Hong Kong scenic tour

Big Buddha - Hong Kong

This tour aims to give you a different perspective of Hong Kong’s history and culture. You’ll enjoy a daytime Harbour Cruise that captures some of Hong Kong’s most beautiful waterfront sceneries. You’ll find Lantau Island particularly charming with its natural beaches, modest fishing villages and peaceful monasteries. Highlights of this journey include the majestic Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery and the breathtaking views from the Skyrail Cable Car.

Tour Summary

Duration

4 Days, 3 Nights

Attractions

Daytime Harbour Cruise to Wanchai, Causeway Bay, North Point and North-eastern Kowloon and Noonday Jardine Gun Firing Ceremony. Tsing Ma bridge, Lantau Island tour to Tai-O Fishing Village, Po Lin Monastery, Big Buddha and Skyrail Cable Car ride

Fitness Level

Average

Tour Price

From AU $398 per person - twin-share, detailed prices below

Inclusions

3 nights accommodation with Breakfast (B) and Lunch (L) as indicated in the itinerary, return airport / hotel coach transfers, daytime Harbour Cruise^, full-day Lantau Island tour including entrance fees and English-speaking guide

Exclusions

Airfares and taxes, Visa application fees, personal expenses such as telephone, dry cleaning, taxi fares etc, gratuities to guides and drivers, optional activities, shows, meals or any items denoted by ** throughout the itinerary

Options

Return private airport transfers** are available upon request. Extra night rates below are based on per person - twin-share including breakfast

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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

On arrival to Hong Kong International Airport, you’ll transfer to your hotel via a seat-in coach.

Day 2

You’ll be picked up at a designated pick up point (to be advised) and transferred to a jetty to board a morning harbour cruise. You’ll be served tea and coffee as you sail out to the eastern Hong Kong Harbour area. You’ll take in views of Wanchai, Causeway Bay and North Point before viewing the Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter - home for the fishing families and their deep-sea Junks. Further sailing takes you to northeastern Kowloon where you’ll see the scenic contrasts of the Lei Yue Mun Village waterfront. Last but not least, you will sail back to Causeway Bay to witness the legendary Noonday Jardine Gun firing ceremony. The afternoon and evening have been left free of activities for you to explore Hong Kong at your leisure. To help with your DIY activities, download a Hong Kong MTR map. (B)

Day 3

You’ll be picked up at a designated pick up point (to be advised) and begin an interesting expedition to Lantau Island. Journey along the scenic expressway and cross Tsing Ma Bridge to reach Tai-O Fishing Village. The tour also includes a visit to Po Lin Monastery and the Big Buddha. Enjoy a special Chinese vegetarian lunch before ending the tour with a spectacular ride aboard the Skyrail cable car for stunning views to Tung Chung. Should the Skyrail be cancelled due to inclement weather or other reasons, alternative transport will be arranged. (BL)

Day 4

Checkout and transfer to the airport via a seat-in coach for your onward journey. (B)


Choose your Hotel

Choose your accommodation from the hotels featured below - if you have an alternative hotel that's not in the list, send us your request and we'll forward a quotation based on your preferred hotel.

BP International in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

16 Nov - 22 Dec 2011, 02 Jan - 22 Mar 2012,
01 - 09 Apr 2012, 01 May - 06 Sep 2012,
01 - 20 Dec 2012, 20 Jan - 14 Mar 2013

$398
.

$69
.

Shoulder
.

23 Dec 2011 - 01 Jan 2012, 23 - 31 Mar 2012,
07 Sep - 10 Oct 2012, 01 - 30 Nov 2012,
21 Dec 2012 - 19 Jan 2013, 15 - 31 March 2013

$453
.
.

$88
.

High

10 - 30 Apr 2012

$545

$117

Peak

11 - 31 Oct 2012

$569

$129

Harbour Plaza Metropolis in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

01 - 10 Apr 2012, 01 May - 11 Sep 2012,
01 - 22 Dec 2012, 16 Jan - 15 Mar 2013,

$459
.

$90
.

Shoulder
.

11 - 30 Apr 2012, 12 Sep - 07 Oct 2012,
16 - 30 Nov 2012, 23 Dec 2012 - 15 Jan 2013,
16 - 31 Mar 2013

$545
.
.

$117
.

High

08 Oct - 15 Nov 2012

$675

$159

The Kowloon Hotel in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

01 May - 09 Sep 2012, 18 Nov - 20 Dec 2012
20 Jan - 10 Mar 2013

$479
.

$97
.

Shoulder
.

01 - 10 Apr 2012, 10 Sep - 10 Oct 2012,
01 - 17 Nov 2012, 21 Dec 2012 - 19 Jan 2013,
11 - 31 Mar 2013

$575
.
.

$129
.

High

11 - 30 Apr 2012, 11 - 31 Oct 2012

$679

$165

Regal Hotel in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

01 - 29 Feb 2012, 08 May - 10 Sep 2012,
01 - 10 Feb 2013, 17 - 28 Feb 2013

$495
.

$99
.

Shoulder
.

01 - 31 Dec 2011, 01 - 15 Mar 2012,
01 - 07 May 2012, 11 Sep - 09 Oct 2012,
01 Dec 2012 - 06 Jan 2013, 01 - 15 Mar 2013

$557
.

$122
.

High
.

29 Mar - 30 Apr 2012,  10 Oct - 30 Nov 2012,
07 - 31 Jan 2013, 11 - 16 Feb 2013,
16 - 20 Mar 2013

$709
.

$173
.

Peak

21 - 31 Mar 2013

$745

$185.

Special Offer

.

Children under 12 years of age can stay for free if occupying a room
with 2 adults using existing bedding. Maximum of 3 people per room.
Breakfast is not included in this offer.

Harbour Grand Hotel on Hong Kong Island
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

01 - 09 Apr 2012, 01 May - 15 Sep 2012,
03 Jan - 03 Mar 2013

$535
.

$115
.

Shoulder
.

10 - 30 Apr 2012, 16 Sep - 10 Oct 2012,
01 Nov 2012 - 02 Jan 2013, 04 - 27 Mar 2013

$629
.

$147
.

High

11 - 31 Oct 2012, 28 - 31 Mar 2013

$769

$195

Special Offer

 

.

Stay & pay for 3 consecutive nights and get the 4th night free during low season
(Except 10 - 13 February 2012). Free late check out to 4:00PM during low &
shoulder season. Free upgrade to a Deluxe harbour view room if you stay 3
consecutive nights during low season. An extra bed is free of charge for
1 child under 12 years sharing the same room with 2 adults.
Breakfast is not included in this offer.

Harbour Grand Hotel in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

21 Nov - 22 Dec 2011, 19 Jan - 29 Feb 2012,
01 - 10 April 2012, 01 May - 10 Sep 2012,
19 Nov - 20 Dec 2012, 19 Jan - 28 Feb 2013,
29 - 31 Mar 2013

$559
.


$125
.


Shoulder
.

01 - 20 Nov 2011, 23 Dec 2011 - 18 Jan 2012,
01 - 31 Mar 2012, 11 - 16 Apr 2012,
11 Sep - 10 Oct 2012, 01 - 18 Nov 2012,
21 Dec 2012 - 18 Jan 2013, 01 - 28 Mar 2013

$655
.
.


$159
.

High

17 - 30 Apr 2012, 11 - 31 Oct 2012

$789

$205

Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hotel in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

01 - 22 Dec 2011, 04 - 08 Jan 2012,
20 Jan - 29 Feb 2012,
08 May - 31 Aug 2012,
18 - 30 Nov 2012, 10 - 20 Dec 2012,
18 - 31 Jan 2013, 01 - 10 Feb 2013,
15 - 28 Feb 2013

$565
.
.

.

.

$126
.

Shoulder
.

01 - 30 Nov 2011, 23 Dec 2011 - 03 Jan 2012,
09 - 19 Jan 2012, 01 Mar - 11 Apr 2012,
01 - 07 May 2012, 01 - 30 Sep 2012,
01 - 08 Oct 2012, 01 - 17 Nov 2012,
01 - 09 Dec 2012, 01 - 17 Jan 2013,
11 - 14 Feb 2013, 01 - 31 Mar 2013

$685
.
.


.

$165

 

High

12 - 30 April 2012, 09 - 31 Oct 2012,
21 - 31 Dec 2012

$825

$215

Special Offer
.

Children under the age of 12 can stay for free if occupying a room
with 2 adults using existing bedding. Breakfast is not included in this offer.

Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

21 Nov - 22 Dec 2011, 27 Jan - 29 Feb 2012,
03 May - 31 Aug 2012, 02 - 06 Jan 2013,
28 Jan - 28 Feb 2013

$599
.
.

$135
.
.

Shoulder
.

02 - 08 Jan 2012, 01 - 25 Mar 2012,
01 - 05 Apr 2012, 01 - 30 Sep 2012,
25 Nov - 20 Dec 2012, 01 - 24 Mar 2013

$674
.

$159
.

High




.

11 Oct - 20 Nov 2011,
23 Dec 2011 - 01 Jan 2012, 09 - 26 Jan 2012,
26 - 31 Mar 2012, 06 Apr - 02 May 2012,
01 Oct - 24 Nov 2012,
21 Dec 2012 - 01 Jan 2013, 07 - 27 Jan 2013,
25 - 31 Mar 2013

$779




.

$198



.

Blackout

Rugby Sevens 22 - 26 Mar 2012 with 2013 dates TBA

Special Offer


.

Free late check out to 4:00PM during low season. Free upgrade to a Deluxe room
if you stay 4 consecutive nights during low season. Children under 14 years of age
can stay for free if occupying a room with 2 adults using existing bedding.
Breakfast is not included in this offer.

Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

12 Nov - 22 Dec 2011,
20 Jan 2012 - 29 Feb 2012, 01 - 11 Apr 2012,
01 May - 09 Sep 2012, 10 Nov - 23 Dec 2012,
16 Jan - 28 Feb 2013

$655
.
.


$155
.
.

Shoulder
.

23 Dec 2011 - 19 Jan 2012,
01 - 31 Mar 2012, 10 Sep - 11 Oct 2012,
24 Dec 2012 - 15 Jan 2013, 01 - 31 Mar 2013

$789
.
.

$199
.
.

High

12 - 30 Apr 2012, 12 Oct - 09 Nov 2012

$929

$249

Special Offer

.

Children under the age of 12 can stay for free if occupying a room
with 2 adults using existing bedding. Maximum of 3 people per room.
Breakfast is not included in this offer.

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

16 - 31 Dec 2011, 14 Jan - 29 Feb 2012,
13 May - 31 Aug 2012, 16 - 28 Dec 2012,
17 Jan - 28 Feb 2013

$698
.

$169
.

Shoulder
.

18 Nov - 15 Dec 2011, 01 - 13 Jan 2012,
01 - 31 Mar 2012, 01 - 08 Apr 2012,
01 - 12 May 2012, 01 Sep - 07 Oct 2012,
23 Nov - 15 Dec 2012,
29 Dec 2012 - 16 Jan 2013, 01 - 31 Mar 2013

$797
.

.


$205
.

High

09 - 30 Apr 2012,
08 Oct - 22 Nov 2012

$939

$249

Special Offer
.

Children under the age of 12 can stay for free if occupying a room
with 2 adults using existing bedding. Breakfast is not included in this offer.

Langham Hotel in Kowloon
Tour Prices per person twin-share in AU$

Season

Dates

Package

Extra Night

Low
.

19 Nov - 29 Dec 2011, 14 Jan - 29 Feb 2012,
01 May - 08 Sep 2012, 18 Nov - 23 Dec 2012,
19 Jan - 28 Feb 2013

$719
.

$179
.

Shoulder
.

30 Dec 2011 - 02 Jan 2012, 01 - 24 Mar 2012,
01 - 07 Apr 2012, 09 Sep - 06 Oct 2012,
01 - 17 Nov 2012, 24 - 28 Dec 2012,
02 - 05 Jan 2013, 01 - 23 Mar 2013

$789
.
.


$199
.

High

03 - 13 Jan 2012, 25 - 31 Mar 2012,
08 - 30 Apr 2012, 07 - 31 Oct 2012,
29 Dec 2012 - 01 Jan 2013, 06 - 18 Jan 2013,
24 - 31 Mar 2013

$955



$255

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Important
^ Morning Harbour Cruise operates daily except the public holidays listed below. Please note that public holidays and seasonal demand directly effect availability, fares and accommodation pricing:
^2011 Hong Kong Public Holiday dates: 24-25 Dec and 31 Dec.

^2012 Hong Kong Public Holiday dates: 01 Jan, 22-24 Jan, 01 Jul, 01 Oct and 24-25 Dec.

^2013 Hong Kong Public Holiday dates: 01 Jan and 10-12 Feb.

All requests are subject to availability at the time of booking. Rate adjustments will occur if you choose dates that span more than 1 season. We will notify you of any pending adjustments when you make an enquiry or booking. To enable us to refine your travel plans and provide you with an accurate quotation, please send us some key details via our Enquiry Form. Prior to making a booking, please visit our Terms and Conditions page to view our policies related to travel in China. We strongly recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance prior to your departure to safeguard against unforeseen events. LetsdoChina.com is a registered Safe Travel Charter Partner with the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and is an authorised agent to issue travel insurance. Visit our Quick Quote site where you can also purchase an online policy. For further information, please go to our Travel Insurance page and also find other useful links regarding advice on safe travel practices. Single supplement price available upon request.

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