Premium 5 days Eastern and Taroko Gorge Tour
HIGHLIGHTS
- • Walk along Taroko Gorge's cliffs, turquoise waters, and discover hidden caves and waterfalls
- • Dine with indigenous tribes and learn how to roast coffee bean and make salt with their tribe members
- • Try exotic cuisine by a Michelin-trained chef who uses local, Hualien ingredients
- • Explore sea caves used for worship and beautiful trails next to the ocean
- • Try Taiwan's award-winning whisky
Please understand that Taroko Gorge has been damaged by a severe earthquake, and the park will be closed for six months. However, we will replace the other attractions in Hualien to ensure you have the best memories in Taiwan.
See the beauty of Taroko Gorge and beyond on this 5-day, luxury tour. Explore the island's beautiful East Coast in a leisurely manner, stopping at the most beautiful beaches and natural wonders. Dine with indigenous tribes, learn how to roast coffee with them overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and try local Hualien dishes from a Michelin-trained chef. Tour the turquoise waters of the world's largest marble canyon at the famous Taroko Gorge. End the majestic tour with Taiwan's award-winning whisky and one last look at the beautiful scenery.
▴ Natural farming coffee farm in Taiwan's East coast.
▴ Traditional sea salt making grandpa
▴ Sinasera 24, a fine dining restaurant where the chef uses local seasonal ingredients.
▴ Lunch at the tribe with Pacific Ocean view
▴ Taroko Gorge
▴ PawPaw Drum Performance at Pisirian tribe
ITINERARY
Day 1 / Taipei - Hualien
Head down the picturesque east coast of Taiwan, stopping at beautiful beaches and exploring laid back Hualien. Go back in time at a 1943 former military site, now a cultural center offering historical exhibits & events.
Day 2 / Hualien and East Coast
Explore the East Coast's unique topography and local people. Start at natural sea caves used for religious worship, then meet indigenous tribe members who will teach you how to roast organic coffee beans and make salt. Indulge in a Michelin-quality meal that uses all natural ingredients from Hualien. Check traditional salt making with an indigenous tribe member, and enjoy fine dining with a Michelin-trained chef who creates exotic dishes with local, Hualien ingredients.
Day 3 / Hualien and East Coast
Take a scenic hike along the oceanside's waves and enjoy 360 views of the East Coast's coastline. Cyril than the mountains and the sea shore natural conditions, coupled with tribal passion and painstaking hard work, inspired tribal talent for music and art.
Day 4 / Taroko Gorge
Spend a whole day exploring the world’s largest marble cliff and blue, turquoise waters at Taroko Gorge. Your guide can introduce you to hidden caves and waterfalls only locals know!
Day 5 / Taroko Gorge to Taipei
Walk through Taroko Gorge and marvel at the turquoise blue waters that slice through marble cliffs. Your guide will take you to hidden waterfalls and caves within the gorge. Heading back to Northern Taipei, then stopping by an award-winning whiskey before returning.
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Pick up from your accommodation in Taipei -
Drive down Taiwan's scenic east coast -
Visit the picturesque Qixingtan Beach
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Enjoy a lunch prepared by a Michelin chef -
Explore the Renovated Historical Site - Jiang Jun Fu
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Dongdamen night market (at guest's expense)
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TripAdvisor 4★ Arsma Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Roast your own coffee beans at Haian Coffee, overlooking the Pacific Ocean -
Lunch at the tribe with Pacific Ocean view
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Visit the various natural coastal landscape at Dashibi Hill and Shitipin
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Meet the 80-year-old grandpa of the Yongfu tribe who has mastered the art of making fleur de sel (crystal salt)
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Dine in a fine dining restaurant where the chef uses local ingredients
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5★ Rated Luxury local B&B Sinasera Resort (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Stop at the Tropic of Cancer Marker
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Enjoy an indigenous-fusion meal at Aredetay
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Visit Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park
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Learn about the Japanese influence in Hualien at the Sugar Factory and have ice cream
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Dinner in Hualien city (at your expense)
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4★ Rated Lakeshore Hotel Taroko (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Explore the breathtaking, world-renowned Taroko Gorge
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Tour through Taroko Gorge, a world-class scenic and natural wonder, with towering mountains, marble canyons, and rushing mountain streams
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Dinner at the Hotel
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TripAdvisor 5★ Silks Place Taroko (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
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Breakfast at hotel
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Late check out at hotel or continue to explore the beauty of Taroko Gorge
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Head to Yilan and snap some scenic pictures at Qingshui Cliff on the beautiful Suhua Highway coastal road
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Tour Kavalan whisky distillery and sample Taiwan's award-winning whisky
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Returning to Taipei
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Meal :
Breakfast : 7 | Lunch : 1 | Dinner : 4 -
Duration :
5 Days 4 nights -
Pick-up :
Accommodation in Taipei city
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Drop-Off :
Accommodation in Taipei city -
Group Size :
2-20 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
- •4 nights hotels with breakfast each day
- •Lunch (day 2)
- •Dinner (day 2 & day 4)
- •Travel Insurance (Accidental death and disability: max NT$2,000,000 Medical expenses: max NT$200,000)
Exclusions
- •Meals not listed above
- •Any optional activities not on itinerary
- •Gratuity
Cancellation Policy
We do our best to accommodate individual travelers by placing them on tours with other guests. In the event an individual traveler cannot be so accommodated, guests will be offered an alternative tour of equal value or full refund.
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.
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