Explore Taiwan

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National parks
Countryside and village visits
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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 11 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-5685
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Operated in English

Starts Taipei, Taiwan
Ends Taipei, Taiwan

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Discover Taiwan’s food culture by collecting clams in Wangong, sipping black tea at a plantation and cooking farm-fresh spring onion pancakes in Yilan.
Hike through lush mountain foothills to a 12-tiered pagoda that overlooks Sun Moon Lake, and take a ride around the emerald green waters on a cycling adventure.
Explore stalls pilled with dried fruits, herbs and medicines on Dihua Street – considered one of the oldest streets in Taiwan.
Enjoy a special visit to the Indigenous Atayal tribe and spend some time with their community to learn about their forest survival techniques and costumes, then enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal that showcases tradition and Indigenous flavours.
Ride the Forest Railway train through Alishan’s tropical and subtropical forest, then hike the Sacred Forest Trail to get closer to the old, resident Cypress trees.

Starting and ending in Taipei, the "Explore Taiwan" trip is a guided national parks trip that takes 11 days. You will travel through Hualien City, Taichung and Taipei in Taiwan. "Explore Taiwan" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover a glittering coastline, lush landscapes and tranquil temples on this 11-day adventure through Taiwan. Be tempted by night market food stalls and welcomed into Indigenous tribes, visit tea farms and learn the tricks of local cuisine by collecting clams and cooking farm fresh onion pancakes. Travel to the misty mountains and serene lakes that have captured the attention of many international powers throughout history and learn why Taiwan earned the nickname ‘the beautiful island’. With a hike through mountainous foothills, a train ride through old growth forest and a local leader by your side to teach you about culture, land and people – this adventure will leave you curious and wanting more.

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Day 1: Taipei
Day 2: Taipei
Day 3: Yilan
Day 4: Yilan
Day 5: Sun Moon Lake
Day 6: Sun Moon Lake
Day 7: Chiayi
Day 8: Alishan/Chiayi
Day 9: Taichung
Day 10: Taipei
Day 11: Taipei

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch

Transport

Private Bus , Metro , Public Bus , Bike

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Taipei - Dihua Street walk
Taipei - Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
Yilan - Spring onion farm & cooking demostration
Taipei - National Palace Museum
Yilan - Indigenous Atayal tribe half day visit
Yilan - Morning market visit
Chiayi - Peanut roll icecream making
Sun Moon Lake - Ci'en Pagoda Trail walk
Sun Moon Lake - Bike Ride
Puli - Chung Tai Chan Monastery
Puli - Hugosum Tea Farm
Alishan - Forest railway
Alishan - Sacred Forest Trail hike
Lukang - Longshan Temple
Fangyuan - Clam picking
Taichung - Rainbow Village

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Taipei are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Explore Taiwan tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Explore Taiwan tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 22 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 22 September 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Explore Taiwan tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Explore Taiwan tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

We use mainly private transport between destinations on this trip to enable us to pack as many highlights as we can into each day. When in Taipei you can expect plenty of walking and to make use of the efficient metro system.
There are several opportunities for hiking and cycling on this trip. While these are not strenuous, they do require a good overall level of fitness.
This trip doesn’t spend a lot of time in Taipei. We highly recommend you spend extra time in this great city. Please consult your booking agent for booking extra accommodation here before or after the trip.

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