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Discover the highlights of Taiwan on this 11-day adventure. After eating your way through Taipei’s famous street food, travel to Yilan to meet an Indigenous community, learn about their way of life and share a home-cooked lunch. Then, explore the pagodas and trails of the serene Sun Moon Lake in the Central Mountain Range before travelling to Chiayi to visit a tea farm and meet nuns at a Buddhist monastery. With a scenic train ride through Alishan’s tropical forests, clam picking at a traditional fishing village and a local leader to show you around, this is an action-packed, immersive introduction to Taiwan.

Trip Name
Explore Taiwan
Last Updated
2024-08-19
Days
11
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Discover Taiwan’s culinary traditions by collecting clams, rolling your own tea leaves at a plantation and cooking farm-fresh spring onion pancakes.
  • Hike through misty mountain foothills to a nine-tiered pagoda overlooking Sun Moon Lake and ride around the emerald-coloured waters on a cycling adventure.
  • Spend the day with the Indigenous Atayal community to learn about their tribal costumes, face tattoos and traditional survival techniques, and share a home-cooked meal that showcases Indigenous flavours.
  • Explore stalls piled with dried fruits, herbs and traditional medicines on Dihua Street – considered one of the oldest streets in Taiwan.
  • Ride the Forest Railway train through Alishan’s tropical and subtropical forests and hike the Sacred Forest Trail among giant Cypress trees.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Taipei
Huan ying! Welcome to Taipei. Your adventure begins in the bustling capital of Taiwan with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, maybe visit the hot springs at Yangmingshan National Park. After the meeting, head out for an optional dinner to get to know your local leader and fellow travellers.
Day 2 - Taipei
After breakfast, explore Taipei with your local leader. Get a sense of the city’s merchant past on Dihua Street – the oldest street in Taipei – and see how young entrepreneurs are revitalising the area. With traditional medicine shops, Fujian-style Qing Dynasty homes and Baroque architecture standing alongside modern cafes and art studios, it represents the many chapters in Taipei’s rich history. Continue to the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall – an impressive dedication to the former president of the Republic of China. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Maybe head to the Shilin Night Market for dinner tonight to try fried fish meatballs, oyster omelette or the infamous stinky tofu.
Day 3 - Yilan
This morning, take a private transfer to Yilan, stopping off at the National Palace Museum which houses the world’s largest collection of Chinese art. Then, visit a spring onion farm where you'll pop on a pair of gum boots and get grubby in the fields! Pick your own produce before learning how to cook one of Taiwan’s most beloved snacks: crispy spring onion pancakes. Arrive at your hotel in Yilan in the late afternoon, where you’ll have free time to relax or explore at your own pace.
Day 4 - Yilan
This morning, visit the Indigenous Atayal tribe – Indigenous people make up just 2.5% of the Taiwanese population, and the Atayal people are one of the 16 main groups. This is a rare opportunity to connect with the community and learn about the cultural significance of their tribal costume and face tattoos. Try your hand at making bamboo rice before sitting down with the locals to enjoy a hearty lunch that showcases Indigenous flavours. Then, head into the forest to learn about traditional hunting and trap-setting techniques. Say goodbye to your hospitable hosts and return to Yilan where you'll have a free evening to explore.
Day 5 - Sun Moon Lake
Today, you’ll visit a morning market to learn about the fragrant ingredients used in Taiwanese cooking and how to make peanut roll ice cream. Then, head to Sun Moon Lake – one of the island’s most iconic destinations named after the shapes that its outline forms. This alpine lake – the only natural lake in Taiwan – lies in the foothills of the Central Mountain Range and is surrounded by forested peaks and hiking trails. Tonight, you’ll stay in Puli at a guesthouse surrounded by lush gardens. You have a free evening to take a walk, relax or watch the sunset over the peaks.
Day 6 - Sun Moon Lake
After breakfast, take a leisurely stroll along the Ci'en Pagoda Trail through the forested foothills around Sun Moon Lake. At the trail's end, you’ll arrive at the 46-m-tall Ci'en Pagoda, where you can climb to the top and take in panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Then, keep the active energy going on a scenic cycling adventure along the lake’s shores. The evening is yours to spend how you wish.
Day 7 - Chiayi
After breakfast, take a private vehicle to Hugosum Tea Farm. Here, you’ll get an insight into the production of Taiwan’s beloved black tea and roll your own leaves, which will be dried and packaged to take a taste of Taiwan home with you. Then, visit the Chung Tai Chan Monastery – the unique combination of Chinese and Western architecture makes it an impressive sight. You’ll meet one of the resident nuns or a guide for a tour to explore the gardens and dive into the monastery's history. Afterwards, head to Chiayi in a private vehicle where you’ll have a free evening.
Day 8 - Alishan/Chiayi
This morning, head to Alishan National Scenic Area – along with Sun Moon Lake and Taroko Gorge, Alishan is one of the most dramatic parts of Taiwan. Climb aboard a train for a picturesque ride on the old Forest Railway, passing tropical, subtropical and temperate forests along the way. Then, hit the Sacred Forest Trail for a hike to get closer to the flora and fauna, including the giant Cypress trees that call this park home. Later, return to Chiayi for a free evening.
Day 9 - Taichung
Today, head to the flat and fertile land of Changhua County – sometimes known as the ‘breadbasket’ of Taiwan. Visit Longshan Temple, one of the oldest temples in Taiwan, before continuing to the fishing village of Fangyuan where you’ll try your hand at clam picking and see water birds, fiddler crabs and mudskippers. There'll also be an opportunity to sample fresh seafood like crabs and oysters. In the afternoon, travel to Taichung for a free evening.
Day 10 - Taipei
Today, you’ll arrive back in Taipei around midday. The afternoon and evening are free to explore at your leisure. Maybe meet back up with your leader and group for an optional dinner or visit the Taipei 101 Observation Deck for a magnificent view of the city lit up at night.
Day 11 - Taipei
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast. With no activities planned for the day, you're free to leave the hotel any time after checkout. If you want to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
17-05-202527-05-2025AUD $ 3,927-
12-06-202522-06-2025AUD $ 3,552-
10-07-202520-07-2025AUD $ 4,685-
24-07-202503-08-2025AUD $ 4,685-
07-08-202517-08-2025AUD $ 4,685-
18-09-202528-09-2025AUD $ 4,865-
25-09-202505-10-2025AUD $ 4,865-
16-10-202526-10-2025AUD $ 4,865-
18-10-202528-10-2025AUD $ 4,865-
20-10-202530-10-2025AUD $ 4,865-
23-10-202502-11-2025AUD $ 4,865-
25-10-202504-11-2025AUD $ 4,865-
27-10-202506-11-2025AUD $ 4,865-
30-10-202509-11-2025AUD $ 4,865-
01-11-202511-11-2025AUD $ 4,685-
06-11-202516-11-2025AUD $ 4,685-
13-11-202523-11-2025AUD $ 4,685-
15-11-202525-11-2025AUD $ 4,685-
20-11-202530-11-2025AUD $ 4,505-
22-11-202502-12-2025AUD $ 4,505-
27-11-202507-12-2025AUD $ 4,505-
11-12-202521-12-2025AUD $ 4,505-
12-01-202622-01-2026AUD $ 4,835-
04-02-202614-02-2026AUD $ 4,835-
05-03-202615-03-2026AUD $ 4,835-
11-03-202621-03-2026AUD $ 4,835-
16-03-202626-03-2026AUD $ 4,835-
23-03-202602-04-2026AUD $ 4,835-
09-04-202619-04-2026AUD $ 5,025-
13-04-202623-04-2026AUD $ 4,835-
15-04-202625-04-2026AUD $ 4,835-
23-04-202603-05-2026AUD $ 5,025-
30-04-202610-05-2026AUD $ 5,025-
06-05-202616-05-2026AUD $ 4,835-
20-05-202630-05-2026AUD $ 4,835-
01-06-202611-06-2026AUD $ 4,835-
25-06-202605-07-2026AUD $ 5,025-
15-07-202625-07-2026AUD $ 4,835-
12-08-202622-08-2026AUD $ 4,835-
26-08-202605-09-2026AUD $ 4,835-
03-09-202613-09-2026AUD $ 5,220-
09-09-202619-09-2026AUD $ 4,835-
12-10-202622-10-2026AUD $ 5,220-
15-10-202625-10-2026AUD $ 5,220-
19-10-202629-10-2026AUD $ 5,220-
21-10-202631-10-2026AUD $ 4,835-
26-10-202605-11-2026AUD $ 5,220-
29-10-202608-11-2026AUD $ 5,220-
04-11-202614-11-2026AUD $ 4,835-
09-11-202619-11-2026AUD $ 4,835-
12-11-202622-11-2026AUD $ 5,025-
18-11-202628-11-2026AUD $ 4,835-
23-11-202603-12-2026AUD $ 4,835-
25-11-202605-12-2026AUD $ 4,835-
02-12-202612-12-2026AUD $ 4,835-
10-12-202620-12-2026AUD $ 4,835-

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nights),Guesthouse (2 nights)

Transport

Private Bus,Metro,Public Bus,Bike

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