Lantau Island: Big Buddha, Crystal Cabin Cable Car & Tai O Pickup

Viewing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge from the cable car

Duration7h - 8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Leave the bustling streets of Hong Kong behind and ascend into the tranquil peaks of Lantau Island. This comprehensive, 7-hour day tour takes you on a breathtaking journey blending natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and traditional village life. Your adventure begins with a spectacular ride on the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, offering sweeping panoramic views of the South China Sea and lush mountain landscapes.

Step into the past at the historic Tai O Fishing Village, where you will glide past traditional stilt houses on an authentic local boat ride. Immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of Po Lin Monastery, one of Hong Kong's most important Buddhist sanctuaries, before standing in awe beneath the magnificent Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha). Enjoy free time exploring the cultural attractions of Ngong Ping Village, followed by a special visit to Oriental Heritage to discover local stories and traditional souvenirs.

A vegetarian lunch is also included with the tour.

Options

Basic Bus Tour - Kowloon

Cable Car: Standard Cabin ticket included.
NO Meal
Meeting Point: Self-arrival at Holiday Inn Golden Mile LOBBY - 0930 AM.
Vehicle: Comfortable shared 22- Seat coach bus.
Standard Cabin Cable Car

Basic Bus Tour- Central

Cable Car: Standard Cabin ticket included.
NO Meal
Meeting Point: Self-arrival at Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View LOBBY AT 0900AM
Vehicle: Comfortable shared 22-Seat coach bus.

Private Van Tour

Cable Car: Crystal Cabin ticket included (shared cabin with other visitors).
Dining: Choice of Vegetarian Set Meal or Local Seafood Lunch.
Transfers:: Door-to-door hotel pick-up and drop-off
Vehicle: Private Toyota Alphard business van (exclusive use). (up to 6 guests.)
Private pickup from 1 pax: Pickup from cruise terminal or hotel. Return transfer. Private vehicle, private guide. Only your group will participate.
Pickup included

Superior Bus Tour

Cable Car: Crystal Cabin ticket included (shared cabin with other visitors).
Dining: Chinese style vegetarian lunch included.
Transfers: Hotel pick-up included (advance confirmation required).
Vehicle: Comfortable shared 22-Seat coach bus.
Crystal Cabin Cable Car: Equipped with a glass bottom, the Crystal Cabin is designed to feast your eyes with an astonishing bird’s eye view. Feel the magic of the boundless sea and the rolling grassland.
Pickup included

Cable Car Temporary Suspension

Cable Car Temporary Suspension: Cable car service is closed for scheduled maintenance
Duration: 7 hours
Vegetarian Meal: Includes a Po Lin Monastery Vegetarian Meal to enhance the cultural experience.
Vehicle: Comfortable shared 22-seat coach bus
Alternative Arrangement: Round-trip land transportation to the Ngong Ping area will be provided instead of the cable car.
Pickup included

What's included

Service of English speaking tour guide during all transfers and sightseeing
OPTION ：Chinese style vegetarian lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Group tour: Pickup is not available from airport, cruise terminal, subway station & railway station.
Private pickup from cruise terminal: Please choose the option of "Private Upgrade -Crystal Cabin".
Boat ride in Tai O to see the stilts houses.
Group Entry to skip the line. Take cable car ride to mountain top from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping.

Gratuities
TAI O Loacl Seafood - Private Choose

What to expect

Lantau Island
3h

The highlight is riding the cable car to visit Tian Tan Big Buddha, exploring Tai O fishing village by boat ride
Tung Chung
30m · Admission ticket included

Access of group Entry to skip the line. Take cable car ride from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping ( mountain top ).
Ngong Ping 360
30m · Admission ticket included

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.
Tai O
20m · Admission ticket included

Take boat ride around Tai O village to see the stilts house. In summer time, you can see Pink Dolphin in this area.
Po Lin Monastery
20m

Known as the "Buddhist Kingdom in the South", Po Lin Monastery is the most popular Buddhist temple in HK.
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
1h · Admission ticket included

The world’s largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. Take in 360-degree views of the island’s forested hillsides and blue-green water as you soar toward the towering 112-foot (34-m) statue.
30m

Enjoy a special visit to Oriental Heritage – Hong Kong's latest cultural themed shop featuring local heritage stories, goods, Hong Kong local souvenirs and snacks for tourists to explore.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For guests joining the Base Tour, please meet us at the lobby of
Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui).

End point

Only private tours include hotel drop-off service.
For all group tours, guests will be dropped off at this location.

Pickup details

We provide complimentary hotel pick-up service only for selected hotels in Central and certain areas of Kowloon.

If your hotel is not located within these areas, please choose either our Private Tour option or the Base Tour option.

For guests joining the Basic Tour, please meet us at the lobby of
Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui).

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will be picked up from hotel lobby, or you will be advised to meet with your tour guide and other tourists at the nearest departure point. This tour is a seat-in-coach tour. You will buy a seat on a tour coach, share an escorted tour with other tourists. If you do not like the lengthy tour start time, please choose the option of "Private Upgrade -Crystal Cabin".
Upon pickup, your tour guide will find you by eye contact, or read your name from the pickup list. Meeting point is hotel lobby or you will be advised of the nearest meeting place to meet with your guide. Please be waiting at the meeting place 10 minutes prior to departure. No refund for your no show or late arrival.
The standard cancellation policy is: (1) a 100% refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. (2) Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start date of the experience will receive no refund.
At the cable car station, most people line up to buy ticket on site and enter through Individual Entry. The normal waiting time is 2 hours. Your prepaid confirmation coupon allows you to use Group Entry. Less people line up here. Group Entry is a privilege benefit for travel agents' customers only.
When Ngong Ping Cable Car will be suspended to carry out bi-monthly regular scheduled maintenance, or closed due to severe weather warning, alternative coach transportation will be available during the cable car service suspension. This tour will be operated by coach transfer between Ngong Ping and Tung Chung. No reduction in the tour price for the lack of the cable car ride.
If you live in a hotel on Lantau Island (Disney Resorts, Novotel Citygate, SkyCity Marriott, Regal Airport Hotel etc): (1) The meeting time is 10:55 from the Taxi Stand at Tung Chung cable car station. You need to take a Lantau taxi (blue) to Tung Chung Cable Car Station. It costs around HKD118 one way for 20 minute driving distance. (2) Tour ends at Tung Chung Cable Car Station at 4pm. (3) Round trip taxi fare will be paid by yourself. No refund or discount on original tour price. (4) No refund for no show or late arrival

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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