Fly from Mumbai to Hong Kong International Airport, allowing roughly 8–11 hours in the air, followed by immigration, baggage collection, and the journey into Hong Kong Island. The realistic door-to-door transfer is usually 11–14 hours, depending on the booked flight and queues. With a baby and a six-year-old, the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station is easiest if your hotel is near Central; otherwise use a taxi, especially with luggage and a stroller. Keep the first afternoon deliberately light, and ask the hotel to store bags if the room is not ready.
After check-in, take a short taxi or MTR ride to Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan. Allow about 45 minutes to see the incense-filled main hall and the surrounding old streets; dress modestly, keep voices low, and avoid bringing an open stroller into the busiest interior. From there, walk downhill or take a brief taxi to PMQ in Central, a converted heritage police-married-quarters complex now filled with design studios, small shops, and open courtyards. Plan around an hour here, though some individual shops keep different hours, so treat it as a relaxed wander rather than a fixed shopping stop.
Continue by taxi to The Peak Tram terminus for Victoria Peak. Allow 2–3 hours including the queue, tram ride, viewing time, and return transfer; queues can be substantial, so check the official tram and viewing-platform arrangements before leaving the hotel and consider a taxi up if the children are tired. The sunset and evening harbor view are excellent, but bring a light layer because it is cooler and windier at the top. Return to Central for dinner at Woodlands, a dependable Indian vegetarian restaurant with South Indian options; budget about HK$150–250 per adult, and request mild, child-friendly preparations. Reserve or call ahead if possible, as the first evening after a long flight is not a good time to wait for a table.
Take the MTR from Hong Kong Island to Tsim Sha Tsui in around 25–35 minutes, changing at Central for the Tsuen Wan Line. An Octopus card or contactless bank card is easiest, and there is no need to reserve the train. Start around 8:30–9:00am so the children have unhurried time at Kowloon Park, a welcome green pause among the busy streets. Head first to the playground and gardens; with a baby, the shaded paths and benches are useful for a slower morning. Allow about 1½ hours, then walk roughly 10 minutes toward the harbour to the Hong Kong Space Museum. Plan 1½–2 hours here, checking the planetarium programme in advance because selected shows may require timed tickets or sell out. Admission is generally inexpensive, with separate charges possible for planetarium screenings.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui for South Indian vegetarian food—dosa, idli, thali and familiar rice dishes work well for a family sharing meal. Budget approximately HK$100–180 per adult, with children’s portions or simple dishes available depending on the branch’s menu. After lunch, spend about an hour at K11 MUSEA, where the striking architecture, spacious interiors and indoor seating make it a practical rest stop with a baby. It is also a good place for a nappy change and air-conditioned downtime before returning outdoors.
Walk down to the Star Ferry pier for the short crossing from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central, then return on the next convenient ferry. Allow around 45 minutes including walking and queues; the crossing itself is brief, but the upper deck gives the best harbour views. Fares are low—typically only a few Hong Kong dollars—and an Octopus card is convenient. Back on the Kowloon side, stroll along the waterfront to the Avenue of Stars, pausing for skyline photographs and the illuminated harbour after sunset. Keep the final walk flexible for the children, as the promenade can become breezy in December; a lightweight stroller is useful, though some busy sections are easier with a carrier. Check that Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant is open at your chosen time, and expect popular evening seating to be busiest around 7:00–8:30pm.
Leave Kowloon around 7:45–8:00am. Take the MTR from Tsim Sha Tsui to Lai King, change to the Tung Chung Line, and get off at Tung Chung—roughly 45–55 minutes and HK$20–30 with Octopus or contactless payment. From the station, follow signs to Ngong Ping 360; the cable-car terminal is a short walk away. Allow about two hours including ticket checks and queues, and book a dated cabin ticket in advance. Check the weather and operating status that morning, since strong winds or low cloud can suspend service. A standard cabin is fine with children; a stroller should be foldable, and a baby carrier is much easier than taking the stroller up to the Buddha area.
Arrive at Ngong Ping Village and take an unhurried hour among the pedestrian lanes, shops, and family-friendly photo spots. Continue to Tian Tan Buddha, allowing about an hour. The statue involves a long flight of steps, with limited shade, so adults can take turns if the 6-year-old or infant needs a break. Then walk to Po Lin Monastery for approximately an hour. The monastery’s vegetarian dining hall is the most convenient lunch stop for your group; expect around HK$80–150 per adult, with simple vegetarian dishes that suit the family. Keep some water and snacks with you, as choices inside Ngong Ping are more limited than in the city.
After lunch, return by cable car to Tung Chung and take the MTR one stop to Sunny Bay, changing for the dedicated Disneyland Resort Line to Hong Kong Disneyland. The transfer is straightforward, but allow 30–45 minutes once queues and the walk between platforms are included. Plan roughly five to six hours in the park rather than trying to cover everything: prioritize gentle rides, character areas, the parade, and the seasonal Christmas decorations. Dated admission tickets are required, and check the official calendar for the park’s hours, parade schedule, and any advance reservation requirements. For the infant, use the Baby Care Center and take regular stroller breaks; December evenings can feel cool, so carry a light layer. Finish with the evening entertainment if the children still have energy, then return on the Disneyland Resort Line and MTR to Kowloon.
Take an early ferry from Sheung Wan to Macau Outer Harbour, allowing roughly 2–3 hours door-to-door for the terminal transfer, check-in, immigration, sailing, and arrival. Carry all passports and verify the latest ferry and entry requirements before leaving; if using the airport’s SkyPier option after Lantau Island, confirm that your onward-travel and baggage arrangements make you eligible. With a baby and stroller, arrive early and keep essentials in a small hand bag—ferry boarding and immigration can take longer than the sailing itself.
After arrival, take a taxi toward Ruins of St. Paul’s; the historic-center roads are hilly and cobbled, so a compact stroller or baby carrier is much easier than a large pram. Spend about 45 minutes at the façade and steps, then walk uphill to Monte Fort in around 10 minutes. Allow an hour for the viewpoint and museum area; the ramp is manageable, but carrying the stroller for short sections may be necessary. From here, descend toward Senado Square, following the Portuguese pavement and pastel façades. Give yourselves around 45 minutes for photographs and a relaxed wander, rather than trying to cover every side street.
From Senado Square, take a taxi to A-Ma Temple in Barra—usually about 10–15 minutes depending on traffic. Allow an hour to explore the courtyards, incense-filled halls, and granite steps; keep children close, as some surfaces are uneven and busy around the main shrines. The temple is generally best visited during daylight, and modest clothing is appreciated. For dinner, taxi to Albergue 1601 in Santo António, budgeting approximately MOP150–250 per person. It is a good vegetarian-friendly stop, but tell the restaurant clearly that the family is strictly vegetarian and confirm ingredients, eggs, dairy, and possible meat-based sauces before ordering. Reserve or call ahead if possible, especially with four diners and an infant; finish the day with a taxi back to your Macau hotel rather than attempting the old-center walk with tired children.
Leave your Macau hotel around 9:00am for Cotai, using a complimentary hotel shuttle where available; allow 20–35 minutes, or take a public bus such as routes 25B, 26A or MT4 for roughly MOP6. Start at The Venetian Macao, where the vast indoor complex is useful with a baby because it is sheltered from heat and rain. Allow about two hours for the canals, family-friendly areas and shops, with lifts and accessible routes for a stroller. The replica gondola rides are optional and usually cost extra.
Keep your TeamLab SuperNature Macao timed admission as the anchor for the morning—book the slot in advance and arrive 15–20 minutes early, as entry is not simply walk-in. The immersive rooms are best taken slowly with a six-year-old, while the infant can remain in the stroller or carrier; some darker, interactive spaces may be intense for young children. Combined, The Venetian Macao and TeamLab SuperNature Macao will comfortably take until around 1:00pm.
Have your vegetarian meal at The House of Green, allowing around an hour and approximately MOP150–300 per adult. Confirm the day’s opening hours and vegetarian suitability before setting out, and ask staff about dairy, egg and other ingredients if your family follows a strict pure-vegetarian diet. After lunch, walk or use the connected Cotai resort walkways to The Parisian Macao—about 10–15 minutes depending on your exact exit—for the themed interiors and views of the replica Eiffel Tower. An hour is enough; the outdoor tower area can be bright and windy, so keep the infant shaded.
Continue by taxi or resort shuttle to Studio City Water Park, allowing roughly 10 minutes. Set aside two to three hours, but verify the December operating schedule, weather-related closures and the children’s height requirements before paying. Bring swim nappies for the one-year-old and expect some attractions to be unsuitable for the six-year-old; the family play areas are the most practical choice. If the water park is closed or too chilly, keep the afternoon relaxed inside the Cotai resorts rather than trying to add another major attraction.
After changing and drying off at Studio City Water Park, return to your hotel by its complimentary shuttle or taxi. Keep dinner simple at the hotel or nearby, since the day’s indoor walking and water-play combination is tiring for young children. Carry passports, a light stroller and a change of clothes throughout, and use a baby carrier for crowded resort corridors where lifts involve a wait.
Take a morning Cotai Water Jet from Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan, using the hotel shuttle or a taxi to reach the terminal. Allow around 1.5–2.5 hours door to door, including the shuttle, ferry check-in, immigration, sailing, and arrival. Reserve a sailing that gets you to Hong Kong Island with a generous buffer; with a 6-year-old and an infant, avoid the tightest connection to your flight. From Sheung Wan, take a short taxi ride or the MTR to collect your bags or leave them at your Hong Kong hotel, then allow about an hour for breakfast, checkout formalities, and airport-ready packing.
Walk or take the MTR from Sheung Wan toward Admiralty for a relaxed final stop at Hong Kong Park. Allow roughly 1.5 hours for the aviary, fountains, shaded paths, and landscaped gardens—an easy place for the child to stretch after the ferry, with benches and room for the baby’s stroller. The park is generally open from early morning until late evening and is free; the aviary’s hours can vary, so check locally on the day. Keep this visit flexible rather than rushing through every corner.
Continue on foot through Admiralty toward IFC Mall in Central, using the covered walkways where possible; allow around 15–20 minutes with a stroller. Have an early vegetarian lunch in the mall before collecting your luggage. Food-court and casual restaurant meals usually work out at approximately HK$150–250 per person, while the mall also has cafés suitable for a quick snack or baby break. Keep shopping practical—snacks, gifts, and travel essentials—because you should leave Central for the airport with plenty of time rather than risk being caught by ferry or traffic delays.
Collect your luggage and take the Airport Express from Hong Kong Station to Hong Kong International Airport, which takes about 24 minutes once you are on the train; a taxi is more convenient if you have several bags and a stroller, but allow extra time for road traffic. Aim to reach the airport at least three hours before the international departure, with additional time for check-in, baggage drop, security, and immigration. The Airport Express is stroller-friendly, and airport trolleys are available. Keep passports, medicines, baby supplies, and a change of clothes in hand luggage, then proceed to your return flight to Mumbai.
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