Things to do in Hong Kong

Dated theme-park tickets (Disneyland and Ocean Park), a timed Peak Tram + Sky Terrace combo, and any Macau day tour — those sell in fixed slots. The Star Ferry, the MTR, temples and the markets need no booking at all; just carry an Octopus card.

A theme-park day is the big line: Disneyland from around HK$639 ($82), Ocean Park from about HK$498 ($64). The classics are cheap — the Peak Tram + Sky Terrace combo runs about HK$150-190 ($19-24), sky100 from around HK$198 ($25), and the Star Ferry crossing is under HK$8 ($1).

Half-day guided city tours usually do — expect HK$320-550 ($41-71) with the Peak, a harbour segment and pickup included. Walking tours (HK$150-300 / $19-38) meet at an MTR exit instead, which in Hong Kong is just as convenient.

Yes — coach day tours with a simple lunch start from around $180 and handle the border crossing for you. Bring your passport: Macau is a separate immigration zone, and you'll be stamped out and back in the same day.

Swap, don't cancel. The Peak and the cable car are only worth it with a view, so move them to a clear day and use the wet one for sky100, museums, dim sum or Disneyland (mostly rain-proof queues and indoor rides). Many tickets on ReadyTrip carry free cancellation — check the policy line on each ticket.