Private Transport HKIA to Dongguan (SkyLimo)
Jan 15, 2009, 10:09 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: CGK SIN PER ORD
Programs: UA 1K MM, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 2,813
Private Transport HKIA to Dongguan (SkyLimo)
Hello, we have party of 3 golfers arriving from around the world in HK, each with their bulky golf bags. Our arrival times are between 5.45pm from SFO, 6.30 from BKK and 6.45 from PVG and we would like to head straight to Sofitel Golf Resort in Dongguan.
I went to the HKIA's website and read about SkyLimo and was thinking of renting one of their Alphard's to take3 of us to the hotel. But nowhere on the site does it mention costs.
Anyone have any clue or any other recommendation for other modes of transportation? We would like to keep it to 3 of us, and a no haggle pricing.
Thanks
I went to the HKIA's website and read about SkyLimo and was thinking of renting one of their Alphard's to take3 of us to the hotel. But nowhere on the site does it mention costs.
Anyone have any clue or any other recommendation for other modes of transportation? We would like to keep it to 3 of us, and a no haggle pricing.
Thanks
Jan 15, 2009, 11:18 am
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: IAH
Programs: La Ministreuse de Surréalisme, CO Plat, MR Plat, SPG Plat
Posts: 11,358
I've taken car service from hotels in HKG (Hotel arranged) to Dongguan and it's ranged (depending on time of year; read if it's busy and fairs are going on) from 1200 HKD to 1800 HKD.
Jan 15, 2009, 1:54 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
The American Express Travel franchise in HK has a fleet of limo for hire but do not know if they operate cross-border. Here's the link, and you may want to send them an e-mail to check:
http://www.amextravel.com.hk/limo/index.asp
http://www.amextravel.com.hk/limo/index.asp
Jan 15, 2009, 5:13 pm
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: CGK SIN PER ORD
Programs: UA 1K MM, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 2,813
Jan 16, 2009, 3:11 am
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Soon to be LEGT
Posts: 10,928
There's also a direct bus to the centre of Dongguan priced at about $180 per pax. I don't know where the golf-resort is, but my educated guess is that the most expensive taxi fare within the Dongguan area would be in the region of 50 yuan.
BTW, I find it really bizarre that someone would fly PVG-HKG then go back and cross the land border when they can catch a flight to SZX which is much nearer to Dongguan in addition to being within the PRC.
BTW, I find it really bizarre that someone would fly PVG-HKG then go back and cross the land border when they can catch a flight to SZX which is much nearer to Dongguan in addition to being within the PRC.
Jan 16, 2009, 8:22 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,576
Recall skylimo being mentioned in one thread in the China sub-forum,
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/china...airport-3.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/china...airport-3.html
Jan 17, 2009, 1:32 pm
#8
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Derbyshire, UK
Programs: FB Platinum
Posts: 520
There's also a direct bus to the centre of Dongguan priced at about $180 per pax. I don't know where the golf-resort is, but my educated guess is that the most expensive taxi fare within the Dongguan area would be in the region of 50 yuan.
BTW, I find it really bizarre that someone would fly PVG-HKG then go back and cross the land border when they can catch a flight to SZX which is much nearer to Dongguan in addition to being within the PRC.
BTW, I find it really bizarre that someone would fly PVG-HKG then go back and cross the land border when they can catch a flight to SZX which is much nearer to Dongguan in addition to being within the PRC.
Crazy to fly to HKG if you actually want to get to Dong Guan !!
nickyboy
Jan 17, 2009, 1:42 pm
#9
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: HKG
Programs: Priority Club Plat
Posts: 12,311
Hey, who knows the rest of the story? Maybe that person coming in Shanghai won't fly any Chinese domestic airline? Maybe he/she has very special needs and really can't get from SZX to the hotel by him/herself?
Jan 19, 2009, 7:44 pm
#11
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
What is the name and address of this service provider please? Do they have a web site? I'd like to verify that they have a licence to carry passengers for hire and proper insurance. I may be able to use them on my next trip.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Jan 19, 2009, 8:10 pm
#12
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: CGK SIN PER ORD
Programs: UA 1K MM, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 2,813
My mandarin is passable, but has gone downhill since I lived the past 13 years in the US. The person from BKK speaks no mandarin/cantonese whatsoever. The person from PVG is going to help us get around, and he is going to stay in HKG for 2 weeks after we leave for business. Hence the flight to HKG instead of SZX/CAN. Besides, we are flying in to celebrate HIS 30th
Jan 19, 2009, 9:02 pm
#13
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: 香港
Programs: MPC
Posts: 462
http://www.golf007.com/travel/index_en.html
press the "land" tab.
Jan 20, 2009, 5:22 am
#14
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,402
They probably don't - the fact is most cross border car service outfits do nothave a HK Hire Car Permit. Never had an issue, and my guy only charges HKD 450 from Central to the Lo Wu area in a Alphard, but it is something travelers should be aware of.
Jan 20, 2009, 7:24 am
#15
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
My concern is, if we are involved in a serious accident, I am not sure if my travel insurance will cover as I am riding in an unlicensed hire car and whether the car will have insurance to cover me. If the operator does not have a HK Hire Car Permit, it most likely does not have proper insurance to carry passengers for compensation. At the end, I suppose that it is not an issue unless there is an accident. I shall then be penny wise and pound foolish. I think that I prefer to hire an operator with the proper licence and insurance even if it means more expensive but it's really an individual's personal choice.