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Fascinating Formosa Tour
Meeting Point: 08:30am The Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao
08:30 To be picked up by English speaking guide and drive to Taroko Gorge via the world’s fifth longest highway tunnel (12.9km) and the breathtaking east coast cliff highway. Photo stop at Chinshui Cliff.
13:30 Arrive Taroko National Park, the only marble gorge in the world, and proceed to: Taroko Gorge Gateway, Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, etc.Overnight at Taroko National Park.
Please be advised Taroko National Park is closed for repairing from the damages caused by the severe earthquake, so if park remains closed upon your arrival, we will make the following change.
Day 1- Taipei to Sun Moon Lake.
Day 2- Sun Moon Lake – Lukang – Chiayi.
Day 3- Chiayi – Alishan – TainanIf the park is partially open and the central cross island highway is clear to pass, we will keep the original itinerary.
08:30 After breakfast, drive to Sun Moon Lake via the picturesque Central Cross-Island Highway and Wuling on Mt. Hehuan , the highest spot (3275m above sea level) of the highway and the best place to have a panoramic view over the Central Mountain Ranges.
15:00 Continue to Sun Moon Lake, a designated National Scenic Area, and drive along the lake to indulge yourself in the natural beauty all around, visiting Wen-wu Temple with beautiful lake view. Overnight at Sun Moon Lake
08:30 Visit Holy Monk Shrine, Ita Thao, and Tse En Pagoda that dotted along the lakeside hill.11:30 Drive to Tainan, a historical capital city established since16th century.
14:00 Arrive Tainan. Take a walking tour around Anping Fort, and old street area, which is one of the most historical streets. Immerse yourself in the blended atmosphere of traditional Chinese and modern Taiwanese culture. Overnight at Tainan
08:30 Visit Chikan Tower (founded in 1653 by Dutch as the control center of Taiwan) and Confucius Temple (the first Confucius Temple in Taiwan, founded in 1665). And walk around this area.
13:30 Continue to Kaohsiung. Visit the biggest monastery in Taiwan, Foguanshan Monastery. Visit the Main Shrine, and Buddhist Museum. You will have a light vegetarian lunch at the monastery.
17:00 Drive to Kaohsiung City, the biggest city in the Southern Taiwan. Check in the hotel in the late afternoon. You can enjoy the beautiful night view when taking a stroll on your own, or visit the famous Liuho Night Market to have an understanding about the local night life.Overnight at Howard Kaohsiung
08:30 Visit Dragon & Tiger Pagoda; Spring & Autumn Pavilion at Lotus Pond.
10:00 Enjoy some leisurely walk around Lotus Pond Scenic Area or enjoy a cup of coffee at a local café.
11:30 Drive north to Lukang, visit Lungshan temple.
17:00 Arrival at Taoyuan International Airport or hotels in Taipei (for those who have an post tour hotel accommodation).*If clients don’t want to drop off at Taoyuan International Airport on the route, they will be transferred to Taipei City and make their own arrangements for airport transfer.
Inclusion
4 nights of hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily breakfast.
English speaking guide/driver separately(depends on the number of pax)
Air-conditioned car/minivan/coach (depends on the number of pax).
Admission tickets to all venues on itinerary
Travel insurance for duration of tour
Exclusion
All of personal expenses such as telephone bill, laundry, mini bar, pay TV, porterage and tour guide gratitude are not included.
Note
Hotels Used OR Similar
Category A
Taroko - Silks Place (Garden view)
**if the Silks Place is not open for business, we will change to Taroko Lakeshore
Ocean View room**
Sun Moon Lake - The Lalu (Courtyard deluxe room)
Tainan - Shangri-La Eastern Tainan (Deluxe room)
Kaohsiung - Howard Kaohsiung (Deluxe Room) or similar
Category B
Taroko - Taroko Lakeshore Ocean view room
Sun Moon Lake - Lealea Garden Moon (Street view room)
Tainan - The Place Tainan (Smart room)
Kaohsiung - Howard Kaohsiung (Deluxe Room) or similar
Payment Policy: the full payment is required to be received by 4 weeks prior to the date of clients’ arrival.
Cancellation policy: cancellation made less than 14 days prior to clients’ arrival day will charge 10% of full payment; Cancellation made less than 7 days will charges 30% of full payment; Cancellation made less than 3 days will charges 50% of full payment; Cancellation made or NO SHOW on the date of arrival will charges 100% full payment.
Remarks
Tour is based on SIC basis.
The hotel check-in time in Taiwan usually is around 15:00 and check-out time is around 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out will lead to surcharge.
Due to weather condition, in case of flooding and/or landslides in the mountainous region, we might modify the itinerary accordingly.
If highway that connects Taipei and Hualien is closed due to the bad weather, we’ll arrange clients to take train from Taipei to Hualien. An additional surcharge for train ticket is AUD 44 per pax.
Category A
Category B
Escorted Experience
- Guaranteed Departures
- Fixed Dates
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
- Small Group Tour
- First Class Hotels
Tour Category
Tour Vehicle
Car or Small Van AC
Tour Guide
Local English only guide
