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Most people come to Hualien to visit the Taroko Gorge. And with good reason—it's simply beautiful. With rope bridges over rivers, hiking trails with astounding views, and temples cut into the mountainsides, it's an unforgettable place. Feel the full power of the ocean at Shihtiping, a two-hour drive from Hualien, where the waves crash into the rocky shore.
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1. Private Hualien East Coast Full-Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy the best of both worlds in this day tour that brings you to explore the most scenic coastal route in Taiwan (Highway 11), and wander valleys bordered by mountain ranges (East Rift Valley). Highway 11 is often referred to as the most beautiful road to drive along in the whole of Taiwan with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the coastal mountain ranges on the other. Flanked by the Central mountain ranges to the west and the Coastal mountain ranges to the east, the East Rift Valley National Scenic Area reminds one of a realm hidden away from the rest of the world.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fuel and tolls, Hualien City pick-up & drop off, Hiking stick and safety helmet, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By heatherfW5417UM
We booked a private day tour with Jeff and loved it! Jeff is really nice, knowledgeable, and professional and speaks really good English. My 7 year old daughter was along for the tour and had no problem keeping up. The trails were easy but really pretty. We had a great day and would highly recommend this tour.
2. Private Tour: Hehuan mountain (2D1N)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Standing at over 3400m, Hehuan mountain boasts breathtaking 360 degree vistas of Taiwan’s mountain ranges, and is the perfect place for travelers who wish to experience the magnificence and beauty of high mountain scenery without having to hike long hours. Unlike the highest peaks in Taiwan which require you to travel mostly by foot, Hehuan mountain is accessible by public roads that lead up to an elevation of 3275m. Reaching the peaks of Hehuan mountain does not require you to have any experience in mountain hiking. In fact, most trails in Hehuan mountain are well paved and only require an average of 1-2 hours to complete. Location: Hehuan Mountain Duration: 2 days
Inclusions: Lunch, Booking service for Hehuan mountain accomodation (Songsyue Lodge or Ski Lodge), Tolls surcharge, Fuel surcharge, Hualien City pick-up & drop off, Hiking stick and safety helmet
Exclusions: Souvenirs and personal expenses, Accommodation cost, Meals, Gratuity (optional)
Reviewed By heatherfW5417UM
We booked a private day tour with Jeff and loved it! Jeff is really nice, knowledgeable, and professional and speaks really good English. My 7 year old daughter was along for the tour and had no problem keeping up. The trails were easy but really pretty. We had a great day and would highly recommend this tour.
3. Taroko Gorge Classic Day Tour from Hualien City (Small Group or Private Tour)
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 175 reviews
[Small Group] This tour is operated in a "small group" of 2~8 pax. Compared to a large group, you won't waste too much time on each stop and a small group can be much more flexible that we can travel to some great local spots where tour bus cannot go. - [No Shopping] There is no commercial shopping stop on this tour. - [Safety & Safety] In Taroko Gorge, there might be some risk of falling rock but our tour guides are experienced, knows every potential risk in the gorge and make your trip safe and easy. - [Authentic Local Food] We will bring you to the local good restaurants for lunch or try local snacks during the trip. You will not only see the beautiful Taroko Gorge but also enjoy the great cuisine in this area. - [Local Tour Guide] The guide speak English and tell you the charming stories about Taroko and Taiwan. You will engage and know more about Taiwan from our local experts.
Inclusions: English-speaking tour guide, 2~8 people small group OR upgrade to a private tour, 8 hours duration, Pickup and drop-off in Hualien City, Safety helmet for Yanzihkou
Exclusions: Lunch & Meal (price is around US$ 8~25, depending on what you order), Train or flight ticket to Hualien (Arrange on your own), Accommodation, Gratuities
Reviewed By hungryagain
This tour was amazing. Vincent is an expert tour guide, able to deliver the gorgeous views while making it more meaningful by explaining the history in an understandable and captivating way. He made us comfortable and ensured that we had fun while learning about the places we visited. We highly recommend.
4. Full-Day Private Taroko National Park Tour from Hualien City
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 62 reviews
With towering marble walls, subtropical forested canyons and crystal clear rivers, Taroko gorge boasts phenomenal views that are unique to Taiwan. This tour allows you to explore the highlights of the world’s deepest marble canyon and take leisurely hikes on the easier trails in this wonder of nature.
Inclusions: 8 hour private tour & guiding service, Tolls surcharge, Fuel surcharge, Hualien City pick-up & drop off, Private transportation, Bottled water
Exclusions: Souvenirs and personal expenses, Accommodation, Gratuity (optional), Pick-up/Drop-off at Hualien Port. Please contact us directly.
Reviewed By MightiestQuinn
We were scheduled to be in Keelung on a cruise ship in March/20 so we contacted Taiwan Vista Tours (TVT) about their shore excursions. TVT has standard itineraries for cruise ship visitors but we worked with Kierra to develop a unique private itinerary. She was excellent in making recommendations that would fit into our limited time in port. We booked and made a deposit of 10% of our tour cost via PayPal with the balance to be paid to our driver/guide. That is quite reasonable compared to full advance payment required by other tour operators. Then came coronavirus. Our cruise line made significant itinerary changes that affected our arrival date into Keelung. We went back to Kierra who was very helpful in changing the date of our booked tour in Keelung and in developing another itinerary for an additional day we now had in Taipei. Everything looked great. But then Taiwan announced it would close its ports to all international cruise ships. We no longer would make it to Keelung or Taipei. So we went back to Kierra again and asked for a refund of our tour deposit. Within an hour, we had notice from PayPal that a refund was being processed. It's said you can judge a company by how they respond when things don't go as planned. Our experience with Taiwan Vista Tours was excellent. Huge shout out to Kierra who was responsive, patient and sympathetic to our ever-changing situation. When we're in Taiwan in the future, there is no doubt we'll use Taiwan Vista Tours.
5. Private Taroko Gorge National Park Classic Full-Day Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 17 reviews
Taroko National Park is where you must visit in Hualien. The scene that attracts visitors all over the world makes Taroko synonym of tourism in eastern Taiwan. The rich history and natural landscape allow visitors to spend a whole day. This tour covers most of the popular spots and trails, it includes visiting the magnificent gorge, ocean cliff, waterfall, suspension bridge and much more. With our friendly local expert’s guiding, it means you will be in good hands and visit every must-see site that could have otherwise been missed easily if you come here by yourself. It’s also a tour that suits all ages if you have senior citizens in your group.
Inclusions: Tuesday & Friday: discounted small group tour (no minimum participant required), Rest of the week: small group tour (2 minimum participants required), Driver/Local English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Hualien City), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Safety Helmets
Exclusions: Food and drinks (our guide will bring you to local eatery in the park), Gratuities
Reviewed By free_wonders
My partner and I went to Hualien for a week of hiking. We booked Meet My Guide for the hiking in Datong and Dali area in Taroko National Park. It was two days hike with one night spent in an aboriginal accommodation. The whole experience is very pleasant and hassle free: Wei, our guide, picked us up from our hotel in the morning before the trip started. He knows the route well, arranged the permit for us and also kindly prepared some snacks for the journey. The hike was challenging but fun. You would see many beautiful mountain landscape, have the chance to dip into the rock pool for a swim, chat with local/aboriginal people, see the stunning sunset and sunrise close to the accommodation, not mention the delicious home-cooked dinner and breakfast! If you enjoy hiking and wants to experience the national park more than the typical landmark, it is a must-do!
6. Private One-Way Hualien City to Kenting Scenic Tour
Travelling from Hualien to Kenting via public transport has always been a hassle as the local railway system has yet to provide a direct option, and trains to the nearest city to Kenting takes 6 hours. This private tour will allow you to travel directly from Hualien to Kenting via a private van, as well as spend the day exploring the beautiful East Coast of Taiwan along the way.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Accommodation
Reviewed By heatherfW5417UM
We booked a private day tour with Jeff and loved it! Jeff is really nice, knowledgeable, and professional and speaks really good English. My 7 year old daughter was along for the tour and had no problem keeping up. The trails were easy but really pretty. We had a great day and would highly recommend this tour.
7. 6-Day Taiwanese Island Excursion (Sun Moon Lake and South& Eastern Taiwan)
Soak up Taiwan’s beautiful scenery by a cozy coach and 4 star hotels with daily breakfasts included. On this multi-day excursion, you will visit natural landscapes, temples, the East Coast National Scenic Area and Taroko National Park. You will see the famous Sun Moon Lake, Changhua Lukang Historic Area, Kenting National Park and Kaohsiung by coach during the first 4 days. Then, continue to Taitung to see beautiful scenery and visit the Taroko National Park.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Exclusions: Lunch & dinner, tips and any personal expense
Reviewed By timon s
Reading the reviews we were a bit reluctant to book this tour. But it turned out to be a great day! The scenery is amazing and Josephine adequately led the group from one place to another. If you like to spend a lot of time in one place, than this is not the tour for you because you don't get an awful lot of time at the different spots. But if you're looking for a tour in which you want to see many things in one day, then we would definitely recommend it. Josephine was very friendly and was willing to explain a lot. Everything was perfectly organized and the lunch was amazing.
8. Sightseeing in Taroko National Park(departure with 2 ppl./8hr day tour)
In the world-famous Taroko National park, from the entrance of Taroko to Tianxiang area, we will bring you to explore every essence of the famous attractions from Taroko National Park East Entrance Arch Gate, Taroko National Park Visitor Center, Cimu bridge, Yue Fei Pavilion, Taroko Buluowan, Taroko Eternal Spring Changchun Shrine to numerous magnificent scenic trails, including Xiaozhuilu Trail, Swallow Grotto(Yanzikou) Trail, Jiuqudong(Tunnel of Nine Turns) Trail, Lyushui trail, Tpedu, Baiyang Trail, etc.; on the way of moving upstream along Liwu river, images of sublime mountains, green hills and blue waters will impress you in an unbroken line, making you leisurely indulged in the mysteries of Mother Nature.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, 2 million NTD travel insurance / 200,000 NTD medical insurance, Assistance for photographs, For English service, please inform 3 days in advance for arrangement, no additional fees required
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Unlisted expenses
Reviewed By ALBER Q
We hiked part of national park Taroko and we had as a tour lider to A Guang who took us to the top part of this mountain. We enjoyed all imformation and nature topics that he explained us in the tour. If you are Hiking alone this trail you loose 90% of intersting information if you have a tour guide like we had you will enjoy this journey and will have all info about this wanderfull place. Also safety is important due to cliff parts so that we felt fortunated to have a good tour guide..so far best experience hiring tour in Taiwan
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