I am not very fit and I can not bike. Can I still take the tour? Also interested in whale watching, can you see whale in November? What kind of whale?

At its heart, the Dragon Trip is an adventure tour of Taiwan, but you can make your experience as physically active (or inactive) as you'd like. If you prefer not to bike, no worries! Just let your Adventure Leader know, and they'll help find a more relaxing alternative. We always ask travellers to expect a lot of walking however. Regarding whale watching, while the peak season is typically from May to October, there's still a chance you might be able to catch the end of the season in November - so you may be lucky! The most common whales seen during the season are cachalot whales and dolphins, but sightings can vary.

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12-Day Taiwan Explorer: Nature and Adventure

12 days

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Start and end in Taipei

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Gold Operator: The Dragon Trip
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 18-55

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Highlights

Hike up Elephant Mountain
Taroko National Park day trip
Sunrise canoe experience
Cycle tour of Sun Moon Lake
Leshui Village trip & Indigenous life experience

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Taiwan!
Day 2 Explore Taipei
Day 3 Taipei to Yilan
Day 4 Yilan to Hualien
Day 5 Visit the Taroko National Park and Baiyang Waterfall in Hualien
Day 6 Hualien to Kaohsiung
Day 7 Kaohsiung to Tainan
Day 8 Delve into Tainan's History
Day 9 Say Hi to Sun Moon Lake!
Day 10 Lakeside Fun on Sun Moon Lake
Day 11 Sun Moon Lake to Taipei
Day 12 Farewell to Taiwan!

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Beimen WOW Poshtel, Taipei
Hostel
Days 1, 2, 11
Hai An 2 Hostel, Yilan
Hostel
day 3
KID Hualien Hostel, Hualien
Hostel
Days 4, 5
Ahiruyah Guesthouse, Kaohsiung
Hostel
day 6
Light Hostel, Tainan
Hostel
Days 7, 8
Yong Guan Hostel, Sun Moon Lake
Hostel
Days 9, 10

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Response rate

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5.0
Transport
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4.0
Accommodation
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4.0
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
The Dragon Trip
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Thank you for your review! Taiwan truly is a gem, with stunning landscapes and incredible food. We're so glad you had a great time—hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Trip date: November 2024

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Darren
Asked on March 22nd, 2025
I am not very fit and I can not bike. Can I still take the tour? Also interested in whale watching, can you see whale in November? What kind of whale?
Tour Details
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- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2025
  At its heart, the Dragon Trip is an adventure tour of Taiwan, but you can make your experience as physically active (or inactive) as you'd like. If you prefer not to bike, no worries! Just let your Adventure Leader know, and they'll help find a more relaxing alternative. We always ask travellers to expect a lot of walking however. Regarding whale watching, while the peak season is typically from May to October, there's still a chance you might be able to catch the end of the season in November - so you may be lucky! The most common whales seen during the season are cachalot whales and dolphins, but sightings can vary.
- D
  Darren
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  I saw accommodation is in hostel, I don't mind that but where we store luggage?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2025
  The accommodation will have lockers where you can store your luggage.

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Currency
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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B.
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Taiwan
Type B
Taiwan
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Taiwan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before November 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of 5% is required to confirm your booking with The Dragon Trip. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and The Dragon Trip will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "The Dragon Trip" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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