Lantau Island: Ultimate Guide to Nature & Culture

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Lantau Island, Hong Kong's premier destination for nature lovers and culture seekers. Discover breathtaking landscapes, from the iconic Big Buddha to serene coastal trails and vibrant fishing villages. Whether you are looking for spiritual retreats, thrilling outdoor adventures, or family-friendly excursions, our curated Lantau Island experiences offer something for everyone. Immerse yourself in authentic local traditions and stunning scenic views. Book your Lantau adventure today and unlock the hidden gems of this tropical paradise!

4.27/5 avg ratingTours from $20.4032 unique experiences47% free cancellation

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$41–$206 typical

Median price is $106, with a full range of $20–$573

Tour Length

Tour Length

5.6–8 hours typical

Median duration is 8 hours

Rating

Rating

4.27★ average

Based on 4,690 pooled reviews

Tour Type

Tour Type

34% private tours

High availability of private options

Languages

Languages

8 languages offered

Includes English, Chinese, Cantonese, and 5 others

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

47% free cancellation

69% of tours offer instant confirmation

35 Products

Combo: Ngong Ping Cable Car Round Trip Tickets + Victoria Peak Tram and Sky Terrace 428 Tickets
Summary

Your Experience Ngong Ping Cable Car Experience Get ready for an unforgettable 25-minute aerial journey over Hong Kong’s Lantau Island with the Ngong Ping Cable Car experience. This visually spectacular journey covers a distance of 5.7 kilometers via a safe and reliable bi-cable ropeway. As the cabl...

Inclusions
  • **Ngong Ping Cable Car Round-Trip Tickets**
  • - 25-min standard cable car ride
  • - Crystal cabin round-trip ride (optional)
  • **Peak Tram Round Trip + Sky Terrace 428**
  • - One-way Peak Tram tickets
  • - Access to the Sky Terrace 428
Combo: Ngong Ping Cable Car Round Trip Tickets + One Way Hong Kong Airport Express Ticket
Summary

Your experience This combo ticket grants you access to both the Airport Express train and Ngong Ping cable car at an affordable price. Enjoy a stress-free ride between the airport and the city and a scenic cable car journey above Lantau Island. Hong Kong Airport Express transfers Take advantage of t...

Inclusions
  • **Hong Kong Airport Express Transfers**
  • - One-way Hong Kong Airport Express train ticket between Hong Kong Airport to Kowloon/Tsing Yi/Hong Kong Stations
  • - Airport Express shuttle bus between select hotels and city center stations
  • - In-town check-in services at Hong Kong and Kowloon Stations
  • **Ngong Ping Cable Car**
  • - 25-min round-trip Crystal Cabin cable car ride (optional)
  • - 25-min round-trip Standard Cabin cable car ride (optional)
Ngong Ping Cable Car Tickets
$38
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Ngong Ping Cable Car Tickets
Summary

Spectacular views and a smooth ride—soar above Lantau Island on a 25-minute cable car journey to Ngong Ping, with flexible options that suit every traveller. Getting started Start your journey at Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal. Present your digital or printed ticket at the entrance for validation. Be...

Inclusions
  • - 25-min one-way or two-way cable car ride (as per option selected)
  • - Standard/Crystal/Crystal+ cabin (as per option selected)
Full-Day Private Tour of Lantau Island including Big Buddha and Tai O
7 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$428
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Full-Day Private Tour of Lantau Island including Big Buddha and Tai O
Summary

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 rid...

Inclusions
  • 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
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • 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
Itinerary
  • Lantau island
  • Ngong Ping 360
  • Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery
  • Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
  • Tai O Stilt Houses
  • Tai O
Good to know
  • 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 including December 23 to December 31st, January 01, 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.

Private & Personalized Lantau Island Day Trip from Hong Kong
$367
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Private & Personalized Lantau Island Day Trip from Hong Kong
Summary

Explore Lantau Island on a private, fully personalized day crafted entirely around your interests. This isn’t about simply checking off tourist sights—it’s about immersing yourself in authentic local life with a friendly host who shares personal stories and local insights along the way. Visit iconi...

Inclusions
  • Transport costs - ordinary ferry back to Central (Sunday surcharge applies)
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
  • Transport costs - Ngong Ping 360 cable car | Bus to Tai O/Mui Wo
  • Private and personalized 8-hour experience with an insightful local host
Exclusions
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs other than the ones included in the package
  • Sunday transportation surcharges
  • Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
  • Lantau Island
  • Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
  • Ngong Ping 360
  • Lantau Peak
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences., This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included., Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Cancellation Policy

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

Combo: Ngong Ping Cable Car Tickets + Lantau Island Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Summary

Discover the charming Lantau Island with this cost-saving combo, featuring the spectacular Ngong Ping Cable Car ride and a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour – an excellent choice for those who want to experience the best of Lantau Island. Ngong Ping cable car Begin your journey with the Ngong Ping Ca...

Inclusions
  • **Ngong Ping cable car**
  • - 25-min cable car ride (near stop 1, Orange route)
  • - Round-trip tickets
  • - Standard/crystal cabin round-trip ride (based on option selected)
  • **Lantau Island HOHO pass**
  • - 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus
  • - Access to Orange, Blue & Green routes
KKday Exclusive - Accommodation and Dining Staycation Package|Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong|Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong
Summary

Discovery Bay Hong Kong is located on the picturesque Lantau Island. It is a paradise just around the corner. It only takes 25 minutes to take a luxury ferry from Central to Discovery Bay, and you can reach the European resort style, just like being in a foreign country, leaving the hustle and bustl...

Private 5-Hour Driving Tour of Lantau from Hong Kong
$507
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Private 5-Hour Driving Tour of Lantau from Hong Kong
Summary

Enjoy exploring Lantau island on this private 5-hour customized tour that introduces you to the nature and tranquility just outside of Hong Kong. With skip-the-line access you can see the famous Big Buddha, the 500 year old Tai O fishing village known as the Venice of Hong Kong. All being transporte...

Inclusions
  • Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off
  • Private professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Skip-the-line access for Big Buddha
Exclusions
  • Public transports
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Lantau island
  • Tai O
  • Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
  • Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, A maximum of 6 people per booking, Dress code is smart casual, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Tai O Specialty Food Workshop (Tea Cake/Salted Egg/Glutinous Rice Ball/Tofu Pudding) | Includes Tai O sightseeing boat tour ticket (valued at HK$50)
Summary

Tai O, located at the western estuary of Lantau Island, an outlying island of Hong Kong, is also known as the "Venice of Hong Kong". Tea cakes, salted eggs, tofu pudding and glutinous rice porridge are all traditional foods of Tai O and are must-eats for tourists in Tai O. Under the guidance of Tai ...

Disneyland: 1-Day Entry Ticket + Premier Access (Skip Waiting Lines)
$100
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Disneyland: 1-Day Entry Ticket + Premier Access (Skip Waiting Lines)
Summary

Skip the lines and dive into Hong Kong Disneyland with a 1-day ticket and priority access to 3 or 8 top attractions. Getting Started Begin your adventure at the Hong Kong Disneyland Main Entrance Gate on Lantau Island. Scan your QR code at the gate for entry, then proceed through security and ticket...

Inclusions
  • - 1-day entry to Hong Kong Disneyland
  • - Access to all rides, zones, parades & shows
  • - Premier (skip-the-line) access to 3 or 8 rides (as per option selected)

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