5-day Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake And Alishan Private Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Taipei to Taroko Gorge

Pass By: Qingshui Cliff, Su-hua highway from Herping to Chungte, Xiulin 97253 Taiwan
After pick up travelers in Taipei, on the way to Hualien, we will pass by Qingshui Cliff on the famous Suhua Highway coastal road, towering over 1,000 meters above the Pacific Ocean.

Stop At: Taroko National Park, Taroko National Park, Xiulin, Hualien
We will visit geologically stunning Taroko National Park. Best known for being the home of visually stunning Taroko Gorge, the park is also a treasure trove of rivers and waterfalls, cliffs and trails, tunnels and temples. We'll hike, sightsee, and explore the gorge, perhaps even seeing some of the local monkeys who call the area home
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4-star Taroko Liiko Hotels (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 2: Taroko Gorge to Sun Moon Lake

Stop At: Wuling, Ren'ai Township Taiwan
After breakfast in the hotel, we'll cross the Central Mountain Range on the Central Cross-Island Highway and enjoy the wondrous high-mountain scenery. While the drive is long, we'll take many breaks for sightseeing, photography, and soaking in panoramic views. We'll stop to touch the trunk of the Bilu sacred tree, said to date back to biblical times.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Sun Moon Lake, Zhongshan Rd., Yuchi Township, Yuchi 555 Taiwan
After reaching the top, we'll descend into the valley, reaching magical Sun Moon Lake, the island's largest and most pristine body of water. Once at the lake, we'll relax and unwind with a traditional tribal meal before checking into a 3-star hotel with a view of the lake.
Duration: 1 minute

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3-star Lealea Garden Hotel (Sun Moon Lake-Moon) (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 3: Sun Moon Lake

Stop At: Sun Moon Lake, Zhongshan Rd., Yuchi Township, Yuchi 555 Taiwan
We'll travel across the lake on a pleasure boat, hike through a magnificent grove of climbing bamboo, and visit the serene Xuanguang temple, a major pilgrimage site for followers of the Buddhist faith. We'll have great meals, and do a cycling trip around the lake (listed as one of the top ten cycling routes in the world by CNN Travel)
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Lealea Garden Hotel (Sun Moon Lake-Moon) (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 4: Sun Moon Lake to Alishan

Stop At: Alishan, Alishan, Chiayi County
On the journey's fourth day we'll say goodbye to Sun Moon Lake and head deeper into the mountains. Our goal for the day is the Alishan scenic area, but the landscape through which we'll be passing is so beautiful that we'll take our time, stopping for a tribal meal with a great view first followed by a visit to a well known tea farm, where we'll walk a trail passing through some of Taiwan's most beloved tea fields. Once we get to Alishan, we'll take a ride on the narrow gauge Alishan mountain rail before checking in at Alishan house hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Alishan House Hotel (The Historical House Room)or equivalent

Day 5: Alishan to Taipei

Stop At: Alishan, Alishan, Chiayi County
It's the final day of the tour, and you’ll want to get up early to enjoy the sunrise in Alishan, for it’s only at this time of day that you’ll be treated to a view of the “sea of clouds” for which the area is justly known. The morning will be taken up by hiking through the high mountain forests of the area, including past a cypress tree that’s said to be a thousand years old. After lunch, we’ll head to a tea house called Alishanwin for tea with tremendous views before heading back to Taipei City.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.