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
- • Hike through Taroko Gorge National Park, one of Taiwan's natural wonders
- • Learn about the temple culture by visit several of the most important religious sites in Taiwan
- • Tour the island of Taiwan in a leisurely fashion with top-rated accommodations
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, take a boat ride on the Love River, 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

▴ 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 the mountain town of Jiji. We'll visit two temples standing as testament to the earth's raw power before heading to Zhushan for lunch. Afterward, we'll head to hike among the clouds through the verdant forests of Alishan.
Day 4 / Alishan - Kaohsiung
In the morning, we'll 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, we'll head to Kaohsiung, Taiwan's second-largest city, where we'll spend the rest of the morning exploring the country's largest Buddhist monastery. After lunch, we'll take a boat tour of the city's scenic Love River before checking into our hotel. That evening, you will enjoy dinner with a view.
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
We'll 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'll be 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 at Hualien's laid-back seafront night market.
Day 8 / Hualien - Taipei
Spend the final day of your eight-day journey exploring the world-renowned Taroko Gorge National park and 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.
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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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Head to Sun Moon Lake
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Visit Antique Assam Tea Farm
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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 (TWIN/DOUBLE) 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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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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Taste Alishan High mountain tea
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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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A boat tour of Kaohsiung's scenic Love River
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Dinner with Kaohsiung night view (reservation service offered, dinner at your expense)
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Stay overnight in 5★ Rated InterContinental 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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Relax and dinner in the Chihpen 5 star hot spring hotel
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Stay overnight in TripAdvisor 5★Hotel: Hotel Royal Chihpen (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Stop by National Taitung University
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Scenic drive through the East Rift Valley
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Cycling on the bucolic road in Chishang
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Stop by the 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★ Hotel (2020 renovated): Parkview Hotel Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) 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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Taste Taiwanese hot pot with fresh and local seafood
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Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean at Qixingtan Beach
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Visit Pine Garden Heritage site
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Get a taste of Hualien cuisine at Dongdamen night market (at your expense)
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Stay overnight in seafront 5★ Hotel (2020 renovated): Parkview Hotel Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) 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 : 2 | Dinner : 4 | Day 6 meal : 1 (lunch or dinner based on the availability) -
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.