Taroko Gorge 2 day Private Tour (Classic)
HIGHLIGHTS
- • Explore Taiwan's landmark gorge and top-rated natural wonder
- • Enjoy a scenic drive of Taiwan's Northeastern coast, stopping at unique landscapes
- • Catch shrimp in a mountain river and feast on a riverside BBQ or hot pot beneath the stars
- • Hike the winding trails of Taroko Gorge
- • Visit shrines, temples, and waterfalls within Taroko National Park
This tour takes us down Taiwan's magnificent Northeastern coast with a few interesting stops along the way before bringing us into Taroko Gorge National Park. An early evening hike close to the park's entrance leads to a riverside BBQ, including fresh river shrimp, which you'll catch yourself! We'll take the next day to explore the gorge more fully by road and foot, visiting some of the shrines, caves, and tunnels that make this most dramatic landscape even more magical. We'll take our time hiking along breathtaking trails and dipping our feet in the river before heading back up the coast and returning to Taipei. Taroko Gorge has drawn travelers from near and far for decades. After our visit, you'll know why.
Please note:
**Shrimp catching and BBQ may be changed to shrimp fishing and Taiwanese cuisine dinner or hot pot if the weather or river condition is not allowed.
**In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, MyTaiwanTour reserves the right to alter the trail route, activities, and tour itinerary.
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ITINERARY
Day 1 / Taipei to Hualien
We'll pick you up from your hotel at noon for a leisurely drive down Taiwan's magnificent east coast, stopping at a few beautiful spots along the way. We'll enjoy the magnificent view of Qingshui Cliff before arriving at Hualien City. Before nightfall, the host will prepare us BBQ for dinner and then explain to us everything we should know before soaking our feet in the river to catch the shrimp. We'll be chatting, laughing, and enjoying nature After under the stars! After that, we'll head to our hotel in Hualien city and rest up for tomorrow's activities.
Day 2 / Hualien to Taipei
Today we’ll explore Taroko Gorge more deeply. We'll spend the day in the geologically stunning Taroko National Park. Best known for being the home of the visually stunning Taroko Gorge, the park is also a treasure trove of rivers and waterfalls, cliffs and trails, tunnels and temples. We'll hike, sightsee, and explore the gorge, perhaps even seeing some of the local monkeys who call the area home before returning to Taipei.
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Leave Taipei at noon
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Drive down the eastern coast, stopping at a few points of interest along the way
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Stop at Qingshui Cliff on the famous Suhua Highway coastal road
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Enjoy riverside BBQ feast followed by shrimp catching in the river
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Stay at 3-star Hotel Day Plus Hualien (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Head into Taroko Gorge, including visits to the picuturesque Swallow Grotto.
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Savor the authentic indigenous cuisine in the National Park (at the guest's own expense)
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Hike Sakadang to see the crystal-clear turquoise water or Baiyang Trail to walk through the Water Curtain Tunnel *The trails close from time to time because of destruction caused by typhoon/earthquake. Our tour guide will discuss with you and choose the best one for you on the spot.
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Drive back up east coast to Taipei
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Meal :
Breakfast : 1 | Lunch : 0 | Dinner : 1 -
Duration :
2 days 1 night -
Pick-up :
At your accommodation in Taipei city
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Drop-Off :
At your accommodation in Taipei city -
Group Size :
1-14 people -
Language :
English
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DETAILS
Inclusions
- •Experienced English-speaking hiking guide
- •1 nights stay at a 3-star hotel with breakfast
- •Shrimping & Riverside BBQ on first night
- •All transportation expenses including 5-seater sedan or 8-seater van and driver
- •Travel insurance
Exclusions
- •Meals not listed on itinerary
- •Any optional activities not on itinerary
- •Gratuity
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days prior to departure will receive a 90% refund.
Cancellations made between 14 and 7 days prior to departure will receive a 70% refund;
Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to departure are non-refundable.
REVIEWS
My favorite tour from my recent trip
This was hands down my favorite tour from my recent trip. Taroko Gorge is an out of the world landscape that is an absolute must see if you're visiting Taiwan. I won't try to describe the gorge because even pictures can't capture it so I'll focus on the tour itself. The entire thing ran like a well oiled machine. Our tour guide in Hualien (I feel bad that I've forgotten her name) was a great character who kept the group moving with high energy. If I had seen the tour on paper and saw how many ti- 1
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Lots of good walks and hikes.
Been here for the 4th time and 3rd year in a row. Taroko has a lot of stunning views and scenery. Lots of good walks and hikes. The best hike is the "Old Jhuilu Road" hike, a hike you can enter from the Swallow Grotto green suspension bridge. You need to get written permission from the National Park agency and the police in advance, so go to the park's website for details. This hike offers stunning views, especially the cliff section where the path is less than a metre wide with a 200-300 metre drop but don't worry, it's all pretty safe unless you are very careless. Walking through the Swallow Grotto offers good views. A must is always the Changchung Shrine (Eternal Spring Shrine) trail as well as the Shakadang trail at the park entrance. You'll enjoy it if you go there.