Others

Admission to all activities on itinerary

Transport

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

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.

Meals

4 Breakfasts 1 Lunch All other meals, snacks, and drinks are not included din the cost of this adventure.

Accommodation

1 night at the 3-star Hotelday+ Kenting (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent 1 night at the 3-star Hotelday+ Kenting (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent 1 night at the 3-star La Inn Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent 1 night at the 4-star The Place Tainan (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

Any optional activities not on itinerary Meals not listed above Gratuity

Flights

No flights are included in this adventure.

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

Taipei - Kenting

Day one begins with a high-speed train ride down the west coast on Taiwan’s efficient high-speed rail. With a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour, you’ll reach the southernmost part of Taiwan in less than two hours and head to Kenting, a picturesque beach town located at the island’s southern tip. After arriving at the hotel nearby beach and the most well-known Kenting street, we’ll have the rest of the day to swim, hike, bicycle, or just soak up the rays. When the sun goes down, you will be able to experience the beach town’s night markets, drinks and massages.

Head to Taipei HSR Station on your own

Meet tour guide and take HSR to Kaohsiung

Taste an indigenous style fusion cuisine for lunch

Drive down to the beach resort town of Kenting

Swim, hike, or just soak up the rays

Hit the Kenting Street for a drink, dinner, or a massage

Stay overnight in Kenting, TripAdvisor 3★ Hotelday+ Kenting (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 2 Kenting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kenting

After experiencing the passionate fascination of the southern island, we’ll head to the sparsely populated part, where you should not only expect beach-oriented activities. Digging into much more local insight from grassland, seashore flat view, and sandy landscape to the hidden aboriginal village culture is beyond your imagination.

Breakfast at hotel

Visit the front Alangyi Historic Trail, the natural seashore trek with centuries-old stories

Leisure hiking at Hsuhai and enjoy the splendid scene of Mudan Bay

Enjoy an off-roading drive, dune bashing in Safari tour

Drive along the southern coastal line back to Kenting with a flat incredible view

Stay overnight in Kenting, TripAdvisor 3★ Hotelday+ Kenting (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 3 Kenting - Kaohsiung
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kenting - Kaohsiung

Leaving the beach is hard. We’ll leave some spare time to get in a morning swim before checking out. Then on the way back north, we’ll stop in the old town of Hengchun to visit one of the last remaining Qing-era city walls left in Taiwan. After lunch, we’ll head back to Kaohsiung city. Visit the Lotus Pond, a man-made lake surrounded by temples, pavilions, temples, and the famous Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. End the day with fun by making Taiwan’s traditional cookies by yourself.

Breakfast at hotel

Fun in the sun on the beach until 11:00 am

Visit the walled town of Hengchun

Explore Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts

Homemade Chinese traditional pastry experience

Optional night walk at The Pier-2 Art Center

Stay in TripAdvisor 3★ JOHO HOTEL (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 4 Kaohsuing - Tainan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kaohsuing - Tainan

After breakfast at our hotel, the spiritual portion of our journey begins. We’ll head first to the stunning Fo Guang Shan Monastery, a vast religious complex containing eight pagodas (each dedicated to a specific virtue) and grand meditation halls, all overlooked with loving grace by a 108-meter-high statue of the Buddha. Then head to the ancient capital of Tainan, where will explore the spectacular historic sites and alleyways, including the island’s oldest Confucian temple. Also, food will be an essential part, particularly when you are at the well-known city of gastronomy in Taiwan.

Breakfast at hotel

Visit Fo Guang Shan Monastery

Explore historic Tainan, Taiwan’s ancient capital

Walk through history at Taiwan’s oldest Confucian Temple

Shop for crafts at the reformed Lin’s Department Store (Hayashi Department Store)

Stay in TripAdvisor 4★ The Place Tainan (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 5 Tainan - Taipei
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tainan - Taipei

The tour continues with an exploration of Tainan’s most historic Anping district. We’ll visit a castle and fortress dating back to Dutch colonial days and go inside (yes, inside) an ancient Banyan tree. Afterward, head to the hot-spring (and mud-spring) resort of Guanziling for relaxation, rejuvenation, and exfoliation before returning to Taipei.

Breakfast at hotel

Explore the historic Anping District

Visit an old Dutch castle and an ancient banyan tree house

Relax, rejuvenate and exfoliate in the unique mud springs of Guanziling

Head to Chiayi High Speed Rail Station

Take the High Speed Rail (HSR) back to Taipei

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Southern Island Fun 5 Day Private Tour (Classic)

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Island Fun 5 Day Private Tour (Classic)

Taipei - Kenting

Kenting

Kenting - Kaohsiung

Kaohsuing - Tainan

Tainan - Taipei

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