Taiwan
Beautiful, misunderstood, and often overlooked, the splendors of Ilha Formosa (The Beautiful Island) were first brought to the world’s attention by Portuguese mariners in the 16th century. Since then Made in Taiwan, and an uneasy relationship with mainland China have taken center-stage, but did you know that the island is nearly 60% forested, holds East Asia’s highest mountains, the world’s deepest marble gorge and best collection of Chinese art, more temples per square mile than any other “country”, plus over 100 hot springs, beautiful beaches, indigenous tribal groups, and incredibly friendly people! As well as the taking in the island’s undisputed highlights, our Taiwan tours include: visits to orphanages, overnight stays at monasteries and aquariums, scooter rides around remote Pacific islands, morning tai chi sessions, cooking classes, and beaches, bike rides, hikes and hot springs galore…
A round-island odyssey taking in the best of Taiwan. Trip Highlights Cycle around the tranquil waters of Sun Moon Lake Soak in the beauty of Taiwan's ancient forests at Alishan Renuvenate with a natural hot spring Explore the Indigneous cultures of Taiwan's East Coast 14 Days from $3800 per person Day 1-2 | Taipei On Day 1 people will be arriving throughout the day. We'll meet in t...
Treasures of Taiwan offers an introduction to the manifold hidden gems that make up this tiny Pacific jewel, whether relishing a hike in East Asia's highest mountains, joining the locals for some morning tai ji, watching a Tainan temple procession, or just slurping down a hearty bowl of delicious noodles, Taiwan will assault your senses and leaves you hungry for more! Day 1 - Taipei On Day 1...
Taiwan is a culinary adventure just waiting to happen. A tropical climate, vast altitude range and abundant marine life lends Taiwanese chefs a huge array of the highest quality ingredients, and the island's equally diverse cultural influences make it one of the world's premier food destinations. Indigenous communities hunt wild boar and forage for wild mountain vegetables, whilst Chine...
Taiwan offers lots of fun for all of the family, and is small enough that we can take in a fantastic variety of activities in a short space of time without ever having to travel too far. In an action packed week, highlights include a cable car ride up to the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village in Sun Moon Lake, a beautiful bike ride through the lush Meinong countryside, sleeping just meters from...
Taipei is a city tailormade for family visits, and our first day begins with a trip to see the pandas at Muzha Zoo, followed by a ride in the world's fastest elevator to the top of the world's second highest building, the Taipei 101. After lunch we'll take a trip to Chiang Kaishek Memorial where we'll watch the changing of the guard to the backdrop of this beautiful marble mon...
