Victoria Peak & Big Buddha: Private tour with direct access

Two of Hong Kong's most visited sites in one morning, without the queues

A 6-hour private tour of Victoria Peak and the Tian Tan Big Buddha in Hong Kong, led by an English-speaking guide in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle. You're driven directly to the summit of Victoria Peak to see the skyline, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, then taken by Peak Tram downhill. Afterward, an exclusive permit grants direct vehicle access to the Big Buddha, followed by a one-way descent in the Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin with views through its glass floor.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Victoria Peak1h 15m · entry included
2. Peak Tram30m · entry included
3. Victoria Harbour30m
4. Big Buddha2h
5. Po Lin Monastery15m

Victoria Peak and Big Buddha tour

• Drive to Victoria Peak summit
• Visit Sky Terrace 428 viewpoint
• Learn about Peak Tram history
• View Victoria Harbour panorama
• Drive directly to Big Buddha base
• Climb steps or admire Big Buddha
• Explore Po Lin Monastery
• Visit Ngong Ping Village
• Ride down in Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin

The experience

Victoria Peak is reached by car, not by waiting in the Peak Tram queue. Your guide meets you and drives directly to the summit, where you stand at the lookout points facing the Hong Kong skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the Kowloon peninsula. The guide points out landmarks and explains the city's development as you take photos. You then enter Sky Terrace 428, the highest 360-degree viewing platform in Hong Kong at 428 meters above sea level, where the guide brings the sprawling metropolis into focus, from the financial district skyscrapers to Kowloon's shores and the islands beyond.

The descent uses the historic Peak Tram, a one-way ride downhill where your private vehicle waits at the bottom for a seamless transition. Your guide shares the tram's 130-year engineering history during the journey. Next comes the Big Buddha: an exclusive permit lets your car drive directly to the base of the 34-meter bronze Tian Tan statue, bypassing the queues for the Ngong Ping 360 cable car that often exceed an hour. You can climb the 268 steps for a closer look and mountain views, or admire the statue from the plaza. A short walk leads to Po Lin Monastery, where you wander through ornate temple halls, observe monks' rituals, and hear the guide explain the sanctuary's Buddhist significance. Your vehicle drops you at Ngong Ping Village for free time to browse shops and eateries before the final descent: a one-way trip down in the Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin, a cable car with a glass floor offering views over the mountains.

The tour runs 6 hours and includes private transportation, a local guide, bottled water, both cable car rides downhill, and snacks. Languages available are English, Spanish, German, Thai, and two others. Pickup is included in the price. Dress code is smart casual. The tour suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
• local guide in English, Spanish, German, Thai or another language.
• bottled water.
• one-way Peak Tram ride downhill.
• one-way Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin ride downhill.
• snacks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by This Is Asia Private Tours

Is this one for you?Pickup is included, so if you don't have a car or are staying elsewhere in Hong Kong, this tour handles your transport to both sites and back. The private vehicle and exclusive permits mean you spend your morning at the views and the monastery, not in cable car lines.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Thai, Chinese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

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 view like from Victoria Peak?

Victoria Peak looks out over the Hong Kong skyline, Victoria Harbour with its ferries and container ships, and the Kowloon peninsula. Sky Terrace 428, the highest viewing platform at 428 meters above sea level, offers a full 360-degree panorama of the city and surrounding islands.

Do I have to wait in line for the Peak Tram?

No. Your private vehicle drives you directly to the summit of Victoria Peak, bypassing the Peak Tram queue entirely. You ride the Peak Tram downhill as part of the tour, but only on the descent, when there is no wait.

How do I get to the Big Buddha?

An exclusive permit allows your private vehicle to drive directly to the base of the Tian Tan Big Buddha, avoiding the queues for the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, which often exceed an hour. Your car drops you at the statue's plaza.

What happens at Po Lin Monastery?

Po Lin Monastery sits a short walk from the Big Buddha. You wander through ornate temple halls, observe the peaceful rituals of resident monks, and your guide explains the sanctuary's history and cultural importance to Hong Kong Buddhism.

Is the Ngong Ping 360 cable car included?

Yes, a one-way ride down in the Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin is included. The cabin has a glass floor, so you see the mountains below as you descend from the Big Buddha area to the base.