Fans of "The Amazing Race" can get a taste of the adventure reality show with Hong Kong travel packages.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board partnered with tour operators Alexander + Roberts and SITA World Tours on the packages. The show's Season 37 premiere aired March 5 with the teams beginning their journey in Hong Kong. The first team to arrive at the final destination will win a $1 million prize.
The Amazing Hong Kong itinerary developed by Alexander + Roberts starts a five-day trip with travelers checking into their hotel: the Island Shangri-La, Peninsula Hong Kong or Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. Alexander + Roberts president Scott Avera said the package is being offered as a standalone itinerary that can be purchased before or after any of the company's small-group and privately guided Asia tours.
The itinerary features a Hong Kong city tour; a visit to Man Mo Temple; a food tour in the Sham Shui Po neighborhood; and a visit to Wong Tai Sin, a temple known for fortune-telling. Prices start at $3,199.
"Our included privately guided city tour and foodie tour give our guests in-depth exploration of Hong Kong at their own pace," Avera said. "For those looking to enhance their stay, we also offer a curated selection of optional private tours, including a local art walk, an introduction to Chinese medicine, and two scenic hikes led by our knowledgeable guides."
SITA World Tours introduced a five-day Hong Kong itinerary with prices starting at $3,660. Trip highlights include panoramic views from Victoria Peak, visiting Lin Fa Kung Temple and a Chinese sailing junk. Travelers will have their choice of outdoor excursions: tackling the Dragon's Back Trail or a visit to the car-free Lamma Island.
The SITA itinerary also includes opportunities to learn about spiritual traditions and time spent at the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island.
Fans of "The Amazing Race" will recognize Tian Tan Buddha on the island, which was featured in the show. The Peak Tram, a funicular railway that affords sweeping views of Hong Kong, is featured in both brands' itineraries.