Taiwan Highlights
9 day round the island tour to Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery, Kaohsiung, Kenting National Park, East Coast & Taroko National Park
This round the Taiwan Island Seat-in-Coach Tour will visit Highlights in Taipei City, then the must-see Sun Moon Lake; explore the geologically stunning Taroko National Park and all the photogenic tunnels, waterfalls, cliffs, and gorges. Discover Taiwan’s diverse and breathtaking geography as we tour the island’s varied terrain to enjoy some of the most scenic, awe-inspiring sights. You're bound to experience and see all the best tourist spots in Taiwan with us!
Our Highlights tour is the complete package! If you're after a unique Taiwan island tour experience, with an adventurous tour and cycling tour also incorporated, this package is perfect for you. Our escorted tour will ensure that you see the top tourist spots in Taiwan, as well as have the freedom to enjoy the beautiful country during your own time, which means you will have more time to do what you enjoy: exploring nature, going on your own food tour, more sightseeing. Don't miss out, be sure to check out the itinerary or download our brochure for full details!
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to hotel. Overnight in Taipei.
After breakfast, we will take a tour of Taipei city includes the impressive Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum where 5,000 years of Chinese imperial arts and jade collections are exhibited, Martyrs’ Shrine of traditional architecture and change of Honour Guards, a local Taiwanese temple, and Taipei Handicraft Centre. The remainder of the day will be free on your own. Overnight at Taipei. (MEAL: B)
Today we will drive to Sun Moon Lake which is located in the middle of Taiwan and situated 762 meters above sea level in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan. Tour will stop at the famous Wenwu Temple, also known as Literature-Warrior Temple, dedicated to Confucius as Master of Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword, Holy Monk Shrine and Ci En Pagoda. After touring round Sun Moon Lake, check in hotel. Enjoy natural hot spring at the Fleur de Chine Hotel, Sun Moon Lake. You can also enjoy the walking trails, biking, hiking or boating at the lake. Overnight in Sun Moon Lake. (MEAL: B)
Check out hotel, passing by the lovely small and old Jiji Railway Station, drive to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery, the most famous Buddhist sacred place of southern Taiwan. Here you will learn about Buddhism during the monastery walking tour to visit “Buddha Memorial Centre” and communicate with some of the monks, nuns during the visit, there will be opportunity to taste Buddhist vegetarian lunch (at your own cost). Continuously, we will drive to Kaohsiung City, which is the second largest city of Taiwan. The tour will take you to Love River and Liuhe Night Market. Overnight in Kaohsiung. (MEAL: B)
Morning tour to Kenting National Park, located at Taiwan’s southern tip and the 37 miles of coral-rimmed shoreline along three sides of the park provide its main attractions. Stops will be made at Eluanbi light house, Maobitou coastal scenic area and Longpan Park. Continuously we will drive to Taitung via Southern Link Highway. Overnight stay in Zhiben. Enjoy natural hot spring at Hotel Royal Chihpen (Zhiben Hot Springs). Overnight in Taitung. (MEAL: B)
After breakfast, it will be an exciting East Coast Tour. The East Coast National Scenic Area, known as "Taiwan's last unspoiled land", stretches 170 kilometers down the east coast of the island. Weathering, erosion and accumulation have produced a wide range of landforms here. Our tour will stop at Xiaoyeliu, Sanxiantai, Shitiping (Stone Steps), marble factory and showroom. Late afternoon, we will proceed to Hualien for overnight stay at Taroko National Park. (MEAL: B)
After breakfast, we will make a visit to Taroko National Park. Taroko Gorge is an exceptionally beautiful, narrow raving created by the Liwu River which has cut deep into the mountains of solid marble. A road carved into sheer walls of rock rewinding its way past forested peaks and cliffs towering thousands of feet above it, while hundreds of feet below a river roars past gigantic marble boulders. Passing by Tunnel of Nine Turns, Ci Mu Bridge, stops will be made at Swallow Grotto, and Changchun Temple (Eternal Spring Shrine). We will then drive back to Taipei with a stop at Cingshui Cliff, drive through Syue-Shan Long Tunnel (12.9 km) to arrive at around 6 PM. Check in your hotel in Taipei for 2 nights. (MEAL: B)
This morning you will take SIC tour to Northern Coast and visit Keelung City, Keelung Harbour, Buddha Statue, Yehliu Park and Queen’s Head. Then return back to Taipei. The rest of the day is at leisure. (MEAL: B)
This morning is at leisure.
Transfer to airport for your flight home bound. (MEAL: B)
Taiwan Highlights - 4* Hotel Option
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Tour code: TaiwanHL19A
| Travelling | Price pp | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year round - Depart Every Saturdays | $1,680 | $1,120 | Book |
Taiwan Highlights - 5* Hotel Option
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Download PDF Brochure
AVAILABLE
Tour code: TaiwanHL19B
| Travelling | Price pp | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year round - Depart Every Saturdays | $1,950 | $1,250 | Book |
Remarks
- This is a seat in coach tour; guaranteed departure every Saturday all year round, but subject to availability and final confirmation.
- Surcharge may apply for Cycle Show (dates TBA in March), New Year’s period, Christmas and other event dates.
- The group size in some of the departures in high season may go up to 40 people.
- Children Discount Policy:
- Children need bed & breakfast pay 90% adult rate
- Children don’t need breakfast and share existing bedding pay 60% adult rate
- Infant (0-2 years old) pay $150
- Option A Hotels: Taipei Howard Plaza; Sun Moon Lake Fleur De Chine Hotel (Mountain View); Kaohsiung Grand Hi-Lai Hotel; Taitung Hotel Royal Chihpen; Taroko Silk Place or similar
- Option B Hotels: Taipei Grand Sheraton Hotel; Sun Moon Lake Fleur De Chine Hotel (Mountain View); Kaohsiung Grand Hi-Lai Hotel; Taitung Hotel Royal Chihpen; Taroko Silk Place or similar
- Exclusions: 1. Any air tickets, please call us for best airfare flying with China Airlines (direct flight to Taipei) or Cathay Pacific Airways via Hong Kong or Chinese carriers via mainland China. 2. Personal expenses, unscheduled meals, drinks, tipping to guides, travel insurance etc
Inclusions
- Fully inclusive seat-in-coach tour with English speaking guide, entrance fees, transfers and meals as per above itinerary.
- Twin share hotel accommodation at 4-5 * hotels