Private Tour
Full-Day Private Tour of Lantau Island including Big Buddha and Tai O
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Lantau Island is often referred to as the ‘Lungs of Hong Kong’ because it is so green and underdeveloped.
Take a full-day private walking tour of Lantau with your personal tour guide and visit the awe-inspiring Big Buddha and the wonderfully quaint stilt village of Tai O. Your tour includes a ride on the Ngong Ping cable car to the Big Buddha and a ride in a boat at Tai O. Tours last 7 to 8 hours.
Available in English,and Cantonese & Mandarin Chinese. All guides are native speakers.
NOTE: weekend pricing will be applicable for Lantau Tours booked on the public holidays listed below:
2024
December 23 to December 31st
2025
January 01, 29,30, 31
April 04, 18, 19, 21
May 01, 05, 31
July 01
October 01, 07, 29
December 23- 31
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children aged 2 or under join for free
This tour requires you to be physically fit. You will be walking between 5 and 10km over the course of the day. How far you walk will depend on how much walking you want to do at Tai O. You 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!
Occasionally the cable car is closed for maintenance. If it is closed on the day that you would like to tour, your tour guide will refund you the price of the cable car tickets and you will use the bus instead.
Please also inform us if you are travelling with children under 12 years of age.
Tours will be conducted in English unless requested otherwise at the time of booking.
Tours are available in Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding credit card processing charges. If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). There are no refunds if you cancel less than 48 hours' notice.
Weekend pricing will be applicable for Lantau Tours booked on the public holidays listed 2024 December 23 to December 31st 2025 January 01, 29,30, 31 April 04, 18, 19, 21 May 01, 05, 31 July 01 October 01, 07, 29 December 23- 31
For 2026: Please note that all bookings made for dates between February 16–21 are subject to a Chinese New Year (CNY) surcharge due to the holiday period in Hong Kong. This surcharge can be paid after booking via invoice. If you would like to check the surcharge amount before confirming your booking, please feel free to send us a message and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
One way cable car ride in a standard cabin (upgrade to crystal cabin available on request)
Set lunch atTai-O Heritage Hotel / Tai-O Cafe's
Boat ride at Tai O fishing village
Public bus ride from Ngong Ping to Tai O and public bus ride from Tai O to Tung Chung or Mui Wo at the end of the tour
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
If you wish to use a taxi at any point during your tour, the costs will be payable by yourself
Note: This is a walking tour, even if you book a hotel pick-up, also using of public transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Lantau island
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. Our Private Lantau Tours last 7 hours, 8 with a hotel pick-up. 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. 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. 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.
Ngong Ping 360
Soar through the sky in Ngong Ping 360 cable car for an astonishing bird's-eye-view of some of Hong Kong's greatest natural and historical sights. As you step out of the cable car, you will be greeted by the culturally themed 1.5-hectare Ngong Ping Village, where a wide array of shops and eateries offer a delightful shopping and dining experience.
Options
Hotel Departure
Meeting time for 8 hour tours with a hotel pick-up: Monday to Friday - 09:00am. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays - 08:00
Pickup included
Tung Chung - MRT Departure
Meeting Time for 7hrs tours starting at Tung Chung: Monday to Friday - 09:40 am. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays - 08:40
Reviews
81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had an incredible tour...
Oscar R,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible tour with Sinclair—truly the best guide we’ve ever had. He was knowledgeable, funny, and super accommodating to our group’s needs. His energy made the entire experience unforgettable. From the Big Buddha to the rest of Lantau, every stop was made better by his insights and humor. 10/10—Sinclair is the best!
Great tour!
tonimazzlawrence,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sinclair was a wonderful guide. He provided great information and insight into what we saw on the tour. Made the experience much richer than if I had done these sights on my own. Well worth the expense.
Kiyo was a great guide!
Tracy S,
May 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kiyo was a great guide for our full day visit to Lantau Island! I would highly recommend that if Lantau Island, Big Buddha, Tai-O and the Monastery are in your plans, hire a guide and ask for Kiyo!
What a Memorable Day
459sthompson,
Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most fabulous time with Alfred. He was well on time, friendly and enthusiastic about the day ahead. We went straight to the cable car station via the metro and were able to upgrade to a Crystal cabin which he helped us arrange. He took lots of photos for us and was very knowledgeable about all aspects of Hong Kong, past and present and great to chat to. The cable car ride is a must, as is Big Buddha and the Lotus Temple is beautiful. The bus ride to Tai O was comfortable and short and the village is very interesting. We enjoyed the boat trip and meal at the Hotel which is included and returned to our hotel a little tired but very happy. I can’t recommend this trip enough and would ask for Alfred again if we ever come back to Hong Kong.
Check the pricing carefully before you book.
Inspire797426,
Dec 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with our guide Alfred who was very knowledgeable and attentive and made the trip very enjoyable. Lantau is definitely worth a trip if you are in Hong Kong. The Big Buddha is a wonder, and the trip to Shek-O was also very interesting. Alfred showed us some different temples and explained the different religions and beliefs in detail. He also took lots of photos for us. Lunch was very good too. Our only issue was the listing, which we found misleading. We booked when we were already in Hong Kong so assumed that the price shown was in HK dollars, however it was actually in US dollars which we only realised when the cost appeared on our bank statement. Since we were in Hong Kong when we booked, and are UK based it never occurred to us that the price would be in US dollars, and the listing didn't show this - it just showed the dollar sign, not which dollars we would be paying. This made the cost a lot more than we had anticipated. Having said that, we had a great day, and would definitely recommend Alfred as a guide.
Great adventure
U700KMscottt,
Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip with fantastic guide. I really enjoyed the cable car ride and the trip to the fishing village. The lunch at the old police station with the view of the bay was the best.
Kiyo - the best tour guide! Rain or shine!
Amel N,
Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Kiyo was so. Pleasant and knowledgeable about so many aspects and subjects relating to Hong Kong. He is one of the best tour guides we have hired. Will definitely recommend him to my friends when they pass through Hong Kong.
Wonderful Experience
Anil K,
Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire trip was amazing. Our guide Sinclair was knowledgeable and professional. We got to know a lot about the local culture and history during the trip. I will definitely recommend to anyone in the future. Thank you for the experience.
Outstanding
John T,
Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous day, we were very lucky to have Sinclair as our guide. He was amazing, he had some much knowledge, made the tour fun and he took lots of great pictures. He met us at our hotel and we took the underground train to the cable car. We had our own cable car and travelled up to the site of the Big Buddha. We climbed the steps to see the Buddha and also went inside. Sinclair talked us through the history. We then visited the monastery and temple before traveling by bus to the fishing village. We then took a boat around the harbor and searched for the white dolphin. We finished our day with a visit to the local shops and a delicious traditional meal. Sinclair made it a very memorable day.
Private Lantau Island tour with Sinclair
kjlv95,
Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sinclair was an amazing guide! Personable and a wealthy if information. Great stops throughout the day and tons of food.
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