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Lantau Island: Big Buddha, Crystal Cabin & Tai O Tour Pickup★ 4.55 (165) · 7h–8h
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Lantau Island: Big Buddha & Tai O Fishing Village Tour★ 4.91 (162) · 6h
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Lantau Island Private Tour: Big Buddha, Tai O & Cable Car★ 5.00 (26) · 6h–8h
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Private Lantau Tour: Big Buddha, Crystal Cable Car & Tai OA private guided tour of Lantau Island from Hong Kong hotels with luxury vehicle pickup, the Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin cable car, Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and a boat ride through Tai O fishing village. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours with an English-speaking guide; meals and gratuities are optional add-ons depending on the package you choose.Is it for me?Book the 2-in-1 Crystal Combo or Superior Bus Tour if you want meals included and the full cable car experience without deciding where to eat mid-day. The Basic or Standard options work if you prefer to choose your own lunch spot or skip a meal—you keep the guide, the vehicle, and the boat ride either way, just without the monastery or village dining built in.
Lantau Island Private Tour: Big Buddha & Tai O with GuideA full-day private walking tour of Lantau Island with a live guide in English, Cantonese or Mandarin, including cable car access to Big Buddha, the Po Lin Monastery, a boat ride through Tai O's stilt village, and lunch at Tai O Heritage Hotel. You walk between 5 and 10 kilometers depending on how much time you spend at each stop, at a slow pace across flat terrain, though reaching the Buddha statue itself requires climbing 268 steps. Hotel pickup is available with the Hotel Departure option; the Tung Chung MRT Departure option starts at the station.Is it for me?Book the Hotel Departure if you're arriving without a rental car or prefer not to navigate to Tung Chung station; the pickup means you start the day from your accommodation. Choose the Tung Chung MRT Departure if you're already near the station or want to save on the pickup fee—you'll meet your guide there and end with a public bus ride to either Tung Chung or Mui Wo depending on where you're staying.
Lantau Island tour: Tian Tan Buddha and Tai O with guideA guided tour of Lantau Island taking in the Tian Tan Buddha—a 34-meter bronze statue and one of the world's largest seated outdoor Buddha statues—and the traditional fishing village of Tai O, with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup. The tour runs five to six hours and includes ten digital photos of the day.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guided route connecting Lantau's main sights in one morning or afternoon, leaving your evening free for other plans.
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Lantau Island Tour: Cable Car, Big Buddha, Tai O from Hong KongA guided tour of Lantau Island's main sights — Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and Tai O — combined with a full day of unlimited MTR travel across Hong Kong and a round-trip cable car ride. The tour runs with a live English-speaking guide and includes children from age 3. The cable car operates subject to weather; if conditions prevent it, you can reschedule to another date.Is it for me?Book this if you're combining Lantau sightseeing with MTR exploration across Hong Kong—the pass gives you a full day of transit freedom beyond the island. Choose the crystal cabin upgrade if the cable car views matter as much as reaching the Buddha.
Lantau Island Tour: Big Buddha, Tai O & Ngong Ping Cable CarA small-group guided tour of Lantau Island covers the Big Buddha at Po Lin Monastery, the Ngong Ping 360 cable car with panoramic views, and Tai O fishing village with a heritage boat ride. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours from a central Kowloon pickup, includes all entry tickets and cable car fees, and travels by coach and boat with an English-speaking guide; children under 2 are complimentary.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Lantau's main sights—the Buddha, the monastery, the cable car views, and the fishing village—without arranging separate transport or tickets. The small group size (max 20) and fixed schedule mean the day holds together without you building it, and the afternoon departure works if your morning is already planned.
Big Buddha Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 8 bookable options for Big Buddha Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at HK$ 550. The average rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 686 traveler reviews.
7 of the 8 options offer free cancellation. 3 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Big Buddha Tours cost?
Prices start at HK$ 550. There are 8 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Lantau Island: Big Buddha, Crystal Cabin & Tai O Tour Pickup is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 165 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
