Taiwan
Private
9 days from £6,965
Private Tour
Taipei to Taipei – 9 Days
The Taiwan Family Adventure is a fun and enriching journey designed for travellers of all ages. Travel in Taiwan begins in Taipei, where families explore vibrant markets, enjoy hands-on pineapple cake making, and visit the National Palace Museum. Ride the gondola to Maokong for scenic views and tea tasting, then discover the wonders of Taroko National Park with its easy hiking trails, perfect for children. Whether you’re enjoying shrimp fishing, sky lanterns in Shifen, or night market snacks, every day offers exciting experiences for kids and adults alike.
From the peaceful waters of Sun Moon Lake to the colourful fields of the Boseong tea plantations, Taiwan with kids becomes both playful and meaningful. Families can cycle together, try bubble tea making, and learn about local culture through art workshops and temple visits. In Kaohsiung, enjoy a Love River cruise and visit Taiwan’s largest Buddhist centre. This 9-day journey blends culture, fun, and nature, making it the perfect Taiwan tour for family travel and unforgettable memories.
TAIPEI: CULTURE AND FUN FOR FAMILIES: Explore Taipei’s kid-friendly side with visits to Longshan Temple, the National Palace Museum, and a pineapple cake workshop. Catch city views from Taipei 101 and end the day at a buzzing night market. This is a perfect start to travel in Taiwan, blending fun activities, culture, and tasty food.
NATURE & LANTERNS IN NORTHERN TAIWAN: Travel in Taiwan takes a magical turn with a family-friendly trip to Jiufen, Yeliu Geopark, and Shifen Old Street. Kids love the rock shapes and sky lanterns, while parents enjoy tea houses and views. These stops combine culture, scenery, and interactive moments, perfect for Taiwan with kids.
ADVENTURE AT TAROKO NATIONAL PARK: Taroko National Park offers breathtaking views and safe, scenic hiking trails for the whole family. Walk through marble canyons, cross rope bridges, and enjoy waterfalls along the way. It’s one of the best outdoor experiences in Taiwan, combining nature, gentle adventure, and fun learning for kids and adults alike.
KAOHSIUNG: COLOURFUL CULTURE & RIVER NIGHTS: Kaohsiung delights families with Lotus Lake’s temples, a Hakka tea workshop, and a hands-on umbrella painting activity. Kids can join local crafts while adults soak in cultural traditions. End the day with a Love River cruise, enjoying the lights, music, and energy of this vibrant coastal city in Taiwan.
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The Taiwan Family Adventure is a 9-day journey full of fun, learning, and nature. From Taipei to Taroko National Park, Sun Moon Lake, and Kaohsiung, enjoy hiking trails, tea tasting, sky lanterns, and hands-on cultural activities. It’s the perfect way to explore Taiwan with kids and create lasting memories.
Welcome to Taipei, Taiwan’s capital! Your adventure starts as soon as you arrive with a visit to Maokong, a peaceful village famous for its tea. The area is renowned for its scenic tea plantations, where lush green fields stretch across the hillsides, creating a picturesque landscape. At one of the charming teahouses, relax with a hot cup of tea and enjoy the views of Taipei below. This is a great time for the family to unwind and enjoy nature after your flight. Wander through the lanes and historical trails, immerse in local culture and history. The gondola ride down the mountain offers stunning city and countryside views, with an option for thrill-seekers to choose a crystal-bottomed gondola. End the day with a fun and interactive dining experience at an indoor shrimp fishing restaurant where you can catch and cook your dinner, fun for the whole family.
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
Rosewood Taipei
Located in the heart of Taipei's bustling city centre, the Mandarin Oriental exudes luxury and sophistication in every detail of its architecture and decor. Designed with a blend of traditional Taiwanese elements and contemporary elegance, the hotel offers a unique ambiance that seamlessly combines cultural heritage with modern comforts. From the moment guests step into the grand lobby adorned with intricate artwork and plush furnishings, they are enveloped in an atmosphere of refined opulence.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Taipei, Rosewood Taipei stands as a pinnacle of luxury and sophistication. Its architecture seamlessly blends modern elegance with timeless tradition, boasting sleek lines and contemporary design elements harmoniously intertwined with classic Taiwanese motifs. The exterior facade, with its sleek glass panels and clean lines, presents a striking silhouette against the city skyline, while the interior exudes warmth and opulence, featuring rich textures, plush furnishings, and curated artwork that reflect the cultural heritage of Taiwan.
Start the day in Taipei City with a hands-on activity, making your own pineapple cakes, a local favourite. This is a great family activity where children can learn, create and taste their own creations. Next, head to the top of Taipei 101 for stunning views of the city. This includes an educational aspect as well, learning about the building’s engineering wonders. Lunch at Din Tai Fung introduces you to Taiwan’s culinary delights with kid-friendly soup dumplings. The day continues with cultural enlightenment at Longshan Temple and historical overview at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. Ximending is the vibrant ending to the day, with its streets similar to Tokyo’s Harajuku, filled with shops, restaurants and street performances. The night market visit is a quintessential Taiwanese experience, with a wide range of local snacks and delicacies for all ages, all easily accessible within Taipei City.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a day trip to northern Taiwan and start with the unique, off the beaten track landscapes of Yeliu Geopark. Engage the family’s imagination with rock formations named for their shapes. Jiufen is a cultural and historical treasure trove, with its maze of alleys, tea houses and souvenir shops in a mountain setting. Shifen Old Street is a fascinating mix of history, community and tradition, with the highlight being the release of sky lanterns with your wishes. Each stop is carefully chosen to provide a mix of natural beauty, cultural richness and interactive fun, for an unforgettable day exploring destinations that are truly off the beaten track. End the day with the option to visit more night markets, each with its own speciality, from traditional crafts to mouth-watering snacks.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take the high-speed train to Taichung City for a change of scenery and pace. First stop is the Rainbow Village, where vibrant murals tell a story of community and creativity, fun for visitors of all ages. Miyahara is a sweet treat in a unique setting, blending history with culinary delight. The National Museum of Nature and Science is an educational feast, with exhibits from prehistoric skeletons to live tropical species, for the whole family. Your hotel, Millennium, is located in the Taichung city center, making it convenient to explore Taichung’s main attractions. Dining options include themed restaurants, adding an element of fun to your mealtime, to round off a day of art, science and unique dining.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Millennium Hotel Taichung
Start the day with a creative activity, making your own bubble tea, a Taiwanese invention that has gone global. Enjoy your creation on the drive to Sun Moon Lake, in the heart of Taiwan. This beautiful lake offers stunning views and a chance to bike around its unique geography, providing a truly natural experience as you immerse yourself in the scenic surroundings. Named after the sun and the moon, the lake’s natural beauty is enhanced by the cultural significance of Lalu Island. Your adventure continues to Shuanglong Waterfall, where the landscape becomes a scene from a storybook, with terraced fields and plum orchards leading to the waterfall, offering another memorable natural experience. End the day at The Lalu, a historic retreat with great views, for a peaceful end to a day of exploration.
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Lalu
Take a cultural trip with a shuttle boat to Lalu Island, the ancestral home of the Thao people, where the air is filled with the scent of Assam tea and local handicrafts. Then to Ita Thao Village, a hub of Thao culture, street food and crafts. The journey takes an adventurous turn with a ropeway ride to the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, where entertainment meets education through dance performances, theatre and rides, showcasing traditional cultural shows. End the day with a visit to a traditional tea factory where the art of tea making and local flavours come to life, a taste of Taiwan’s agricultural heritage.
Meals Included: Breakfast
From the tranquillity of Sun Moon Lake to the vibrant coastal city of Kaohsiung, take the high-speed train from Taichung. Start at Lotus Lake, also known as the lotus pond, a spiritual centre with temples and pagodas that promise to turn fortunes with their unique architectural journey from dragon to tiger. Engage in cultural immersion with a hands-on Hakka tea experience and umbrella painting, blending tradition with creativity. Evening cruise down the Love River, with colourful bridges, riverside cafes and a mesmerizing light show, showcasing Kaohsiung’s mix of culture and modernity.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Silk Club Hotel Kaohsiung
Visit Fo Guang Shan Temple where the path to enlightenment is lined with art and technology, a contemporary approach to Buddhist teachings. Interactive blessings and the Dome of Light at a subway station add a modern twist to traditional experiences, fun for the young and old. The day’s journey goes to a local leisure farm, one of Taiwan's family-friendly leisure farms known for activities like hands-on pineapple planting and pickling, giving insight into Taiwan’s agricultural practices. Final night at Liuhe Night Market to indulge in local flavours, the perfect end to a journey of cultural and culinary experiences.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return to Taoyuan via high speed rail and reflect on the wonderful experiences and cultural treasures discovered. As you connect to your flight home from Taipei, the memories of Taiwan’s beautiful landscapes, rich history and warm hospitality will stay with you, beckoning you to return to explore more of this diverse island.
Meals Included: Breakfast
We were inspired to design the Taiwan Family Adventure after seeing how perfectly Taiwan blends culture, nature, and fun. Travel in Taiwan is easy and safe, and every region offers something exciting for families—from hands-on cooking classes in Taipei to night markets full of kid-friendly snacks and local culture.
Taiwan with kids means more than just sightseeing. We included hiking trails in Taroko National Park, lantern making in Shifen, bubble tea workshops, and creative moments like umbrella painting. These experiences connect children with local traditions while keeping the journey exciting and interactive for everyone in the family.
We wanted a tour that was both enriching and enjoyable, allowing families to bond while exploring Taiwan’s most iconic spots like Sun Moon Lake and the National Palace Museum. With high-speed trains, friendly locals, and carefully chosen activities, this tour makes discovering Taiwan comfortable, fun, and truly unforgettable for all ages.
YOUR TRIP DESIGN, PACE & FLEXIBILITY: This privately operated Taiwan family adventure is designed to keep everyone happy—high-quality cultural highlights, playful hands-on experiences, and enough breathing space so the trip feels like a holiday, not a schedule. The tour is at its best when days are kept elegantly simple: one strong outing, then time to decompress. If you prefer a calmer rhythm, an extra night in the most family-friendly base often transforms the flow—fewer repacks, later starts, and more pool or park time. We can also weight the itinerary towards nature and open space, or towards city life and food culture, depending on your family’s style.
PRIVATE SERVICE, GUIDES & FAMILY-FRIENDLY SUPPORT: Private transport in Taiwan makes family travel markedly more civilised—shorter door-to-door days, easier breaks, and no friction with luggage. The right local host is used selectively: in Taipei, a warm, family-savvy guide can make museums, temples and neighbourhoods feel engaging rather than “educational”, and can pace the day around children’s energy. For scenic chapters, we keep expertise practical—timing viewpoints, choosing the easiest paths, and keeping optional activities genuinely optional. If weather affects mountain areas, we pivot smoothly to alternatives—hot springs, aquariums, creative districts or food-focused exploration—so the day still feels like a win.
ACCOMMODATION STANDARDS & DINING: Accommodation is curated to a premium, family-suitable brief, prioritising space, quiet rooms, strong service and locations that reduce transit time. Family room categories can be limited; suites or interconnecting options are often the most meaningful upgrade on a trip like this, particularly in peak seasons. Dining is one of Taiwan’s great pleasures and can be made easy for families—excellent breakfasts, flexible evenings, and the option to curate a few standout meals while keeping most dining relaxed. If you want a “food adventure” without stress, we can guide you to the right night markets and simple favourites that children usually love.
ACTIVITY LEVEL, COMFORT & SEASONALITY: Taiwan is ideal for “adventure in comfort”—cable cars, gentle nature walks, coastal time, wildlife or aquarium visits, and cultural experiences that feel lively rather than formal. Walking can be kept light and stroller-friendly where needed, or increased for older children who enjoy a bit more movement. Seasonality matters: summers can be hot and humid; mountain areas are cooler; typhoons and heavy rain can occasionally affect certain scenic routes. We plan with sensible buffers and choose experiences that can be swapped without disappointment, keeping the trip smooth even when conditions change.
COSTING, PAYMENTS, CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS: The cost reflects premium accommodation, private transport, and expert support that protects family comfort—space, timing, and seamless logistics. The main price variables are travel season, room categories (especially family suites and scenic-view rooms), and transport style (rail-first versus private vehicle throughout). Once key services are confirmed, changes can affect limited-inventory hotels and transport tickets; any implications are explained clearly before adjustments are actioned, with terms and deadlines set out transparently.
Prices From
Tour: Taiwan Family Adventure
Tour reference: TAIW104/2026
Price: Indicative price based on top-end services; final cost varies by season, availability, and your chosen inclusions.
Tour dates: Travel Any day (subject to availability)
Deposit to confirm: £150 per person
Prices From
Tour: Taiwan Family Adventure
Tour reference: TAIW104/2027
Price: Indicative price based on top-end services; final cost varies by season, availability, and your chosen inclusions.
Tour dates: Travel Any day (subject to availability)
Deposit to confirm: £150 per person
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