Hong Kong

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Hong Kong

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Sabbaticals & Experiential Holidays in Hong Kong

A high-energy city, housing 7 million people and one of the world’s largest financial hubs, Hong Kong is a place of real contrasts. It is at once dazzlingly modern and proudly traditional, an eclectic blend of its British and Chinese roots. Glittering skyscrapers sit alongside ancient shops selling traditional Chinese medicine. There are luxury hotels galore, and contrasting neighbourhoods for plenty of real-life immersion. Western fast-food outlets neighbour Cantonese restaurants and cha chaan tengs. The only constant? Shopping is king throughout. Encompassing frenetic Hong Kong Island, authentic Kowloon, the peaceful New Territories and 235 outlying islands, there’s masses to see and do. Just being here is exhilarating.

Best Off the Beaten Path experiences in Hong Kong

Hike in the Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve.
Peng Chau island is almost untouched by tourism and a great place to experience authentic local life.
Visit the ancient Walled Villages in the New Territory; fabulously atmospheric with grand ancestral halls inscribed with golden dragons and lions.
Swap the crowded city beaches for a day at Hap Mun Bay.
Day trip to the UNESCO Geopark in Sai Kung, to admire unique hexagonal rock structures, which plunge down into turquoise ocean.
The serene Chi Lin Nunnery is beautiful; a golden temple and manicured gardens.
Visit the traditional stilt houses of Tai O.
Admire the street art in Wong Chuk Hang and Kwun Tong.

Wildlife in Hong Kong

Pearl River pink dolphins swim around Launtau Island.
Black-faced spoonbills roost on the city’s wetlands and mudflats.
There are over 200 butterfly species across Hong Kong’s territories, including the delicate Red Lacewing
Spot the beautiful Purple Heron in the Mai Po Reserve.
Endangered green turtles nest on Lamma Island.

When to go to Hong Kong

The climate is subtropical, with hot, muggy summers, humid springs and autumns and mild winters. Rain and cloud are frequent but light. It’s very much a year-round destination. Temperatures range between 17C (62°F) and 30°C (86°F).

How to get to Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Airport is one of the busiest in the world, with direct flights from the UK (approx. 12 hours) and the US (approx. 16 hours).
Once here, the MTR zips all over the city, and there’s a great bus network. Take a ride on the historic double-decker trams too, and island hop on the ferries.

Who will love Hong Kong?

The city’s high-tech modern attractions and traditional character offers an enormous range of varied and unique experiences. In particular, it’s suited to:

Culture lovers
Keen photographers
Solo travellers
Families
Foodies

How can I make a difference in Hong Kong?

Adventure Ship provides recreational and educational training at sea to young people with disabilities. The NGO’s sea programs encourage participants to push themselves and cooperate in a supportive environment by growing, learning and helping others. Other goals develop social, creative and problem-solving skills to increase self-esteem and self-reliance.

Where to stay in Hong Kong

We work with luxury city hotels, smaller boutique hotels and friendly guesthouses across the islands.

How to plan a trip to Hong Kong

Our experienced team will guide you through a number of ideas based on how you would like to experience Hong Kong.

Consider visiting Hong Kong in combination with mainland China, or the popular South East Asian countries of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar.

No matter how long you wish to travel, we’ll guide you through the planning process to ensure a trip is carefully pieced together to suit your interests, pace of travel and budget.

Testimonials

LiNGER Travel - Award-winning Creators Of Sabbaticals And Experiential Holidays - Sri Lanka - Udawalawe National Park - child hand and baby elephant trunk reach out to touch

An eye-opening variety of tours and activities suitable for the whole family, seamlessly organised by LiNGER.

Ed & Jo Foster & family

LiNGER Travel Testimonial - India Luxury Holiday

"We had an amazing time and the itinerary worked brilliantly for us. We really felt as though we saw so much and the itinerary and hotels suited us perfectly."

D & L

Luxury India Holiday
February – March 2024

“We had an amazing time and the itinerary worked brilliantly for us. We really enjoyed Delhi – especially exploring the spice markets and old city. A great intro to India and loved the Imperial hotel too. Jaipur and Jodhpur both fantastic cities – all of the experiences were brilliant including the observatory and flower/veg market. Again great hotels and guides. Onto the more rural part of the trip…. Mihir Garh was a beautiful hotel and we loved our time there. The village tour seeing the pottery was fun and the horse riding was one of the best experiences. Jawai – again an amazing place and one we loved. Definitely the right call to do leopards over tigers. To Ramathra Fort was amazing – stunning views, beautiful room, great food and the team there were brilliant. Then on to Agra – we were upgraded in the Oberoi to a balcony room overlooking the Taj Mahal and what a great experience and super hotel. And finally the driver – Vikram – was with us from Delhi to the train at Agra and was a star. Polite, helpful, always on time and safe. We had a wonderful time and loved it. We really felt as though we saw so much and the itinerary and hotels suited us perfectly.”

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LiNGER Travel Testimonial - Sabbatical Eastern Bhutan Remote India

"We had a wonderful trip, packed with weird and wonderful experiences! Everyone we encountered did their very best to ensure, that we had a great time."

K, H & J, Family Trip

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"We have had a truly memorable trip. We have had such a range of great experiences during the past few weeks and have stayed in places we would never have found ourselves."

Richard & Laura, Law-firm Partner

Indonesia Sabbatical
July - August 2023

“Thank you so much for everything. We have had a truly memorable trip. We have had such a range of great experiences during the past few weeks and have stayed in places we would never have found ourselves. The support on the ground has been excellent – really good guides and excellent drivers (always leaving us feeling safe in their hands). All in all, we have absolutely loved Indonesia. And Sumba really was the perfect finale – and thank you for keeping us well clear from the more obvious bits of Bali we would no doubt have ended up in if we hadn’t had your guidance!”

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LiNGER Travel - Award-winning Creators Of Sabbaticals - Japan - Kurashiki - Bikan Quarter

"The planning of the trip in terms of travel, pickups, was seamless and hotels were really very special. We thank you so much for helping us enjoy a really fantastic trip."

G Fugard

Japan Sabbatical
October 2023

“I am recalling so many wonderful images and experiences from what I can summarize as a fantastic trip. Everything went very smoothly, and we really did cover an enormous amount. We particularly enjoyed the Bizen encounter with the ceramist, it was a very special day. Naoshima was also a highlight and so contrasting to the rest of our explorations. The planning of the trip in terms of travel, pickups, was seamless and hotels were really very special. We thank you so much for helping us enjoy a really fantastic trip.”

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LiNGER Travel Testimonial - Sri Lanka Family Holiday

"It was a fantastic holiday. Loved all the accommodation. With the Rock Suite at Rosyth and an upgrade at Jetwing I think we lucked out! Everyone at Rosyth were first class."

R & J

Sri Lanka Family Holiday
August 2023

“It was a fantastic holiday. Loved all the accommodation. With the Rock Suite at Rosyth and an upgrade at Jetwing I think we lucked out! Everyone at Rosyth were first class. The Eco mantra at Jetwing was interesting and good to see. Gal Oya undersells itself. It is really lovely and the staff great. They made a huge effort for Poppy’s birthday. Just the right time at Passakuda. All the guides were great and knowledgeable. Ashan even though he was only there for our Bible Walk was passionate about what he does. He and his assistants bought all sorts of Sri Lankan foods and drinks for us to try! Cooray looked after us very well. Provided us with various drinks and ice cream at critical points! He did well with some long tiring drives. He doesn’t take any prisoners so we usually found ourselves at the front of the queue!”

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LiNGER Travel Testimonial - India Family Holiday

"The itinerary that Steve put together worked perfectly. We saw so many different places but without feeling like we were rushed or constantly on the road and the hotels were full of charm."

Tim & Deborah

India Family Holiday
December 2022

“Linger Travel organised our family holiday to India in Christmas 2022. The itinerary that Steve put together worked perfectly; we saw so many different places but without feeling like we were rushed or constantly on the road and the hotels we stayed in were full of charm. LiNGER’s local partners made sure that we were always in the right place at the right time and the guides, without exception, went the extra mile so that we got the most out of every day. It really was the holiday of a lifetime.”

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