Discover Taiwan
$1820
per personThis immersive 7-day journey spans Taiwan’s dynamic history and stunning scenery. Begin in vibrant Taipei exploring imperial treasures, iconic monuments, and bustling markets. Journey along the wild Northeast Coast to experience surreal geology and traditional sky lanterns in Shifen and Jiufen. Next, travel south via high-speed rail to explore Taichung’s futuristic architecture before concluding in Tainan, Taiwan’s ancient capital, for a traditional tea ceremony and historic exploration.
7 Days, 6 Nights: Taipei, Taichung, Tainan
Your tour package includes:
- ‣ 6 nights in handpicked hotels
- ‣ 6 breakfasts
- ‣ 4 excursions through Taiwan’s most iconic cities
- ‣ 1 Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience
- ‣ Your expert local guides
- ‣ Private airport and train station transfers
- ‣ High-Speed Trains Taipei-Taichung-Tainan
- ‣ Entrances to museums, landmarks, and more
Included Excursions
- ‣ Tainan Culture – Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience
- ‣ Taipei City Tour – Experience an Incredible Evolution
- ‣ Northeast Coast with Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu
- ‣ Taichung City Evening Guided Walking Tour
- ‣ Tainan City Tour – From Indigenous Roots to Royal Capital
Liberty Square at Chiang Kai Shek Memorial
National Palace Museum has the world’s largest collection of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts.
Jiufen, an old gold mining town with narrow, winding streets and teahouses
Jiufen Old Street is famous for its red lanterns, and a variety of local snacks and souvenirss
Tainan Confucius Temple, established in 1665 as an academy for the civil service
A magical tradition, release a lantern with your hopes and dreams written on it
TAIWAN TOUR ITINERARY
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🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN TAIPEI
DAY 1: ARRIVE TAIPEI
Arrive at Taipei Airport and transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free.
Taipei is the vibrant capital city of Taiwan. It blends modernity with tradition, offering towering skyscrapers like Taipei 101, rich cultural heritage in its temples and museums, and an unforgettable street food experience in its bustling night markets.
Meals: None
DAY 2: TAIPEI CITY TOUR - EXPERIENCE AN INCREDIBLE EVOLUTION
Experience Taipei’s incredible evolution, from imperial treasures and sacred temples to traditional medicine shops and ultra-modern shopping districts.
This morning, you will join the guided Taipei City Tour (group, full day @ 8:30 AM). On this tour, we will explore:
- National Palace Museum: A treasure trove housing nearly 700,000 priceless pieces of ancient Chinese imperial art and artifacts, widely considered the finest highest-quality collection of Chinese imperial treasures in the world.
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: An iconic white-marble monument topped with a striking blue-tiled roof, built to honor Taiwan’s former president.
- Lungshan Temple: Step into a mesmerizing sanctuary of swirling incense and chanting, where centuries-old architecture intricately unites more than a hundred Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian deities under one spectacular roof.
- Ximending: This vibrant pedestrian shopping district is Taipei’s bustling epicenter for lively street performances, diverse local food stalls, and eclectic shopping boutiques.
- Dihua Street: Taipei’s oldest street beautifully blends preserved historic architecture with traditional medicine shops, heritage tea houses, and modern chic cafés.
- Xinyi District: The city’s sleek ultra-modern financial hub is famous for luxury shopping malls, upscale nightlife, and the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: NORTHEAST COAST WITH SHIFEN, JIUFEN & YEHLIU
Head through the mountains to Taiwan’s wild and rugged stretch of northeast coastline, featuring jagged mountains and breathtaking views over the Pacific Ocean.
This expert guided Northeast Coast tour (full day, @12:00 PM) takes you to:
- Yehliu Geopark: Stand on a surreal coastal edge where millions of years of ocean erosion have sculpted volcanic rock into bizarre sci-fi shapes like the famous “Queen’s Head”.
- Shifen Old Street: Walk the active train tracks in this nostalgic vintage village. Paint your personal wishes onto a massive sky lantern and launch it into the mountain skies.
- Shifen Waterfall: Venture deep into the lush Pingxi Valley to witness the thunderous roar of this magnificent mist-veiled cascade, dubbed the “Niagara of Taiwan” for its massive horseshoe drop.
- Jiufen: Continue up the coast to a breathtaking vertical mountain town with steep stone staircases, glowing red lanterns, and historic tea houses that look like a living movie set overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast
🛏️1 NIGHT IN TAICHUNG
DAY 4: TAIPEI – TAICHUNG | TAICHUNG CITY EVENING GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Travel to Taichung via High-Speed Rail with a private transfer.
Later, join the guided Taichung City Evening Walking Tour (group tour, 3 hours @5:00 PM) to explore:
- National Taichung Theater: Marvel at this futuristic architectural wonder, designed entirely without straight walls to mimic a flowing organic “sound cave”.
- Rainbow Village: Stroll through a whimsical vibrant neighborhood hand-painted in brilliant technicolor.
- Miyahara Ice Cream: Indulge in artisanal treats inside a beautifully restored 1920s eye clinic styled like a Hogwarts library.
- Fengjia Night Market: Dive into a legendary food-lover’s paradise packed with hundreds of stalls serving Taiwan’s best street food.
- Taichung Park: Relax in the city’s oldest green oasis, featuring a historic Qing Dynasty pavilion and a tranquil boating lake.
- National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts: Explore one of Asia’s largest art museums, featuring a serene outdoor sculpture park and modern masterpieces.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️2 NIGHTS IN TAINAN
DAY 5: TAICHUNG – TAINAN | TAINAN CULTURE - CHINESE TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCE
Travel to Tainan via High-Speed Rail with a private transfer.
Immerse yourself in Tainan’s rich heritage with a guided Chinese tea ceremony (group tour, 3 hours @4:30 PM). Discover the intricate craftsmanship behind traditional Gaiwan porcelain and terracotta teapots, and learn how they elevate the flavor of premium Oolong teas. It’s a relaxed hands-on cultural experience perfect for savoring Taiwan’s timeless flavors and artisanal traditions.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: TAINAN CITY TOUR - FROM INDIGENOUS ROOTS TO ROYAL CAPITAL
Long before it became Taiwan’s historic soul, Tainan was a vital home to the island’s indigenous peoples, later transforming into a powerful 17th-century Dutch colony and ultimately serving as Taiwan’s very first capital. Today, the legendary history and timeless beauty of this ancient capital remain vividly alive—and you are about to experience them firsthand on this incredible day tour.
Join this expert guided Tainan City Tour (group, full-day @12:00 PM) to discover:
- Sicao Green Tunnel: Cruise on a raft through a serene breathtaking mangrove canal known as Taiwan’s miniature Amazon.
- Anping Old Fort: Explore the historic 17th-century brick foundations of a seaside stronghold originally built by the Dutch East India Company.
- Anping Tree House: Walk through a fascinating abandoned warehouse, completely swallowed by the massive sprawling roots of ancient banyan trees.
- Anping Old Street: Stroll Taiwan’s very first merchant street to sample traditional local snacks like shrimp crackers and candied fruits.
- Chikanlou: Visit this landmark heritage site where an 18th-century Chinese pavilion sits directly atop the remains of a historic Dutch outpost.
- Tainan Grand Mazu Temple: Admire the exquisite historic architecture of Taiwan’s first officially sanctioned temple dedicated to the beloved Sea Goddess.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: END OF TOUR
Check-out after breakfast and transfer to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) for your flight home.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
- *Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
- *The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
6-Night Accommodation
Taiwan Tour Itinerary
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN TAIPEI
DAY 1: TAIPEI
Arrive at Taipei Airport and transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free.
Taipei is the vibrant capital city of Taiwan. It blends modernity with tradition, offering towering skyscrapers like Taipei 101, rich cultural heritage in its temples and museums, and an unforgettable street food experience in its bustling night markets.
🍴Meals: None
DAY 2: TAIPEI CITY TOUR – EXPERIENCE AN INCREDIBLE EVOLUTION
Experience Taipei’s incredible evolution, from imperial treasures and sacred temples to traditional medicine shops and ultra-modern shopping districts.
This morning, you will join the guided Taipei City Tour (group, full day @ 8:30 AM). On this tour, we will explore:
- National Palace Museum: A treasure trove housing nearly 700,000 priceless pieces of ancient Chinese imperial art and artifacts, widely considered the finest highest-quality collection of Chinese imperial treasures in the world.
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: An iconic white-marble monument topped with a striking blue-tiled roof, built to honor Taiwan’s former president.
- Lungshan Temple: Step into a mesmerizing sanctuary of swirling incense and chanting, where centuries-old architecture intricately unites more than a hundred Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian deities under one spectacular roof.
- Ximending: This vibrant pedestrian shopping district is Taipei’s bustling epicenter for lively street performances, diverse local food stalls, and eclectic shopping boutiques.
- Dihua Street: Taipei’s oldest street beautifully blends preserved historic architecture with traditional medicine shops, heritage tea houses, and modern chic cafés.
- Xinyi District: The city’s sleek ultra-modern financial hub is famous for luxury shopping malls, upscale nightlife, and the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: NORTHEAST COAST WITH SHIFEN, JIUFEN & YEHLIU
Head through the mountains to Taiwan’s wild and rugged stretch of northeast coastline, featuring jagged mountains and breathtaking views over the Pacific Ocean.
This expert guided Northeast Coast tour (full day, @12:00 PM) takes you to:
- Yehliu Geopark: Stand on a surreal coastal edge where millions of years of ocean erosion have sculpted volcanic rock into bizarre sci-fi shapes like the famous “Queen’s Head”.
- Shifen Old Street: Walk the active train tracks in this nostalgic vintage village. Paint your personal wishes onto a massive sky lantern and launch it into the mountain skies.
- Shifen Waterfall: Venture deep into the lush Pingxi Valley to witness the thunderous roar of this magnificent mist-veiled cascade, dubbed the “Niagara of Taiwan” for its massive horseshoe drop.
- Jiufen: Continue up the coast to a breathtaking vertical mountain town with steep stone staircases, glowing red lanterns, and historic tea houses that look like a living movie set overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 1 NIGHT IN TAICHUNG
DAY 4: TAIPEI – TAICHUNG | TAICHUNG CITY EVENING GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Travel to Taichung via High-Speed Rail with a private transfer.
Later, join the guided Taichung City Evening Walking Tour (group tour, 3 hours @5:00 PM) to explore:
- National Taichung Theater: Marvel at this futuristic architectural wonder, designed entirely without straight walls to mimic a flowing organic “sound cave”.
- Rainbow Village: Stroll through a whimsical vibrant neighborhood hand-painted in brilliant technicolor.
- Miyahara Ice Cream: Indulge in artisanal treats inside a beautifully restored 1920s eye clinic styled like a Hogwarts library.
- Fengjia Night Market: Dive into a legendary food-lover’s paradise packed with hundreds of stalls serving Taiwan’s best street food.
- Taichung Park: Relax in the city’s oldest green oasis, featuring a historic Qing Dynasty pavilion and a tranquil boating lake.
- National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts: Explore one of Asia’s largest art museums, featuring a serene outdoor sculpture park and modern masterpieces.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN TAINAN
DAY 5: TAICHUNG – TAINAN | TAINAN CULTURE – CHINESE TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCE
Travel to Tainan via High-Speed Rail with a private transfer.
Immerse yourself in Tainan’s rich heritage with a guided Chinese tea ceremony (group tour, 3 hours @4:30 PM). Discover the intricate craftsmanship behind traditional Gaiwan porcelain and terracotta teapots, and learn how they elevate the flavor of premium Oolong teas. It’s a relaxed hands-on cultural experience perfect for savoring Taiwan’s timeless flavors and artisanal traditions.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: TAINAN CITY TOUR – FROM INDIGENOUS ROOTS TO ROYAL CAPITAL
Long before it became Taiwan’s historic soul, Tainan was a vital home to the island’s indigenous peoples, later transforming into a powerful 17th-century Dutch colony and ultimately serving as Taiwan’s very first capital. Today, the legendary history and timeless beauty of this ancient capital remain vividly alive—and you are about to experience them firsthand on this incredible day tour.
Join this expert guided Tainan City tour (group, full-day @12:00 PM) to discover:
- Sicao Green Tunnel: Cruise on a raft through a serene breathtaking mangrove canal known as Taiwan’s miniature Amazon.
- Anping Old Fort: Explore the historic 17th-century brick foundations of a seaside stronghold originally built by the Dutch East India Company.
- Anping Tree House: Walk through a fascinating abandoned warehouse, completely swallowed by the massive sprawling roots of ancient banyan trees.
- Anping Old Street: Stroll Taiwan’s very first merchant street to sample traditional local snacks like shrimp crackers and candied fruits.
- Chikanlou: Visit this landmark heritage site where an 18th-century Chinese pavilion sits directly atop the remains of a historic Dutch outpost.
- Tainan Grand Mazu Temple: Admire the exquisite historic architecture of Taiwan’s first officially sanctioned temple dedicated to the beloved Sea Goddess.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: END OF TOUR
Check-out after breakfast and transfer to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) for your flight home.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ 2nd Friday
- ‣ 4-Star or 5-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- ‣ Price per person (Land Only)
| 2026 Journey |
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| Jul 3, 2026 (1st Friday) | $2,125 | $2,290 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $1,820 | $1,910 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $1,820 | $1,910 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $1,840 | $1,945 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | $1,820 | $2,020 |
| Dec 11, 2026 | $1,835 | $2,000 |
- ‣ For other departure dates, larger private group; please inquire
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Hotels We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.
| Destination | Premium 4 Star Hotels | Deluxe 5 Star Hotels |
| Taipei |
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| Taichung | OKU Hotel Taichung |
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| Tainan | Provintia Hotel |
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- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ 2nd Friday
- ‣ 4-Star or 5-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- ‣ Price per person (Land Only)
| 2026 Journey |
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| Jul 3, 2026 (1st Friday) | $2,125 | $2,290 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $1,820 | $1,910 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $1,820 | $1,910 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $1,840 | $1,945 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | $1,820 | $2,020 |
| Dec 11, 2026 | $1,835 | $2,000 |
Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest arrival airport is Taipei – Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
- ‣ The nearest departure airport is Kaohsiung - Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Private Airport & Train Station Transfers
- ‣ High-Speed Trains (Taipei-Taichung-Tainan)
- ‣ Handpicked Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Daily Breakfasts
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
Exclusions
- ‣ International Air Fare
- ‣ Group excursion meeting point: Your hotels are conveniently located 5-10 minutes from the meeting points. For all group excursions unless otherwise specified, travelers must join at a designated meetup point.
- ‣ Tourism Tax per room per night paid directly to the hotels (for example between 3-4 Euros)
- ‣ Visa (if applicable. Free visa on arrival for American and Canadian)
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Optional Add-Ons
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Note: Add-Ons must be booked with your tour reservation
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 30% of the tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing.
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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