Itinerary
- Day 1
Taipei
You'll arrive at the airport where someone from the tour will pick you up and drive you to your hotel in Taipei. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city at your own pace. It's a good time to grab a meal, get your bearings, and maybe take a walk around the neighborhood where you're staying.
- Start point
- 臺灣桃園國際機場 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), 大園鄉航站南路9號, 大園區, Taoyuan 337, Taiwan (Arrival transfer)
Landmarks Taipei 101 Tower 
- Day 2
Taipei
After breakfast, you'll head out to see Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and the historic Lungshan Temple. From there, check out Herb Lane market before making your way to the 89th floor observation deck at Taipei 101 Tower for views across the entire city. Next you'll hike Mt. Elephant, then move on to the Jinmian Mountain trail which has ropes for assisted climbing (moderate difficulty). By evening, head to Raohe Night Market where you can try street food and browse local shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
- Visit Lungshan Temple
- Explore Herb Lane fresh produce market
- Taipei 101 Tower 89th floor observation deck
- Mt. Elephant trail hike (approximately 600 stairs)
- Jinmian Mountain trail hike (moderate difficulty)
Optional Activities
- Street food and dining at Raohe Night Market (paid locally)
Landmarks Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Lungshan Temple Herb Lane Taipei 101 Tower Mt. Elephant Jinmian Mountain Raohe Night Market 
- Day 3
Taipei
Start the day with breakfast, then drive to Yangmingshan National Park to see the Flower Clock and the volcanic landscape around it. You'll hike the Jinbaoli Path (also called the Yulu Historical Trail), a 6.3km walk on a century-old trade route that takes about 3 hours and passes through wildflowers with some coastal views mixed in. In the afternoon, explore Dunshui Harbour Town with its historic buildings and street vendors. Walk across Lover's Bridge (especially nice at sunset), see the Danshi Riverbank, and take a ferry across the river before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Yangmingshan National Park - Flower Clock and volcanic landscape exploration
- Jinbaoli Path (Yulu Historical Trail) hike (6.3km, approximately 3 hours)
- Dunshui Harbour Town exploration
- Fisherman's Wharf visit
- Lover's Bridge walk
- Danshi Riverbank exploration
- Ferry ride across the river
Landmarks Yangmingshan National Park Flower Clock Jinbaoli Path Dunshui Harbour Town Fisherman's Wharf Lover's Bridge Danshi Riverbank - Day 4
Taipei - Yehliu Geo Park - Yilan
After breakfast you'll go to Yehliu Geo Park to see rock formations shaped by wind and sea erosion, including the famous Queen's Head. Then explore Jiufen Village with its narrow alleys, teahouses, and old buildings from the gold rush era. The Caoling Historic Trail hike comes next (about 3.5 hours, 10km) on the only remaining section of a 130-year-old Ching Dynasty trade route with rolling green hills and ocean views. You'll finish the day at your hotel in Yilan, which has in-room hot and cold spring water baths.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Yehliu Geo Park visit and rock formation exploration
- Jiufen Village exploration
- Caoling Historic Trail hike (approximately 3.5 hours, approximately 10km)
Landmarks Yehliu Geo Park Queen's Head Jiufen Village Caoling Historic Trail Sandiao Cape - Day 5
Yilan
After breakfast, drive about 2 hours to Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area to see Taiwan cypress trees, the Bailing Giant Tree, and the Bong Bong Train. Later, explore Jioujhihze Scenic Area and Qingshui Geothermal Park where you can soak your feet in natural hot spring pools and cook eggs and corn in hot-spring water using wicker baskets. Walk the 1.2-kilometre Jioujhihze Natural Trail before returning to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area visit
- Bailing Giant Tree visit
- Bong Bong Train experience
- Jioujhihze Scenic Area exploration
- Qingshui Geothermal Park foot soak and hot-spring cooking experience
- Jioujhihze Natural Trail walk (1.2km)
Landmarks Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area Bailing Giant Tree Bong Bong Train Jioujhihze Scenic Area Qingshui Geothermal Park Jioujhihze Natural Trail - Day 6
Yilan - Sun Moon Lake
After breakfast, drive about 3 hours and 34 minutes (roughly 300km) to Sun Moon Lake in central Taiwan. It's the largest body of water in Taiwan, and the eastern side is shaped like the sun while the western side looks like the moon. Mountains surround the lake and it's popular for boating, cycling, and hiking. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Boating on Sun Moon Lake
- Cycling around Sun Moon Lake
- Hiking around Sun Moon Lake
- Visit Wenwu Temple
- Visit Ita Thao Village
Landmarks Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple Ita Thao Village 
- Day 7
Sun Moon Lake
Have a leisurely breakfast with views of Sun Moon Lake, then drive around part of the lake to visit Wen Wu Temple which has the only Confucius statue in a Confucius temple in Taiwan, along with bronze statues of his disciples. If there's time, also stop at Tse En Pagoda and Tehua Village. The Mt Moalan Trail is a relaxed 3-hour hike (3km, paved) that winds through villages, cedar trees, and tea plantations, ending at a Japanese-era weather observatory from 1940 at 1,020m elevation with views extending to Puli.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Wen Wu Temple visit
- Mt Moalan Trail hike (approximately 3 hours, 3km)
- Mt Moalan weather observatory visit (1020m elevation)
Optional Activities
- Tse En Pagoda visit (time permitting)
- Tehua Village visit (time permitting)
Landmarks Wen Wu Temple Tse En Pagoda Tehua Village Mt Moalan Trail - Day 8
Sun Moon Lake - Mt. Hehuan - Taichung
Start with a leisurely breakfast before driving to Mt. Hehuan National Forest Area at 2,900-3,000 meters elevation, known for high mountain landscapes and diverse wildlife with seasonal flowers. Walk the Mt. Shimen Trail (0.8km, 3,237 meters elevation), one of Taiwan's most accessible high mountain trails for all ages, with views of open grasslands and surrounding mountains. Continue to Mt. Hehuan Main Peak at 3,416 meters (1.8km trail) with panoramic views. If time allows, visit Mt. Hehuan East Peak. Then drive to Taichung City for the night, check in, and spend the rest of your day at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Mt. Shimen Trail walk (0.8km, 3,237m elevation)
- Mt. Hehuan Main Peak trail (1.8km, 3,416m elevation)
Optional Activities
- Mt. Hehuan East Peak visit (time permitting)
Landmarks Mt. Hehuan National Forest Area Mt. Shimen Trail Mt. Hehuan Main Peak Mt. Hehuan East Peak - Day 9
Taichung
After breakfast you'll look at the external architecture of the Taichung Opera House, then check out Rainbow Village where you'll see the colorful community transformation created by a retired soldier, or choose to visit the traditional Wufeng Lin Family Mansion instead. Later you'll drive to the airport for your departure from Taiwan.
- End point
- 臺灣桃園國際機場 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), 大園鄉航站南路9號, 大園區, Taoyuan 337, Taiwan (Departure transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- View Taichung Opera House (external visit only)
Optional Activities
- Explore Rainbow Village
- Visit Wufeng Lin Family Mansion (alternative to Rainbow Village)
Landmarks Taichung Opera House Rainbow Village Wufeng Lin Family Mansion
