Around Taiwan 8 Day Private Tour (Classic)

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • • Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Sun Moon Lake
  • • Witness the Sea of Clouds at the iconic Alishan National Scenic Area
  • • Visit several of Taiwan’s most important religious sites
  • • Hike through majestic Taroko Gorge National Park
  • • Circle Taiwan in a leisurely fashion in eight wonderful days

On this relaxed, round-island tour, you'll experience towering mountains, beautiful valleys, twisting rivers, ancient temples, and oceans that stretch off into the distance. You'll see the beautiful Sun Moon Lake, drive through the largest marble canyon in the world at Taroko Gorge, and learn about the secrets of Taiwanese Cocoa. This 8-day itinerary allows you to experience the island at a relaxing and stress-free pace. If you're seeking to experience as much of Taiwan as possible minus the hectic rush of a three or five-day tour, this may well be the one for you.


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Over the course of this incredible 8-day tour trip across the island, you’ll experience towering mountains, beautiful valleys, ancient temples, and oceans that stretch off into the distance.

▴ Over the course of this incredible 8-day tour trip across the island, you’ll experience towering mountains, beautiful valleys, ancient temples, and oceans that stretch off into the distance.

Day 1: Make your own Hakka pound tea (Leicha)

▴ Day 1: Make your own Hakka pound tea (Leicha)

Day 2: Enjoy the majestic scenery of Sun Moon Lake from the deck of a pleasure boat

▴ Day 2: Enjoy the majestic scenery of Sun Moon Lake from the deck of a pleasure boat

Day 4: Exploration of Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery

▴ Day 4: Exploration of Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery

Day 6: Leisure walk at Taitung Seashore Park

▴ Day 6: Leisure walk at Taitung Seashore Park

Day 7: Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean at Qixingtan Beach

▴ Day 7: Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean at Qixingtan Beach

ITINERARY

DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8

Day 1 / Taipei - Taichung

After meeting up in Taipei, we'll head down the west coast, stopping to visit some of Taiwan's most photogenic relics from both the Japanese colonial era and beyond. We'll take a lesson of Hakka pound tea making in Miaoli before reaching Taichung where after checking into our hotel, we'll visit the famous Taichung Fengjia Night Market.

Day 2 / Taichung - Sun Moon Lake

Today we'll head into the mountains to visit the majestic Sun Moon Lake, one of Taiwan's most popular sites. Enjoy your pleasant afternoon with both the naturally beautiful scenery and the culturally rich attractions.

Day 3 / Sun Moon Lake - Alishan

Day three is all about mountains as we head from Sun Moon Lake to another mountainous Alishan. After seeing the various beauties of Sun Moon Lake in the morning, we'll visit Zhushan and learn about Taiwanese tea on the way to Alishan, where we'll hike among the clouds through the verdant forests.

Day 4 / Alishan - Kaohsiung

In the morning, you may either get up early and hop on the Alishan Forest Railway to catch a view of the area's famed "sea of clouds" that appears around dawn. Afterward, head to Kaohsiung, Taiwan's second-largest city, where we will spend the rest of the day exploring the country's largest Buddhist monastery. Before checking into our hotel.

Day 5 / Kaohsiung - Pintung - Taitung

Starting with reaching Taiwan's southernmost city to take a look at the eco-friendly cocoa farm in the morning. Then we will drive through Taiwan's banana belt to hit the pretty east coast town of Taitung. It's time to head to the beautiful east coast with natural ecology and indigenous culture. After checking in at the hotel, take your time to relax in the famous Chihpen hot spring.

Day 6 / Taitung - Hualien

Spend this day exploring the landscapes considered by some as Taiwan's most beautiful road while driving through the scenic East Rift Valley. In addition to being where two tectonic plates meet, it's also where Taiwan's best rice is grown. We will be surrounded by bucolic splendor before reaching the coastal city of Hualien.

Day 7 / Hualien

We’ll spend the seventh day of our tour in Hualien County, enjoying magnificent oceanfront scenery, absorbing the Zen vibe at a Japanese-style temple, paddle boating on scenic Liyu Lake, and eating amazing food at Hualien’s lad back seafront night market.

Day 8 / Hualien to Taipei

We’ll spend the final day of our eight-day Taiwan adventure exploring world-renowned Taroko Gorge National Park, enjoying a guided trip to the park’s gorgeous gorge, rapid rivers, and wonderful waterfalls. After experiencing the majesty of Taroko Gorge, we’ll slowly make our way back up the east coast, pausing beneath the Qingshui cliffs (Taiwan’s largest coastal cliffs) before heading back to Taipei.

  • Point
    Visit the remains of the photogenic Longteng Bridge, damaged in the 1935 earthquake
  • Point
    Check out the wooden Japanese colonial era Shengxing Railway Station
  • Point
    Make your own Hakka pound tea (Leicha)
  • Meal
    Taste local delicacies at Taichung’s Fengjia Night Market
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 3★ Hotel: Joy Hotel (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Point
    Discover the ancient temples of Lugang
  • Point
    Explore the winding alleys, unique art and delicious cuisine of Lugang old street
  • Meal
    Enjoy the majestic scenery of Sun Moon Lake from the deck of a pleasure boat
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 3★ Einhan Resort (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Point
    Head to Jiji Township to visit the ruins of Wuchang Temple
  • Activity
    Hike through the verdant forests of Alishan and enjoy the mountain scenery
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in Alishan, Tripadvisor 3★ Rated Ali-Chan Kaofeng Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Train
    Optional early morning ride through the scenic mountains on the Alishan Forest Railway
  • Point
    Further hike through the verdant forests of Alishan and enjoy the mountainous scenery
  • Boat
    Exploration of Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery
  • Meal
    Optional independent visit to Liuhe night market
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 3★ Hotel: JOHO HOTEL (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Point
    Visit the eco-friendly cocoa farm in Taiwan's southernmost city
  • Point
    Hit the crystal blue Pacific Ocean on the way to the east coast
  • Point
    Stop by wherever you like to enjoy the great sea view
  • Accomadaiton
    Enjoy hot spring at hotel
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 4★ Hotel: Hoya Hot Springs Hotel & Spa (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Pickup
    Scenic drive up the East Rift Valley
  • Activity
    Visit to Chishang Rice Village Museum
  • Point
    Stop at Tropic of Cancer Marker
  • Point
    Visit a Japanese colonial-era sugar factory in Guangfu, Hualien
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 3★ Hotel: Hotelday+ Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Boat
    Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean at Qixingtan Beach
  • Point
    Visit Ching XiuTemple and experience the spirit of Zen
  • Point
    Delight in a peaceful paddle boat tour at scenic Liyu Lake
  • Meal
    Get a taste of Hualien cuisine at Dongdamen night market
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 3★ Hotel: Hotelday+ Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Point
    Explore world-renowned Taroko National Park
  • Point
    Enjoy a guided tour of its spectacular mountains, marble canyons, gorges, rapid rivers, and stunning waterfalls
  • Pickup
    Drive along the picturesque Qingshui Cliff, the largest coastal cliff in Taiwan
  • Pickup
    Return to Taipei
*In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, MyTaiwanTour reserves the right to alter tour itinerary.
  • Meal :
    Breakfast: 7 | Lunch : 0 | Dinner : 0
  • Duration :
    8 days 7 nights
  • Pick-up :
    At your accommodation in Taipei city
  • Drop-Off :
    At your accommodation in Taipei city
  • Group Size :
    1-6 people
  • Language :
    English

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DETAILS

Inclusions

  • Knowledgeable English-speaking guide to introduce you to local culture and history
  • All transportation (5-seater sedan or 8-seater van, driver)
  • Admission tickets to all activities on itinerary
  • Travel insurance

Exclusions

  • Meals not listed above
  • Any optional activities not on itinerary
  • Gratuity

Cancellation Policy

Guests canceling at any point up to 31 days prior to this tour’s starting date will receive a full refund.
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.

There will be a 100% charge for no-shows. No-shows are defined as (1) Arriving 15 minutes late for Day Tours; (2) Arriving 1 hour late for Multi-day tours and custom tours.

REVIEWS

April 2017
United States / Jonathon Liu
I can't wait to see Taiwan again!
Our tour guide, Gordon Chen, was fantastic! We had a wonderful time on the eight-day round trip tour. Every stop was an amazing experience, and Gordon took us to the best places to eat! Definitely would recommend MyTaiwanTour. I can't wait to see Taiwan again!
February 2017
Australia / ChezBill
We had a wonderful time
Private 7 Night Tour around Taiwan Our driver/guide Steven Chang made our trip both enjoyable and memorable. His English is perfect. He is a delight with a warm sense of humour. All requests were met without hesitation and expertise. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and proud of his lovely country. We were grateful to have him. Thank you Steven. We travelled for 7 nights. We chose our own hotels which was a bonus to be able to do. The car provided was modern, very comfortable and clean. We preferred a 9.30 am daily start. He met this with usual smile and agreement and efficiently organized each day. In addition to the stated itinerary he was happy to suggest and drive us, to and from, Night Markets to visit. Great fun. Again many thanks. If I was to return I would insist on having Steven look after us again. The company itself was professional and very easy to organize this trip through. We also have no hesitation in recommending this tour company. Many thanks Casper for your organizational skills and your selection of Steven for us. We had a wonderful time.
March 2015
Singapore / Tom
The best quality of service and tour
My Taiwan tour offers the best quality of service and tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the Taiwanese culture, attractions, and local food. Their customized service is way better than other group tours, and the guide was very caring as well. My friend and I join the around Taiwan ten days tour and we really enjoin with the knowledgeable tour guide. We have seen Taiwan most beautiful scenery from the north to the south. During the journey my favorite part was Taroko national park I was really surprise that the gorge would be closed to cars, and the scenery is stunning. If you have an interest in geography or geology then this is a dream day out. We went on some of the walks in the park too. From start to finish, the experience was relaxed and fun. I will surely recommend if you have time to explore this amazing island try your travel with My Taiwan Tour!
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