Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Taipei
Your private guide and driver meet you at Taipei's arrival hall to help with luggage and get you checked into your hotel. The whole process is handled smoothly so you can start settling in and getting acclimated to the city.
- Day 2
Taipei
Start by checking out Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall with its iconic architecture and changing of the guard ceremony. From there, head to the National Palace Museum to see ancient Chinese art and artifacts spanning centuries. Later in the evening, make your way to Shilin Night Market where you'll find tons of local street food, vendors, and crowds of people enjoying the vibrant energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
- Visit National Palace Museum
- Explore Shilin Night Market
Landmarks Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall National Palace Museum Shilin Night Market 
- Day 3
Taipei to Yilan
Head out from Taipei toward Yilan with several stops planned. You'll start with a sky lantern release at Shifen Old Street where you can write wishes on lanterns and watch them float away. Stop at Shifen Waterfall to see the cascading water, then wander through Jiufen Old Street with its traditional teahouses and narrow passages. Tour the Gold Museum to learn about Taiwan's mining history, and wrap up by hunting for food at Keelung Miaokou night market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sky Lantern Release at Shifen Old Street
- Visit Shifen Waterfall
- Explore Jiufen Old Street
- Visit New Taipei City Gold Museum
- Keelung Miaokou Food Hunt
Landmarks Shifen Old Street Shifen Waterfall Jiufen Old Street New Taipei City Gold Museum Keelung Miaokou Food Market 
- Day 4
Yilan to Nantou
Head out to Turtle Island for whale watching where you might spot dolphins, whales, and other marine life from the water. After that, travel to Lukang Old Street in Changhua County to walk through cobblestone alleyways lined with traditional shops, temples, and old buildings. Your driver then takes you to Nantou for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whale watching excursion at Turtle Island (Guishan Island)
- Explore Lukang Old Street in Changhua County
Landmarks Turtle Island (Guishan Island) Lukang Old Street - Day 5
Nantou to Chiayi
Start the day at Sun Moon Lake, one of Taiwan's most famous destinations. Take a scenic boat cruise on the water and ride the cable car for views from above. Next, visit Lalu Island, a sacred site for the indigenous Thao people. Tour the Xuanzang Temple which sits high above the lake with great views back across the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic boat cruise on Sun Moon Lake
- Cable car ride for aerial views of Sun Moon Lake
- Visit Lalu Island
- Visit Xuanzang Temple
Landmarks Sun Moon Lake Lalu Island Xuanzang Temple - Day 6
Chiayi to Kaohsiung
Travel to Alishan to see the ancient giant red cypress trees and catch sunrise views. Later, head to the Chimei Museum in Tainan to walk through Western art collections, musical instruments, and weaponry displayed in a neoclassical building. Your driver then transfers you to Kaohsiung for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alishan
- Visit Chimei Museum in Tainan
Landmarks Alishan Chimei Museum - Day 7
Kaohsiung to Liuqiu Island
Take a scenic ferry from Kaohsiung out to Liuqiu Island, Taiwan's only coral island. Spend the day exploring unique coral formations and the coastal area. See Vase Rock, a notable natural formation along the shore. Before heading back, go to Sunset Pavilion where you can watch the sun set over the Taiwan Strait.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Liuqiu Island
- Comprehensive tour of Liuqiu Island
- Visit Vase Rock
- Visit Sunset Pavilion
Landmarks Liuqiu Island (Little Liuqiu) Vase Rock Sunset Pavilion 
- Day 8
Liuqiu Island to Kenting
Leave Liuqiu Island and travel to Kenting, a tropical area in the south. During the day, visit Nanwan Beach with its golden sand and clear turquoise water perfect for swimming if you want. As evening comes, head to Kenting Main Street where local vendors sell souvenirs, traditional snacks, and there's a lively bar scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nanwan Beach
- Explore Kenting Main Street
Landmarks Nanwan Beach Kenting Main Street - Day 9
Kenting
Take a comprehensive tour around Kenting's southernmost peninsula checking out dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and unique coral formations. Stop at lighthouse viewpoints and traditional fishing villages along the way. You'll get a feel for the laid-back atmosphere there, and later make your way to Guanshan to watch one of Taiwan's well-known sunsets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Comprehensive Kenting island tour
- Visit lighthouse viewpoints
- Explore traditional fishing villages
- Visit Guanshan for sunset viewing
Landmarks Guanshan - Day 10
Kenting to Taipei to Airport
You have free time in Kenting until your driver arrives to take you to the railway station. Travel back to Taipei by high-speed train, then your driver meets you and transfers you to Taoyuan International Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
