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11 Days | Tantalising food, lush views, tranquil temples and sweet black tea
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Start
Taipei, Taiwan
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Finish
Taipei, Taiwan
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Trip Code
CJSA
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Transport
Private Bus, Metro, Public Bus, Bike
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Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)
From £2,466(11 days)
Trip Informations
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.
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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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.
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Explore stalls pilled with dried fruits, herbs and medicines on Dihua Street – considered one of the oldest streets in Taiwan.
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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.
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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.
Is this trip right for you?
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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.
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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.
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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.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Taipei
- DAY 2Day 2 • Taipei
- DAY 3Day 3 • Yilan
- DAY 4Day 4 • Yilan
- DAY 5Day 5 • Sun Moon Lake
- DAY 6Day 6 • Sun Moon Lake
- DAY 7Day 7 • Chiayi
- DAY 8Day 8 • Alishan/Chiayi
- DAY 9Day 9 • Taichung
- DAY 10Day 10 • Taipei
- DAY 11Day 11 • Taipei
Inclusions
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10 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Private Bus, Metro, Public Bus, Bike
bed Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleTaipei - Dihua Street walk
circleTaipei - Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
circleYilan - Spring onion farm & cooking demostration
circleTaipei - National Palace Museum
circleYilan - Indigenous Atayal tribe half day visit
circleYilan - Morning market visit
circleChiayi - Peanut roll icecream making
circleSun Moon Lake - Ci'en Pagoda Trail walk
circleSun Moon Lake - Bike Ride
circlePuli - Chung Tai Chan Monastery
circlePuli - Hugosum Tea Farm
circleAlishan - Forest railway
circleAlishan - Sacred Forest Trail hike
circleLukang - Longshan Temple
circleFangyuan - Clam picking
circleTaichung - Rainbow Village
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025
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£2,596£2,466
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, except in Sun Moon Lake and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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