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INTERNATIONAL RACES TOUR

Next Tour: 8-14 December 2026 (6 Nights)
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tour features

  • 6 nights accommodation 5 star hotel - Royal Garden Hotel, Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
  • Happy Valley International Jockeys Challenge Racenight - Premium Dinner & Beverages (Exclusive Private Box)
  • Sha Tin Longines International Raceday - Premium Lunch & Beverages (Champions Circle Premium) 
  • Breakfast With The Stars at Sha Tin
  • International Races Barrier Draw at Sha Tin
  • Carbine Club Luncheon - Lunch & Beverages
  • Gourmet Welcome Dinner - Sabatini Restaurant - Dinner & Beverages
  • Longines International Hospitality Merchandise Pack ​
  • 5 x Full Buffet International Breakfast Daily
  • Expert Guides throughout
  • Luxury transfers throughout the tour 

HKIR RACEDAY: SHA TIN

Champions Circle Premium
Dine in exclusive glass front, track facing tables in the Champion Circle Premium section. There is simply no better vantage point in Sha Tin for international visitors to this meeting. We have enjoyed this prime position for 14+ years. Our guests enjoy a five star international buffet and food station service which includes imported lobster, oysters, prime beef and a wide selection of scrumptious hot and cold delights and sweets. Afternoon tea is also served, whilst unlimited pouring of beverages including champagne, wine, beer & whiskey.

HKIJC RACENIGHT: HAPPY VALLEY

Exclusive Private Box
Enjoy the electric atmosphere of night racing at Happy Valley featuring the Longines International Jockeys Challenge, in an exclusive private box. The group will enjoy a five star international buffet and food station service which includes imported lobster, oysters, prime beef and a wide selection of scrumptious hot and cold delights and sweets. Afternoon tea is also served, whilst unlimited pouring of beverages including champagne, wine, beer & whiskey. 

HKIR BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS TRACKWORK

Sha Tin: Owners Box
Watch the contenders for the international races go through their final work outs at Sha Tin before the big events. Rub shoulders with leading international and local trainers, jockeys, owners and stable staff, as well as the worlds racing media. Breakfast is included in the owners box overlooking the track.

HKIR INTERNATIONAL RACES BARRIER DRAW

Sha Tin: Parade Ring
Following breakfast with the stars, we are invited to witness the barrier draw for the big Group 1 races for HKIR. This is often a great opportunity for a photo or selfie with your favourite jockey or trainer.

CARBINE CLUB LUNCH

Ballroom - Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong Island
The Carbine Club (Hong Kong) International Races Lunch is a popular event to talk all things racing, whilst also trying to find a winner or two. Our guests will enjoy a set course lunch and beverages through the afternoon. The lunch features high profile international speakers and proves to be a tour highlight each year.

GOURMET WELCOME DINNER 

Sabatini Italiano Ristorante - Royal Garden Hotel 
Experience a special welcome dinner with your fellow guests at the beautiful Sabatini, with a 2 meal set course menu with house beverages included. 

HONG KONG: TOP CLASS INTERNATIONAL RACING ACTION

The Hong Kong racing industry is recognised as having no peer on the world stage. Each December, It attracts the finest trainers and jockeys throughout the world who compete in one of the toughest racing stages. Our tour takes in racing at both Happy Valley and Sha Tin.

SHA TIN

Longines International Races (HKIR)
With four international Group 1 races on the card, the HKIR boasts prizemoney of over HK $62m. The world's best gallopers compete on this elite race card, featuring the world's best trainers, jockeys and owners from around the globe. 

HAPPY VALLEY

Longines International Jockeys Challenge (HKIJC)
In the lead up to the HKIR meeting, Happy Valley plays host to the very popular International Jockeys Challenge (HKIJC). The Happy Valley track is particularly picturesque, with the night racing atmosphere electric. 

ROYAL GARDEN HOTEL

FIVE STAR ​ Address: 69 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Royal Garden is a five star Hong Kong hotel situated in the business district of Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, in the midst of the best shops, entertainment and restaurants.

The Royal Garden Hotel features a 110 foot high air conditioned Garden Atrium complete with trees, lush greenery and ornamental pools, the Royal Garden Hotel is a luxury indoor garden in the heart of bustling Kowloon.

Dining options for guests within the Royal Garden Hotel are plentiful, with 8 restaurants and cafes located in house.​ ​

One of the few hotels in Hong Kong to boast a rare roof top pool, the beautifully appointed 'Sky Club' also features a luxurious full treatment spa and gymnasium facility on the 17th floor with extensive views of Victoria Harbour. 

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DELUXE ROOMS

Our standard tour packages offer guests DELUXE ROOMS at the Royal Garden Hotel. These rooms are spacious and very well appointed. They feature a minimum size of 30sqm with city views.40-inch LED HDTV, 28 hotel TV channels with pay movie, High-speed wired and wireless Internet access, In-room safety box. iPod connection, Voicemail and Rain shower or bathtub.

Room Upgrades
Ask us about upgrades to Premier Rooms (Harbour Views), Studio Suites, Deluxe Suites & Crown Rooms (additional costs apply).

Additional Nights
If you wish to add additional days to the tour (either before and or after), we are able to arrange this with the hotel (additional costs apply).
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SKY CLUB

​Sky Club features Spectacular views of Victoria Harbour at Sky Club (17th floor) which includes:
  • ​Sky Pool: 25 meter roof top heated pool featuring underwater music
  • Gymansium
  • Spa

IN HOUSE RESTAURANTS

The Royal Garden Hotel features 8 in house eating establishments:

  • Dong Lai Shun: Founded in Beijing and renowned for authentic "Shuan Yang Rou". Huaiyang cuisines are also offered to widen your choices.
  • The Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant: This gourmet restaurant has won many awards and distinctions, it offers "home" cooked, seasonal Cantonese cuisine and daily fresh seafood.​
  • Le Soleil: Hong Kong branch of the popular award winning San Francisco restaurant, it offers Vietnamese cuisine with a touch of Asian fusion in a medley of tastes and flavours.
  • The Greenery: Offers "international" menu and buffet, casual dining in a garden-like setting, surrounded by the atrium's lush foliage and bubbling water features.
  • Sabatini Ristorante Italiano: Authentic yet creative Italian cuisine is prepared by our experienced chefs and is served in a picturesque "countryside" setting. It features seasonal specialties and is complimented by an extensive wine list.
  • Shikigiku Japanese Restaurant: Famous for its refined Japanese culinary art of tempura, teppanyaki, sushi & sushimi.
  • Fine Foods Shop: A perfect spot for your discerning gourmet choices. It is designed to recreate the unique features of a French patisserie and offers a full range of delicacies. 

PRICES

  • Double Room (1 bed, 2 people) $5,996 per person
  • Twin Room (2 beds, 2 people) $5,996 per person
  • ​Single Room (1 bed, 1 person) $7,111 per person

PAYMENT TERMS

  • Deposit: $2,000 per person on booking.
  • Balance Due: 120 days prior to first day of tour.
  • Credit Card Accepted: American Express, Visa Card or Mastercard.
  • Credit Card Payments: Please note there is NO ADDITIONAL MERCHANT FEE for all credit card payments.

inclusions

  • 6 x nights accommodation Royal Garden Hotel (five stars) Room Category: Deluxe Room (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)
  • 5 x full premium international breakfasts Royal Garden Hotel
  • 1 x Happy Valley Races IJC (night): Premium Reserved Seats/Tables, Premium Dinner & Beverage package.
  • 1 x Sha Tin Races HKIR (day): Premium Reserved Seats/Tables, Premium Lunch & Beverage package.
  • 1 x Carbine Club Luncheon - Premium Lunch & Beverage package
  • 1 x Gourmet Welcome Dinner - Premium Dinner & Beverage package
  • 1 x Breakfast with the Stars Invitation including breakfast (Sha Tin)
  • 1 x International Races Barrier Draw Invitation (Sha Tin)
  • 1 x Welcome Drinks Royal Garden Hotel
  • 1 x HKIR Longines HKJC Hospitality Merchandise Pack
  • Expert guides throughout
  • Luxury transfers throughout the tour

EXCLUSIONS

  • Airport Transfers (in Australia & Hong Kong)
  • International & Domestic Flights
  • Travel Insurance (please consult your agent - strongly recommended)
  • Additional personal items 

SummARY itinerary

​# Itinerary subject to final confirmation and changes
Day 1 - Tuesday 8 December 2026 
​Guests check into Royal Garden.
As several guests can arrive late on this day and evening, we don't schedule any activities today. 
Evening at Leisure
Day 2 - Wednesday 9 December 2026
Breakfast: Greenery, Royal Garden 
Morning/Lunch/Afternoon: Free Time
Evening: Welcome Drinks - Royal Garden 
Evening/Dinner: HKIJC Night Race Meeting (Happy Valley)​
Day 3 -Thursday 10 December 2026
Breakfast: Greenery, Royal Garden 
Morning: Breakfast with the Stars & HKIR Barrier Draw @ Sha Tin
Afternoon: Free Time 
Evening/Dinner:  Welcome Dinner Sabatini Ristorante Italiano, Royal Garden
Day 4 -Friday 11 December 2026
​​Breakfast: Greenery, Royal Garden
Morning: Free Time 
Lunch/Afternoon: Carbine Club International Races Luncheon Grand Hyatt Hotel,Wanchai, Hong Kong
Evening: Free Time 
Day 5 - Saturday 12 December 2026
Breakfast: Greenery, Royal Garden
Free Day 
Day 6 - Sunday 13 December 2026
Breakfast: Greenery, Royal Garden
Morning: Free Time
Lunch/Afternoon: Longines HKIR Raceday, Sha Tin  
Evening: Free Time 
Day 7 - ​​Monday 14 December 2026
​Breakfast: Greenery, Royal Garden
Guests Check Out/Tour Concludes