I am not very fit and I can not bike. Can I still take the tour? Also interested in whale watching, can you see whale in November? What kind of whale?

At its heart, the Dragon Trip is an adventure tour of Taiwan, but you can make your experience as physically active (or inactive) as you'd like. If you prefer not to bike, no worries! Just let your Adventure Leader know, and they'll help find a more relaxing alternative. We always ask travellers to expect a lot of walking however. Regarding whale watching, while the peak season is typically from May to October, there's still a chance you might be able to catch the end of the season in November - so you may be lucky! The most common whales seen during the season are cachalot whales and dolphins, but sightings can vary.

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12-Day Taiwan Explorer: Nature and Adventure

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Operator: The Dragon Trip
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 18-55

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Itinerary

Day 1
Taipei
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 the night market
Optional Activities
- Local pub visit
Landmarks
Elephant Mountain
Day 2
Taipei
Accommodation
Hostel (Beimen WOW Poshtel, Taipei)
Included Activities
- City tour of Taipei
- Visit Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
- Visit Longshan Temple
Optional Activities
- Beitou Hot Springs visit
Landmarks
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
Longshan Temple
Beitou Hot Springs
Day 3
Taipei - Yilan
Accommodation
Hostel (Hai An 2 Hostel, Yilan)
Included Activities
- Leshui Village trip and Indigenous life experience
Landmarks
Leshui Village
Day 4
Yilan - Hualien
Accommodation
Hostel (KID Hualien Hostel, Hualien)
Included Activities
- Sunrise canoe experience
Optional Activities
- Whale watching off the coast of Hualien
Day 5
Hualien
Accommodation
Hostel (KID Hualien Hostel, Hualien)
Included Activities
- Taroko National Park day trip
- Explore Baiyang Waterfall
- Explore Taroko Gorge
Landmarks
Taroko National Park
Baiyang Waterfall
Taroko Gorge
Day 6
Hualien - Kaohsiung
Accommodation
Hostel (Ahiruyah Guesthouse, Kaohsiung)
Included Activities
- Fo Guang Shan Monastery visit
Landmarks
Fo Guang Shan Monastery
Day 7
Kaohsiung - Tainan
Accommodation
Hostel (Light Hostel, Tainan)
Included Activities
- Kaohsiung city tour
- Visit Pier 2 Art Center
- Visit Sanfeng Temple
Landmarks
Pier 2 Art Center
Sanfeng Temple
Shennong Street
Day 8
Tainan
Accommodation
Hostel (Light Hostel, Tainan)
Included Activities
- Tainan city tour
- Visit Anping Old Fort
Optional Activities
- Explore the Tainan night market
Landmarks
Anping Old Fort
Day 9
Tainan - Sun Moon Lake
Accommodation
Hostel (Yong Guan Hostel, Sun Moon Lake)
Included Activities
- Cycle tour of Sun Moon Lake
Landmarks
Sun Moon Lake
Wenwu Temple
Ci'en Pagoda
Day 10
Sun Moon Lake
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
- Spa visit at one of the lake's spas
Landmarks
Sun Moon Lake
Day 11
Sun Moon Lake - Taipei
Meals
Dinner (Farewell dinner at Din Tai Fung featuring famous dumpling soup)
Accommodation
Hostel (Beimen WOW Poshtel, Taipei)
Included Activities
- Visit Taipei 101 Observatory
- Farewell dinner at Din Tai Fung
Landmarks
Taipei 101
Day 12
Taipei
End point
Beimen Wow Poshtel, 臺北市, Taipei 103, Taiwan (Check Out , 11:00)
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi

Landmarks
Elephant Mountain

Landmarks
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
Longshan Temple
Beitou Hot Springs

Landmarks
Leshui Village

Landmarks
Taroko National Park
Baiyang Waterfall
Taroko Gorge

Landmarks
Fo Guang Shan Monastery

Landmarks
Pier 2 Art Center
Sanfeng Temple
Shennong Street

Landmarks
Anping Old Fort

Landmarks
Sun Moon Lake
Wenwu Temple
Ci'en Pagoda

Landmarks
Sun Moon Lake

Landmarks
Taipei 101

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Where You'll Stay

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Beimen WOW Poshtel, Taipei
Hostel
Days 1, 2, 11
Hai An 2 Hostel, Yilan
Hostel
day 3
KID Hualien Hostel, Hualien
Hostel
Days 4, 5
Ahiruyah Guesthouse, Kaohsiung
Hostel
day 6
Light Hostel, Tainan
Hostel
Days 7, 8
Yong Guan Hostel, Sun Moon Lake
Hostel
Days 9, 10

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After this trip, I would like to go back to Taiwan soon! The country is beautiful and the food is amazing! I had some...
After this trip, I would like to go back to Taiwan soon! The country is beautiful and the food is amazing! I had some great moments in the countryside while eating a lot in the cities, hahaShow more
Traveled in November 2024
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Thank you for your review! Taiwan truly is a gem, with stunning landscapes and incredible food. We're so glad you had a great time—hope to see you on another adventure soon!
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I am not very fit and I can not bike. Can I still take the tour? Also interested in whale watching, can you see whale in November? What kind of whale?
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- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2025
  At its heart, the Dragon Trip is an adventure tour of Taiwan, but you can make your experience as physically active (or inactive) as you'd like. If you prefer not to bike, no worries! Just let your Adventure Leader know, and they'll help find a more relaxing alternative. We always ask travellers to expect a lot of walking however. Regarding whale watching, while the peak season is typically from May to October, there's still a chance you might be able to catch the end of the season in November - so you may be lucky! The most common whales seen during the season are cachalot whales and dolphins, but sightings can vary.
- D
  Darren
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  I saw accommodation is in hostel, I don't mind that but where we store luggage?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2025
  The accommodation will have lockers where you can store your luggage.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Taiwan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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