Tours and Trips in Taiwan

Step back in time on a walking tour of Taipei's historical landmarks - and complement your explorations with an add-on night market visit, if you wish. Either way, this small-group tour will help you soak up the city's unique atmosphere. Meet your guide at the centuries-old Longshan Temple, and learn all about Taoism. Then, meander along the Bopiliao Historic Block, where many of the city's oldest buildings can be found. Choose to extend your tour with an optional visit to the Huaxi Night Market.

While in bustling Taipei, treat yourself to a full-day private custom tour of the city's best sites! Your personal driver will help you design the perfect 8-hour itinerary, escorting you to key attractions such as Longshan Temple, Taipei 101 and Beitou Hot Springs. Travel at your own pace, and stop to snap photos, grab a souvenir or explore. Taipei City and the northeast coast is at your fingertips on this private tour!

One of Taiwan's most important and prominent museums, the sprawling National Palace Museum is home to over 700,000 works, include ancient Chinese imperial artifacts, paintings and calligraphic works, carved jade, and myriad other treasures. Book advance tickets to the always-popular museum to prevent any hassles, and explore its extraordinary collection at your own pace. Tickets also include entry to the southern branch of the museum, located in Taibao.

Have only a short amount of time to explore Taipei? This private, nighttime tour provides a perfect introduction to the city and its key attractions. Meet your guide at your Taipei hotel, and climb aboard a comfortable vehicle. You'll discover the centuries-old Dalongdong Baoan Temple, will see the famed Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, and will visit the Grand Hotel Taipei. Finish the tour at either Elephant Mountain Trail or Village 44, both of which offer impeccable views of Taipei 101 lit up at night.

Our four day King of the Mountain epic takes in Asia's most challenging climb - the mighty ascent of Taroko Gorge to the highest road in Taiwan at 3280m - as we ride the whole way from Hualien through Taiwan's precipitous peaks all the way back to Taipei. By the time you roll back into the capital you'll have ridden 450km and have climbed the equivalent of Mt. Everest - so this isn't one for the fainthearted.The price of the tour includes 13 nights accommodation, breakfast and lunch, local guide/ride leader, support vehicle, and internal transport. With a vastly experienced guide and a support vehicle with you at all times, you can rest easy and focus on the ride!

On this experience you'll explore Taipei's most authentic night market Yansan with a knowledgeable Local Host, getting away from the crowds for a taste of the real Taipei! There'll be hardly a tourist in sight at this no-frills spot, instead you'll find the most authentic food in the city and crowds of locals picking up dinner on the way home or enjoying some street food on a veranda after work.  There's no showy cooking techniques or blazing flame cooked noodles, but there are delicacies here that you won't find anywhere else in the city. With a Local Host by your side, eat your way around Taipei's best kept secret and discover the dishes that the locals really eat.

Limited to only 10 participants!  This is a special tour which you can enjoy Taipei 101's new year's eve firework show while relaxing on a cruise down the Tamsui river. Grab your beer and snacks, while enjoying a spectacular firework show, let's say hello to 2019!  The tour also includes trip to JIufen and Shifen and dinner at the Xi Meng Ren Sheng Tea House before the cruise tour.

Pre-purchase the entrance ticket to Leo Foo Village Theme Park and have it delivered to your hotel in central Taipei.

Indulge your taste buds and experience the hustle and bustle of Taiwan by night on this private 3-hour food market evening tour in Taipei. Travel by public transport to Ningxia Night Market with your private guide, and soak up the sounds and smells of the buzzing market stalls. Sample treats such as pork leg with rice, fried taro cake or salty chicken, and sip shrimp soup or sweet peanut soup. As you explore the vibrant stalls, listen as your private guide explains the market's role in traditional Taiwanese life.

Explore Taipei at your own pace, and get around town seamlessly, with a private, half-day chartered car service. Meet your driver at a time and place of your choosing - including the airport or the Port of Keelung, if selected - and embark in your comfortable vehicle. Make the most of a brief layover, transfer to your hotel, indulge in a bit of sightseeing, and more: the vehicle is fully at your disposal, and your destination is up to you.

Have you ever flown sky lanterns before? You will have an experience in writing messages on each side of lanterns before launching into the air. Travel from Taipei to Houtong Cat Village, Shifen Old Street, Jing Tong Station Railway Culture, Shifen Waterfall, and Suspension Bridge. Just a stone's throw away from bustling Taipei, this tour will allow you to bask in the old-town atmosphere, take in beautiful scenery, and learn a thing or two about the area's cultural heritage.

Explore several of western Taipei's most dynamic districts in just half a day, and visit numerous top landmarks: this private walking tour makes discovering easy. Meet your guide around the corner from the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall in the morning, and explore the monument. Then, head to Nanmen Market for tasty snacks (own expense), see the centuries-old Longshan Temple, browse the Ximending shopping district, and more.

As the oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan is a wonderfully historic place perfect for adding cultural exploration to your travel experience. It has a rather complex history from Dutch occupation to Han Chinese influence and Japanese Colonial Era. To truly understand the history of modern Taiwan is no doubt to trace its beginnings to Tainan. Your tour guide will also point out some Taiwanese street food along the way. you have a feast for your soul and stomach!

Travel from Taipei to Jinguashi, Jiufen, and Pingxi. These charming, old-world destinations are great for romantic outings, nostalgic walks, and dining in traditional restaurants and teahouses. Take in amazing views of the ocean and surrounding landscapes while getting taught about the area's history. Wander the narrow cobbled streets of Jiufen, a town famous for having been an inspiration for the Miyazaki classic Spirited Away. Make sky lanterns by yourself and release them to send your wishes to the heaven in Pingxi, known for its annual Sky Lantern Festival. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take the scenic route from Hualien City to Kenting on Taiwan's south coast on this private one-way tour. Spend the day driving the scenic coastal road, stopping along the way to visit Dong He town and Taidong city, and admire views of Shimen Cave and Dolphin Bay, then arrive in time to watch the sunset over Kenting National Park.

Discover one of Taipei's most dynamic - and delicious - districts on this full-day, private tour of the Yongkang District. Meet your guide in the morning at the Daan Park MRT Station, and immerse yourself in the area's ambiance. You'll stroll through Daan Forest Park, will see historical temples, and will learn more about the region's history. You'll also enjoy tastes of local specialties as you go, and will head to the Michelin-starred, world-renowned Din Tai Fung for a lunch of soup dumplings and other dishes.

Combine your sightseeing with a dose of culture and cuisine on this immersive, private walking tour. Your destination is vibrant eastern Taipei. Begin at the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, one of the city's key landmarks, before continuing to Yongkang Street (a popular culinary hub). After a lunch of traditional beef noodle soup and a dessert of mango shaved ice, finish your tour at Huashan 1914 Creative Park - a multidisciplinary art space housed in a former winery.

Pre-purchase the entrance ticket to Museum of Contemporary Arts and have it delivered to your hotel in central Taipei.

Explore Sun Moon Lake, Taroko Gorge, Kaohsiung and Taitung on this private 5-day tour from Taipei. Visit Fo Guang Shan Monastery on the shore of Sun Moon Lake with your private guide. Take in panoramic views over remote beaches and rugged coastline in Kenting National Park and Taroko National Park. Trek over the marble cliffs of Taroko Gorge and indulge yourself with a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs. Discover the bright lights of Kaohsiung city and mingle with the locals at the bustling Lio Ho Night Market.

Escape the city for a scenic drive along Taiwan's most renowned coastal road, Highway 11, and enjoy spectacular views of the East Rift Valley, the Central Mountains, and the Pacific Coast. Stop along the way to climb Dashibi Hill, admire the Xinshe rice terraces, visit the old Japanese logging village of Morisaka, and stroll around Liyu lake.