Taiwan · NATIONAL PARKS
Good national parks tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Volcanic Yangmingshan and Beitou hot springs in one Taipei day tour. Priority Qingtiangang access, geothermal walks, museum stop, and foot bath.
“Everything was a joy. The tour was very well organized. We managed to see so many fascinating natural and cultural sites. Our guide not only had excellent English, but a wonderful, inspiring, energetic and enthusiastic personality.”
Private 12-hour Taroko Gorge day trip from Taipei with hotel pickup, a guided route through iconic cliffs and temples, and flexible stops.
“Everything went as described. On the itinerary. Our guide Steven was knowledgeable and professional, and a good driver.”
Private 8-hour Taroko day tour from Hualien: marble cliffs, Chishingtan pebble beach, Shakadang river walks, Baiyang Waterfall, Qingshui Cliff.
“Taroko National Park is one of the most strikingly beautiful parks we have visited in recent years. Our guide, Joshua, made the day even more enjoyable by giving us an insightful tour peppered with many facts about the landscape and the nature of the park. He also made the day more joyful with his catalog of jokes and one-liners. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Joshua to guide you.”
Private 6-hour Taipei tour to Yehliu Geopark and Yangmingshan National Park, with hotel pickup, guide, and volcanic sights for $105 pp.
“Nicolas, my tour guide was very knowledgeable and service oriented. He was great at pointing out things throughout the trip. His driving skills were also great. He was able to answer all of my questions including things i asked about that i saw Read more”
A private, step-heavy day hike from Taipei into Yangmingshan National Park, with two route options, buffalo meadows, bridges, and geothermal sights.
“Guide Cristian was phenomenal! He was super talkative and personable. The hike was definitely strenuous and is a great challenge! I highly recommend this tour for outdoorsy enthusiasts! The views were well worth it and just a wonderful park!”
Half-day trip from Taipei to Yangmingshan's geothermal Xiaoyoukeng, Chiang Kai-shek villa, and Bamboo Lake walkways by air-conditioned coach.
“It was all above expectations and our guide was exceptional. Showed us amazing things. Gold star trip!!”
Private Taroko day trip from Taipei, Yilan, or Hualien with an English guide, Shakadang, Swallow Grotto, Nine Turns, Qixingtan.
“They failed to get me the permit so the event never took place and then they refuse to give me a refund for not providing the service.”
Private Yangmingshan hiking from Taipei with three difficulty routes, volcanic stops like Xiaoyoukeng and Lengshuikeng, and possible Mt Qixing views.
“Ken was great. He is knowledgeable about the area and landscape. He was always positive and answered all my questions. He was flexible and accommodated all of our requests.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
