Hong Kong Island Tour

If you are a first-time visitor or have limited time, you will want to get to the business end of Hong Kong, namely a tour of Hong Kong Island. This tour takes in The Peak, giving you unrivalled views over Victoria Harbour. After that you'll be whisked down to Aberdeen taking in the views of Repulse and Deepwater Bays on the way. Finally you'll be taken to Stanley Market to pick up a few souvenirs. The tour lasts half a day starting in the morning between 8am and 9am or for those who fancy a lie-in, 1.30pm-2.30pm. Tickets are $320 adult, $220 children. For booking, contact 2316 2151.

Dolphin Watching Tour

Around Hong Kong's waters you'll find bubble gum-pink dolphins, one of the territory's indigenous marine mammals and part of the delicate ecosystem. Take a half-day tour and cruise around Lantau Island. Board a coach in Central (8.30am) or Tsim Sha Tsui (9am). Return to town around 1pm. Trip includes tea, coffee and snacks on board. Dolphins are seen in over 97% of trips, which are run all year round. Advance booking necessary. Tickets: $360 adult, $180 children under 12. Call 2984 1414 for details.

Lamma Island Romance

Starting with a sunset cruise to Lamma Island, you'll have a chance to visit a traditional fishing village and enjoy a delicious dinner on the waterfront. On return to Hong Kong Island, you'll cruise along the harbour where you can take in the spectacular A Symphony of Lights. You will then ascend Victoria Peak for a birdseye view of Hong Kong by night. The night finishes with a stop off at Hong Kong's trendiest nightlife area, Lan Kwai Fong. Tours depart nightly between 4:00pm and 5:00pm from selected hotel lobbies. Priced at $580 adult, $530 child. Bookings on 2544 5656.

The Land Between Tour

Hong Kong isn't only about the Island - just across the harbour and past Kowloon is a world of traditional culture. This tour takes in some of the highlights of the New Territories including Fanling Walled Village where you can see a traditional Chinese village including walls and ancestral hall as well as Yuen Yuen Institute, a monastery dedicated to all three major local religions: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. A full-day tour will set you back $420 adult, $370 child and takes about 6.5 hours, departing daily. You can book by calling 2207 7235.

Kowloon Behind the Scenes Tour

The Kowloon Behind the Scenes Tour ushers visitors away from the normal tourist routes in Kowloon to see the real face of Hong Kong. Shop at three very different local markets, including Shanghai Street selling ceremonial items and traditional wedding gowns and the Jade Market, after a lesson on pearl shopping. Take in a bit of history and deity at the Tin Hau Temple. Experience local cuisine at a dim sum restaurant and cooking class, and refresh with a Milk Tea at a Dai Pai Dong. The fullday walking tour departs Tues and Thurs mornings from selected hotel lobbies. Tickets $640 (adults), $540 (children). Pick up transfer, dai pai dong, dim sum and cooking class included. Call 2544 5656.

Hong Kong Wetlands Delight

Spend the day at the Hong Kong Wetlands, made up of marshes and fishponds that lie just outside skyscraper city. The tour takes you to the Hong Kong Wetland Park to witness the local wetland ecosystem. Learn about its functions and values at the Wetland Interactive World. Then head over to see oyster farmers at work at the oyster culture farms in the water of Deep Bay. Departs every Monday and Thursday moirning at 9am from the Kowloon Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui. The cost is $320. Contact 2723 1808 or www.grayline.com.hk