Accommodation

1 night at the Tripadvisor 3-star Hotel Day Plus Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent 2 nights at the Inn by the Village (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent 1 night at the Taroko Liiko Hotels (or equivalent) Please note that accommodations are subject to change. You will receive confirmation of the final hotels prior to departure.

Meals

4 Breakfasts All other meals, snacks, and drinks are not included in the cost of your adventure.

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.

Transport

All transportation (5-seater sedan or 8-seater van, driver).

Others

Admission to all activities on itinerary

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Insurance

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Flights

No flights are included in this adventure.

Others

Any optional activities not on itinerary Meals not listed above Gratuity

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Day 1 Taipei To Hualen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taipei To Hualen

After meeting the group in Taipei, we’ll head down the magnificent east coast to Hualien county, where we’ll visit a beautiful pebble-strewn beach with famously clear blue waters before heading inland to Liyu Lake, whose beauty (some say) rivals that of Taiwan’s more famous Sun Moon Lake. Swim, cycle, and hike around the lake before heading into chilled-out Hualien City, where we’ll spend some time at the poetry, art, and nature-filled Pine Garden Heritage site. After checking into our hotel, we’ll spend the evening eating, watching street performances and just chilling out in general at the seaside Dongdamen night market.

Enjoy the crescent bay and clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean at Qixingtan Beach

Spend a lovely afternoon at Liyu Lake, the largest inland lake in Hualien

Unwind with classical poetry, art and nature at Hualien’s Pine Garden Heritage Site

Enjoy local delicacies along with performances at the Dongdamen night market

Accommodation: 3-star Hotel Day Plus Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 2 Hualien - Taitung
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hualien - Taitung

On day two we’ll head south down the coast, making many stops along the way to check out the region’s astonishingly varied coastal terrain. We’ll stop to visit the Baxian, or “eight deities” caves, known both for their geological features and religious iconography. Further down the coast, we’ll stop for a hike in Sanxiantai, whose long arched footbridge connects the rocky coast with a neighboring island. In the afternoon we’ll visit the town of Dulan, known for its tribal artists, surfing scene, and laid-back vibe. We’ll have another few stops along the beach before reaching the city of Taitung, where we’ll spend the night.

Breakfast at hotel

Scenic tour of coastal cliffs, beaches and coral

Cave of the Eight Immortals

Three Immortals Bridge

Lunch at Donghe Bun Shop followed by a visit to Donghe bridge for visit with local monkeys

Dulan Sugar Factory (Tribal art and culture spot)

Accommodation: Inn by the Village (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 3 Taitung Exploration
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taitung Exploration

On day three we’ll visit a most unusual museum, one made not of brick and glass but of interconnected trees, part of a forest preserve maintained and protected by members of the local Bunun tribe. We’ll learn about the lives and cultures of SE Taiwan’s indigenous peoples, enjoy tribal cuisine, and even do a bit of tree climbing ourselves. Afterward, we’ll head back to Taitung City to chill out and explore.

Breakfast at hotel

Be introduced to the rich culture of Taiwan’s indigenous tribes

Experience indigenous life and climb the trees in the "Luan-Shan forest museum"

Hiking or cycling in Taitung’s Forest Park

Accommodation: Inn by the Village (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 4 Taitung To Hualien
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taitung To Hualien

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Having reached the southern extent of our tour, we’ll begin the trek back north on day 4 up the spectacular Rift Valley. With the coastal mountains to the east and the central mountains to the west, we’ll pass through some of Taiwan’s most gorgeous landscapes. Activities for today include a bicycle ride through the rice paddies in Chishang, a visit to the Tropic of Cancer Marker, and fresh ice cream at the Guangfu Sugar Factory. After feasting on ice cream we’ll head back to Hualien to enjoy local snacks at the Hualien Golden Triangle Shopping District before heading back to our hotel for a well-earned rest.

Breakfast at hotel

Leisurely drive up the rift valley

Optional bicycle ride through the rice paddies of the Chishang Bicycle Trail

Stop at the Tropic of Cancer Marker

Ice Cream at the Guangfu Sugar Factory

Local snacks at the Golden Triangle Shopping District

Accommodation: Taroko Liiko Hotels (or equivalent)
Day 5 Taroko Gorge - Taipei
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taroko Gorge - Taipei

On the last day of our Eastern Beauty Tour, we’ll head to Taroko Gorge and spend some time exploring the place some call Taiwan’s Grand Canyon. We’ll drive along a picturesque road quite literally carved into the canyon walls, stopping for lunch with a marvelous view, visit a temple, shrine or waterfall, and even take a brief hike into the gorge itself. After gorging ourselves on scenery, we’ll head back to the coast for the final leg of our Eastern Beauty Tour - a spectacular evening drive back up the eastern coast.

Breakfast at hotel

Tour Taroko Gorge by car and foot

Lunch in Taroko Gorge

Hike to Taroko Shakadang Trail & Swallow Grotto (weather permitting)

Return to Taipei via scenic east coast route

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5 Day Eastern Beauty Classic Private Tour

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Day Eastern Beauty Classic Private Tour

Taipei To Hualen

Hualien - Taitung

Taitung Exploration

Taitung To Hualien

Taroko Gorge - Taipei

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