View from the top of the Dragon's Back Trail looking down at the sea

Active Hong Kong

Trip code
AHK001

Hong Kong may not scream “great outdoors” to you, but hear us out — because this little corner of Asia has adventure in spades.

This itinerary eschews big-city living in favor of more active pursuits as you hike, bike and kayak through Hong Kong’s islands, hills and country parks.

If you’ve been to Hong Kong before and are looking for something new — or you’re just not keen on cities (hey, it’s OK!) — this is the trip for you.

Pricing

Price based on 3* accommodation
From
$1,280
pp
Price based on 4* accommodation
From
$1,590
pp
Price based on 5* accommodation
From
$2,005
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Key facts

4 days / 3 nights
Get the blood pumping as you hike the Dragon’s Back Trail, kayak through a UNESCO-protected Geopark, and cycle the lush, rural scenery of the New Territories
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LANTAU ISLAND LAMMA ISLAND KOWLOON CHEUNG CHAU ISLAND HONG KONG ISLAND NEW TERRITORIES

Transport in detail

Besides two included airport transfers by private car, you’ll be getting around independently using Hong Kong’s excellent public transport system.

What's great

This trip will keep you moving with three different outdoor activities: hiking, cycling and kayaking

You’ll get to see a natural side of Hong Kong that most tourists miss

Things to consider

This itinerary focusses on the great outdoors, so don’t expect to have much time for city exploration

Kayaking is only available from March through October due to adverse weather conditions

The experience

We designed this trip for those who want to discover Hong Kong’s great outdoors. If you’d prefer more of a balance between city and countryside, just say the word and we’ll design a trip to suit you.

Day 1-2

Hong Kong Island

Mere minutes from one of the busiest urban centers in the world is a peaceful wilderness cloaked in forest, where azalea and rose myrtle cover the hillsides and moths, ants and spiders grow to several times their ordinary size. This is where you’ll join the Dragon’s Back Trail, which snakes for 8.5 km along Hong Kong Island’s ridgeline, seeming almost to brush the tops of the skyscrapers as it passes through bamboo groves and woodland full of birdsong. If you’re lucky enough to get a clear day, the views of the city jutting up between jewel-like islands and turquoise seas is surreal and completely stunning. Finish with a dip in the sea and some super-fresh seafood in the village of Shek O.

View from peaks above Hong Kong

Highlights

Lose yourself in nature on the Dragon’s Back Trail, one-time winner of Time Magazine’s best urban hike in Asia

Enjoy views over Hong Kong and the islands of the South China Sea (if weather permits)

Learn about the legend behind the mountain, which is said to be a living being with force lines known as “dragon veins”

Dragon's Back Hiking Trail sign

Day 3

New Territories

You’ve been up to Hong Kong’s heights, now it’s time for some sea-level exploration as you set out in a kayak to chart the coastline of Sai Kung Country Park. With a group of adventurous travelers and a full day on the water, you’ll paddle through forests of tangled mangrove roots, explore craggy sea caves, admire dramatic rock formations and stop to relax on deserted beaches. All in all, it feels a million miles from the rush of urban Hong Kong — and yet you’ll be back in time to contrast this rugged scenery with the glittering lights of the city this evening.

Boats anchored up by secluded island in Sai Kung Country Park

Highlights

Balance out yesterday’s leg workout with a day of upper-body exertion on the water

Explore coastal caves and tangled mangrove forests under paddle power

Hop out of your kayak to relax on deserted beaches

Kayaking in Hong Kong

The finer detail

  • Breakfast every day
  • One Lunch: a dim sum lunch during the cycling tour of the New Territories
  • Three full-day experiences: Shared hike of the Dragon’s Back Trail; Shared Kayaking Tour of Hong Kong Geopark; Private Cycling tour of the New Territories
  • All entrance fees to sites included in guided experiences
  • All internal transport & accommodation

Day 1:

Car transfer from Hong Kong airport to hotel (40 minutes)

Day 5:

Car transfer from hotel to Hong Kong airport (40 minutes)

  • International flights
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Entrance fees to any sites not included in guided experiences
  • Tips for guides & porters