Mountains, Coast & Tea: A Taiwan Adventure

📍 Taipei, Taiwan

From

Duration7 days

FitnessEasy

CancellationFree cancellation 72 hours before start time

🚗On-demand departure

🎨Free trip design

⏰<4h response

Overview

This trip is designed in collaboration with UK travel writer and broadcaster Mark Cummings, as a short tour to see both Taiwan’s cultural side and its incredible nature. The trip takes you from the vibrant streets of Taipei to the dramatic landscapes of Hualien's east coast — a journey through two of Taiwan's most distinctive sides. You'll spend the first three days in Taipei, easing into the city with a classic foodie walking tour through the local neighbourhoods, followed by a full-day Taiwan tea experience in Maokong — gondola, temple visit, and a proper tea tasting included. On day four, board the train south to Hualien, where the pace shifts entirely. The east coast offers hiking through the gorges of Taroko National Park, a whale-watching trip to learn about Taiwan’s rich marine ecosystem, and time to explore the city at your own pace. The trip is completely customisable - you can choose to book only one single activity, to add on other locations/things to do, and choose to include accommodations - just let us know in the booking form!

What you will be doing

Day 1 - Taipei

Fly into Taipei, free time, overnight in the city.

Day 2 - Taipei

Free morning to settle in — a great opportunity to visit the National Palace Museum. Evening Taipei Foodie Tour - a great opportunity to see one of the best night markets in Asia

Day 3 - Taiwan Tea Tour

Pick up at hotel, Maokong Gondola, Zhinan Temple, Thousand Island Lake, and a tea tasting experience before returning to the hotel.

Day 4 - Hualien

Head to Hualien by train, enjoy the scenery en route. Free time to explore the city on arrival.

Day 5 - Hualien Taroko National Park tour

Pick up at the hotel — the tour combines Taroko Gorge highlights with other stunning spots around Hualien, offering insight into the region's resilience following the 2024 earthquake.

Day 6 - Hualien Whale Watching

2 hours Whale watching, and to learn about the rich marine biodiversity in Taiwan. Free time in the afternoon.

Day 7 - Return to Taipei

Return to Taipei by train. All good things come to an end, it's time to say goodbye.

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish | Chinese

Licence requiredNone

The itinerary is intended as a guide, and can be customised. Some details may be subject to change based on the season

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Pick up and drop off transport
Entrance ticket
Insurance

❌ Not included

Meals
Accommodations

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Your hotel in Taipei, Taiwan

Instruction: We will pick you up from your hotel in Taipei

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.

Tell us your travel plan, and we'll send you a personalised itinerary and quote. There is no obligation to book.