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 at 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

▴ Explore world-renowned Taroko National Park

▴ 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

▴ 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“

▴ Explore Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery

▴ Make your own Hakka pound tea (Leicha)
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 where after checking into our hotel, dine at the Taiwanese-style restaurant recommended by Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Day 2 / Taichung - Sun Moon Lake
Have a nice morning with a city tour in Taichung, then 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 beauty of Sun Moon Lake in the morning, we'll visit Zhushan to experience the traditional tea-making procedure on the way to Alishan, where we'll hike among the clouds through the verdant forests.
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
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 its 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
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
On the seventh day of our tour in Hualien, you will enjoy paddle boating on scenic Liyu Lake, and magnificent oceanfront scenery, absorb the poetic and nature-filled Pine Garden Heritage site, and end your day with amazing food made by Michelin chef.
Day 8 / Hualien - Taipei
On the final day, we will visit Yilan, a region full of Taiwanese warmth and hospitality. We will tour a tea plantation, experience the tea-making process, and finally, enjoy tasting the tea we’ve worked hard to create. After the experience, we will head back to Taipei with the delightful aroma of tea accompanying us on the journey.
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Visit the remains of the photogenic Longteng Bridge, damaged in the 1935 earthquake
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Old mountain line railbike to experience the beauty of Sanyi's mountain culture
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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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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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Visit Shenji New Village, a historic government dormitory in Taiwan transformed into a small marketplace.
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Taste the indigenous-style delicacies besides the lake (at your expense)
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Enjoy the majestic scenery of Sun Moon Lake from the deck of a pleasure boat
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Visit top attractions around Sun Moon Lake
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Dinner at the hotel
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Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 5★ Hotel: The Lalu Sun Moon Lake (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Learn about Zhuzhan and Taiwanese Tea
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Lunch at the bamboo-decorated restaurant
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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 (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Early morning ride through the scenic mountains on the Alishan Forest Railway (without tour guide)
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Taste Alishan High mountain tea
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Exploration of Taiwan's largest Buddhist monastery
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Optional independent visit to Liuhe or Ruifeng night market
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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 the eco-friendly cocoa farm in Taiwan's southernmost city
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Hit the crystal blue Pacific Ocean on the way to east coast
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Stop by wherever you like to enjoy the great sea view
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Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 5★Hotel: Hotel Royal Chihpen (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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Cycling on the bucolic road in Chishang
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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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Dine at an omakase-style restaurant using local ingredients (lunch or dinner based on availability)
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Check-in at the seafront 5★ Farglory Hotel Hualien (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Delight in a peaceful paddle boat tour at scenic Liyu Lake
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Enjoy a delicious private dining experience in a secluded and comfortable setting.
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Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean at Qixingtan Beach
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Visit Jiang Jun Fu 1936
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Enjoy a dinner prepared by a Michelin chef (Smart casual attire required)
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Stay overnight in seafront 5★ Hotel: Farglory Hotel Hualien (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Drive along the picturesque Qingshui Cliff, the largest coastal cliff in Taiwan
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Visit Team Farm and have a tea experience
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Return to Taipei
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Meal :
Breakfast : 7 | Lunch : 3 | Dinner : 5 -
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
Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days prior to departure will receive a 70% refund.
Cancellations made between 14 and 7 days prior to departure will receive a 50% refund;
Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to departure are non-refundable.
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.