Private Lantau Tour: Big Buddha, Crystal Cable Car & Tai O

A private vehicle, a transparent cable car cabin, and a boat through a fishing village. Everything arranged for you.

A 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hong Kong Island1h
2. Tung Chung30m
3. Big Buddha1h · entry included
4. Po Lin Monastery1h

Private Lantau Island sightseeing tour

• Pickup from Hong Kong hotel
• Drive to Tung Chung
• Explore Ngong Ping 360 village
• Visit Tian Tan Buddha statue
• Tour Po Lin Monastery
• Boat ride in Tai O fishing village

The experience

The day starts at your hotel on Hong Kong Island, where a luxury vehicle picks you up and drives you to Lantau. Your guide handles the route while you settle in: no navigation, no parking worries. You arrive at Tung Chung, the gateway to the island, and board the Ngong Ping 360 cable car. The Crystal Cabin upgrade is the draw here: a transparent glass floor lets you watch the emerald mountains and South China Sea drop away beneath your feet as you ascend to Ngong Ping Plateau.

At the top, Ngong Ping 360 village offers time to walk through local art and souvenirs before you reach the Tian Tan Buddha: a 34-meter bronze statue seated on a lotus throne, one of Hong Kong's most recognizable landmarks. From there, Po Lin Monastery, founded in 1906, opens up with ornate halls and peaceful courtyards where you can observe the space at your own pace. The monastery sits on the same plateau, so the two stops flow together without backtracking.

The boat ride through Tai O is where the day shifts. You leave the plateau and head to this historic fishing village on Lantau's western coast, famous for stilt houses built directly over the water. A local boat navigates the narrow waterways so you see how the community actually lives: the daily rhythms of a fishing culture that has stayed largely unchanged. Depending on which package you book, you'll eat either a vegetarian lunch at the monastery or local seafood at a Tai O eatery. The Basic option leaves meals to you.

The return journey follows the same route back to your hotel, with the guide providing insider tips throughout. If the cable car is closed for maintenance or severe weather, coach transport replaces it between Ngong Ping and Tung Chung at no discount. The day still holds its structure. If you're staying on Lantau itself (Disney Resort, Novotel Citygate, SkyCity Marriott, Regal Airport Hotel), you'll meet the guide at Tung Chung cable car station at 10:55 instead, and the tour ends there at 4pm. You arrange your own taxi to and from the station.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide.
• luxury vehicle pickup from your Hong Kong hotel (up to 5 passengers in a Toyota Alphard, 6 or more in a minibus).
• Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin cable car with glass floor.
• Ngong Ping Group Fast Track entry.
• boat ride through Tai O fishing village.
• round-trip transport to all attractions.

Options for this experience

3 options

Maintenance Period TourUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · Only on 10 Nov · 8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00Cable car temporarily suspended. The cable car is closed for scheduled maintenance, so you travel up and down the mountain by coach. A Po Lin Monastery vegetarian meal is included to enrich the cultural experience. The vehicle is a comfortable shared coach bus.

Premium van tour from Ocean TerminalUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Crystal Cabin cable car ticket is included, and the cabin is shared with other visitors. Choose between a vegetarian set meal or a local seafood lunch. Round-trip transfers depart from Ocean Terminal (Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel lobby). The vehicle is a shared Toyota Alphard van carrying up to 6 guests. The Crystal Cabin has a glass floor, offering an amazing bird's-eye view.

Premium van tour from Kai Tak TerminalUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30A Crystal Cabin cable car ticket is included, and the cabin is shared with other visitors. Choose a vegetarian set meal or a local seafood lunch. Round-trip transfers depart from Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. The vehicle is a shared Toyota Alphard van with a maximum of 6 guests. The Crystal Cabin features a glass bottom, offering an astonishing bird's-eye view.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Century Holiday OTA

Is this one for you?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.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Tian Tan Buddha and why is it on this tour?

The Tian Tan Buddha is a 34-meter bronze statue seated on a lotus throne, one of Hong Kong's most iconic landmarks, located on Ngong Ping Plateau. It symbolizes harmony between man and nature and offers panoramic views of mountains, valleys, and the South China Sea: the centerpiece of the spiritual side of the tour.

Can I choose what I eat on this tour?

Yes, depending on your package. Some options include a vegetarian lunch at Po Lin Monastery or authentic local seafood at a Tai O village eatery. The Basic package leaves meals to you, so you can eat where and when you prefer.

What happens if the Ngong Ping Cable Car is closed?

If the cable car is suspended for maintenance or closed due to severe weather, coach transportation replaces it between Ngong Ping and Tung Chung. The tour operates as scheduled with no reduction in price.

How does the boat ride through Tai O work?

You board a local boat that navigates the narrow waterways of Tai O fishing village, letting you see the stilt houses and daily life of the fishing community from the water. The ride gives you a perspective of the village that walking alone would not.

Do I need to book this tour in advance, or can I book last-minute?

If you book less than 24 hours before the tour starts, you must call the local supplier immediately after booking to confirm your pickup. The office is open 7am to 9pm Hong Kong time. If you cannot reach them, call again at 7am the next day. Otherwise the tour bus will not come to your hotel.