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Private Lantau Tour: Big Buddha, Crystal Cable Car & Tai O Pickup

4.4 (103 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Lantau Tour: Big Buddha, Crystal Cable Car & Tai O Pickup

About this activity

Escape the city in style with a private 7-seat luxury vehicle pick-up directly from your Hong Kong hotel. This curated journey offers the perfect blend of exclusivity, spiritual discovery, and local heritage.

Tour Highlights:

Sky-High Views: Glide over emerald mountains on the Ngong Ping Cable Car. Your Crystal Cabin upgrade features a transparent glass floor for a thrilling, 360-degree perspective.

Cultural Icons: Visit the majestic Tian Tan Buddha and the serene Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong’s premier spiritual landmark.

Heritage & Waterways: Explore Tai O fishing village. Board a local boat to navigate through traditional stilt houses and glimpse a vanishing way of life.

Bespoke Dining: Choose between a peaceful monastery vegetarian lunch or authentic local flavors at a Tai O village eatery.

Experience Lantau with total flexibility and comfort.

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At a glance

Duration
6–7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Century Holiday OTA

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: English-speaking tour guide
  • Included: Please note that the Basic package does not include meals. The Local seafood option are not available for the Basic package.
  • Included: Admission fees: Tai O fishing village Boat
  • Included: Entrance fees: Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin ; Ngong Ping Group Fast Track
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Round-trip Transport ; Up to 5 pax: Toyota Alphard; 6+ pax: Minibus

Not included

  • Not included: Dinner
  • Not included: Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)

Itinerary

  1. Hong Kong Island

    one hour

    Start your private journey from your hotel on Hong Kong Island, enjoying the convenience of a luxury 7-seat vehicle. Your guide provides personalized service and insider tips while you travel to Lantau Island, ensuring a comfortable, seamless start to your day of sightseeing.

  2. Tung Chung

    30 min

    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.

  3. Stop 3

    30 min Admission included

    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.

  4. Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

    one hour Admission included

    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.

  5. Po Lin Monastery

    one hour

    Founded in 1906, Po Lin Monastery is a tranquil Buddhist complex with ornate halls, peaceful courtyards, and sacred relics. Visitors can explore the monastery, observe rituals, and enjoy a serene atmosphere, making it a spiritual and cultural highlight of Lantau Island.

  6. Stop 6

    one hour

    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.

  7. Hong Kong

    Passing by

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • If you have not provided your confirmed hotel details in advance, kindly arrive at the Golden Mile hotel lobby no later than 09:30 AM on the tour day.

    Please look for the Chinavistas sign in the lobby to join our tour.

    We look forward to welcoming you!

End point

  • If you have not provided your confirmed hotel details in advance, kindly arrive at the Golden Mile hotel lobby no later than 09:30 AM on the tour day.

    Please look for the Chinavistas sign in the lobby to join our tour.

    We look forward to welcoming you!

Pickup points

  • Reliance Inn Guest House
  • Best Western Plus Hotel Kowloon
  • The One Inn
  • Happy Inn
  • Apple Hotel - Causeway Bay
  • Happy Yeung Guest House
  • Lucky Hostel
  • Rich Hotel
  • Piaget Hotel
  • New Seasons Hotel
  • Yang Zhou Hotel
  • KG Garden Guest House

and 168 more pickup points

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

If your hotel is outside these areas, please select either our Private Tour option or join the Basic Tour option.

For guests joining the Basic Tour, please meet us at the lobby of:

Holiday Inn Golden Mile (Tsim Sha Tsui)

If you have not provided your confirmed hotel details in advance, kindly arrive at the Golden Mile hotel lobby no later than 09:30 AM on the tour day.

Please look for the Chinavistas sign in the lobby to join our tour.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Please look for the Chinavistas sign in the lobby to join our group.

We look forward to welcoming you on this memorable experience!

Using your ticket

Thank you for choosing our Lantau Island tour. Please check the instructions below based on your selected option:

Basic Tour (No Pickup)

Please arrive at the designated meeting point on time and check in with your guide using your booking name.

Group Tour (Crystal Cabin with Pickup)

Pickup arrangements will be confirmed one day before departure (before 18:00).

If your booking is made after 18:00, we will reimburse taxi fares within the pickup range.

Meeting points (if needed):

Hong Kong Island: Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel

Kowloon Area: Holiday Inn Golden Mile

Private Tour

Please wait for our confirmation message. Our guide will meet you directly at your hotel.

We wish you a pleasant journey!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • If you book an activity less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled activity start time, you are required to telephone the local tour supplier immediately right after your booking. The telephone number of the local tour supplier is displayed on your voucher. The office is open from 0700 to 2100 Hong Kong time. If no one answers the phone call after office hour, please telephone again at 0700 next day to add you in the pickup list. Otherwise the tour bus will not go to your hotel.

  • 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.

  • 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

Traveller ratings

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