Hong Kong Kai Tak Pier Layover Tour: Lantau Giant Buddha & Tai O

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour is uniquely designed exclusively for cruise passengers docking at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Unlike standard city tours, the itinerary is carefully synchronized with your ship’s schedule, ensuring a smooth experience and guaranteed on-time return for complete peace of mind.

Limited to just 15 guests, this small-group experience offers a relaxed pace, minimal waiting time, and more personal interaction with your guide. The premium glass-bottom Crystal Cabin cable car is included as a core feature, delivering breathtaking 360-degree views over Lantau’s mountains and coastline.

The journey seamlessly combines the iconic Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery with the authentic charm of Tai O fishing village, including a scenic boat ride through traditional stilt houses. With round-trip pier transfers, cable car tickets, boat fees, and a professional English-speaking guide included, this is a truly all-inclusive, cruise-safe, and stress-free shore excursion.

What's Included

Vegetarian lunch at Po Lin Monastery for morning tour departing at 1000am
Boat ride in Tai O Village to see the stilts houses. Pink Dolphin can be seen sometimes in summer.
Service of English speaking tour guide during all transfers and sightseeing
Stress-Free: Please provide your ship name & sailing date for precise scheduling and on-time return.
At 0800 pickup by tour guide from the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.
Group Entry to skip the line. Take cable car ride to mountain top from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping.
Dinner
Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)
Luggage storage at airport, cable car station or tour bus
Refund for no show, including no show caused by flight delay or cancellation.
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. Storage fee is HK$100 per piece.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin your private journey with pickup from Kai Tak Cruise Terminal or Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong. Travel in comfort in a luxury 7-seat vehicle, enjoying personalized service and a smooth transfer to Lantau Island. Your guide provides insightful commentary along the way, ensuring a seamless and stress-free start to your day of exploration.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tai O

    Tai O is a historic fishing village on Lantau’s western coast, famous for stilt houses, narrow waterways, and traditional fishing culture. A boat ride provides a unique perspective of the village while letting visitors experience the authentic daily life of the local fishing community.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery

    Known as the "Buddhist Kingdom in the South", Po Lin Monastery is the most popular Buddhist temple in HK. Lunch will be served at the Po Lin Monastery, it is a Chinese Vegetarian cuisine which is a culture heritage from ancient China.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

    The Tian Tan Buddha is a 34-meter bronze statue seated on a lotus throne, symbolizing harmony between man and nature. Located on Ngong Ping Plateau, it’s one of Hong Kong’s most iconic landmarks, offering panoramic views of mountains, valleys, and the South China Sea.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Ngong Ping 360

    Ngong Ping 360 is a cultural and leisure village at the cable car’s upper station. With traditional art, souvenirs, and local snacks, the village immerses visitors in Hong Kong’s heritage. It’s the ideal place to explore before visiting the iconic Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Tung Chung is the gateway to Lantau Island and home to the Ngong Ping Cable Car station. Surrounded by mountains and the South China Sea, it offers a modern shopping area and picturesque views, making it the perfect starting point for your journey to the spiritual and cultural attractions ahead.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong is a vibrant metropolis blending modern skyscrapers with cultural heritage. From bustling markets and world-class cuisine to serene mountains and coastal scenery, it offers a unique fusion of East and West, urban life and nature, making it a dynamic backdrop for this private Lantau Island tour.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At the cable car ticketing office, there are two counters: Individuos Entry and Group Entry. Most people will line up to buy tickets on site and enter through Individuos Entry. The normal waiting time is 2 hours. You will display a prepaid confirmation coupon to redeem a paper ticket at Group Entry. Usually less people line up here. Group Entry is a priviledge benefit for travel agents' customers only. It saves your time but you do not skip the line or break any rule.
  • From Airport Station: The first train leaves at 05:54, the last train leaves at 00:48. From Kowloon Station: The first train leaves at 05:53, the last train leaves at 00:52.
  • 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.
  • In the event that the boat ride is suspended in Tai O village, a $20 retail cash coupon will be issued for use in Ngong Ping 360 souvenirs shops
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Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
City Tours
Layover Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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