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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Flexible design
- Mountain and sea landscape
- Complete facilities
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
The ever-surprising Hong Kong has a myriad of interesting landforms. The long and sinuous coastline is a natural geological gallery, featuring spectacular landforms and rock formations formed by volcanic activities 140 million years ago and shaped by waves and weathering. Hong Kong has some superb hiking trails. The best-known hike is the 100km MacLehose trail, which intertwines with the 78km Wilson trail. Hong Kong Island itself has a 50km hiking trail. For our hiking tours, we select the most interesting stages of these trails, often with variations based on local knowledge.
MacLehose Trail
Named after Hong Kong's governor in the 70s - Murry MacLehose - the Maclehose Trail is the longest of several walking routes criss-crossing the New Territories. Running east to the west, it is divided into 10 stages and has a total distance of 100km. Each stage has its own charm, ease and challenges. The trail begins by following the Sai Kung peninsula, taking us through the deserted beaches and then on to join the hills as we walk along the ridge line of Kowloon's eight peaks (with the addition of the emperor himself, the peninsula boasted nine dragons – in Cantonese, ‘Gau Lung’, which was later corrupted to 'Kowloon').
Holiday Itinerary
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GEOPARK / DESERTED BEACHES HIKE - SAI KUNG EAST COUNTRY PARK
Includes, but not limited to stage 2 of MacLehose Trail
Route: East Dam - Long Ke Beach - Sai Wan - Ham Tin - Chek Keng/Ko Lau Wan - Ferry to Ma Liu ShuiLevel: moderate to strenuousTransport to start of hike: 30 mins in hired carReturn to hotel after hike: 50 mins scenic ferry rideDistance: 13 - 16kmLunch: Simple restaurant on the beachThe Hong Kong Geopark, opened November 2009, comprises of eight major geological sites and is of International stature. Our hiking tour starts alongside the reservoir, in the Sai Kung East Country Park, and journeys to its easternmost end. From here we view the magnificent hexagonal columnar joints, one of the largest geological formations of this kind in the world. We walk in this area and further around the corner to take in the view of Long Ke. Here we can see how wind and water has crafted unique sea caves along the Sai Kung Peninsula coastline.
An hour later, on the highest point of our hike, we have great views over the whole of the High Island Reservoir area.The nature path leads us though bush vegetation with different views after each bend. We’ll end our hike at Sai Wan Village at another beautiful beach. Now is time for a swim and a cool drink at the seaside restaurant before we head back to Sai Kung by speedboat.
While on the water, we see more Geopark wonders of hexagonal columnar joints, Sharp Island which is connected by a tombolo to the small island of Kiu Tau, Kau Sai Chau (site of Hong Kong’s three spectacularly sited public golf courses complexes), an island for fishermen's graves, and the inland water dam wall of High Island Reservoir.
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Accommodation Hyatt Regency Hong Kong or the similar
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Meals 13-16km
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MA ON SHAN HIKE - MA ON SHAN COUNTRY PARK
Includes, but not limited to stage 4 of MacLehose Trail
Route: Sai Sha Road - Ma On Shan - Pyramid Hill - Buffalo Pass - Sha Tin Pass - Sha Tin - Train to Hotel (2 stops)Level: strenuousTransport to start of hike: 10-20 mins in hired carReturn to hotel after hike: 10 mins train rideDistance: 13 - 16kmLunch: Packed picnic lunchMa On Shan mountain, which is part of Hong Kong's famous 100km MacLehose hiking trail that runs east to west in the New Territories. Our guided hiking tour takes you to one of the highest peaks in Hong Kong's New Territories, at 702 metres, and is one of the more spectacular sections of the MacLehose trail, where you can hike for a day and yet hardly see a soul.
As we walk uphill, our hike encounters low shrubland, colourful with wild azaleas and rhododendrons, while the mighty Ma On Shan range rises imposingly above. Behind us, a superb coastal panorama reveals the Sai Kung Peninsula . From the saddle, with its rugged rock formations, our hike rewards us with stunning views of the New Terrritories and mainland China. Walking along these ridge lines is exhilarating.
Our hiking trail then takes us along the remote, wild and windswept ridge down to a rolling plateau. From here, we lose any sight of the lowlands and the brown grassed hillsides are dominated by the distinctive steep-sided Pyramid Hill at 536 meters.
A scenic track winds downwards to our destination Sha Tin. Take a 10mins train ride back to the hotel.
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Accommodation Hyatt Regency Hong Kong or the similar
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Distance 13-16km
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LAI CHI WO HIKE - PLOVER COVE COUNTRY PARK
Route: Wu Kau Tang - Sam A Chung - Lai Chi Wo - Wu Kau Tang
Transport to start of hike: 30 mins in hired car
Return to hotel after hike: 30 mins in hired car
Level: moderate
Distance: 15 km
Lunch: Countryside restaurant with seafood on the wayThe Plover Cove Country Park in the northeast of the New Territories is one of the most under populated and pristine areas in all of Hong Kong. Many of the trails are little used, with barking deer and wild boar roaming these secluded areas. In fact, tigers still occasionally visited in the early 1900s, and in 1931 a leopard was trapped in the region. Your hike starts in the tiny hamlet of Wu Kau Tang. The walk proceeds upwards providing exciting views across the boundary into Mainland China and of the Yan Chau Tong Marine Park. You then descend to the deserted village of Lai Chi Wo.
Lai Chi Wo, dates back to 400 years ago, and was one of the most affluent villages in the Northeastern New Territories, where a population of mainly Hakka origin lived. This area was once known for its lychee trees. Today a few villagers return in the weekends, or over festival times. The houses remain well preserved and the fung shui wood behind the village flourishes, home to camphor, autumn maple, incense tree and other specimens - it is said to be one of the oldest surviving fung shui woodlands in Hong Kong.
At the end of the hike, take 30min drive back to the hotel.
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Accommodation Hyatt Regency Hong Kong or similar
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Distance 15km
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TAI LAM HIKE - TAI LAM COUNTRY PARK
Includes but not limited to stage 10 of MacLehose Trail
Route: Tsuen Wan - Yuen Tsun Ancient Trail - Tai Lam Reservoir - Tsuen Mun - Ferry to Tai O
Transport to start of hike: 25 mins in hired car
Return to hotel after hike: 50 mins ferry ride
Level: easy
Distance: 16 - 22km
Lunch: Packed picnic lunchLeading from Tsuen Wan to Yuen Long, this ancient trail used to be a key communication route between the two settlements. Narrow and rugged by today's standards, the trail is a vital access route to villagers of Shap Pat Heung in the old days, when farm produce was transported to Tsuen Wan Market to trade for daily necessities. Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail is a scenic hike amidst lush forests. It offers a spectacular view of Tsing Ma Bridge.
Apart from this route, there are other ancient trails inside Tai Lam Country Park, such as the Nam Hang Pai Ancient Trail and Kap Lung Ancient Trail which were both major access paths in the past. Along the section of Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail near Lin Fa Shan, you can gaze down at the magnificent Tsing Ma Bridge and Ting Kau Bridge. The former is a suspension bridge over Ma Wan Channel. It is a steel suspension bridge. With a span of 1.377km, it is the longest road-and-rail suspension bridge. Today, it is a Hong Kong landmark known all over the world.
At the end of today’s hike, we will enjoy 50mins ferry ride to Tai O. Tai O used to be an important fishing village and trading port, exporting salt from its local salt pans to China. The fishing industry is now in decline and the salt pans no longer exist, but the village, with its stilt houses built in the tidal creeks, retains its historical character and attracts a steady stream of tourists.
Check in a new hotel in Tai O and have a rest.
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Accommodation Tai O Heritage Hotel or similar
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Distance 16-22km
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LANTAU ISLAND HIKE - SOUTH LANTAU COUNTRY PARK
Includes but not limited to stage 7&8 of Lantau Trail
Route: Tai O - Yi O - Fan Lau - Shek Pik
Transport to start of hike: n/a
Return to hotel after hike: 15 mins bus ride
Level: easy
Distance: 16 km
Lunch: Packed picnic lunchLantau has a long and colorful history, visited by the Chinese imperial court during the thirteenth century and by Portuguese, Dutch and British traders during the era of European colonial expansion. Pirates and opium smugglers once used Lantau as a base of operations, and Japanese soldiers brutally occupied the island during World War II. Since the late twentieth century, extensive development has taken place on the north side of Lantau, most notably the international airport and Tung Chung New Town. South Lantau, however, where we are headed, remains rural and largely undeveloped. In fact, half of Lantau Island’s 144 square kilometers have been designated a Country Park for nature conservation. Over hundred kilometers of hiking trails crisscross the island, many in the south.
The last’s day hike is easy, it will take you through the quiet countryside surrounding the village. The diverse habitat includes mangroves, fish ponds, disused salt pans and coastal shrubland. The latter part of the hike is slightly elevated, allowing good views over the village and coastal landscape before taking you through the water village itself. After lunch we explore the various village temples and witness the local street life.
Optional: On the way back to the hotel, stop to visit the monastery and climb up to the Big Buddha, admiring the Bodhisattvas and the view over the island.
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Distance 16km
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
8. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure: 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure: 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
