AmazingHongKong.comFull-day and half-day trips from urban Hong Kong take you by cable car to Lantau Island, by speedboat or kayak into the Sai Kung UNESCO Global Geopark, along the Dragon's Back ridge or Tai Mo Shan waterfall trails, by ferry to Lamma Island (next season opens January 1, 2027), or across the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge to Macau SAR.
How to Pick Your Day Trip
- Big Buddha & Tai O Village: Choose Lantau Island Tour: Cable Car, Big Buddha, Monastery & Tai O (6 hrs from Tung Chung MTR Exit B, max 15) or Lantau Island: Big Buddha, Crystal Cabin Cable Car & Tai O Tour (7–8 hrs from Tsim Sha Tsui with coach and Crystal Cabin option).
- Volcanic Coast & Beaches (Sai Kung): Choose Boat Tour Through Four Sea Arches in Sai Kung, Hong Kong Geopark (2-hr speedboat), Hong Kong Sai Kung Full-Day Beach & Snorkelling Yacht Tour (6-hr yacht with lunch) or Hong Kong Geopark Kayaking Adventure (8-hr sea kayak from Hang Hau MTR Exit B2).
- Ridge & Waterfall Hikes: Choose The Dragon's Back Hiking Tour, Hong Kong (5 hrs from Shau Kei Wan MTR Exit A3), Tai Mo Shan Waterfall Adventure Hike (5 hrs from Tai Wo MTR Exit A) or Small-Group Hiking Day Tour to Lamma Island Hong Kong (7 hrs from Central MTR Exit K; next season opens January 1, 2027).
- Cross-Border to Macau SAR: Choose Full-Day Macau Tour from Hong Kong via the HZM Bridge (9 hrs via HZM Bridge bus and return ferry; physical passport required).
Guided Tours Compared in This Guide
Hong Kong Tour: Peak Tram, Dim Sum & Cultural Sights
6-hour shared highlights tour with round-trip Peak Tram tickets, Sky Terrace 428, Aberdeen, Man Mo Temple and a Tim Ho Wan dim sum tasting.
- Where: Hong Kong Island. Admiralty Centre (outside McDonald's, Admiralty MTR Exit A) or Holiday Inn Golden Mile lobby (50 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, PM departure only).
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 30 guests)
- How long: About 6 hours
- Run by: GL Tours of Hong Kong Limited
- Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Hong Kong Walking Tour: 6-Hour Landmarks & Highlights with Lunch
6-hour shared walking and public-transit tour covering Central, Victoria Peak, the Ding Ding tram, Star Ferry, Kowloon landmarks and local lunch.
- Where: Hong Kong Island. Central meeting point on Hong Kong Island; look for the guide holding a yellow fan for the tour group.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 20 guests)
- How long: About 6 hours
- Run by: HKFT (local walking tour operator on Viator)
- Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Lantau Island Tour: Cable Car, Big Buddha, Monastery & Tai O
6-hour small-group Lantau tour from Tung Chung MTR with priority Ngong Ping 360 cable car boarding, Big Buddha, a Lantau taxi and a Tai O stilt house.
- Where: Lantau Island. Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B, Lantau Island.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 15 guests)
- How long: About 6 hours
- Run by: HKFT (local walking tour operator on Viator)
- Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Lantau Island: Big Buddha, Crystal Cabin Cable Car & Tai O Tour
7-to-8-hour guided Lantau day trip from Tsim Sha Tsui with coach transfer, Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin option, Big Buddha and a Tai O boat ride.
- Where: Lantau Island. Lobby of Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong, 50 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (for base group tour; private option includes hotel or cruise terminal pickup).
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 30 guests; private option selectable)
- How long: 7 to 8 hours
- Run by: Century Holiday OTA
- Cancellation: Check the cancellation terms for your selected package on Viator before paying; standard listings allow cancellation at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Hong Kong Fisherman's Wharf: Aberdeen Fishing Village Boat Tour
1-to-3-hour Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter sampan boat ride from Aberdeen Pier 6 with audio commentary, floating museum entry and optional boat noodles.
- Where: Hong Kong Island. Aberdeen Pier 6, Aberdeen Promenade, southern Hong Kong Island (arrive 10 minutes early; reachable via MTR Wong Chuk Hang Exit A2 + bus, or Lei Tung Exit A1 + kaito ferry).
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 40 guests)
- How long: 1 to 3 hours (depends on package chosen)
- Run by: Seayou Explorer
- Cancellation: Non-refundable: all sales are final and no refund is available for cancellations, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Hong Kong Sai Kung Full-Day Beach & Snorkelling Yacht Tour
6-hour shared yacht day trip from Sai Kung with UNESCO Global Geopark coastal formations, beach time, snorkelling masks, life jackets and lunch.
- Where: New Territories & Sai Kung. Sai Kung Public School, 30 Po Tung Road, Sai Kung (next to the Sai Kung Tin Hau Temple Complex in Sai Kung town centre).
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 99 guests on yacht)
- How long: About 6 hours
- Run by: Splitdyboat
- Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Boat Tour Through Four Sea Arches in Sai Kung, Hong Kong Geopark
2-hour shared speedboat tour (max 20) from Sai Kung town centre to four volcanic sea caves and hexagonal rock columns in the UNESCO Geopark.
- Where: New Territories & Sai Kung. Outside the Sai Kung Seafood Street Archway, Sai Kung Town Centre, New Territories.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 20 guests)
- How long: About 2 hours
- Run by: Splitdyboat
- Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Small-Group Hiking Day Tour to Lamma Island Hong Kong
7-hour small-group Lamma Island ferry and hiking day trip (max 12) from Central MTR Exit K across coastal trails and fishing villages.
- Where: Outlying Islands & Cross-Border. Street level in front of the white post box machine at the General Post Office, via Central MTR Station Exit K, Hong Kong Island.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 12 guests; minimum 2 per booking)
- How long: About 7 hours
- Run by: Walk Hong Kong Limited
- Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
- Season: Next season opens January 1, 2027.
The Dragon's Back Hiking Tour, Hong Kong
5-hour guided hike along the Dragon's Back ridge in Shek O Country Park on Hong Kong Island, meeting at Shau Kei Wan MTR Station Exit A3.
- Where: Hong Kong Island. Shau Kei Wan MTR Station Exit A3 (ground level), Hong Kong Island.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 60 guests)
- How long: About 5 hours
- Run by: Rory Mackay
- Cancellation: Non-refundable: all sales are final and no refund is available for cancellations, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Hong Kong Geopark Kayaking Adventure
8-hour guided sea kayaking day trip in the Sai Kung UNESCO Global Geopark, meeting at Hang Hau MTR Exit B2 with transfers and kayak gear.
- Where: New Territories & Sai Kung. Hang Hau MTR Station Exit B2 (outside the exit beside the 7-Eleven store), Tseung Kwan O / Sai Kung gateway.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 40 guests)
- How long: About 8 hours
- Run by: Rory Mackay
- Cancellation: Non-refundable: all sales are final and no refund is available for cancellations, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Tai Mo Shan Waterfall Adventure Hike
5-hour guided waterfall and mountain hike on Tai Mo Shan in the New Territories, meeting at Tai Wo MTR Exit A with minivan transfer included.
- Where: New Territories & Sai Kung. Tai Wo MTR Station Exit A (East Rail Line), New Territories.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 60 guests)
- How long: About 5 hours
- Run by: Rory Mackay
- Cancellation: Non-refundable: all sales are final and no refund is available for cancellations, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
Full-Day Macau Tour from Hong Kong via the HZM Bridge
9-hour shared Macau day trip from Hong Kong with one-way HZM Bridge bus, one-way ferry, Macau sightseeing coach and buffet lunch at Macau Tower.
- Where: Outlying Islands & Cross-Border. 3/F East Bridge outside the Cotai Water Jet entrance gate at Shun Tak Centre (Sheung Wan), or hotel pickup from selected Hong Kong hotels if chosen.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 100 guests)
- How long: About 9 hours
- Run by: KING STAR TRAVEL CO., LTD
- Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund, per the Viator listing.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
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