Hong Kong is a city of contrasts with the old and new intertwined everywhere you look. Century-old temples and gardens share the same streets with multi-storied offices, skyscrapers and residential housing. Ride in a traditional Sam Pan, visit the bustling local markets, enjoy a ride on the Peak Tram to the soaring heights of Victoria Peak, experience the Star Ferry viewing the famous skyline of Hong Kong along the way, stroll through the Tang Dynasty Nunnery and Garden and check out over 900 priceless national treasures displayed at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
Day 1
After arriving at the Hong Kong International Airport and going through the luggage claim and Customs, you will be met at Arrival Hall B and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel, where you will spend the next three nights.
Although every effort will be made to have rooms ready before check-in at 3:00pm, this cannot be guaranteed. If you have an early arrival, you may wish to book an extra night so that your room will be available upon arrival.
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure and meals will be on your own. Feel free to simply settle in and relax or you might explore areas of Hong Kong not on the itinerary. At 8:00pm, don’t miss the spectacular 10-minute “Symphony of Lights” show around Victoria Harbor!
Note: A private van or SUV will be used to transfer couples or parties of two between the airport and the hotel. Vans hold a maximum of four pieces of large luggage (total) plus one carry-on sized bag per person. A sedan will be used for solo guests, which can hold 2 large suitcases and a carry-on. If you will have more luggage, a larger vehicle may be required for additional cost. Please advise your booking agent at least 14 days before sailing if a larger vehicle is required. Transfers are with driver only.
Day 2
After breakfast, proceed to Hong Kong Island. For the ultimate view of the surroundings, you will ride the re-vitalized tram up to Victoria Peak. The world’s steepest funicular railway, the Peak Tram opened in 1888 and has been providing spectacular panoramas ever since. As you ascend, you may notice that the steep slope causes an optical illusion in which the skyscrapers seem to be standing at impossible angles.
After pausing for photos at the peak, you will drive on to Aberdeen fishing village and board a sampan boat. While on the water, you can expect to see fishing boats, Chinese junks and villagers doing chores. The experience offers a candid look into daily life, as does your next stop—the last remaining jewelry outlet featuring handmade unique designs combining East and West influences.
Following lunch, it’s on to vibrant Stanley Market, a highly popular shopping destination for merchandise such as silk garments, Chinese costume jewelry and art. As an alternative in Stanley, you might explore Tin Hau Temple, which once stood at the edge of the sea, and the Murray House, an early 19th-Century building that was moved from its original site to the seaside.
Your next destination is the Star Ferry for a ride across Victoria Harbour viewing the beautiful skyline of the city.
Following the Star Ferry, return to your hotel for an evening at leisure and dinner on your own. A must see is the vibrant Night Market!
Day 3
After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to visit the hidden gems in the City – the sacred Chi Lin Nunnery, a Buddhist temple complex, and the charming Nan Lian Garden of the Tang Dynasty where each stone, tree, rock or water element is landscaped after specific rules and regulations. With the backdrop of Chi Lin Nunnery, you will find the typical Hong Kong high-rise buildings making for an interesting clash of old, new, calm and hustle.
Next, drive to Tai Po and enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfront and Tolo Harbor at the Spiral Lookout Tower - a large-scale landmark established to mark the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong to China in 1997.
Visit a bustling food market that sells all kinds of fresh products, dried herbs and seafood. Next door is the century old Man Mo Temple dedicated to the gods Man (Literature) and Mo (Martial Arts). It serves as a center of worship for the community.
After sampling a Chinese dim sum lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred back to Kowloon with a stop the West Kowloon Cultural District. Visit the Hong Kong Palace Museum which presents over 900 priceless treasures from the Beijing Palace Museum. Many are on display for the first time in Hong Kong, while others have never been shown to the public before. The Museum also regularly presents special exhibitions featuring Chinese art and culture, as well as art and treasures from other parts of the world.
After your visit, return to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own. Your hotel Concierge can make a reservation for you at the best restaurants!
Day 4
Following breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will be transferred as a group to the cruise ship for embarkation.
Land Program Details Step by Step
•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.
•If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.
•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
Day 1
Arrive at the Hong Kong International Airport.
You will be met at Arrival Hall B after luggage claim and customs.
Private transfer to your hotel
3:00pm Check in time at the hotel
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure and meals will be on your own
Overnight at the Regent Hong Kong or similar hotel
Meet and Greet and transfers
•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.
•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
Day 2
From 7am Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Meet your guide and depart for a full day sightseeing tour
9:45am Peak tram to Victoria Peak
10:15am Photo stop at Victoria Peak
10:45am Drive to Aberdeen
11:10am Board a sampan boat to explore the unique floating village
11:35am Short drive to Gem outlet
11:40am Visit the gem outlet and restroom stop
12:10pm Scenic drive to Stanley
12:50pm Western style lunch at a local restaurant
2:00pm Free time for souvenir shopping at the renowned Stanley Market or visit the famous Tin Hau Temple and Murray House
3:30pm Drive to Star Ferry pier
4:15pm Star Ferry ride across Victoria Harbour
5:15pm Return to your hotel
Remainder of day at leisure and dinner on own
Overnight at the Regent Hong Kong or similar hotel
Day 3
From 7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Visit Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
10:30am Scenic drive to Tai Po Promenade with photo stop of Spiral Tower – a memorial landmark
11:15am Short drive to visit a bustling fresh market and the historic Man Mo Temple
12:15pm Chinese dim sum lunch served at local restaurant
1:30pm Drive to West Kowloon Cultural District
2:30pm Visit the renowned HK Palace Museum
5:30pm Return to your hotel, evening at leisure
Dinner on own
Overnight at the Regent Hong Kong or similar hotel
Day 4
AM Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Check out of the hotel
11:45am Transfer to the pier
12:15pm Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation
What to Bring:
Light comfortable clothing, a jacket and warmer clothing during the cooler months, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, umbrella and camera
Local Currency:
HK dollars. U.S. dollars are widely accepted but subject to the shops’ discretion.
Electricity:
220V of 50 cycles. The HK plug is 3 flat pins. Adaptors are available at the hotel but subject to availability, therefore we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor for electric devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements:
Hong Kong is generally visa free for most countries. For details regarding valid passports and visas, please contact or visit your local embassy for Hong Kong.
Kindly ensure that RSSC has your current passport details within 75 days of sailing as hotels require this for hotel confirmation. Please ensure that the most up to date details are added to your booking before this time. Should you be waiting for new passport details, please submit what you have and then provide new details once secured. Bring both passports with you for check in.
Accommodation:
Regent Hong Kong
18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2721 1211
*We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes prior to travel, then the hotel listed will be used.
Program Includes for guests
•Three nights at the Regent Hong Kong or similar hotel – Classic Harborview Room
•All tours with English-speaking local guides
•Private airport transfer on Day 1 - driver only
•All sites mentioned in the program including entrance fees
•Meals as specified with one standard drink per person e.g., local beer, soft drinks or local mineral water
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Incidental charges at the hotel including mini bar and room service
•Any meals or beverages not listed above
•Gratuities to drivers and guides
•Personal expenses
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Price: $2,399 per guest based on double occupancy.
Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.
