Taiwan packs an unusual amount of variety into a fairly small island, and nine days is enough to actually feel that shift as you move through it. You'll start in Taipei, working through the city's temples, night markets, and its most photographed skyline view, before heading up the coast to see rock formations that look almost unreal and releasing a sky lantern of your own. From there, the trip turns inland and south — Sun Moon Lake, the misty forests of Alishan, and finally the museums and pagodas of Kaohsiung — before a high-speed rail ride brings you back to Taipei for departure.
This is a private tour, so it's just you (or your group of 2, 4, or 6) with your own vehicle and an English-speaking driver-guide the whole way — no joining up with strangers, no fixed group schedule. Hotels run 4-star or 5-star throughout, all on a twin-sharing basis, and if you're travelling with Indian food preferences in mind, that's genuinely built into how this operator runs things — more on that below.
- Taipei 101 Observatory — panoramic views from one of the tallest buildings on earth
- Yehliu Geopark — coastal rock formations, including the famous Queen's Head
- Shifen Old Street — release your own sky lantern, a tradition that's uniquely Taiwanese
- National Palace Museum — one of the largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts anywhere in the world
- Sun Moon Lake — Taiwan's largest alpine lake, complete with a private boat ride and cable car views
- Alishan National Scenic Area — ancient cypress forest, a scenic mountain railway, and a genuine sea of clouds if the timing's right
- Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum & Dragon/Tiger Pagodas — two of southern Taiwan's most striking cultural landmarks
- Indian and vegetarian/Jain meals arranged throughout — this operator works directly with Indian restaurants across Taiwan, so food isn't something you have to worry about
What is included in the tour
- 8 Nights accommodation in well-appointed hotels on a twin-sharing basis.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- Round-trip airport transfers (Airport – Hotel – Airport).
- 9-day private sightseeing tour in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide throughout the tour.
- Daily vehicle usage for up to 10 hours as per the itinerary.
- 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day.
- Entrance fees to all attractions and sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
- Driver gratuities.
- One-way High-Speed Rail (HSR) ticket from Kaohsiung to Taoyuan.
- Transfer from Taoyuan Railway Station to Taoyuan International Airport for departure.
- All applicable taxes and service charges (unless otherwise specified).
- ket, Kaohsiung to Taoyuan, plus transfer to Taoyuan International Airport for departure
What is NOT included in the tour
- International and domestic airfare.
- Taiwan visa charges (if applicable).
- Travel insurance.
- Lunches, dinners, and beverages unless specifically mentioned.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, shopping, mini-bar, room service, and tips to hotel staff.
- Overtime charges for vehicle usage beyond 10 hours (USD 50 per hour).
- Optional tours, activities, and sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels (subject to availability and additional charges).
- Expenses arising due to flight delays, cancellations, natural calamities, strikes, or any unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
- Indian food is genuinely easy here. This operator works closely with a number of authentic Indian restaurants across Taipei, and pure vegetarian or Jain meals can be arranged without much fuss — a detail that tends to matter more than people expect once they're actually on the road.
- Vehicle: a private 9-seater van, comfortable enough for small groups, with a driver-guide who's done this route more times than he can probably count.
- Rooms are twin-sharing by default — let your agent know in advance if you need a different configuration.
