Hong Kong, Macau · Religious & Spiritual

Private Tour of Lantau Island including Big Buddha and Tai O Full Day

7 Hours Round trip from HK Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car over Lantau Country Park
02 Visit the Big Buddha and climb 268 steps
03 Explore Po Lin Monastery and the hall of 10,000 Buddhas
04 Discover the stilt houses and backstreets of Tai O
05 Enjoy a boat ride in Tai O fishing village
06 Learn about Buddhism and Taoism with a private guide
07 See the restored Old Police Station heritage hotel
08 Visit a traditional shrimp sauce and paste producer

Discover a greener side of Hong Kong on this private full-day tour of Lantau Island, combining scenic transport, spiritual landmarks, and traditional village life. Begin with a ride on the Ngong Ping Cable Car, taking in sweeping views over Lantau Country Park and the airport before arriving at one of the region’s most iconic sights, the Big Buddha.

With your private guide, explore the Tian Tan Buddha, climb the 268 steps, visit Po Lin Monastery, and learn about Buddhism before continuing to Tai O. Known for its stilt houses, seafood market, and traditional shrimp paste production, this historic fishing village offers a very different pace of life from central Hong Kong.

The experience also includes a boat ride at Tai O and time to explore key local sights such as the restored Old Police Station heritage hotel and Kwan Tai Temple. Ideal for travellers interested in culture, religion, and local heritage, this tour offers an in-depth look at one of Hong Kong’s most distinctive islands.

With your private guide, explore the Tian Tan Buddha, climb the 268 steps, visit Po Lin Monastery, and learn about Buddhism before continuing to Tai O.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Hong Kong

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lantau Island Unveiled: A Private Discovery Tour

Lantau Island is often referred to as the ‘Lungs of Hong Kong’ because it is so green and underdeveloped. Take a tour of Lantau with us and visit the awe-inspiring Big Buddha and the wonderfully quaint stilt village of Tai O.

Tung Chung: The Gateway to your Private Lantau Tour

You board the Ngong Ping cable car at the Tung Chung station and at the end of the tour you board a bus from Tai O to Tung Chung.

Ngong Ping Cable Car Private Guided Experience From Tung Chung Station

Suspended Serenity: Private Ngong Ping 360 Guided Tour

Your Lantau private tour starts with a ride on the Ngong Ping Cable Car. You will be treated to the most wonderful views of Lantau Country Park and the airport as you travel over the back of the island for 25 minutes.

Lantau Country Park Private Guided Experience

You will be treated to the most wonderful views of Lantau Country Park and the airport as you travel over the back of the island for 25 minutes with a ride on the Ngong Ping Cable Car.

Tian Tan Buddha Private Guided Experience

Our destination is the famous Big Buddha. Here you will learn about Buddhism, climb the 268 steps to the Buddha, visit the Po Lin Monastery and the hall of 10,000 Buddhas.

Explore the Sacred Po Lin Monastery on a Private Guided Tour

Our destination is the famous Big Buddha. Here you will learn about Buddhism, climb the 268 steps to the Buddha, visit the Po Lin Monastery and the hall of 10,000 Buddhas.

Sacred Splendor: Private Tour with the Grand Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas

Our destination is the famous Big Buddha. Here you will learn about Buddhism, climb the 268 steps to the Buddha, visit the Po Lin Monastery and the hall of 10,000 Buddhas.

Private Guided Tour Along Tai O Promenade

From Ngong Ping, it is a 20-minute bus ride to Tai O, affectionately known as the Venice of Hong Kong. Tai O is one of the few remaining places in Hong Kong where you can still see stilt houses over the water. Tai O used to be a big community but due to the decline of the fishing industry it, like Venice, is now primarily a tourist destination, for both overseas visitors and Hong Kongers escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. Tai O is still known for its traditional production of shrimp paste and for its colourful seafood market.

Tai O Boat Excursion on a Private Lantau Tour

A ride on the dolphin sightseeing boat at Tai O is included in the tour. This boat will drop you off at the Heritage Hotel.

Private Guided Visit to the Historic Tai O Heritage Hotel

You will embark on a full exploration of Tai O visiting the beautifully restored Old Police Station, now operating as a heritage hotel. If you are feeling hungry this is where we can enjoy lunch in the very nice Lookout restaurant.

Discover Tai O Kwan Tai Temple during a Private Guided Tour

Tai O Kwan Tai Temple is from the late 1400s and you will learn about the religion of Taoism. If you have the energy we can trek to a lookout point where we can get an excellent view of the 42km bridge that links Hong Kong and Macau.

Sing Lee Shrimp Sauce & Paste visit on a Private Guided Tour

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from HK 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional private guide.
One way ride on the Ngong Ping cable car from Tung Chung to the Big Buddha.
Speedboat ride at Tai O fishing village
Public transport used during your tour.

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
If you elect to use a taxi at any point during your tour, the costs are not included and are payable by yourself.
Please note that if you book a hotel pick-up, it is still a walking tour, not a car tour which means that you will be travelling around using the excellent public transport system. Private car transfers are available as 'add ons'.
Gratuities.

Know before you go

This tour requires you to be physically fit. You will be walking between 5 and 10km over the course of the day. How far we walk will depend on how much walking you want to do at Tai O. We will be going at a slow pace, across flat land but you do need to be in reasonable health. If you wish to visit the Big Buddha up close you will need to be able to climb up 268 steps!
Please be aware that the Big Buddha is not in the city, it is in the Lantau National Park. This means that you will need to travel to Lantau which is approximately one hour away from downtown Hong Kong. Please also note that if you book a hotel pick-up it is still a walking tour, not a car tour which means that you will be still be travelling around using the excellent public transport system.
Private car transfers from your hotel / cruise terminal to the Ngong Ping Cable Car and back from Tai O can be added to tours. Our cars takes 6 passengers including your guide. Adding a transfer back from Tai O ensures a relaxing end to what can be a tiring day.
Kowloon hotels: One way HK$1150, two way HK$1600
HK Island hotels and Kai Tak: One way HK$1250, two way HK$1800
Whilst this is a wonderful day out of the city and is often the highlight of peoples time in Hong Kong please do not book this tour if you do not wish to spend 3 hours of your day travelling to and from the Lantau National Park.

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