Hansen’s Hikes is a small outfit specializing in exploring that other Hong Kong on foot and bicycle – the aim is to get far away from the shopping centres and skyscrapers which most people believe synonymous with Hong Kong for a true nature experience.
Hansen's Hikes was founded by Michael Hansen who has been arranging walks and tours for the YWCA of Hong Kong and other local organizations for the past 7 years. Michael still leads most of our hikes, but whoever your guide is, he/she will have done literally thousands of kilometres on and off the trails and footpaths of Hong Kong over the past 8-9 years and is looking forward to taking you where few have gone before.
Our hikes range from easy walks on remote islands, such as Tung Ping Chau or Po Toi, to coastal walks like Northeastern Exposure or Fan Lau, to challenging hikes up the Hong Kong mountains, e.g. Pat Sin Leng or Castle Peak. In addition, our bicycle tours explore hidden back roads and footpaths of the countryside or interesting waterfronts. However, which ever walk takes your fancy, the most important thing is that we all enjoy a great day out, so there will be no looking at the watch but plenty of encouragement.
Wherever possible Hansen's Hikes make full use of Hong Kong's unrivalled public transportation system, which also adds to the authenticity of your Hong Kong experience. Nonetheless, this being a world city, we can also arrange for participants on Private Tours to choose any means of transport you fancy - from VW Beetles via Rolls Royces to helicopters. All you have to do is ask...
Another important feature which gives our hikes a very authentic feel is the fact that most of them include a lunch stop at a local restaurant. These restaurants are all used to welcoming hikers - indeed, some have been opened specifically to cater to hikers.
While many hikes are described in detail on this website, Hansen's Hikes can customize walks to suit individuals or small groups as a means for you to get as much out of your time in Hong Kong as possible. Let us know where you want to go or what you want to see or do and we will forward you a proposal for a Private Tour.
Go here for detailed information on the hikes that what we currently offer,
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