FREE HONG KONG SHIPPING
Duration: 5.5 Hours 8.30am - 2pm
Max number of people: 6
Cost: HK$350 per adult. HK$150 for kids aged 12 and under
Language: English
What's Included: Ferry & bus ride and street food.
Not Included: Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride.
Cost for cable car: HK$195 for adults. HK$95 for children
Minimum 2 adults or 1 adult and 2 kids for the adventure to go ahead.
Experience the best of Lantau Island on our exclusive tour! Discover the 'Lung of Hong Kong' with expat Andrew Spires, founder of IslanderHK who has lived and loved Lantau Island since he moved here 10 years ago.
You'll meet Andrew at Tung Chung MTR station. From there you'll walk 20 minutes to take a ferry to Tai O. The ferry takes about 40 minutes and hugs the Lantau coastline and passes under the famous Macau - Hong Kong sea bridge. Tai O is stunning and a fantastic place to explore. You'll see the infamous stilt houses, peek into what used to be a prison cell, take an exciting speedboat ride and munch on some tasty street food. Once you've taken in Tai O, you'll hop on a local bus up to Ngong Ping village to see the record-breaking Tian Tan Buddha and stunning surrounding temples. Once you've seen these amazing sights, you'll jump on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car and soak up stunning views as you travel back to Tung Chung.
You will experience:
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car
One of Hong Kong's most popular tourist experiences, and rightly so, you'll get to ride for 5.7kms from sea level up to 500m elevation, over 5.7km for about 25 minutes and (hopefully, given the weather) enjoy 360-degree views of Hong Kong's international airport, as well as stunning waterfalls and scenery. Enjoy peace away from the city.
Tian Tan Buddha
Tian Tan Buddha is a world record holder as the world's largest seated Buddha; you can even go inside it and view sacred Taoist items. The setting for the 'Big Buddha' is stunning too, with views across the Soco Islands, Lantau Peak and, on a clear day, Macau.
Tai O Fishing Village
Tai O fishing village is a relic of Hong Kong's past. Only about 2000 people are permanent residents and they live in rickety stilt houses that were born from fishing boats. You'll walk amongst the homes, get to taste some of the best local street food, and travel on a little speed boat to see some rare pink dolphins. The dolphins are so rare that you may not get a chance to see them, but the boat trip is still fun and the price is included in the trip.
What you need to bring
The trip involves much walking, so please wear sensible shoes that don't rub. Hong Kong's weather is famously changeable so bring a light rain jacket/ poncho/ small umbrella if the weather looks dicey. There are plenty of places to stock up on snacks but please bring your own if you have special dietary requirements. Bring a big bottle of water. If not, there are loads of places to stock up. Charge your phone as there are so many wonderful photo opportunities throughout the day. Cash (HKD) is useful for the smaller vendors who don't take cards.
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