Taipei

Arrive in Taipei from Tokyo in the evening and a driver will meet you and take you to a top luxury hotel in the city. Check in and relax and settle in. The evening is free for rest and recovery after your flight. You might have a quiet dinner or a short walk around. This first night sets the tone for the exciting days ahead as you start to experience Taiwan’s culture, cities and natural beauty on this multi-centre journey with comfort, variety and interesting experiences.

Taipei

Start the day with a full international breakfast and then explore the best of Taipei. Your guide will take you to the famous National Palace Museum, one of the main sights in the city and home to ancient Chinese treasures. Then stroll through Dihua Old Street and visit Lungshan Temple, a must-visit historical and cultural landmark among Taipei's main sights. These places show Taiwan’s deep history and spiritual traditions. In the evening, have a fresh seafood dinner. If you still have energy, explore Taipei’s nightlife – take in the views from Taipei 101'’s observatory or mingle with locals at the lively Raohe Street Night Market.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taipei

Taipei

Leave the city for a day trip to Jiufen, a hillside village with narrow lanes and old-world charm. After exploring its tea houses and local shops, visit the beautiful rock formations at Yehliu Geopark, the colonial Fort Santo Domingo and Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf. You’ll have time to watch the sunset before heading back into Taipei. The day ends at Shilin Night Market, one of the city’s busiest, where you’ll try local snacks. It’s a fun and relaxed way to experience Taipei’s evening food scene and connect with the local culture.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tainan

Start the day with a short visit to Yingge, a small town famous for its ceramics. Visit the Ceramics Museum and explore the old street with pottery shops and cafes. After lunch at a local cafe, take the high-speed train to Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city. On arrival, you’ll be taken to your hotel and can relax or take a short evening walk. The city’s quiet lanes, temples and heritage buildings give you a taste of old Taiwan. Tonight is free for you to unwind before the next day’s full day of Tainan’s history.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tainan

Explore Tainan’s highlights starting with an old shrine and the Confucian Temple, one of the oldest in Taiwan. Later visit the Ten Drum Culture Village, a creative space in a former sugar mill that blends history and performance. Your guide will then take you to the famous Chihkan Towers, used by the Dutch in the 1600s. These places bring Tainan’s long history to life. End the day with dinner at a traditional teahouse where you can try Taiwanese dishes in a peaceful old-style setting before returning to your hotel for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tainan

Alishan National Park

This morning drive to Chiayi and board the Alishan Forest Railway, a scenic train ride through mountain villages and forested hills. The train is a slow and peaceful way to see the countryside as you head into the mountains. On arrival at Alishan National Park, check in to your hotel and have a relaxing afternoon walk through the forest trails. Alishan is famous for its fresh air, ancient trees and quiet beauty. Spend the evening surrounded by nature, enjoying the cooler mountain climate and the calm atmosphere of this special place.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sun Moon Lake

After breakfast drive through Taiwan’s green hills and scenic roads to Sun Moon Lake, one of the country’s most beautiful spots. Along the way enjoy the peaceful countryside views and small villages. Sun Moon Lake sits high in the mountains and has been home to Indigenous communities for centuries. On arrival check in to your hotel by the lake and relax. In the evening have a quiet dinner with views of the water and mountains. This is the perfect place to slow down and take in the natural beauty of Taiwan’s central highlands.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sun Moon Lake

Start the day with a boat ride across the calm waters of Sun Moon Lake. On a clear day the sunlight sparkles on the surface, creating a peaceful and stunning view. Later take a scenic cable car ride for a bird’s-eye view of the forested mountains. Visit the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village to learn about local traditions, crafts and dances. In the afternoon explore one of Taiwan’s largest monasteries where the peaceful setting invites quiet reflection. The day ends back at the hotel with a relaxing evening surrounded by nature.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taroko Gorge

After breakfast leave the lake and drive through two beautiful national forests—Aowanda and Hehuanshan. The mountain roads are full of dramatic views and high-altitude landscapes. After four hours arrive at Taroko, famous for its marble cliffs, deep gorges and river valleys. Check into the luxury Silks Hotel and enjoy the views of the park. Spend the evening relaxing or taking in the surroundings from your room. Dinner is served at the hotel, preparing you for a day of exploring one of Taiwan’s most famous natural wonders.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taroko Gorge

Taroko Gorge

Today is dedicated to discovering the beauty of Taroko Gorge. Visit waterfalls, cross the Marble Bridge, and stop by a hillside shrine that honours local history. Walk along forest trails, past temples and small villages where everyday life blends with stunning nature. The landscape is dramatic yet peaceful with towering cliffs and rushing rivers. Take your time to enjoy the scenery and take photos along the way. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening after a day in one of Taiwan’s most scenic regions.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taipei

Enjoy a relaxing morning at the hotel or take one last stroll through the nearby forests. After lunch at a local restaurant start your drive back to Taipei. The five-hour journey passes through beautiful mountain scenery and small towns. Arrive in the capital by late afternoon or early evening. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the evening as you wish—perhaps a final walk through Taipei’s lively streets or simply resting in comfort before your departure the next day.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taipei - Departure

After a final breakfast at the Mandarin Oriental it’s time to say goodbye to Taiwan. A private transfer will take you to the international airport for your flight back to Tokyo. As you leave take with you the memories of ancient temples, mountain trails, busy night markets and peaceful lakes. This 12-day journey through Taiwan’s heritage sites and highland scenery has given you a mix of culture, comfort and discovery—an experience that stays with you long after you’ve returned home.

Meals Included: Breakfast