Taiwan Discovery - Taipei, Sun Moon Lake & Wilderness
10 Days | 9 Nights
Price per person from
$2895pp
*Based on double occupancy
Land Only
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Relax on a private, round-island tour experiencing Taiwan's mountains, valleys, rivers, temples, and coastline. Visit Sun Moon Lake and Love River, and discover the secrets behind Taiwan’s renowned cocoa.
- 8 Nights accommodation
- Private touring with English Speaking Guide
- Private airport/hotel transfers
- Breakfast daily
Description
This nine-day journey through Taiwan combines vibrant city life, natural wonders, cultural immersion, and scenic relaxation.
The trip begins in Taipei, where you can settle in and prepare for the adventure ahead. Journey down the west coast toward Taichung, with visits to Japanese colonial relics and a hands-on Hakka tea-pounding lesson in Miaoli. The evening culminates at Taichung’s lively Fengjia Night Market, known for its street food and bustling atmosphere.
From Taichung, the route leads into the mountains to the iconic Sun Moon Lake. Enjoy serene lake views, cultural sites, and a stop at the Antique Assam Tea Farm. The following day, the itinerary continues to Alishan, famous for its misty forests and highland tea. You can hike among towering cypress trees and learn about Taiwan’s tea traditions.
An early start on Day 5 offers the chance to ride the Alishan Forest Railway and witness the breathtaking “sea of clouds” at sunrise. The group then travels south to Kaohsiung, visiting Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery and exploring Love River by boat.
Venture further south to Pingtung for an eco-friendly cocoa farm visit before driving through banana-growing regions to Taitung, where relaxation awaits at the Chihpen hot springs. The scenic East Rift Valley unfolds, a route filled with rice fields and mountain views en route to Hualien.
The penultimate day highlights Yilan, where you can tour a tea plantation, try traditional tea-making, and savor their own brews before returning to Taipei.
This itinerary offers a perfect balance of Taiwan’s cultural heritage, natural beauty, and modern energy, leaving travelers with unforgettable memories.
Price
Travel Dates |
Price* | |
|---|---|---|
| *Based on double occupancy | ||
| Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026 | from $2895pp * | |
*Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share. Single supplements apply and are advised on request. Prices are current at time of posting (9/16/2025), may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. Black out dates and seasonal surcharges over events apply. Travel Answers terms and conditions apply to change fees and cancellations. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices based on availability. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531
Inclusions
- 1-night Taipei, Sonnien Hotel, Superior Room
- 1-night Taichung, In Sky Hotel, Mars Superior Double Room
- 1-night Sun Moon Lake, Sun Moon Lake Hotel, Twin Room with Mountain View
- 1-night Alishan, Yin shan Hotel, Double Room
- 1-night Kaohsiung, Hotel dua, Standard Room
- 1-night Taitung, Hoya Hot Springs Hotel & Spa, Double Room with Mountain View
- 1-night Hualien, Hotelday Hualien, Standard Double
- 1-night Taipei, Sonnien Hotel, Superior Room
- Breakfast daily
- English Speaking Guide
- Daily Private Touring
- Entrance Fees as indicated
- Private airport/hotel transfers
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Tips for tour guide & driver
Map
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrive Taipei
On arrival in Taipei, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
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Sonnien Hotel
(Superior)
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Sonnien Hotel
(Superior)
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Day 2 - Taipei - Taichung (B)
Meet your driver and head down the west coast, stopping to visit some of Taiwan's most photogenic relics from both the Japanese colonial era and beyond. Take a lesson of Hakka pound tea making in Miaoli before reaching Taichung, where after checking into our hotel, you will visit the famous Taichung Fengjia Night Market.
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In Sky Hotel
(Superior)
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In Sky Hotel
(Superior)
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Day 3 - Taichung - Sun Moon Lake (B)
Head into the mountains to visit the majestic Sun Moon Lake, one of Taiwan's most popular sites. Visit the Antique Assam Tea Farm and enjoy the majestic scenery of Sun Moon Lake. Enjoy your pleasant afternoon with both the naturally beautiful scenery and the culturally rich attractions.
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Sun Moon Lake Hotel
(Superior)
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Sun Moon Lake Hotel
(Superior)
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Day 4 - Sun Moon Lake - Alishan (B)
Today is all about mountains as you head from Sun Moon Lake to another mountainous Alishan. After seeing the various beauty of Sun Moon Lake in the morning, you will visit Zhushan and learn about the Taiwanese tea on the way to Alishan, where you will hike among the clouds through the verdant forests.
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Ying Shan Hotel
(Standard)
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Ying Shan Hotel
(Standard)
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Day 5 - Alishan - Kaohsiung (B)
Awaken early and hop on the Alishan Forest Railway to catch a view of the area's famed "sea of clouds" that appears around dawn. Afterward, head to Kaohsiung, Taiwan's second-largest city, where we will spend the rest of the morning exploring the country's largest Buddhist monastery. Then, take a boat tour of the city's scenic Love River before checking into our hotel. Optional early morning ride through the scenic mountains on the Alishan Forest Railway (without tour guide).
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Hotel Dua-Kaohsiung
(Superior)
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Hotel Dua-Kaohsiung
(Superior)
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Day 6 - Kaohsiung - Pintung - Taitung (B)
Starting with reaching Taiwan's southernmost city to look at the eco-friendly cocoa farm in the morning. Then you will drive through Taiwan's banana belt to hit the pretty east coast town of Taitung. It's time to head to the beautiful east coast with natural ecology and indigenous culture. After checking in at the hotel, take your time to relax in the famous Chihpen hot spring.
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Hoya Hot Springs Resort & Spa
(Standard)
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Hoya Hot Springs Resort & Spa
(Standard)
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Day 7 - Taitung - Hualien (B)
Spend this day exploring the landscapes considered by some as Taiwan's most beautiful road while driving through the scenic East Rift Valley. In addition to being where two tectonic plates meet, it's also where Taiwan's best rice is grown. We will be surrounded by bucolic splendor before reaching the coastal city of Hualien.
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Hotel Day+ Hualien
(Superior)
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Hotel Day+ Hualien
(Superior)
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Day 8 - Hualien - Taipei (B)
Today you will visit Yilan, a region full of Taiwanese warmth and hospitality. You will tour a tea plantation, experience the tea-making process, and finally, enjoy tasting the tea we’ve worked hard to create. After the experience, return to Taipei with the delightful aroma of tea accompanying us on the journey.
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Sonnien Hotel
(Superior)
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Sonnien Hotel
(Superior)
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Day 9 - Depart Taipei (B)
Transfer to Taipei Airport for your onward flight.