‘Farmcation’? Hong Kong staycations with farm or nature visits, from Sheraton Tung Chung’s family package to Novotel Citygate’s hiking experience
Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel
Experience the “family farmcation” package at Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel. The offer promises a hands-on experience at Winnie the Farm, an organic fruit and vegetable farm located in a village in Mui Wo. Hosted by the farm’s owner Winnie Kong, guests participate in an engagement workshop, while learning more about seasonal farming and food waste solutions.
Priced from HK$2,100 (US$270) for a deluxe room, the package also includes one-night stay, a low-carbon set dinner for two, breakfast for two, and a one-way transfer to the farm. This package is available until December 31.
Rosewood Hong Kong
Rosewood Hong Kong has recently launched its “staycation for good” programme, which aims to offer “meaningful stays that take families on journeys of insight and contribution to relieve pressing environmental and social issues”.
The first of these packages took place last month and focused on fun and interactive ways to learn about ethical food production, food waste, and how to minimise one’s environmental impact.
The second in the series will take place between December 18-20 and will revolve around “empowering underprivileged families” in partnership with relevant NGOs. Details are yet to be confirmed.
Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel
The seaside Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel has a constant offering of packages that include nature excursions. Coming for one night only on October 16 is the Mai Po nature reserve exploration package. It includes an educational three-hour guided tour by WWF staff (in Cantonese), which showcases all the biodiversity that the reserve offers, while explaining more about its latest conservation efforts and sustainability projects.
Prices start from HK$2,000 (US$260) and includes accommodation in a Deluxe Seaview room, early check-in, breakfast for two, transport to the reserve, a complimentary minibar (six soft drinks), wifi and shuttle bus transport (subject to availability).
Novotel Citygate Hong Kong
The Explore Lantau package from Novotel Citygate Hong Kong is sure to appeal to hikers and solo outdoor adventurers. The offering includes accommodation, buffet breakfast for two and a takeaway cooler bag with sandwiches, salad, fruit, drinks and healthy snacks to be enjoyed while exploring Lantau’s many hiking trails. It also comes with a free 30-minute visit to the bee farm at Mui Wo Lychee Hill Holiday Farm.
Available until November 30, prices depend on room category and date. It can also become a family package with one child under 16 being able to join for no extra cost – conditions apply.
- Sheraton’s family ‘farmcation’ package offers a new way to experience the outdoors – through a workshop at an organic fruit and vegetable farm in Mui Wo
- Rosewood Hong Kong’s ‘staycation for good’ programme kicked off with a stay focusing on environmental impact, with an NGO partnership to follow