Lantau Tour | Private Permitted Vehicle & Local Driver-Guide

6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the best of Lantau Island and Tai O on a private journey combining natural scenery, cultural heritage, and authentic village life in a comfortable and flexible experience.

Enjoy direct pick-up from your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal and travel in a specially permitted vehicle with restricted road access on Lantau Island, allowing smooth access to major attractions without relying on public transport.

Visit Ngong Ping, home to the iconic Tian Tan Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and the peaceful Wisdom Path. Continue through scenic mountain roads with views of Shek Pik Reservoir before arriving at Tai O Fishing Village, famous for its traditional stilt houses, local seafood culture, and village atmosphere.

All destinations are reached directly by vehicle for maximum convenience. Guests may also optionally arrange a one-way Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride at their own expense. This private tour offers a relaxed and customizable way to explore Lantau Island at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: Chinese, English
Guide: Chinese, English
Written guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: myhktour.com

What is included

Included

Included: Fuel, parking and toll charges included
Included: Private air-conditioned transportation
Included: Professional tour driver (one person)

Not included

Not included: Tips (optional)
Not included: Food and beverages
Not included: Hotel accommodation

Itinerary

Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

one hour

Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) is a 334-meter-tall bronze seated Buddha statue located on Lantau Island. Completed in 1993, it is one of the world’s largest outdoor seated Buddha statues. Visitors can climb 268 steps to reach the platform and enjoy sweeping mountain views.
Po Lin Monastery

one hour

Po Lin Monastery is a major Buddhist monastery on Lantau Island, known as the “Buddhist Kingdom in the South.” It houses the Mahavira Hall, beautiful temple architecture, and serves as an important religious and cultural site for worship and vegetarian cuisine.
Wisdom Path

one hour

Wisdom Path is a scenic outdoor installation on Lantau Island featuring a series of large wooden pillars arranged in a figure-eight pattern, inscribed with verses from the Heart Sutra. Located near Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery, it represents wisdom and Buddhist philosophy, set against a peaceful mountain backdrop.
Shek Pik Reservoir

one hour

Shek Pik Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir located on the southwestern side of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Completed in the 1960s, it is an important water supply reservoir surrounded by green hills and scenic hiking trails, offering a peaceful natural landscape away from the city.
Tai O

2 hours

Tai O is a traditional fishing village on the western side of Lantau Island, known for its stilt houses built over tidal waterways. Often called the “Venice of Hong Kong,” it offers a glimpse of old Hong Kong life, with seafood markets, shrimp paste production, boat rides, and dolphin-spotting tours in nearby waters.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Reliance Inn Guest House
The One Inn
Piaget Hotel
Le Cong Fraternal Association Hotel
Ocean WiFi Hotel
Hotel 1936
B&B Mongkok Hotel
Hong Kong Grand City Hotel
United Co-operate Guest House
Habyt Austin Avenue
O' Hotel
The Stellar Hotel & Serviced Apartments

and 707 more pickup points

Pick-up Coverage: All hotels and locations in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), Hong Kong Disneyland, and Tung Chung.

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

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All surcharges must be paid directly to the driver in cash (HKD) or by credit card, which is subject to a 5% service fee.
Please indicate the number, size, and type of luggage or suitcases (if any) at the time of booking.
Extra time beyond the tour duration will be charged at HKD 500 per hour for the driver.
During Hong Kong public holidays, an additional surcharge of HKD 300–500 per driver may apply. Surcharges during the Chinese New Year period will be quoted separately.
Applicable Hong Kong public holidays include January 1, the Chinese New Year period*, Labour Day*, HKSAR Establishment Day (July 1), National Day (October 1), and the Christmas period from December 24 to 26 and December 31.
*Golden Week periods related to these holidays may also be subject to additional surcharges.
Please kindly provide a contact number with WhatsApp access for easier coordination. One day before the tour, we will create a WhatsApp group including you and the assigned driver, and share the vehicle and driver details to ensure smooth arrangement.
In case of bad weather (Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above), bookings within 24 hours can be refunded or rescheduled free of charge. If you still choose to proceed on the same day, service availability will depend on road and safety conditions, and an additional fee may apply if service is provided.
Please note that smoking, eating, and drinking are strictly prohibited inside the vehicle for all passengers.