Itinerary
- Days 1 - 2
Taipei
You'll arrive in Taipei after an overnight flight. Depending when you land, there's time to settle in and wander around on your own before meeting your National Escort and travel group for dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a nearby, local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant with National Escort and fellow travelers
Landmarks Taipei - Day 3
Taipei
This morning you'll start at the Martyrs' Shrine, then head to the CKS Memorial Hall and Longshan Temple to see Taipei's mix of old and new. In the afternoon, take the elevator up Taipei 101 for views across the whole city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Martyrs' Shrine
- Visit CKS Memorial Hall
- Visit Longshan Temple
- Ascend Taipei 101
Landmarks Martyrs' Shrine CKS Memorial Hall Longshan Temple Taipei 101 - Day 4
Taipei to Sun Moon Lake
After visiting the National Palace Museum, you'll travel to Sun Moon Lake. There's the Wen Wu Temple to explore, then a motorboat ride across the water. You'll also visit the Holy Monk Shrine, Cien Pagoda, and the aboriginal village of Tehua.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore National Palace Museum
- Visit Wen Wu Temple
- Motorboat cruise around Sun Moon Lake
- Visit Holy Monk Shrine
- Visit Cien Pagoda
- Visit aboriginal village of Tehua
Landmarks National Palace Museum Sun Moon Lake Wen Wu Temple Holy Monk Shrine Cien Pagoda Tehua 
- Day 5
Sun Moon Lake
Start the day at a tea farm where you'll learn how tea grows and gets made. Later, take the cable car up to Formosan Cultural Village. From then on, your time is free. If you're interested, there are bike trails around Sun Moon Lake to ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit famous tea farm and learn about tea growth and production
- Cable car ride to Formosan Cultural Village
Optional Activities
- Biking on trails around Sun Moon Lake
Landmarks Formosan Cultural Village Sun Moon Lake - Day 6
Sun Moon Lake to Tainan
You'll travel south to Tainan, Taiwan's oldest city and its former capital. Check out the Chihkan Tower and Confucius Temple in the morning. Later, walk through the historic Anping district and watch the sunset from Anping Harbour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chihkan Tower
- Visit Confucius Temple
- Wander Anping district
- View sunset from Anping Harbour
Landmarks Chihkan Tower Confucius Temple Anping Anping Harbour - Day 7
Tainan to Kaohsiung
Head further south to Kaohsiung and see the Dragon and Tiger Tower plus the Spring and Autumn Pavilion. You'll have a vegetarian lunch at Foguanshan, Taiwan's largest monastery, then tour the main shrine, Buddhist Museum, and see the 36-metre Buddha statue. Before heading back, visit the Martyrs' Shrine at Shoushan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetarian feast at Foguanshan), Dinner
Included Activities
- Admire Dragon & Tiger Tower
- Visit Spring & Autumn Pavilion
- Visit Foguanshan monastery
- Vegetarian lunch at Foguanshan
- Visit Buddhist Museum
- Visit Great Buddha Land
- Visit Martyrs' Shrine at Shoushan
Landmarks Dragon & Tiger Tower Spring & Autumn Pavilion Foguanshan Monastery Great Buddha Land Martyrs' Shrine at Shoushan 
- Day 8
Kaohsiung to Kenting
Travel to Kenting, a beach town and your entry point to Kenting National Park. The region has low mountains, rolling hills, cliffs, desert areas, and nice beaches set in a tropical climate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Kenting National Park - Day 9
Kenting
Spend your morning at Sheding Nature Park exploring rock formations and thick vegetation. Stop by Oluanpi Lighthouse to take in the ocean. After that, the rest of the day is yours to do whatever you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Sheding Nature Park
- Visit Oluanpi Lighthouse
Landmarks Sheding Nature Park Oluanpi Lighthouse - Day 10
Kenting to Chihpen
You'll drive up the east coast toward Taitung, enjoying the ocean scenery all along the way. Continue to Chihpen, which is known for hot springs. Your afternoon is free to relax and soak in the thermal waters at your hotel. Tonight, dinner comes with traditional music and dance performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with traditional music and dance performance)
Included Activities
- Relax and bathe in thermal waters at hotel
- Dinner with traditional music and dance performance
Landmarks Taitung Chihpen - Day 11
Chihpen to Hualien
Travel north toward Hualien with scenic stops along the route. You'll pass through Donghe where wild monkeys sometimes appear, and visit Cisingtan Lake. There's an option to bike around the lakeshore if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Donghe
Optional Activities
- Spot wild monkeys at Donghe
- Bike ride on Cisingtan Lake lakeshore
Landmarks Donghe Cisingtan Lake 
- Day 12
Hualien
Most of Taroko National Park has been closed for repairs after earthquake damage from April 3, 2024. The itinerary now includes the Taroko Archway and Visitor Centre, plus time exploring Hualien city. If the park reopens before your trip, the original plan will replace this day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Taroko Archway
- Visit Taroko Visitor Centre
- Explore Hualien city
Landmarks Taroko Archway Taroko National Park 
- Day 13
Hualien to Taipei
Stop at Cingshuei Cliff for nice views, then visit the Kavalan Whisky Distillery for tastings. From there, head back to Taipei for your farewell dinner, a chance to talk about your experiences with the other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Cingshuei Cliff
- Visit Kavalan Whisky Distillery with tastings
- Farewell dinner in Taipei
Landmarks Cingshuei Cliff Kavalan Whisky Distillery - Day 14
Taipei to UK
Fly out of Taipei back to the UK. You'll arrive home either the same day or the next day, depending on your flight route and time zones.
