Around Taiwan 8 day Private Tour (Premium)

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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, around-island tour of Taiwan, you'll view 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 the secrets of Taiwanese Cocoa. The 8-day itinerary allows you to experience the island in a relaxing and stress-free pace. In addition, this Premium package offers top-rated accommodations and diligently selected meals that are not available on our standard tour.


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Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean

▴ Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean

Explore world-renowned Taroko National Park

▴ Explore world-renowned Taroko National Park

Enjoy a guided tour of Taroko Gorge's spectacular mountains, marble canyons, gorges, rapid rivers, and stunning waterfalls

▴ Enjoy a guided tour of Taroko Gorge's spectacular mountains, marble canyons, gorges, rapid rivers, and stunning waterfalls

Discover Eastern Taiwan with a scenic drive up the East Rift Valley

▴ Discover Eastern Taiwan with a scenic drive up the East Rift Valley

Take an early morning train ride through the scenic mountains on the Alishan Forest Railway

▴ Take an early morning train ride through the scenic mountains on the Alishan Forest Railway

Hike through the verdant forests of Alishan and enjoy the mountain scenery with a “sea of the clouds“

▴ Hike through the verdant forests of Alishan and enjoy the mountain scenery with a “sea of the clouds“

Explore Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery

▴ Explore Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery

Make your own Hakka pound tea (Leicha)

▴ Make your own Hakka pound tea (Leicha)

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 in Hakka pound tea making in Miaoli before reaching Taichung. Upon arriving in Taichung, we will visit a top-tier opera house to experience the artistic ambiance that bridges the old and the new eras. Finally, we will head to a Michelin-starred restaurant to savor gourmet cuisine, concluding our first day.

Day 2 / Taichung - Sun Moon Lake

After breakfast in Taichung, we’ll head to the ancient town of Lugang, often called Taiwan’s city of temples. We’ll visit a couple of Taiwan’s oldest temples before exploring other parts of the town itself, including the Lugang Osmanthus Alley Artist Village. Afterward, we’ll head into the mountains to visit the majestic Sun Moon Lake!

Day 3 / Sun Moon Lake - Alishan

Day three is all about mountains as we head from Sun Moon Lake to the mountain town of Jiji. We'll visit two temples standing as a testament to the earth’s raw power before heading further into the hills to the old market street of Fenqihu for lunch. Afterward, we’ll head to hike among the clouds through the verdant forests of Alishan.

Day 4 / Alishan - Kaohsiung

In the morning, may get up early and hop on the Alishan Forest Railway to catch a glimpse of the area’s famed “sea of clouds” that appear in the hours around dawn. Afterward, we’ll head to Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s southernmost city, where we’ll spend the rest of the morning exploring the country’s largest Buddhist monastery. That evening, you’ll have the option of enjoying some street foods at the night market.

Day 5 / Kaohsiung - Pintung - Taitung

Having reached Taiwan’s southernmost city, it’s time to head to its beautiful east coast. After driving through Taiwan’s banana belt, we’ll hit the pretty east coast town of Taitung to explore the area's natural ecology, prehistory, and indigenous cultures.

Day 6 / Taitung - Hualien

We’ll spend the sixth day exploring the landscapes considered by some as Taiwan’s most beautiful, driving through the island’s scenic Rift Valley. In addition to being where two tectonic plates meet, it’s also where Taiwan’s best rice is grown. We’ll stop at the Tropic of Cancer marker, visit a Japanese colonial-era sugar factory that’s been converted to ice-cream production, and have a wonderful time in general 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 laid-back seafront night market.

Day 8 / Hualien - Taipei

We’ll spend the final day of our eight-day Taiwan adventure exploring world-renowned Taroko Gorge National Park, enjoying a guided trip of 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
  • Train
    Check out the wooden Japanese colonial era Shengxing Railway Station
  • Point
    Make your own Hakka pound tea (Leicha)
  • Point
    Admiring the Theater Grandeur: National Opera House
  • Meal
    Have a Taiwanese-style meal in the Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant for dinner
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 5★ Hotel: Millennium Hotel Taichung (TWIN/DOUBLE) 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 5★ Hotel: Fleur de Chine Hotel (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Point
    Head to Jiji Township to visit the ruins of Wuchang Temple
  • Meal
    Indulge in Authentic Indigenous Cuisine for Lunch
  • Point
    Hike through the verdant forests of Alishan and enjoy the mountain scenery
  • Meal
    Dinner at hotel
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 4★ Hotel: Alishan House - Modern (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Train
    Optional early morning ride through the scenic mountains on the Alishan Forest Railway
  • Point
    Exploration of Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery
  • Meal
    Optional independent visit to Liuhe or Ruifeng night market *Transportation to the destination is self-arranged; the driver-guide will not accompany you.
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in 5★ Rated Silks Club Kaohsiung (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Point
    Visit Taitung’s Museum of Prehistory
  • Pickup
    Enjoy a laid back cycling tour of Taitung’s Forest Park
  • Point
    Enjoy a leisurely hike through Seashore Park
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 5★Hotel: Sheraton Taitung Hotel (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Point
    Scenic drive up the East Rift Valley
  • Pickup
    Visit to Chishang Rice Village Museum
  • Activity
    Stop at Tropic of Cancer Marker
  • Point
    Visit a Japanese colonial era sugar factory in Guangfu, Hualien
  • Accomadaiton
    Check-in at the seafront 5★ Hotel (2020 renovated): Parkview Hotels & Resorts (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
  • Meal
    Breakfast at hotel
  • Boat
    Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean at Qixingtan Beach
  • Meal
    Visit Ching XiuTemple and experience the spirit of Zen
  • Point
    Delight in a peaceful paddle boat tour at scenic Liyu Lake
  • Point
    Get a taste of Hualien cuisine at Dongdamen night market
  • Accomadaiton
    Stay overnight in seafront 5★ Hotel: Parkview Hotels & Resorts (DOUBLE/TWIN) 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 : 3 | Dinner : 4
  • 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

  • A knowledgeable, licensed and fun-loving English-speaking guide
  • 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

November 2016
United States / chococatluvr
I had a great experience with MyTaiwanTour
Overall, we (mother and I) had a great experience. We did the 8 day, 7 nights private tour around the entirety of Taiwan. MyTaiwan tour was able to get us 5-star hotels for the 7 nights we spent with them. Our tour guide Bill was extremely friendly and provided overall a great experience. If we had the choice to repeat our adventure with them or do other Taiwan adventures with them, we would.
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* Tour requires a minimum of 1 guest
* Book 10 days in advance (GMT+8 09:00)
* Departs Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
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