TAIWAN
Taiwan's best, in order.
The 8 most popular 1-day tours in Taiwan, with what each one includes, who you book with and what it costs.
A 9-hour guided day trip from Taipei to Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark with lantern release, old-street wandering, and the Queen’s Head rocks.
Ride Taipei’s Maokong Gondola all day for $12, with 360° views, tea walks, and sunset colors plus free drink perks.
Private day trip from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, and Jiufen Old Street with hotel pickup and a guide.
“The Geopark, Jiufen and Shifen can be very crowded. Learning more from Samuel, our guide, about the sites were very informative and interesting. Samuel's knowledge of where to traverse made it more efficient. Would love to do another tour with him the next time we visit Taipei.”
Small-group day from Taipei to Jiufen, Yehliu, Shifen, with gold-rush geology, coastal views, and DIY sky lanterns in 9 hours.
A small-group Sun Moon Lake day trip from Taipei with hotel pickup, a shuttle boat cruise, Ita Thao Pier stops, and an included Taiwanese lunch.
“Sky was a fantastic guide! He was very insightful on all the our stops at Sun Moon lake and the history that came with it. I would definitely recommend him for all my friends and family!”
Hike Yangmingshan from Qingtiangang to Xiaoyoukeng, with private pickup, English/Spanish guide, and two route options for Taipei nature views.
“This is a beautiful national park and the hike was spectacular! I’m so glad I decided to do this tour during my stay in the Taipei area. I highly recommend and would do it again.”
Alishan one-day escape from Taichung: hotel pickup, forest railway, cypress trees, temples and views. $80 plus park tickets.
“This tour was well managed, enjoyable and much to see. Our driver/tour guide, Moose, was very punctual. He gave a lot information on places we were visiting. He was cheerful and always helpful. And he helped us with memorable photos.”
A fast Taiwan flavor run from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake: high speed rail, gondola views, a short cruise, and a tribal lunch.
“This tour is a must for anyone visiting Taiwan. Our tour guide was very friendly and helpful every step of the way. We enjoyed riding on the gondola and trying the food at the indigenous restaurant. The lake is beautiful and we loved getting to visit the temples as well. I would definitely recommend this…”
