Taiwan Classic Tour – 5 Days

General Information

Tour Highlights

• 5 unforgettable days experience Taiwan’s charming east coast and inland Rift Valley
• Experience the local indigenous tribes
• Bicycle, boat (or both) around Liyu Lage
• Discover the chilled-out town of Taitung
• Sightseeing and hike in Taroko Gorge

Tour Details

Duration: 5 Days/ 4 Nights
Start/ End: Taipei / Taipei
Tour Route: Taipei – Hualien – Taitung – Hualien – Taroko Gorge – Taipei
Tour Type: Tailor-made tour
Tour Customizable: Definitely! Tell us your interest
Vehicle: private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed driver
Guide Service: private English-speaking guide
Tour Departure: No fixed departure. Anytime you wish!

Brief Itinerary

Day 01: Taipei Arrival | Transfer to Hualien
Day 02: Hualien – Taitung
Day 03: Discover Taitung
Day 04: Taitung – Hualien
Day 05: Taroko Gorge – Taipei | Taipei Departure

Full Itinerary

Day 01: Taipei Arrival | Transfer to Hualien

Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting to warmly greet you and we will make our way heading down the spectacular east coast to Hualien county where we will pay a visit to the charming pebble-strewn beach with its renowned blue water just before going inland to Liyu Lake where we can enjoy swimming, hiking, or walking around the lake. Next, we take our step into the chilled-out Hualien City where we immerse ourselves in nature, poetry, and art-filled Pine Garden Heritage site.

Later, we come to the hotel for check-in and spend our evening tasting local food and witnessing street performances at the Dongdamen night market.

Our tour itinerary today includes:
Spend time on the crescent bay and immerse in the blue water of the Pacific Ocean at Qixingtan Beach – Spend a lovely afternoon at Liyu Lake, the largest inland lake in Hualien – Relax with classical nature, poetry, and art at Hualien’s Pine Garden Heritage Site – Get into the local delicacies along with performances at the Dongdamen night market – Overnight at the 3-star Hotel Day Plus Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE)

Day 02: Hualien – Taitung

Today, make our way south down the coast and stop at several times en route checking out the regions astonishingly various coastal terrain. We visit Baxian aka “eight deities” caves which are known for its both geological features as well as religious iconography. Keep driving further down the coast and stop for a hike in Sanxiantal.
Later, in the afternoon, we head to the Dulan town which is renowned for its tribal artists which surf vista as well as a laid-back vibe. Finally, we stop at the Sugar Factory.

Our tour itinerary today includes:
Breakfast – Scenic drive through coastal cliffs, beaches, and coral as well – The Eight Immortals’ Cave – Enjoy lunch near Donghe bridge for a visit to local monkeys – Head to Dulan Sugar Factory – Overnight at the Hoya Resort Hotel in Taitung.

Day 03: Discover Taitung

On day three we’ll visit a most unusual museum, one made not of brick and glass but of interconnected trees, part of a forest preserve maintained and protected by members of the local Bunun tribe. It is your chance to get an insight into the culture and lives of SE Taiwan’s indigenous locals, get into tribal cuisine, and even high on life with tree climbing. Later, head back to the Taitung city and relax at leisure.

Our tour itinerary today:
Breakfast – Get to know the rich culture of indigenous tribes’ Taiwan – Cycling or Walking tour in Forest Park of Taitung – Overnight at the Hoya Resort Hotel in Taitung.

Day 04: Taitung – Hualien

Today, we begin with the trek back north, pass through the impressive Rift Valley. On our journey driving through the coastal mountains to the east and the central to the west, we pass through several most beautiful landscape of Taiwan Activities for today include a bicycle ride through the rice paddies in Chishang, a visit to the Tropic of Cancer Marker, and fresh ice cream at the Guangfu Sugar Factory.
Later, we drive back to Hualien to strive local snacks at the Hualien Golden Triangle Shopping District just before heading to the hotel for check-in.

Our tour itinerary today includes:
Breakfast – Pretty drive upwards the rift valley – Cycling through the paddy fields of the Chihshang Bicycle Trail – Lunch at Chishang – Visit the Tropic of Cancer Marker – Snacks at the Golden Triangle Shopping District – Overnight at the Classic 3-star Hotel Day Plus in Hualien.

Day 05: Taroko Gorge – Taipei | Taipei Departure

Our last day enjoy Taiwan Classic Tour. We first visit Taroko Gorge and get some time discovering the place which is called Grand Canyon of Taiwan. Our journey keeps going on with a drive through a picturesque road carved into the canyon walls and then, stop for lunch. After that, we had to a temple, shrine or waterfall and a hike as well.
Later, we back to Taipei for a flight coming home. The trip ends. Hope you had a wonderful trip and wish that Multi Country Asia Tours can serve you next time in Taiwan.

Our tour itinerary today includes:
Breakfast – Taroko Gorge Tour – Baiyang Waterfall Hike/ Water Curtain Tunnel – Taipei Departure