Mountains, Coast & Tea: A Taiwan Adventure

📍 Taipei, Taiwan

From

Duration7 days

FitnessEasy

CancellationFree cancellation 72 hours before start time

🚗On-demand departure

⏰<2h 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.

Your host

This tour is operated by Kodama Travel.

Tell us what you’d love to see and when, and we’ll match you with our partner, a trusted local specialist we’ve vetted, who will tailor, price, and book your holiday directly with you. Your contract and payment are with the Partner, not Kodama Travel. We receive a referral fee from our partners, at no extra cost to you. You can use any promo discount to claim cash back once the trip is completed.

We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen delays, cancellations, and medical emergencies.

Interested in this trip? Please fill in the form below and we will be in touch within 48 hours.

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