Dagtrip naar Lantau-eiland - Grote Boeddha en Tai O (2024) | 1k+ geboekt

Lantau Island and the Big Buddha were absolutely worth the visit — the cable car ride offered stunning views, and the Buddha itself was truly impressive. Unfortunately, our experience with the tour guide was less positive. The tour felt a bit uncoordinated, and the guide came across as stressed and rather abrupt, which affected the overall atmosphere. That said, the sights themselves are not to be missed — we’d recommend visiting, ideally with a more relaxed and organized guide.

This tour was a complete letdown from start to finish—and we’re honestly still wondering how it has any positive reviews at all. Let’s start with the guide. Grace may have been well-meaning, but her delivery was condescending and exhausting. From the moment we booked, she was calling and texting incessantly—even before the tour began. While we understand the intent was to ensure punctuality, the aggressive communication style came off as intrusive and off-putting. Once the tour started, it didn’t get better. Grace barked instructions like we were kindergarteners, repeating herself five times each stop, complete with bizarre sound effects and a tone that was more irritating than informative. We did not feel like we were learning about Lantau Island—just being herded around under pressure. The logistics were equally disappointing. For the price, it’s laughable that we were using entirely public transportation. The MTR fare was out of pocket, and the ride to Tai O on the public bus was a nightmare—packed to the brim, with people standing shoulder-to-shoulder on a narrow, winding road for nearly 40 minutes. It was incredibly uncomfortable, motion sickness-inducing, and completely misrepresented in the tour description. As for the “dolphin watching” component—don’t be fooled. This is barely a possibility and should not be listed as part of the tour. It’s misleading, plain and simple. The only highlight? The cable car. But even that wasn’t included in the price—it was an expensive add-on. Had we known in advance just how much time would be spent on uncomfortable public transit and how little value the guide would provide, we absolutely would have skipped this tour altogether. Save your money, your patience, and your stomach—explore Lon your own. You’ll have a far better time.

Our guide Grace was very friendly. Temple was very beautiful. Enjoyed the fishing village. The boat trip was fun despite not seeing any dolphins. Too much time on public transport.