Taiwan · 1-DAY TOURS
Good 1-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend nine hours with a Chinese, English, or Japanese-speaking guide visiting Shifen Waterfall, releasing a wish lantern, walking Jiufen Old Street, and seeing Yehliu’s Queen’s Head. Shared tours meet at Taipei Main Station, while private tours include hotel pickup and drop-off.
“i enjoyed the waterfall and Jiufen old town. maybe a bit more history on each of the towns.”
Use one pass for unlimited Maokong Gondola rides on the day of operation. The 30-minute ride reaches tea country and mountain viewpoints above Taipei, with time for walks, teahouses, sunset photos, and repeat trips in regular or Crystal Cabins.
Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide such as Samuel, Danny, or Cristian, traveling from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, and Jiufen. You get hotel pickup, private transport, entry to Yehliu, and time to eat, shop, and see the north coast at your own pace.
“What a great start for our first couple days in Taipei. Danny was so efficient, having contacted us several days in advance to reconfirm. Arrival prompt, car clean and comfortable, and his English was great. He took us to each location, Read more”
Travel from Taipei in a group of up to eight with an English or Traditional Chinese driver-guide. See Yehliu’s strange rock formations, pause at Golden Waterfall, explore Jiufen’s food-filled lanes, and release a sky lantern in Shifen. Alex, Johnny, Yun, and James have all led recent departures.
“Everything was good. Alex is the best ! Very considerate bout my knee condition . He went over & beyond helping me be comfortable for this trip . I wrote a lot of good deeds bout him on the other comment. He even got me a wheelchair at Yehliu. It rained & yet he made sure we'll be ok especially at the lantern activity . He called someone to picked us up with the umbrella from his car . For lunch he introduced us to eat fresh seafoods . The food was great ! Overall the trip was awesome . My kids will be back & we will request him…”
Travel from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake with an English-speaking guide, a shuttle boat ride, lunch, and time at Ita Thao Pier. Guides such as Sky, Barbie, Gordon, and Vincent have led past departures. Expect a small group of up to 14, but allow about three hours each way by road.
“The gondola was cool because it had a glass bottom floor in which we could see everything under us. Tour guide: Barbie did an EXCELLENT job explaining everything to us and answering our questions!”
Join HolaTaipei Travel for a private 5 to 7 hour hike through Yangmingshan National Park. Choose a shorter or extended route with an English or Spanish guide, hotel pickup in Taipei, Qingtiangang buffalo country, Qixingshan views, fumaroles, and a cold drink at the finish.
“This is a beautiful national park and the hike was spectacular! I’m so glad I decided to do this tour during my stay in the Taipei area. I highly recommend and would do it again.”
Travel from Taichung to Alishan with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at Longyin Temple, Fenqihu Old Street, and the Alishan Forest Recreation Area. Expect a long but scenic day, limited time in the park, excluded admission fees, and guides such as Moose, Ben, Terence, or Justin depending on your departure.
“The travel time is more and scenic and u see one temple, market and Forest as per itinerary. Places are beautiful but you get less time at Alishan.”
Travel from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake by high speed rail and car, then see the lake by boat and gondola. Your guide leads you to temples, pagodas, and a tribal restaurant for lunch. Small groups of up to 14 make this a focused day, though the $485 price is high.
“Only the two of us were on the tour so it was a 'private' tour. Our guide was experienced. Fluent English. He drove the car in and out of back roads, kept up a running narrative of the countryside and what we were seeing. Nice lunch, We saw the lake from many angles, a couple pagodas.”
Travel from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a Chinese or English-speaking driver guide. You’ll cruise from Shuishe Pier, visit Wenwu Temple and Ci’en Pagoda, and have time for photos and local food. Guides named in feedback include Berry, Paul, and Sung-Ping.
“Sung-Ping was one of the best and most fun tour guides we’ve ever had! He was knowledgeable, cool and personable. The Sun Moon Lake was the highlight!”
Spend about nine hours traveling from Taichung to Sun Moon Lake with a private English-speaking guide and driver. You will cycle for an hour, eat Taiwanese food, ride a ferry and cable car, visit temples and villages, and browse local crafts. Dustin, AXL, and Honda are among the guides named in guest feedback.
“We took a Sun Moon Lake tour with our excellent guide Dustin, who shared fascinating history and local insights that made the experience more meaningful. Though the day was foggy and drizzly, it added a peaceful, atmospheric feel to the lake. We visited the XuRead more”
You’ll spend 9 to 12 hours with a private driver-guide traveling from Taipei or Taichung to Sun Moon Lake. Expect a lake cruise, an easy Hanbi Trail walk, Thao legends, and a striking visit to Chung Tai Chan Monastery. English, Chinese, and Japanese service is available.
“The company accommodated our itinerary changes without any issues. The driver was courteous, knew where he needed to go to get us to the places, and is a safe driver. We were able to spend as much time as we wanted at each of the locations.”
Travel privately from Taipei to Taichung with an English or Chinese-speaking driver. See Zhongshe Flower Garden, Sun Moon Lake, Rainbow Village, and Miyahara Ice Cream in one long day. Guides including Hugo and Jacky have provided careful driving, local context, and flexible help for families and older passengers.
“Due to some personal emergencies, I requested a change to our private tour. Instead of going to Taichung, we went for a city tour instead. Our driver, Hugo, was amazing. I shared a list of places we wanted to visit, and he exceeded my expectations. He also took us to a wonderful place for lunch, which was super delicious. Hugo is very knowledgeable about the destinations we visited, speaks fluent English, and even knows a little Filipino. I would definitely recommend him for his excellent service.”
Leave Taipei at 9:00 am for a private eight-hour outing to Pinglin. A tea master introduces local tea, plantation life, and tea dishes, while you sample generously and help pull noodles at Shihding Tsu’s Handmade Noodle Company. Eva has guided some departures, though guides may vary.
“We didn‘t really know what to expect at first but it turned into an incredible fun day! The tour guide Eva was super fun and friendly and took pictures the whole day for us, showed us around and told us interesting facts about different locations.”
Leave Taipei with an English-speaking guide and private 8-seat wagon for Yehliu’s odd rock formations, Jiufen’s old gold-mining streets, Shifen’s sky lanterns, and Keelung’s Miaokou Night Market. David Liaw is one guide named for this tour. Admission and meals cost extra.
“Our tour guide David Liaw today is excellent! He is very prompt, confident, well educated, very proficient in English, very professional & detailed in touring us & above all very good character & accommodating, no short cut in touring us! Again Read more”
Spend nine days touring Taiwan by air-conditioned vehicle, with eight hotel nights, an English-speaking guide, and entrance fees included. Visit Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting, the east coast, Yilan, Yehliu, Jiufen, and Shifen, with one free day in Taipei.
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