21 Inn Hotel 0800

22 Intercontinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong 0820

23 InterContinental Hong Kong 0825

24 Kerry Hotel Hong Kong 0800

25 Kimberley Hotel 0815

26 Kings Hotel 0805

27 Kowloon Hotel 0825

28 Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel 0820

29 Langham Hotel, Hong Kong (TST) 0820

30 Largos Hotel 0805

31 Marco Polo Gateway Hotel 0815

32 Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel 0820

33 Marco Polo Prince Hotel 0815

34 Metropark Hotel Kowloon 0800

35 Metropark Hotel Mong Kok 0755

36 Nathan Hotel 0805

37 New World Millennium HK 0820

38 Novotel Citygate Hong Kong -

39 Novotel Nathan Road Kowloon Hong Kong 0805

40 Park Hotel 0825

41 Peninsula Hong Kong 0825

42 Prudential Hotel 0810

43 Regal Kowloon Hotel 0820

44 Regal Oriental Hotel 0750

45 Rosedale Hotel Kowloon Mongkok 0755

46 Royal Plaza Hotel 0750

47 Shamrock Hotel 0810

48 Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers 0825

49 Silka Seaview Hotel 0805

50 Silka West Kowloon Hotel 0755

51 Stanford Hillview Hotel 0815

52 Stanford Hotel (MongKok) 0755

53 The City View 0800

54 The Empire Hotel Kowloon 0815

55 The Imperial Hotel 0830

56 The Luxe Manor 0815

57 The Mira Hong Kong 0815

58 The Ritz-Carlton 0810

59 The Royal Garden 0820

60 The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers 0815

61 W Hotel 0810

62 West Hotel 0805

63 YMCA of Hong Kong (The Salisbury) 0820

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a vibrant metropolis where modern skyscrapers coexist with ancient temples and lush nature. Known for its bustling streets, world-class cuisine, and stunning harbor views, it offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures.

Top Attractions

Victoria Peak

Victoria Peak offers breathtaking panoramic views of Hong Kong. The Peak Tram is a historic funicular railway that takes visitors to the summit.

Nature 2-3 hours HKD 130-200 (Peak Tram and Sky Terrace)

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

This waterfront promenade offers stunning views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline. It's a popular spot for the Symphony of Lights show.

Scenic 1-2 hours Free

Hong Kong Disneyland

A magical theme park offering classic Disney attractions, shows, and character meet-and-greets.

Entertainment Full day HKD 619-919 (depending on season and ticket type)

Lantau Island

Lantau Island offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural sites, including the Big Buddha and Tai O fishing village.

Nature/Cultural Full day HKD 110 (Ngong Ping 360), HKD 30 (Big Buddha entrance)

Temple Street Night Market

A bustling night market offering a variety of goods, from clothing to electronics, as well as street food and entertainment.

Shopping 2-3 hours Free to enter, prices vary

Must-Try Local Dishes

Dim Sum

A variety of small dishes served in bamboo steamers, including dumplings, buns, and rolls.

Breakfast/Brunch Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Roast Duck

Crispy-skinned duck roasted to perfection, often served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, and cucumber.

Lunch/Dinner Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Egg Waffles

Bubble-shaped waffles made from an egg-based batter, often served with ice cream or custard.

Dessert Vegetarian.

Mango Pudding

A creamy, gelatin-based dessert made with fresh mango puree.

Dessert Vegetarian.

Popular Activities

Hiking Kayaking Rock climbing Spa treatments Yoga Beach lounging Temple visits Museum tours

Best Time to Visit

October to December

This period offers pleasant weather with lower humidity and clear skies, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.

18°C to 25°C 64°F to 77°F

Practical Information

Language

  • Official: Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Widely spoken: English
  • English: Widely spoken, especially in business and tourism

Currency

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

Time Zone

GMT+8

Electricity

220VV, 50HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

Hong Kong is generally safe, with low crime rates and a well-developed infrastructure. However, petty crime and scams can occur, especially in tourist areas.

Important Precautions:
  • • Be cautious of your belongings in crowded areas
  • • Use reputable tour operators and taxis
  • • Be wary of strangers approaching you with petitions or games

Getting there

By air
  • Hong Kong International Airport • 34 km from city center
By train

Hung Hom Station, West Kowloon Station

By bus

China Travel Service Terminal, CITS Terminal

Getting around

Public transport

The MTR is clean, efficient, and widely used. It's the best way to get around the city.

Taxis

Available • Apps: Uber, Didi

Rentals

Car, Bike

Neighborhoods

Central Kowloon Wan Chai Sheung Wan Mong Kok

Day trips

Macau
60 km • Full day

A former Portuguese colony with a rich history and a mix of European and Chinese architecture.

Lantau Island
20 km • Full day

A scenic island with a mix of natural beauty and cultural sites, including the Big Buddha and Tai O fishing village.

Shenzhen
30 km • Full day

A modern city with a mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as historic sites.

Festivals

Chinese New Year • January/February (varies by lunar calendar) Tung Choi Wai Ching Chiu Festival • April (varies by lunar calendar) Dragon Boat Festival • June (5th day of the 5th lunar month)

Pro tips

  • Use the Octopus card for seamless travel on public transport
  • Try local street food for an authentic culinary experience
  • Visit Victoria Peak at sunset for stunning views of the city
  • Explore the city's markets for unique souvenirs and shopping
  • Take a day trip to Lantau Island for a mix of cultural and natural attractions
From $25 per person

Price varies by option

Adults
Age 12-99
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Childs
Age 3-11
0
Infants
Age 0-2
0
Booking requirements:
  • Min travelers: 1
  • Max travelers: 15
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