Taiwan Explorer

Fly to Taipei

Fly from London to Taipei. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals

Taipei

Arrive and transfer to The Grand Hotel Taipei for 2 nights. (N)

Taipei

Guided city tour of Taipei, including visits to the National Palace Museum, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 Observatory, Martyrs’ Shrine and Longshan Temple. (B)

Train to Hualien

Take the express train from Taipei to Hualien. Transfer to the Lakeshore Hotel Taroko for your 2 night say. (B)

Visit Taroko Gorge

Full day to explore the remarkable Taroko Gorge. Visit the Eternal Spring shrine, the Swallow Grotto and the Xiangde Temple, or take a walk along the scenic Shakadang trail. (B)

To Taitung via the East Coast Scenic Area

Drive south through East Coast National Scenic Area to Taitung, stopping en route at various scenic viewpoints, the rock formations of Xiaoyeliu and Shitiping, and the Amis Folk Centre. Stay at Grand Hotel Lili for 3 nights. (B)

Explore the East Rift Valley

Today you will have time to explore the East Rift Valley with a private guide and vehicle, an area home to some of Taiwan’s aboriginal groups including the Amis, the Kavalan and the Bunun. Visits include the National Museum of Prehistory, the Bunun Tribal Leisure Farm and the Luye Plateau. (B)

Green Island

Take a day trip with your guide by ferry to Green Island, 33km off the coast near Taitung, which has some of Taiwan’s most beautiful scenery and a rugged terrain created by ancient volcanic activity. Tour around the island by private vehicle and walk along coastal trails and visit the Green Island Lighthouse for views out over the Pacific Ocean. (B)

Kenting

Drive south to the Kenting National Park, which shares the same latitude as Hawaii and is the southernmost point of Taiwan. The park protects an area of low-lying hills, limestone caves, forests and coastline. Stay 2 nights at the Gloria Manor. (B)

Kenting

Day at leisure.

Kaohsiung

Drive west to the port city of Kaohsiung via the Maolin Scenic Area and the wonder of "Purple Butterfly Valley." Stay 2 nights at Howard Plaza Hotel. (B)

Kaohsiung

Take a guided tour of the city visiting Shoushan Mountain, Chijin Island, a walk along Ren-Ai River and a visit to Ruei-Fong night market to browse souvenir stalls and sample local snacks. (B)

Taipei

Transfer to the train station and board a high-speed train for the journey north back to Taipei. Overnight at The Grand Hotel Taipei. (B)

Fly to the UK

Transfer to the airport and fly back to the UK. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.