LANTAU PEAK SUNRISE CLIMB
WILD FACTOR
★★★★★
No matter whether you’re arriving in HK for the first time or returning home, the majesty of the territory’s second highest point is lost on few people. Arguably Hong Kong’s most prestigious summit to have bagged, Lantau Peak is a true heavyweight of the Hong Kong mountain climbing scene. For anyone who enjoys a physical challenge and packing in lots of sights, this route makes for an incredible day out.
Typically beginning around 4am, climb up the mountain’s north ridge to reach the summit just in time for sunrise. Then, one has a choice of routes down, either returning via the north ridge or tackling the south face and incorporating a morning visit to the Tian Tan Buddha before any of the crowds can arrive.
This is a very weather dependant tour and if conditions aren’t great, it’s better to simply do it during the daytime. We’ll be in touch once a booking is placed.
This hike is possible all year round in theory, but autumn and winter months are optimal as conditions are generally clear then. However there can be good days for it year round if you’re lucky.
A strenuous hike; one needs to be, or aspire to be in good physical condition in order to partake. However nothing too technical.
- Adult
- 1 Adult Only $1280
- Group of 2-3 $880
- Group of 4-7 $680
- Group of 8+ $580
- Approximately 6 Hours in total
- Approximately 4-5 Hours of hiking
- Ample time to enjoy the sunrise and other incredible vistas on show.
Regular Itinerary would be as follows:
04:30 Gather in Tung Chung, then depart by blue taxi to Pak Kung Au
05:00 Begin ascending the North Ridge of Lantau Peak
06:45 Aim to reach the summit or nearby for first light & sunrise
07:30 Begin hiking downhill
09:30 Finish the hike at Ngong Ping and take transport back to Tung Chung
10:30 Arrive back to Tung Chung
- An experienced and professional guide
- Travel within the trip (Excluding Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car)
- Bicycle, Helmet (For cycling tours)
- Kayaks, Paddles and Life Jackets (For Kayaking tours)
- Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car
- Travel outside of the trip
- Food & Drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Additional costs / Personal expenses
- Transport is variable in the middle of the night, so advise us of where you’re travelling from and your budget. Then we can advise on the best way for you to reach our meeting point. We typically meet at 4:30am to catch the sunrise on the mountain.
- If climbing the mountain by day, catch the MTR to Tung Chung (~50 minutes from Causeway Bay, ~40 minutes from Tsim Sha Tsui)
Tung Chung MTR station ‘exit A’. Outside the exit, beside the steps as depicted in the photograph. If running late please call or get in touch as we may be able to make alternate arrangements.
