ITINERARY
DAY 1: TAOYUAN – KAOHSIUNG – TJUVECEKADAN – FANGLIAO (L)
The programme on day one may be slightly different depending on the season:
July to August
Meet at Taoyuan Airport and then take the high-speed train to Zuoying Station. Transfer to Shuangliu National Forest for a guided exploration of this protected area. Then, we will head to Kenting for our walk along the beach. Finally, transfer to our hotel in Fangliao in Ping Tung County. We will explore the train station area or night market for our dinner.
September to June
Meet at Taoyuan Airport and then take the high-speed train to Zuoying Station. Afterwards, transfer to a private vehicle to go to Tjuvecekadan for a Welcome Ceremony, guided tour to Taiwan’s only remaining Paiwan Indigenous Village where the homes are built with slate stone, and lunch prepared by Indigenous hosts, and traditional DIY activity. Finally, transfer to a hotel with an infinity pool overlooking the Taiwan Strait.
DAY 2: FANGLIAO – JINSHUIYING NATIONAL TRAIL – TAITUNG (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the western trailhead of the Jingshuiying Historic Trail. Hike a 16 km national trail known for its endemic, endangered animals and plants. The trail spans three nature reserves and features suspension bridges before reaching the East Coast. Afterwards, transfer to Zhiben Hot Spring Hotel, where our group dinner will be provided.
DAY 3: ZHIBEN – CHENGGONG – GREEN ISLAND (B)
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will drive north along the east coast to Sanxiantai Arch Bridge. They will stop for an early lunch, with a view of the ocean, before taking the ferry to Green Island. In the afternoon, there will be guided SUP boarding, followed by dinner and socializing at a local hostel.
DAY 4: GREEN ISLAND
Wake up to the soothing sounds of the ocean at the beachfront hostel, offering a chance to embrace Green Island. You have the option to relax and explore at your own pace or participate in morning and afternoon snorkeling or scuba diving activities (at additional costs).
DAY 5: GREEN ISLAND – KAOHSIUNG
After a leisurely morning, we will board a private 9-passenger van for a guided tour around one of Taiwan’s top-rated outlying islands. This island is the ancestral home of the Tao Tribe, one of Taiwan’s 16 indigenous tribes. We will have the opportunity to explore the island by van. After lunch, we will take a ferry back to the main island and transfer to Kaohsiung. Check in to our accommodation located in the trendy Pier 2 district with pedestrian boulevards, shops, and galleries along the waterfront. Free time afterwards.
DAY 6: KAOHSIUNG (B)
Wake up and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, we will have time to explore Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s second largest city, including its unique cultural sites, vibrant waterfront, or chill out on Cijin Island. Programme ends here.