Full-Day Private Taroko National Park Tour from Hualien City
Overview
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
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chishingtan Scenic Area, No. 5_, Lane 79, Qixing Street, Xincheng Taiwan
A unique pebble beach with views of the surrounding mountain ranges, and an interesting array of pebbles with layered marble patterns.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taroko National Park, No.291, Fushi Fushi Vil., Xiulin 97253 Taiwan
One of the largest national parks in Taiwan, Taroko National Park features majestic views of marble canyons, turquoise rivers, waterfalls, and subtropical forests.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Baiyang Waterfall, Xiulin Township, Xiulin Taiwan
A 2-km flat trail with views of a 3-tiered waterfall, and the water cutain cave.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yanzikou Trail, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan, 972
Enjoy a stroll through Taroko National Parks' highlight: a towering marble canyon.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shakadang Trail, Taroko National Park, Fushi Village, Xiulin Township, Xiulin 972 Taiwan
Take a leisurely walk along the turquoise waters of Shakadang River
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Eternal Spring Shrine, in Taroko National Park, Xiulin Taiwan
Built in memory of the workers that passed away building the roads in Taroko National Park.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Qingshui Cliff, Su-hua highway from Herping to Chungte, Xiulin 97253 Taiwan
One of the 9 wonders of Taiwan, Qingshui Cliffs features majestic views of mountain cliffs meeting with the Pacific Ocean
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chishingtan Scenic Area, No. 5_, Lane 79, Qixing Street, Xincheng Taiwan
A unique pebble beach with views of the surrounding mountain ranges, and an interesting array of pebbles with layered marble patterns.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taroko National Park, No.291, Fushi Fushi Vil., Xiulin 97253 Taiwan
One of the largest national parks in Taiwan, Taroko National Park features majestic views of marble canyons, turquoise rivers, waterfalls, and subtropical forests.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Baiyang Waterfall, Xiulin Township, Xiulin Taiwan
A 2-km flat trail with views of a 3-tiered waterfall, and the water cutain cave.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yanzikou Trail, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan, 972
Enjoy a stroll through Taroko National Parks' highlight: a towering marble canyon.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shakadang Trail, Taroko National Park, Fushi Village, Xiulin Township, Xiulin 972 Taiwan
Take a leisurely walk along the turquoise waters of Shakadang River
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Eternal Spring Shrine, in Taroko National Park, Xiulin Taiwan
Built in memory of the workers that passed away building the roads in Taroko National Park.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Qingshui Cliff, Su-hua highway from Herping to Chungte, Xiulin 97253 Taiwan
One of the 9 wonders of Taiwan, Qingshui Cliffs features majestic views of mountain cliffs meeting with the Pacific Ocean
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Each private tour can have a maximum of 8 participants. If you would like to make a booking for larger groups, please contact us directly.
- Pick up time is approximate and varies according to your hotel/B&B location and traffic conditions.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Transport will be via an air-conditioned mini van.
- Service animals allowed
- There is an additional fee of NTD $400 for pick up/drop off at「Silk Place Hotel」/accommodations in the vicinity of Tianxiang, or homestays in (鹽寮) Yanliao area.
- Near public transportation
- To process travel insurance for each participant, passport name and number for all participants are required at the point of booking.
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- For pick-up/drop-off at Hualien port, please contact us directly.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ophlie_A
May 2019
Jason is a fantastic guide, very professional and joyful who, for sure, will highlight your day during your Hualien tour. He knows perfectly the Taiwan'stories and can explain as a "géologue" the incredible landscape you will see. Thanks again for this day and the perefect pics you did for us!
Jason is a fantastic guide, very professional and joyful who, for sure, will highlight your day during your Hualien tour. He knows perfectly the Taiwan'stories and can explain as a "géologue" the incredible landscape you will see. Thanks again for this day and the perefect pics you did for us!Donna K
April 2019
Working with Taiwan Visa Day Tours was very easy. They provided quick responses, great information, and a very organized daily itinerary. Janet, our guide, was very informative and friendly. She personally worked with the six of us talking, explaining, and answering any questions we had. What w...
Working with Taiwan Visa Day Tours was very easy. They provided quick responses, great information, and a very organized daily itinerary. Janet, our guide, was very informative and friendly. She personally worked with the six of us talking, explaining, and answering any questions we had. What we saw in Toroko National Park and its surroundings was indescribably magnificent. The day may have been dreary but the sights were unbelievable. It was amazing that we were able to see so much in the time we had. I would highly recommend using Taiwan Vista Day Tours. We also used them in Keelung and had an outstanding day there.Grant K
April 2019
Absolutely fantastic tour of the Toroko National Park. Our guide, Jeff, was friendly and knowledgeable of the park and Hualien. From a prompt 8:30AM pickup from the Hualien Train Station, we were zipped to Chishingtan Beach, Qingshui Cliffs, Swallow Grotto, Baiyang Trail, Lushui Trail, Cimu Bridg...
Absolutely fantastic tour of the Toroko National Park. Our guide, Jeff, was friendly and knowledgeable of the park and Hualien. From a prompt 8:30AM pickup from the Hualien Train Station, we were zipped to Chishingtan Beach, Qingshui Cliffs, Swallow Grotto, Baiyang Trail, Lushui Trail, Cimu Bridge, Eternal Spring Shrine, Changuang Temple Bell Tower, and back to Hualien Train Station by 5:30PM. In looking at our fitness apps, we hiked for over 15 kilometers, including hikes over scenic suspension bridges, gorges, and rivers; sometimes up/down steep inclines and pitch black tunnels. The highlight was the Baiyang Trail, ending in a darkened tunnel of falling sheets of water. With Jeff’s speedy hiking pace (as fast as we could go), knowledge of the specific sites, routes, parking, and peak times, we covered much more than we could have with the Taroko park shuttle bus, and even more than with a larger private bus tour. We even had time to eat a local breakfast of soy milk and scallion pancakes and an early ramen dinner in Hualien, both only a local like Jeff would be able to find. His English communication was fluent. Having the VW minivan was just the right size to go deeper into the park than the prohibitive buses, get closer parking, and comfortable enough for our party of 5. The pre-trip booking and payment was informative and efficient, led by Kierra. Paypal payment was secure and easy. The tough part was outside the agency's control, which was securing the required Taipei-Hualien train booking, made difficult and complex by TRA’s antiquated system and high demand for the express trains (versus regular trains). Here is my train booking experience to share. Taipei-Hualien TRA Train Booking Instructions and Tips: There are two types of TRA trains for the 170km trip from Taipei to Hualien; the express takes 2 hours and the local train takes 3 to 4 hours, both cost the same 440NTD one way. As such, the express trains sell out fast, especially during the weekends and holidays. Book on TRA.MOTC Official Website (google TRA Taiwan train), as soon as 14 days prior to travel, timing is very important to get the early express (Puyama and Toroko) trains. You need your passport ID # and major credit card for payment. Most would choose the roundtrip booking option; a rejection of the selected in-bound or out-bound train will require you to start the transaction all over. Once successful, remember to do a screen print and write down the booking number and train information (the TRA system does collect your email address, thus no email confirmation, and only way to retrieve your booking is via the booking number). Upon arrival in Taipei, you retrieve your ticket from most major TRA stations such as Taipei Main and Sungshan, bring your passport and booking pickup form, do this at least 30 minutes prior to departure, but I would recommend doing this as early as possible in case of issues. The site also states a 7-11 pickup option using the ibon Kiosk, but I didn’t see it in visiting several stores, thus went down to the Taipei Main Station and stood in a 20 minute TRA ticketing line to pick up my tickets a couple days prior to departure. Overall, I highly recommend Taiwan Vista.BrodieBunch0004
January 2019
Jeff, our tour guide, picked us up at 8:30 promptly from our hotel. He took us to several scenic spots...some to enjoy the amazing views and some to enjoy hiking with amazing views. Our group of 6, ranging in ages 18-55, managed to put in over 12 miles of hiking, nothing too physically demanding....
Jeff, our tour guide, picked us up at 8:30 promptly from our hotel. He took us to several scenic spots...some to enjoy the amazing views and some to enjoy hiking with amazing views. Our group of 6, ranging in ages 18-55, managed to put in over 12 miles of hiking, nothing too physically demanding. Although we were not provided with flashlights or rain ponchos, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them as well as a pair of flip flops or other shoes to get wet in order to see the "curtain waterfalls."Pamela_S
December 2018
This is a tour which i was initially skeptical. But my husband & daughter loves the nature & hiking so i oblige. NO regrets!! This turn out to be the best day in our 1 week Taiwan Tour. We are a group of 2 elderlys, 2 adults & 2 kids (7yo, 3yo). We took the early train from TAipei to Hualien and ...
This is a tour which i was initially skeptical. But my husband & daughter loves the nature & hiking so i oblige. NO regrets!! This turn out to be the best day in our 1 week Taiwan Tour. We are a group of 2 elderlys, 2 adults & 2 kids (7yo, 3yo). We took the early train from TAipei to Hualien and Jeff was waiting at the station for us. We were starving so he recommended us to a local store for breakfast. The fried bread with eggs in btw was awesome!! After that we went to the ChiShingTan Beach. Jeff was very informative and he even brought a tablet to show us pictures. We then head on to the Qingshui Cliff. It was breath-taking!! Beautiful..We then went to the Shakadang Trail at Taroko Gorge before stopping for a tribal lunch.Jeff was running up n down making sure we gets the best view, not too exhausted from too much of walking, he will drive the van to the end of the trail. The tribal lunch is okay, something new. Nothing WOW but not nad either. But the hotel that we had lunch was really interesting with an aboriginal set up. A lot of the people who work there are aborigines. They are all very pleasant & friendlyAfter lunch we went to the Swallow Grotto & Eternal Spring Shine. The marble cliffs will take your breath off. After that Jeff sent us back to the train station and recommended us on what souvenirs to get. I highly recommend this tour & Jeff to anyone who visits Taiwan. Taroko Gorge is a MUST do and i will be back too!!!Alex C
December 2018
Well worth the trip down from Taipei. We came down on the train and stayed in Hualien. Jason picked us up at our hotel and gave us a full tour of the sights. He was super-entertaining and knowledgable, having grown up in the area. I couldn't imagine a better guide. We visited on a Monday in Dece...
Well worth the trip down from Taipei. We came down on the train and stayed in Hualien. Jason picked us up at our hotel and gave us a full tour of the sights. He was super-entertaining and knowledgable, having grown up in the area. I couldn't imagine a better guide. We visited on a Monday in December, and the park was fairly crowded. Fortunately, the terrain is so rugged that people stay on the paths and the scenery is still enjoyable. Half the benefit of the tour is having someone to drive. The roads are narrow, often down to one lane, and crowded with buses and pedestrians. Don't try driving yourself unless you enjoy crazy traffic and impossible parking. Let Jason take care of it instead.