Itinerary
- Day 1
Taipei
You'll meet up with your Adventure Leader around lunchtime to get oriented and hear some local tips. After that, there's a hike up Elephant Mountain accessible by MRT, which takes you to a 184m peak with solid views across Taipei's skyline. Later in the evening, head to the night market to try some of Taiwan's food for the first time. If you've still got energy, there's an optional pub outing with the group.
- Start point
- Beimen Wow Poshtel, 臺北市, Taipei 103, Taiwan (Lobby, 14:00)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Beimen WOW Poshtel, Taipei)
Included Activities
- Hike up Elephant Mountain
- Food tour at night market
Optional Activities
- Evening pub visit
Landmarks Elephant Mountain 
- Day 2
Taipei
Join your Adventure Leader in the morning for a city tour that includes Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and Longshan Temple. The afternoon's yours to do what you want. You could hit up museums or tourist spots around Taipei, or if you're looking to unwind, head to Beitou Hot Springs by metro where you can relax in the valley's hot springs surrounded by local flora and fauna, plus there's a museum if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Beimen WOW Poshtel, Taipei)
Included Activities
- City tour including Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
- City tour including Longshan Temple
Optional Activities
- Beitou Hot Springs visit
Landmarks Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Longshan Temple Beitou Hot Springs 
- Day 3
Taipei to Yilan
Start early and travel by coach to Yilan, stopping at Leshui Village along the way for an Indigenous experience. You'll meet Atayal community members and learn about their tribal totems and the 'Atayal gaga' belief system that shapes their daily life. Once you reach Yilan, the evening is free so you can either hang at the hostel or explore around town.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hai An 2 Hostel, Yilan)
Included Activities
- Leshui Village trip and Indigenous life experience
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Yilan
Landmarks Leshui Village - Day 4
Yilan to Hualien
Get up before sunrise for a canoe trip on the Pacific Ocean off Yilan's coast. After breakfast, you'll board a train to Hualien, which takes a couple hours and gets you there after lunch. There's an optional whale-watching excursion available in the afternoon if you're interested. Your evening is free to walk around or try local specialties like Hualien Yam, Hualien Taro, or bamboo rice.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (KID Hualien Hostel, Hualien)
Included Activities
- Sunrise canoe experience
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching off the coast of Hualien
- Day 5
Hualien
Spend the full day exploring Taroko National Park, which is right near Hualien. You'll hike through the park checking out waterfalls including Baiyang Waterfall and the Taroko Gorge with its dramatic drops and valleys. After you head back to Hualien in the late afternoon, you'll have time to explore and grab dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (KID Hualien Hostel, Hualien)
Included Activities
- Taroko National Park day trip
- Hike to Baiyang Waterfall
- Taroko Gorge exploration
Landmarks Taroko National Park Baiyang Waterfall Taroko Gorge 
- Day 6
Hualien to Kaohsiung
Travel by train heading south down the coast toward Kaohsiung, a journey of a few hours with nice views along the way. After lunch, visit Fo Guang Shan Monastery, which is the center of Buddhism in Taiwan and features a museum, thousands of holy statues, and a 40m high Big Buddha. The evening is free to check out Kaohsiung's downtown area and find something to eat.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Ahiruyah Guesthouse, Kaohsiung)
Included Activities
- Fo Guang Shan Monastery visit
Landmarks Fo Guang Shan Monastery - Day 7
Kaohsiung to Tainan
Your Adventure Leader leads a morning city tour of Kaohsiung showing you Pier 2 Art Center with its exhibitions inside old storage warehouses and Sanfeng Temple, a historic temple from 300 years ago with traditional architecture. Then it's a quick high-speed train ride to Tainan (under an hour). Later, head to Shennong Street to feel the local energy and bustling atmosphere.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Light Hostel, Tainan)
Included Activities
- Kaohsiung city tour including Pier 2 Art Center
- Kaohsiung city tour including Sanfeng Temple
Landmarks Pier 2 Art Center Sanfeng Temple Shennong Street - Day 8
Tainan
Your Adventure Leader takes you on a half-day guided tour of Tainan focusing on the city's 100+ religious sites and deep history. You'll visit Anping Old Fort, a large complex from the 1600s that was one of the biggest regional trading ports. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore independently, and you should definitely check out Tainan night market for local food like eel noodles, steamed sticky rice, and milkfish.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Light Hostel, Tainan)
Included Activities
- Tainan city tour including Anping Old Fort
Optional Activities
- Tainan night market visit
Landmarks Anping Old Fort - Day 9
Tainan to Sun Moon Lake
Travel by private coach to Sun Moon Lake in a scenic drive. Once you settle in, you'll cycle the 32km route around the lake on electric bikes with your Adventure Leader, taking in the alpine lake views, Central Mountain Ranges, Wenwu Temple, and Ci'en Pagoda. After checking into the hostel, your evening is free to rest or wander around the local area.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Yong Guan Hostel, Sun Moon Lake)
Included Activities
- Cycle tour of Sun Moon Lake (32km on electric bikes)
Landmarks Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple Ci'en Pagoda - Day 10
Sun Moon Lake
Visit a local tea plantation and take a guided tour of the grounds, then join a tea-making workshop where you create your own tea and pick custom flavors. The afternoon is free with several options: take the ropeway for higher views, rent kayaks to paddle on the lake, or visit one of the area's spas if you want to relax and recover.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Yong Guan Hostel, Sun Moon Lake)
Included Activities
- Tea plantation tour and workshop
Optional Activities
- Sun Moon Lake ropeway
- Sun Moon Lake kayaking
- Lakeside spa visit
Landmarks Sun Moon Lake - Day 11
Sun Moon Lake to Taipei
Head back to Taipei by bus, arriving in the early afternoon. You'll visit Taipei 101, the well-known skyscraper, and go up to the observatory to see views across the whole city. Later that evening, there's a farewell dinner with your group and Adventure Leader where you'll try the famous Din Tai Fung dumpling soup.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner sampling famous Din Tai Fung dumpling soup)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Beimen WOW Poshtel, Taipei)
Included Activities
- Taipei 101 Observatory visit
- Farewell dinner at Din Tai Fung
Landmarks Taipei 101 
- Day 12
Taipei
This is your final day with the group. You'll say goodbye to everyone as you prepare to head your separate ways. If you want to extend your time in Taiwan, there's an optional day tour you can book to Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi before you leave.
- End point
- Beimen Wow Poshtel, 臺北市, Taipei 103, Taiwan (Check Out , 11:00)
Optional Activities
- Day tour to Yehliu, Jiufen and Pingxi (£85)
