MacLehose Trail Hotel Edition | MacLehose Trail + Green Egg Island Kayak Hopping Tour

Day 1 Hong Kong Sai Kung → Po Pin Chau → Long Ke Wan → Ham Tin Wan → Sai Kung

12:15

Meet at Sai Kung New Public Pier

Then we will go to the Sai Kung Hotel to store our luggage. At noon, please have a free lunch in Sai Kung in advance. You can simply have some authentic Hong Kong food or bring your own food.

12:30

Departing from the East Dam of High Island Reservoir, we are now hiking the MacLehose Trail's highlights 1-2. China-TravelNote has carefully designed a route to avoid the afternoon peak.

13:00

Start your hike to Po Pin Chau, famous for its sea erosion and a signature feature of the Hong Kong Global Geopark (and featured on the back of the 500 Hong Kong dollar bill), showcasing eons of geological history. Next to it is the East Dam of the High Island Reservoir. The anchor-shaped stone breakwater facing the Pacific Ocean is constructed from 7,000 boulders, a massive undertaking with unique landscapes. It is also listed as one of the 100 Global Geological Heritage Sites.

3:30 PM

Arrive at Langka Bay, known for its clear water, fine sand, azure waters and tranquil natural scenery, and is known as the "Maldives of Hong Kong"

5:30 PM

We crossed Sai Wan Hill and arrived at Sai Wan. This place once won the first place in the "Hong Kong Top Ten Natural Scenic Spots Election" and is also known as the "Pearl of Sai Kung Peninsula". We rested in a store on the beach and enjoyed the sea breeze.

After a short rest, we continued along the coastline to Xiantian Bay, taking pictures of the sea views along the way.

6:30 PM

Return to Saigon by speedboat. Check in to hotel and have free time at night.

Hiking: 11 km, 450 m ascent

Note: As a coastal city, Hong Kong's weather can be volatile. For safety reasons, hiking activities may be canceled due to typhoons, heavy rain, and other factors. If the activity is canceled due to weather conditions, we will fully refund your payment. However, any consequential losses (including but not limited to airfare, hotel, visa fees, etc.) will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.

Day 2 Hotel → Sheung Sze Wan Pier → Green Egg Island & Shelter Island Boat Hopping → Sheung Sze Wan Pier → Disband in Hung Hom, Hong Kong

09:00

Meet at the hotel and head to the pier

09:30

Preparation before the trip: change clothes, get life jackets and kayaks, and listen to the coach explain the key points of the movements.

10:00

Great! Kayaking to Green Egg Island takes about an hour. Green Egg Island is named Green Egg Island because it resembles a fried egg when viewed from above, with the central "yolk" appearing green (from the greenery). There's a small beach on Green Egg Island with clear water, fine sand, and shallow water, perfect for snorkeling. (Note: Please bring your own snorkeling gear, or you can rent one at a kayak shop for HK$50.)

The journey to Shelter Island takes approximately one hour. Explore Shelter Island's century-old trees, mysterious sea caves, and hidden corridors and caves. Note: If wind speeds exceed Force 4 (based on Hong Kong Observatory data), the Shelter Island excursion will be cancelled and the tour will be relocated to Green Egg Island until 2:30 PM.

2:30 PM

Return to the dock, return the kayak, rinse and change clothes

4:30 PM

Gather on board and transfer to Hung Hom MTR Station in downtown Hong Kong. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

With convenient transportation in the city, tourists can freely explore Hong Kong's street food scene and go on a shopping spree. They can also share a carpool or subway ride with their tour leader or teammates back to Shenzhen. The return trip to Shenzhen Station takes approximately 2 hours, and to Shenzhen Bao'an Airport approximately 2.5 hours. You can book return tickets or flights based on your itinerary.

Hiking: The second day of paddling is 5-6 kilometers, and the total planned paddling time is about 3 hours.

Q: Can I participate even if I don’t know how to kayak?

A: 1. Getting started with kayaking is very simple and can be done in just ten minutes. 2. You will be accompanied by a team leader, ensuring safety.


Q: Is it okay if I can’t swim?

A: Yes, please wear a life jacket before going into the water.


Q: Can I take a shower, change clothes, or store my luggage?

A: Yes, the fee is included.



Q: How much physical strength is required to complete this expedition?

A: The first day's hike on the Mai Trail's highlight section takes 4-5 hours, covering 11 kilometers. The second day includes kayaking, with a total planned kayaking time of approximately 3 hours. The overall difficulty level is 2 stars, so please assess your own level.