This post features sample DIY HONG KONG-MACAU and MACAU-HONG KONG ITINERARIES for 3 DAYS, 4 DAYS, 5 DAYS, and 6 DAYS, with breakdown of travel expenses, budget estimates, and recommendations on places to visit. Feel free to use any of these for your next trip.

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Travelers often bundle Hong Kong and Macau together because of their proximity to each other, just one-hour ferry ride apart. It is common for travelers staying in Hong Kong to visit Macau on a day trip. Likewise, those whose lodging is in Macau can easily do a day tour of Hong Kong. It is also not unusual for travelers to enter the region via Hong Kong and exit via Macau or the other way around.

Whether you’re holding a roundtrip ticket or a Hong Kong-Macau ticket, we might have a sample itinerary for you.

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If you need help planning your Hong Kong-Macau trip, check out our travel guides below:

✅ HONG KONG TRAVEL GUIDE

✅ MACAU TRAVEL GUIDE

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But first: Rent a pocket wi-fi!

If you’re holding a roundtrip Hong Kong plane ticket, you might want to rent a pocket wifi. Being connected to the Internet all the time can make your travel worry-free. You can use it to access Google Maps, currency converters, share photos on your Facebook or Instagram, and search for more tips and recommendations. Please note that these pocket wifi services are only advisable if you have a roundtrip Hong Kong ticket. If you’re arriving via Hong Kong and leaving via Macau, this isn’t for you because you might not be able to return the device.

If you have a roundtrip HK ticket, reserve a pocket wifi as early as you can because only a limited number of devices are available per day.

✅ RESERVE A HONG KONG POCKET WIFI HERE!

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As always, here are a few reminders that you must bear in mind should you decide to use the sample itineraries below.

• All itineraries assume you’re staying in Tsim Sha Tsui area on the Kowloon side in Hong Kong or near the historic center in Macau. This is where most budget accommodations are located.
• Book your tickets and tours online. I have provided links where you can purchase tickets or book tours. These are affiliate links, many of which offer discounts. You’ll also help our blog in the process if you purchase tickets via Klook.
• Cost estimates are only ballpark figures. Actual prices may vary. However, these are overestimates. We added some wiggle room or allowance to accommodate other additional incidental expenses.
• Double check schedules. These are not exact times, especially train times. They’re meant to only give you an idea of how long you should spend doing an activity or staying in a spot. Actual schedule may be different.

And of course, if you want to change anything in the itinerary to match your flight sched or whatever preferences, feel free.

Roundtrip Hong Kong with Macau Day Tour: 3-Day Itinerary

Entry point: Hong Kong Airport
Exit point: Hong Kong Airport
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Stops: 2 nights in Hong Kong, day tour in Macau
Places to visit: Victoria Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Ngong Ping in Lantau Island (HONG KONG); St. Paul Ruins, Senado Square, Hotels (MACAU)

Day 1: VICTORIA PEAK, TSIM SHA TSUI
09:55 am – Arrival at Hong Kong Airport
10:30 am – Pick up Octopus Card, RESERVE HERE!
10:50 am – Take A21 Bus to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD33
11:40 am – Check-in at guesthouse
12:00 pm – Lunch, HKD70
01:30 pm – Walk around Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Park
03:30 pm – MTR to Central, HKD10.5
03:40 pm – Walk to Peak Tram
04:00 pm – Peak Tram, roundtrip: HKD86, RESERVE DISCOUNTED TICKET!
04:30 pm – Explore Victoria Peak, wait for sunset
06:00 pm – Go down via tram, walk to Central Station
06:50 pm – MRT to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, HKD10.5
07:00 pm – Walk to Avenue of Stars
07:15 pm – Explore Avenue of Stars, FREE
08:00 pm – Watch the Symphony of Lights, FREE
08:30 pm – Dinner, HKD 70
09:00 pm – Walk back to hotel

Day 2: MACAU DAY TOUR
08:30 am – Walk to Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal
09:00 am – Ferry to Macau, Roundtrip Fare: HKD310, DISCOUNTED
10:15 am – Shuttle to the Venetian, FREE
10:30 am – Explore the Venetian
11:30 am – Lunch at the Venetian Food Court, HKD70
12:30 pm – Walk to City of Dreams, explore a bit
02:00 pm – Board shuttle to Senado Square, FREE
02:20 pm – Explore Senado Square & St. Paul Ruins
04:30 pm – Walk to Sintra Hotel (for shuttle)
05:00 pm – Board FREE Shuttle to City of Dreams
05:30 pm – Walk to The Parisian
05:50 pm – Explore The Parisian, HKD 80, DISCOUNTED!
08:00 pm – Dinner, HKD100
09:00 pm – Board shuttle to Taipa Ferry Terminal
09:30 pm – Board ferry to Hong Kong
10:30 pm – MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD 11
11:00 pm – Lights out

Day 3: NGONG PING, DEPARTURE
08:00 am – Check out
09:00 am – Take MTR to Tung Chung Station, HKD19.5
10:00 am – Leave luggage at CityGate lockers, HKD60
10:30 pm – Brunch, HKD70
11:00 am – Cable car to Ngong Ping, HKD149, DISCOUNTED TICKET HERE
11:40 am – See Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery
02:00 pm – Cable car back to Tung Chung
03:10 am – MTR to Airport, HKD15.5
03:40 pm – Check in at airport
06:40 pm – Flight out

Cost Estimate: HK$1200 (MOP1237, USD153, SGD211, PHP8300, EUR132), excluding airfare and hotel.

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Roundtrip Hong Kong with Macau Day Tour: 4-Day Itinerary

Entry point: Hong Kong Airport
Exit point: Hong Kong Airport
Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Stops: 3 nights in Hong Kong, day tour in Macau
Places to visit: Victoria Peak, Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Disneyland Hong Kong, Ngong Ping in Lantau Island (HONG KONG); St. Paul Ruins, Senado Square, Hotels (MACAU)

Day 1: VICTORIA PEAK, TSIM SHA TSUI
09:55 am – Arrival at Hong Kong Airport
10:30 am – Pick up Octopus Card, RESERVE HERE!
10:50 am – Take A21 Bus to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD33
11:40 am – Check-in at guesthouse
12:00 pm – Lunch, HKD70
01:30 pm – Walk around Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Park
03:30 pm – MTR to Central, HKD10.5
03:40 pm – Walk to Peak Tram
04:00 pm – Peak Tram, roundtrip: HKD86, RESERVE DISCOUNTED TICKET!
04:30 pm – Explore Victoria Peak, wait for sunset
06:00 pm – Go down via tram, walk to Central Station
06:50 pm – MRT to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, HKD10.5
07:00 pm – Walk to Avenue of Stars
07:15 pm – Explore Avenue of Stars, FREE
08:00 pm – Watch the Symphony of Lights, FREE
08:30 pm – Dinner, HKD 70
09:00 pm – Walk back to hotel

Day 2: MACAU DAY TOUR
08:30 am – Walk to Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal
09:00 am – Ferry to Macau, Roundtrip Fare: HKD310, DISCOUNTED
10:15 am – Shuttle to the Venetian, FREE
10:30 am – Explore the Venetian
11:30 am – Lunch at the Venetian Food Court, HKD70
12:30 pm – Walk to City of Dreams, explore a bit
02:00 pm – Board shuttle to Senado Square, FREE
02:20 pm – Explore Senado Square & St. Paul Ruins
04:30 pm – Walk to Sintra Hotel (for shuttle)
05:00 pm – Board FREE Shuttle to City of Dreams
05:30 pm – Walk to The Parisian
05:50 pm – Explore The Parisian, HKD 80, DISCOUNTED!
08:00 pm – Dinner, HKD100
09:00 pm – Board shuttle to Taipa Ferry Terminal
09:30 pm – Board ferry to Hong Kong
10:30 pm – MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD 11
11:00 pm – Lights out

Day 3: DISNEYLAND, MONG KOK
09:30 am – MTR to Disneyland Resort, HKD15.5
10:30 am – Explore Disneyland Hong Kong, HKD 519, DISCOUNTED TICKET
01:00 pm – Lunch, HKD100
07:00 pm – MTR to Mong Kok, HKD23
07:40 pm – Dinner, HKD70
08:30 pm – Explore Mongkok, shop
10:30 pm – MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD5.5

Day 4: NGONG PING, DEPARTURE
08:00 am – Check out
09:00 am – Take MTR to Tung Chung Station, HKD19.5
10:00 am – Leave luggage at CityGate lockers, HKD60
10:30 pm – Brunch, HKD70
11:00 am – Cable car to Ngong Ping, HKD149, DISCOUNTED TICKET HERE
11:40 am – See Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery
02:00 pm – Cable car back to Tung Chung
03:10 am – MTR to Airport, HKD15.5
03:40 pm – Check in at airport
06:40 pm – Flight out

Cost Estimate: HK$2000 (MOP2060, USD255, SGD351, PHP13800, EUR220), excluding airfare and hotel.

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Roundtrip Hong Kong with Macau Day Tour: 5-Day Itinerary

Entry point: Hong Kong Airport
Exit point: Hong Kong Airport
Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Stops: 4 nights in Hong Kong, day tour in Macau
Places to visit: Victoria Peak, Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Disneyland Hong Kong, Ngong Ping in Lantau Island (HONG KONG); St. Paul Ruins, Senado Square, Hotels (MACAU)

Day 1: VICTORIA PEAK, TSIM SHA TSUI
09:55 am – Arrival at Hong Kong Airport
10:30 am – Pick up Octopus Card, RESERVE HERE!
10:50 am – Take A21 Bus to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD33
11:40 am – Check-in at guesthouse
12:00 pm – Lunch, HKD70
01:30 pm – Walk around Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Park
03:30 pm – MTR to Central, HKD10.5
03:40 pm – Walk to Peak Tram
04:00 pm – Peak Tram, roundtrip: HKD86, RESERVE DISCOUNTED TICKET!
04:30 pm – Explore Victoria Peak, wait for sunset
06:00 pm – Go down via tram, walk to Central Station
06:50 pm – MRT to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, HKD10.5
07:00 pm – Walk to Avenue of Stars
07:15 pm – Explore Avenue of Stars, FREE
08:00 pm – Watch the Symphony of Lights, FREE
08:30 pm – Dinner, HKD 70
09:00 pm – Walk back to hotel

Day 2: MACAU DAY TOUR
08:30 am – Walk to Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal
09:00 am – Ferry to Macau, Roundtrip Fare: HKD310, DISCOUNTED
10:15 am – Shuttle to the Venetian, FREE
10:30 am – Explore the Venetian
11:30 am – Lunch at the Venetian Food Court, HKD70
12:30 pm – Walk to City of Dreams, explore a bit
02:00 pm – Board shuttle to Senado Square, FREE
02:20 pm – Explore Senado Square & St. Paul Ruins
04:30 pm – Walk to Sintra Hotel (for shuttle)
05:00 pm – Board FREE Shuttle to City of Dreams
05:30 pm – Walk to The Parisian
05:50 pm – Explore The Parisian, HKD 80, DISCOUNTED!
08:00 pm – Dinner, HKD100
09:00 pm – Board shuttle to Taipa Ferry Terminal
09:30 pm – Board ferry to Hong Kong
10:30 pm – MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD 11
11:00 pm – Lights out

Day 3: DISNEYLAND
09:30 am – MTR to Disneyland Resort, HKD15.5
10:30 am – Explore Disneyland Hong Kong, HKD 519, DISCOUNTED TICKET
01:00 pm – Lunch, HKD100
07:00 pm – MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD23.5
08:00 pm – Dinner, HKD70
09:00 pm – Back to hotel, lights out

Day 4: NGONG PING & MONG KOK
06:30 am – Take MTR to Tung Chung Station, HKD19.5
07:30 am – Ngong Ping 360 Sky-Land-Sea, HKD251, DISCOUNTED
12:00 pm – Lunch, HKD100
02:00 pm – Free Time
04:00 pm – MTR to Mong Kok, HKD5.5
04:30 pm – Shopping
06:00 pm – Dinner, HKD70
07:30 pm – Continue shopping
08:30 pm – MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD5.5

Day 5: DEPARTURE
10:00 am – Check out
10:30 am – Bus to Airport, HKD15.5
11:00 am – Check in at airport
12:00 am – Lunch, HKD70
01:30 pm – Flight out

Cost Estimate: HK$2250 (MOP2320, USD287, SGD395, PHP15,500, EUR247), excluding hotel, airfare, and shopping expenses.

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Hong Kong-Macau: 6-Day Itinerary

Entry point: Hong Kong Airport
Exit point: Macau Airport
Duration: 6 days, 5 nights
Stops: 3 nights in Hong Kong, 2 nights in Macau
Places to visit: Victoria Peak, Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Disneyland Hong Kong, Ngong Ping in Lantau Island (HONG KONG); Macau Tower, St. Paul Ruins, A-Ma Temple, Senado Square, Hotels (MACAU)

Day 1: VICTORIA PEAK, TSIM SHA TSUI
09:55 am – Arrival at Hong Kong Airport
10:30 am – Pick up Octopus Card, RESERVE HERE!
10:50 am – Take A21 Bus to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD33
11:40 am – Check-in at guesthouse
12:00 pm – Lunch, HKD70
01:30 pm – Walk around Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Park
03:30 pm – MTR to Central, HKD10.5
03:40 pm – Walk to Peak Tram
04:00 pm – Peak Tram, roundtrip: HKD86, RESERVE DISCOUNTED TICKET!
04:30 pm – Explore Victoria Peak, wait for sunset
06:00 pm – Go down via tram, walk to Central Station
06:50 pm – MRT to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, HKD10.5
07:00 pm – Walk to Avenue of Stars
07:15 pm – Explore Avenue of Stars, FREE
08:00 pm – Watch the Symphony of Lights, FREE
08:30 pm – Dinner, HKD 70
09:00 pm – Walk back to hotel

Day 2: DISNEYLAND
09:30 am – MTR to Disneyland Resort, HKD15.5
10:30 am – Explore Disneyland Hong Kong, HKD 519, DISCOUNTED TICKET
01:00 pm – Lunch, HKD100
07:00 pm – MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD23.5
08:00 pm – Dinner, HKD70
09:00 pm – Back to hotel, lights out

Day 3: NGONG PING & MONG KOK
06:30 am – Take MTR to Tung Chung Station, HKD19.5
07:30 am – Ngong Ping 360 Sky-Land-Sea, HKD251, DISCOUNTED
12:00 pm – Lunch, HKD100
02:00 pm – Free Time
04:00 pm – MTR to Mong Kok, HKD5.5
04:30 pm – Shopping
06:00 pm – Dinner, HKD70
07:30 pm – Continue shopping
08:30 pm – MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD5.5

Day 4: TRANSIT TO MACAU
10:00 am – Check out
10:30 am – Walk to Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal
11:30 am – Lunch, HKD70
01:00 pm – Ferry to Macau, One-way Fare: HKD145, DISCOUNTED
02:00 pm – Taxi to Hotel, MOP 50 (100/2pax)
02:30 pm – Hotel check-in, rest
06:00pm – Dinner, MOP 70
07:00pm – Bus to Macau Tower, MOP 3.2
07:30pm – Macau Tower, MOP 87, DISCOUNTED
09:00pm – Bus Back to Hotel, MOP 3.2

Day 5: MACAU HISTORIC SITES
09:00 am – Walk to Ponte Cais n. 14 Bus Stop
09:15 am – Ride Bus No. 2, MOP 3.2
09:30 am – Alight at Jardim da Flora
10:00 am – Take cable car to Guia Fortress, MOP 3
11:40 am – Walk to Macau Museum
12:10 pm – Lunch, MOP 70
01:30 pm – Macau Museum, MOP 15
03:00 pm – St. Paul Ruins
03:45 pm – Stroll to Senado Square
06:00 pm – Dinner, MOP 70
07:00 pm – Walk to Wynn Hotel
07:30 pm – Dancing Fountain at Wynn Hotel, FREE
08:00 pm – See Tree of Prosperity
08:40 pm – Walk to Praca Ferreira Amaral Bus Terminal
09:00 pm – Take Bus 3A to Ponte Cais n. 14 Bus Stop, MOP 3.2
09:50 pm – Alight bus and walk to Hotel

Day 6: LUXURY HOTEL HOPPING
07:00 am – Walk to A-ma Temple
07:30 am – A Ma Temple, FREE
09:00 am – Walk back to Hotel
09:30 am – Hotel Check-out
10:00 am – Walk to Ponte Cais n. 14 Bus Stop
10:30 am – Ride FREE Shuttle to the Venetian
11:00 am – The Venetian, Leave luggage at Concierge, FREE
11:15 am – Explore the Venetian, shop around
12:00 pm – Lunch, MOP 100
01:00 pm – Cross the street to City of Dreams, explore, shop
03:00 pm – Walk to Studio City, enjoy rides if budget permits
06:00 pm – Move to the Parisian and take photos
07:00 pm – Pick up luggage at Venetian
07:15 pm – Board the FREE shuttle to the airport
08:00 pm – Airport Check in, dinner at airport, MOP 100
10:15 pm – Flight out

Cost Estimate: HK$2400 (MOP2475, USD306, SGD421, PHP16,600, EUR265), excluding hotel, airfare, and shopping expenses.

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Macau-Hong Kong: 5-Day Itinerary

Entry point: Macau Airport
Exit point: Hong Kong Airport
Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Stops: 3 nights in Macau, 2 nights in Hong Kong
Places to visit: St. Paul Ruins, Senado Square, Hotels (MACAU); Victoria Peak, Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Disneyland Hong Kong, Ngong Ping in Lantau Island (HONG KONG)

DAY 1: ARRIVAL, MACAU TOWER
03:45pm – Arrival in Macau
04:30pm – Taxi to Hotel, MOP 50 (100/2pax)
05:10pm – Hotel Check-in
06:00pm – Dinner, MOP 70
07:00pm – Bus to Macau Tower, MOP 3.2
07:30pm – Macau Tower, MOP 87, DISCOUNTED
09:00pm – Bus Back to Hotel, MOP 3.2

Day 2: HISTORIC SITES
09:00 am – Walk to Ponte Cais n. 14 Bus Stop
09:15 am – Ride Bus No. 2, MOP 3.2
09:30 am – Alight at Jardim da Flora
10:00 am – Take cable car to Guia Fortress, MOP 3
11:40 am – Walk to Macau Museum
12:10 pm – Lunch, MOP 70
01:30 pm – Macau Museum, MOP 15
03:00 pm – St. Paul Ruins
03:45 pm – Stroll to Senado Square
06:00 pm – Dinner, MOP 70
07:00 pm – Walk to Wynn Hotel
07:30 pm – Dancing Fountain at Wynn Hotel, FREE
08:00 pm – See Tree of Prosperity
08:40 pm – Walk to Praca Ferreira Amaral Bus Terminal
09:00 pm – Take Bus 3A to Ponte Cais n. 14 Bus Stop, MOP 3.2
09:50 pm – Alight bus and walk to Hotel

Day 3: LUXURY HOTEL HOPPING
07:00 am – Walk to A-ma Temple
07:30 am – A Ma Temple, FREE
09:00 am – Walk back to Hotel
09:30 am – Hotel Check-out
10:00 am – Walk to Ponte Cais n. 14 Bus Stop
10:30 am – Ride FREE Shuttle to the Venetian
11:00 am – The Venetian, Leave luggage at Concierge, FREE
11:15 am – Explore the Venetian, shop around
12:00 pm – Lunch, MOP 100
01:00 pm – Cross the street to City of Dreams, explore, shop
03:00 pm – Walk to Studio City, enjoy rides if budget permits
06:00 pm – Move to the Parisian and take photos
07:00 pm – Pick up luggage at Venetian
07:15 pm – Board the FREE shuttle to Taipa Ferry Terminal
08:00 pm – Board Ferry to Hong Kong, HKD 160
09:15 pm – MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, HKD 11
09:50 pm – Check-in
10:30 pm – Late dinner (fast food), HKD 50
11:30 pm – Lights out

Day 4: NGONG PING & VICTORIA PEAK
09:00 am – Take MTR to Tung Chung Station, HKD19.5
10:00 am – Cable Car to Ngong Ping, roundtrip: HKD149, DISCOUNTED TICKET
10:30 am – See Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery
12:30 pm – Cable car back to Tung Chung Station
01:00 pm – Lunch, HKD70
03:00 pm – Take MTR to Hong Kong Station, HKD 25.5
03:30 pm – Walk to Peak Tram
04:00 pm – Peak Tram, roundtrip: HKD86, RESERVE DISCOUNTED TICKET!
06:00 pm – Go down via tram, walk to Central Station
06:50 pm – MRT to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, HKD10.5
07:00 pm – Walk to Avenue of Stars
07:15 pm – Explore Avenue of Stars, FREE
08:00 pm – Watch the Symphony of Lights, FREE
08:30 pm – Dinner, HKD 70
09:00 pm – Walk back to hotel

Day 5: DISNEYLAND, DEPARTURE
09:00 am – Wake up, check out
10:15 am – MTR to Disneyland Resort, HKD23
11:00 am – Store luggage in lockers, HKD 110
11:10 am – Explore Disneyland Hong Kong, HKD 519, DISCOUNTED
12:00 nn – Lunch, HKD 100
06:30 pm – MTR to Airport, HKD15.5
07:15 pm – Check in, dinner, HKD 70
10:05 pm – Flight out

Cost Estimate: HK$2000 (MOP2060, USD255, SGD351, PHP13800, EUR220), excluding airfare and hotel.

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