AmazingHongKong.comAll three guided Lantau Island tours combine the 25-minute Ngong Ping 360 cable car from Tung Chung with the 34-metre Tian Tan Buddha (268 steps), Po Lin Monastery and Tai O fishing village, but they differ in group size, transport between Ngong Ping and Tai O, and lunch inclusions.
Comparing the 3 Guided Lantau Formats
- Small-Group Cable Car, Taxi & Stilt House (Lantau Island Tour: Cable Car, Big Buddha, Monastery & Tai O): Shared group of up to 15 guests meeting at Tung Chung MTR Exit B (6 hours). Includes priority Ngong Ping 360 cable car boarding, a Lantau taxi to a quiet second temple, entry inside a Tai O stilt house and village snacks.
- Coach, Crystal Cabin & Tai O Boat (Lantau Island: Big Buddha, Crystal Cabin Cable Car & Tai O Tour): Shared group of up to 30 guests meeting at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile in Tsim Sha Tsui (7 to 8 hours; private pickup option selectable). Includes coach transfers, Ngong Ping 360 cable car (Crystal Cabin upgrade option), a Tai O boat ride, and a Chinese-style vegetarian lunch when the lunch option is chosen. Note: if the cable car closes for scheduled maintenance or weather warnings, coach transport replaces the cable car without a price reduction.
- Full-Day Private Walking & Bus Tour (Full-Day Private Tour of Lantau Island Including Big Buddha & Tai O): Private 7-hour tour meeting at Tung Chung MTR Exit B or your hotel. Uses a one-way standard cable car (Crystal Cabin upgrade on request), public buses on Lantau, a Tai O boat ride and a set lunch at the Tai O Heritage Hotel or a Tai O cafe (5 to 10 km of walking plus 268 steps).
Guided Tours Compared in This Guide
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
Full-Day Private Tour of Lantau Island Including Big Buddha & Tai O
7-hour private Lantau walking and public-transit tour with one-way Ngong Ping 360 cable car, Big Buddha, Tai O boat ride and set lunch.
- Where: Lantau Island. Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B, or hotel pickup if selected (note: this remains a walking and public-transit tour).
- Private or shared: Private
- How long: About 7 hours
- Run by: Hello Hong Kong
- 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
Supporting Standalone Attraction & Transport Tickets
These listings are standalone attraction or transport tickets without a guide, separated from the guided tours above:
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ticket on Lantau Island
- Type: Standalone attraction ticket only (not a guided excursion)
- Where: Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal, Lantau Island (next to Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B).
- Duration: 25-minute cable car ride each way (allow 3 to 6 hours on Lantau)
- Supplied by: Ngong Ping 360
- Included: One-way or round-trip Ngong Ping 360 cable car ticket (Standard or Crystal Cabin per option selected); taxes and handling fees.
- Not included: Tour guide; Tai O boat or bus transfers; paid exhibitions in Ngong Ping Village; food and drinks.
- Cancellation: Check the cancellation terms for your selected ticket option on Viator before paying.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See Current Price & Availability
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