Around Taiwan 8 day Private Tour (Premium)
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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ITINERARY
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.
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Visit the remains of the photogenic Longteng Bridge, damaged in the 1935 earthquake
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Check out the wooden Japanese colonial era Shengxing Railway Station
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Make your own Hakka pound tea (Leicha)
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Admiring the Theater Grandeur: National Opera House
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Have a Taiwanese-style meal in the Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant for dinner
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Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 5★ Hotel: Millennium Hotel Taichung (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Discover the ancient temples of Lugang
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Explore the winding alleys, unique art and delicious cuisine of Lugang old street
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Enjoy the majestic scenery of Sun Moon Lake from the deck of a pleasure boat
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Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 5★ Hotel: Fleur de Chine Hotel (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Head to Jiji Township to visit the ruins of Wuchang Temple
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Indulge in Authentic Indigenous Cuisine for Lunch
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Hike through the verdant forests of Alishan and enjoy the mountain scenery
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Dinner at hotel
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Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 4★ Hotel: Alishan House - Modern (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Optional early morning ride through the scenic mountains on the Alishan Forest Railway
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Exploration of Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery
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Optional independent visit to Liuhe or Ruifeng night market *Transportation to the destination is self-arranged; the driver-guide will not accompany you.
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Stay overnight in 5★ Rated Silks Club Kaohsiung (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Visit Taitung’s Museum of Prehistory
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Enjoy a laid back cycling tour of Taitung’s Forest Park
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Enjoy a leisurely hike through Seashore Park
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Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 5★Hotel: Sheraton Taitung Hotel (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Scenic drive up the East Rift Valley
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Visit to Chishang Rice Village Museum
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Stop at Tropic of Cancer Marker
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Visit a Japanese colonial era sugar factory in Guangfu, Hualien
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Check-in at the seafront 5★ Hotel (2020 renovated): Parkview Hotels & Resorts (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean at Qixingtan Beach
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Visit Ching XiuTemple and experience the spirit of Zen
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Delight in a peaceful paddle boat tour at scenic Liyu Lake
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Get a taste of Hualien cuisine at Dongdamen night market
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Stay overnight in seafront 5★ Hotel: Parkview Hotels & Resorts (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Explore world-renowned Taroko National Park
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Enjoy a guided tour of its spectacular mountains, marble canyons, gorges, rapid rivers, and stunning waterfalls
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Drive along the picturesque Qingshui Cliff, the largest coastal cliff in Taiwan
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Return to Taipei
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Meal :
Breakfast : 7 | Lunch : 3 | Dinner : 4 -
Duration :
8 days 7 nights -
Pick-up :
At your accommodation in Taipei city
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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
REVIEWS
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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.