Meals

5 Breakfasts will be supplied. All other meals, snacks and drinks are not included in the cost of your adventure.

Others

Admission tickets to all activities on itinerary

Transport

All transportation will be provided.

Guide

You will receive the assistance of an English-speaking guide throughout the duration of your adventure. If you require additional languages, please let us know when booking.

Accommodation

1 night at the Tripadvisor 3-star Hotelday+ Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent 1 night at the Tripadvisor 3-star Inn by the Village (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent 1 night at the Tripadvisor 3-star Three Door Hotel or equivalent 1 night at the Tripadvisor 3-star South Urban Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent 1 night at the Tripadvisor 3-star InSky Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent Please note that accommodations are subject to change. You will receive confirmation of the final hotels prior to departure.

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Insurance

Travel insurance is not included in the cost of this adventure. TourRadar has partnered with XCover to bring you travel protection for your adventure that you can add to your booking after checkout. You can find more information here https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance

Others

Meals not listed above Any optional activities not on itinerary Gratuity

Flights

No flights are included in this adventure.

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Day 1 Taipei - Hualien
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taipei - Hualien

After leaving Taipei City, we’ll head down the picturesque east coast of Taiwan, passing beautiful beaches and towering cliffs before reaching Taroko Gorge National Park. We’ll spend the afternoon hiking through canyons, passing raging rivers and cascading waterfalls before calling it a day and heading to our hotel in seaside Hualien City. That evening you’ll have the option to venture out on your own for the Hualien’s local eats.

Pick-up from your accommodation in Taipei City

Drive along the scenic Suhwa Highway

Stop at Qingshui Cliff, the largest coastal cliff in Taiwan

Explore the breathtaking, world-renowned Taroko National Park

Enjoy a guided tour of its spectacular mountains, marble canyons, gorges, rapid rivers, and stunning waterfalls

Stay in TripAdvisor 3.5★ Hotelday+ Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 2 Hualien - Taitung
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.

Breakfast at hotel

Drive on the scenic Highway 9 through the bucolic East Rift Valley

Visit the Tropic of Cancer Marker

Cycle on beautiful roads and bike paths passing through rice paddies and flower filled fields

Stay in TripAdvisor 3★ Inn by the Village (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 3 Taitung - Kaohsiung - Tainan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taitung - Kaohsiung - Tainan

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. Afterward, we’ll head to Tainan and explore Taiwan’s spiritual capital (and oldest city), stopping to experience some of the city’s famous culinary delights.

Breakfast at hotel

Drive across Taiwan’s southern banana belt region

Reach Kaohsiung and explore the spacious grounds and the great Buddha of Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery

Arrive in Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city and spiritual heart

Walk through Taiwan’s oldest Confucian Temple or shop for crafts at the iconic Hayashi department store which was founded by Japanese back in 1932

Stay in TripAdvisor 3★Three Door Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 4 Tainan - Chiayi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 and 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.

Breakfast at hotel

Cultural exploration of Tainan including ancient temples, neighborhoods and fortresses

Visit a former Dutch castle and an ancient banyan tree house and learn about the rich history of Taiwan back in the 17th century.

Healing soak at the geothermal Guanziling Mud Springs of Tainan

Drive from Tainan to Chiayi

Stay in TripAdvisor 3★South Urban Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 5 Chayi - Lugang - Taichung
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 town’s craft and culinary traditions. After spending the day immersed in history, we’ll head out to the art-filled city of Taichung.

Breakfast at hotel

Visit the old town of Lugang, famous for its temples, culture and historical sites

Discover the old folks and snacks in Lugang old street and traditional arts

Learn about traditional lantern and paint your own

Stay in TripAdvisor 3★ InSky Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 6 Taichung - Sun Moon Lake - Taipei
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taichung - Sun Moon Lake - Taipei

On the tour’s final day, we’ll head out to arguably the most beautiful spot in Taiwan, majestic Sun Moon Lake, whose azure water and picture-perfect shoreline have inspired poets for centuries. We’ll spend the afternoon on and around the lake before heading to the Maolanshan tea plantation for a tour (and some tea). We’ll then complete the circuit by driving back to Taipei for some well-earned shopping at Taipei 101!

Breakfast at hotel

Visit the beautiful Antique Assam Tea Farm and experience the nostalgia vibe

Enjoy the majestic scenery of Sun Moon Lake from the deck of a pleasure boat

Visit top attractions around Sun Moon Lake

Head back to Taipei, drop off at your accommodation in Taipei City

6 days tour

Around Taiwan (Private)

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Itinerary of your trip Around Taiwan (Private)

Taipei - Hualien

Hualien - Taitung

Taitung - Kaohsiung - Tainan

Tainan - Chiayi

Chayi - Lugang - Taichung

Taichung - Sun Moon Lake - Taipei

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