Lantau Island Day Trip: Big Buddha, Tai O Fishing Village & Ngong Ping 360

Lantau is Hong Kong's largest island and makes an easy, rewarding day trip from the city. This private tour combines the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery with the stilt-house fishing village of Tai O and a scenic Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride, all without the hassle of public transport connections.

Sample itinerary

• 08:30 Hotel pickup in Hong Kong city area
• 09:30 Tung Chung, board Ngong Ping 360 cable car
• 10:15 Ngong Ping Village, Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
• 12:30 Vegetarian lunch at Po Lin Monastery (own expense)
• 14:00 Tai O fishing village: stilt houses, market streets and optional boat ride
• 16:30 Return by private vehicle via Tung Chung
• 17:30 Drop-off at hotel

Good to know

The Ngong Ping 360 cable car may suspend service in strong winds; in that case the guide will arrange bus transfers instead. Tai O's boat rides are weather-dependent and paid locally. Comfortable shoes and sun protection are recommended, as parts of the village are exposed.

Highlights

• Visit the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island
• Ride the Ngong Ping 360 cable car with views over the South China Sea
• Explore Tai O, a working fishing village known for its stilt houses
• Private vehicle and guide for a flexible, unhurried day away from the city

What’s included

• English-speaking guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Ngong Ping 360 standard cabin round-trip ticket
• Bottled water and travel insurance
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hong Kong city area

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Hong Kong city area, around 8:30 am.