Around Taiwan 6 day Private Tour
HIGHLIGHTS
- • Enjoy a relaxed, seasonal exploration of Taiwan’s most awe-inspiring attractions
- • Stay in stylish, attractive and uniquely designed hotels throughout the journey
- • Float across Sun Moon Lake, hike magical Taroko Gorge & cycle through the scenic Rift Valley
- • Experience Taiwan’s vast tea and culinary cultures like a local
Over the course of six magical days, you will circle the fascinating island of Taiwan, explore astounding Taoist temples and serene Buddhist monasteries, cycle through rice paddies and hike mountain trails, soak in hot springs, and savor fine Taiwanese delicacies. Included in the price of this group tour are accommodations in stylish boutique hotels (two guests per room) for all nights, daily breakfast, private transportation, a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, and all entrance fees. Let this around-island tour leave you energized, enlightened, and thoroughly satisfied.
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ITINERARY
Day 1 / Taipei - Hualien
After leaving Taipei City, we'll head down the picturesque east coast of Taiwan. Our first stop will be in Yilan, known for its warm Taiwanese hospitality, where you'll begin a tea-scented experience. Afterward, we'll continue to Hualien. That evening, you'll have the option to explore Hualien's local cuisine on your own.
Day 2 / Hualien - Taitung
On the second day, we’ll continue our southward journey, only with a slight twist. Whereas yesterday was all about the coast, after leaving Hualien we’ll head inland and drive through the bucolic East Rift Valley, a wide expanse of greenery with towering mountains on both sides. After lunch, we’ll take a few hours to cycle on exclusive bike paths that pass through, rice paddies & the flower filled fields of local farmers. That evening, we’ll reach the city of Taitung, a laid back town with a definite tribal vibe.
Day 3 / Taitung - Kaohsiung
It's the middle day of the tour, so it makes sense that today we'll be curving through Taiwan's southern banana belt region before turning northward up the western coast. We'll spend much of the day exploring the grounds, pavilions, and statues of Taiwan's Fo Guang Shan Buddhist monastery, the largest of its kind in Taiwan.
Day 4 / Kaohsiung - Tainan - Chiayi
On Day four we'll dive in for a deep exploration of Tainan, Taiwan's oldest and arguably most culturally significant city. We'll walk along cobblestone streets built during the Qing dynasty, visiting ancient temples and fortresses once belonging to various colonial powers looking for a toehold in Formosa. In the afternoon we'll visit the Guanziling Mud Spring for a healing soak before heading north to spend the evening at the tour's next port of call, the town of Chiayi.
Day 5 / Chayi - Lugang - Taichung
After breakfast in Chiayi, we'll head out to the old town of Lugang, which boasts 200+ temples dedicated to a variety of folk deities. We'll wander the old streets stopping to explore some of the town's most important temples (including the Longshan and Matsu temples) before delving further into the towns craft and culinary traditions. After spending the day immersed in history, we'll head out to the art filled city of Taichung.
Day 6 / Taichung - Sun Moon Lake - Taipei
On the tour's final day, we'll head to one of the most beautiful spots in Taiwan, majestic Sun Moon Lake, whose azure water and picture-perfect shoreline have inspired poets for centuries. Enjoy the scenery by taking a leisure boat and visiting the top attractions around the lake. We’ll visit the beautiful Antique Assam Tea Farm and experience the nostalgic vibe. If you are charmed by the Taiwan tea, bring some with you before heading back to Taipei.
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Pick-up from your accommodation in Taipei City
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Visit Team Farm and have a tea experience
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Drive along the picturesque Qingshui Cliff, the largest coastal cliff in Taiwan
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Arrive in Hualien and check into the hotel.
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Stay in TripAdvisor 3.5★ Hotelday+ Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Drive on the scenic Highway 9 through the bucolic East Rift Valley
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Visit the Tropic of Cancer Marker
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Cycle on beautiful roads and bike paths passing through rice paddies and flower filled fields.
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Stay in TripAdvisor 4★ Sheraton Taitung Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Drive across Taiwan's southern banana belt region
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Reach Kaohsiung and explore the spacious grounds and the great Buddha of Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery
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Boat tour of Kaohsiung's scenic Love River
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Stay in TripAdvisor 3★ Hotel dùa (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Cultural exploration of Tainan including ancient temples, neighborhoods and fortresses.
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Healing soak at the geothermal Guanziling Mud Springs of Tainan
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Drive from Tainan to Chiayi
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Stay in TripAdvisor 3★ South Urban Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Visit the old town of Lugang, famous for its temples, culture and historical sites
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Discover the old folks and snacks in Lugang old street and traditional arts
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Learn about traditional lantern and paint your own
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Stay in TripAdvisor 3★ InSky Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Optional independent visit to Fengchia night market, the largest and one of the most popular night markets in Taiwan (Without the tour guide)
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Breakfast at hotel
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Enjoy the majestic scenery of Sun Moon Lake and go on a scenic shuttle boat tour
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Visit the beautiful Antique Assam Tea Farm and experience the nostalgia vibe
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Head back to Taipei, drop off at your accommodation in Taipei City
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Meal :
Breakfast : 5 | Lunch : 0 | Dinner : 0 -
Duration :
6 days 5 nights -
Pick-up :
At your accommodation in Taipei city
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Drop-Off :
At your accommodation in Taipei city -
Group Size :
1-14 people -
Language :
English
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DETAILS
Inclusions
- •A professional English speaking tour guide/driver guide
- •5 nights stay at local stylish boutique hotels with breakfast
- •All transportation
- •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
Amazing experience and very enjoyable trip!
Amazing experience and very enjoyable trip! We spent a total of 6 days - jiufen, hualien, taroko gorge, sun moon lake, alishan and Kaohsiung. I would highly recommend you to try My Taiwan Tour if you want to visit Taiwan, speak little or no Chinese and need someone to help you plan your trip. Right from the enquiry to planning, booking and the actual trip itself, everyone was really courteous, polite and helpful. We basically customised our trip and have been going back and forth with Susan (our liaison) many times. She was very polite and helpful and would give suggestions on what's best based on what we are looking for. She also constantly keep in touch with us, as we booked our tour packages quite a few months before our trip making sure we are updated at every stage of the process. Compared to your regular tour company (tour buses with jammed packed itinerary), the prices offered by My Taiwan Tour is more expensive but if you are looking for something free and easy which is catered to your own pace/needs then this is definitely worth your money. We had Bill Wang as our tour guide/driver and he is very helpful, very knowledgeable, funny, friendly, and was very willing to explain stuff to us. He also recommended some really good food to try out at different areas that we went to. He also brought us to places to buy local Taiwanese products and make sure that we pay decent prices! Bill is also a very safe driver making sure that we (the passengers) are ok on the mountainous windy roads. He is also willing to swap the itinerary around depending on the weather conditions and how we are on the day. Overall we wouldn't have enjoyed our trip as much if not for My Taiwan Tour so thank you very much!- 1
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100% recommendable!
We took a private tour around Taiwan of 6 days. We visited some amazing places around all the island (Taroko, Sun moon lake, Alishan, Tainan...) and the guide Jett was really helpful and friendly. We are super grateful with him for being the best guide we ever had.100% recommendable!