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Experience Overview
Nine days in Taiwan means nine days of temples, lanterns, lakes, and big city lights. Start in Taipei, where tradition and modernity collide at Longshan Temple and the skyline views from Elephant Mountain. Connect with Taiwan’s Indigenous Bunun community through their folk stories and art by Sun Moon Lake. Wander the colourful Dragon and Tiger Pagodas in Kaohsiung, sip tea in Jiufen’s lantern-lit lanes, and enjoy plenty of free time to craft your own adventure. Taiwan is small in size, but the memories here go big.
Highlights
- Learn Indigenous traditions through art and stories in Bunun Village
- Take in Taipei from Longshan Temple to the skyline views atop Elephant Mountain
- Marvel at the bright and beautiful Dragon and Tiger Pagodas in Kaohsiung
- Wander Jiufen’s lantern-lit mountain village filled with tea houses and views
Trip Details
Product Code: 39532
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Walking, Metro, Bullet Train, Private Vehicle, Local Train.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Classic, Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: AQTE
Starts: Taipei, Taiwan
Finishes: Taipei, Taiwan
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Bunun Indigenous Tribe Experience, Shuanglong Bunun Village
- Taipei Orientation Walk
- Half Day City Tour of Taipei
- Longshan Temple Visit
- Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
- Elephant Mountain
- Free time in Taipei
- Rainbow Suspension Bridge
- Bunun Indigenous Tribe Experience
- Free Time in Sun Moon Lake
- Free Time in Tainan
- Anping Historic District Tour
- Anping Fort Visit
- Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
- Free time in Kaohsiung
- Jiufen Historic town visit
- Golden Waterfalls
- Yin Yang Sea Lookout Point
- Heping Island Visit
Accommodation
- Hotels (8 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Walking, Metro, Bullet Train, Private Vehicle, Local Train.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2796 ($311 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Taipei
Arrive at anytime. In the evening, join your CEO for a welcome meeting and an orientation walk to get acquainted with Taipei.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Green World Taipei Station
Day 2: Taipei
Explore the amazing city of Taipei on a CEO led tour this morning. Ride the local metro around the city to visit famed spots like Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall and to hike up Elephant Mountain. The afternoon if yours to continue exploring the city as you please.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Just beyond the front doors of the hotel begins a tour of the city of Taipei. We'll get acquainted with the city even more by using Taiwan's incredible public transportation system. Visit some of the city's most iconic site like the Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, and the views from Elephant Mountain.Free_time - The afternoon is yours to explore Taipei.Accommodation - Green World Taipei Station
Day 3: Taipei/Sun Moon Lake
Our day begins with a high-speed train to Taichung, followed by a scenic drive to the Shuanglong Bunun Village. There, we will receive a warm welcome and participate in a meaningful Bunun Name-Giving Ceremony, guided by a local community member. Continue with a hike to the highest suspension bridge in Taiwan, offering breathtaking views of the central mountains and Shuanglong Waterfalls. We'll then return to the village for lunch and a fascinating tour, learning about the Bunun people's rich heritage through their folk legends, dances, and art. This intimate experience is a special opportunity to engage directly with an indigenous Taiwanese community. Afterward, we will bid farewell to our hosts and drive to Sun Moon Lake, where we can enjoy a peaceful evening at our leisure.
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Walk across the rainbow coloured suspension bridge, the tallest in all of Taiwan. Don't forget your camera because the views of the central mountains and Shuanglong Waterfalls are spectacular - and the bridge too!Activity - See Taiwan from a new perspective with a visit the Bunun Tribe, one of the few remaining indigenous communities in Taiwan. Participate in a traditional Bunun Name Giving Ceremony and explore the community's art, folk legends and dance on a walking tour of the Bunun traditions.Accommodation - Lealea Garden Hotel The Sun
Day 4: Sun Moon Lake
Today is yours to explore one of the most beautiful places in all of Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake. The bike trail around the lake was named as one of the top scenic bike trails in the world, so we recommend joining your CEO for an optional bike tour of the lake. Or maybe you wish to visit a tea plantation and learn of their famous local tea. Or how about a boat tour around the lake. The day is yours!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - With no scheduled activities for today, use this time to see Sun Moon Lake on your terms.Accommodation - Lealea Garden Hotel The Sun
Day 5: Sun Moon Lake/Tainan
This morning we drive to historic Tainan, Taiwan's oldest city and ancient capital. Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring before joining a local-led walking tour of Anping Old Street, Banyan Tree House and Fort Zeelandia.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Take some time to relax or explore Tainan on your own.Activity - Explore Anping historic district and take a walking tour through the crooked lanes and alleys of this historic old town. Visit the unique tree house and the Anping Fort whose origins date back 400 years to the Dutch military.Activity - The Dutch military captured Anping in 1624, and built Fort Zeelandia as its defensive stronghold, which was completed in 1634. In 1662, Koxinga successfully took the Dutch fort back, and changed the name to Anping. Initially the inner fort became the seat of government for Taiwan but fell into disuse. The fort was rebuilt after the Japanese Colonial Period, and then renamed Anping Fort after World War II.Accommodation - Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
Day 6: Tainan/Kaohsiung
Ride the high speed train to Kaohsiung and visit the spectacular Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. Here you can also see the beautiful Lotus Pond and the Summer and Autumn Pavilions. Enjoy some time for lunch on your own before checking into the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to see the coastal town of Kaohsiung.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.Activity - Visit Lotus Lake for a chance to see the spectacular Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. Walk around the scenic area, take photos of the pagodas and pay a visit to the Summer & Autumn Pavilions.Free_time - Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Kaohsiung.Accommodation - Kindness Hotel Kaohsiung Station
Day 7: Kaohsiung/Taipei
Have breakfast at the hotel before taking the high speed train to Taipei. After dropping your bags at the hotel, the day is yours to tick off your remaining must-see places in Taipei. Don't miss the chance to hit up some of the amazing beef noodle soup shops around the city.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.Free_time - Explore Taipei on your terms with some free time in the city.Accommodation - Green World Taipei Station
Day 8: Taipei
Take a day trip to the north of the island, starting with the breathtaking Golden Waterfall on the way to Jiufen, one of the most picturesque mountain towns. Wander through the beautiful alleyways and peaceful tea houses, a perfect place to grab some lunch too if you wish. Then drive to Keelung, a historic port and fishing town. Visit Heping Island, a nature reserve boasting an incredible coastline. Before heading back to Taipei, explore the Keelung Night Market and try some incredible local treats like stinky tofu or blood cakes.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the picturesque Jiufen Village, founded during the Qing Dynasty, and a former gold-mining centre. Walking through this quaint mountain town where many buildings remain unchanged to this day, reflecting the Japanese influence in both architecture and culture on the island adorned with traditional teahouses and street food stalls.Activity - Stop at the beautiful Golden Waterfalls and the Yin Yang Sea lookout point along the way. Don't forget your camera!Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - See the incredible Taiwanese coast line at Heping Island Park. Years of erosion from wind and the sea have shaped rather interesting rock formations. Wander through the walkways and admire this beautiful place.Accommodation - Green World Taipei Station
Day 9: Taipei
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
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G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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