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Hualien & Taitung | 5-Day East Coast Odyssey

Private Tour · 5 days 4 nights

Hualien & Taitung | 5-Day East Coast Odyssey

Five days on Taiwan's wild east coast — marble gorges, Pacific cliff roads, indigenous kitchens and rice-valley hot springs, in a private van with your own guide.

The east coast is Taiwan unplugged. Between the Central Range and the Pacific, Hualien and Taitung hold the island's deepest landscapes and oldest cultures. This five-day private journey threads Taroko's marble canyons, the ocean highway past Qingshui Cliffs, Amis and Bunun communities that cook and sing the way their grandparents did, and the slow rice towns of the East Rift Valley. Nights are spent in carefully chosen small hotels and hot-spring inns. Your licensed guide handles every logistic — you just go deep.

Highlights

  • ◆Taroko Gorge marble canyon walks (trail conditions permitting)
  • ◆Qingshui Cliffs and the Pacific coast highway
  • ◆Indigenous home-style dinner with an Amis family
  • ◆East Rift Valley: Chishang rice paddies by bicycle
  • ◆Zhiben or Ruisui hot-spring stay

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1Arrival — Qixingtan & Hualien old streets

    Meet your guide at Hualien Station. Ease in with the pebble crescent of Qixingtan Beach, then wander the Japanese-era quarter and night market tastings.

    Meals: Welcome dinner · Stay: Hualien boutique hotel

  2. 2

    Day 2Taroko Gorge & Qingshui Cliffs

    A full day among marble walls — Shakadang or Swallow Grotto trails as conditions allow, then the sea-and-cliff drama of Qingshui viewed from the coastal highway.

    Meals: B / L · Stay: Hualien boutique hotel

  3. 3

    Day 3Coast highway south — Amis community evening

    Drive the Pacific highway past Shitiping's stone terraces and the Tropic of Cancer marker. At dusk, join an Amis family for a wild-greens dinner and songs by the fire.

    Meals: B / tribal dinner · Stay: Coastal guesthouse

  4. 4

    Day 4East Rift Valley — Chishang by bicycle

    Cycle the paddy roads of Chishang, taste the famous lunchbox rice where it grows, then soak the day away at a hot-spring inn.

    Meals: B / L · Stay: Hot-spring inn (Zhiben / Ruisui)

  5. 5

    Day 5Taitung slow morning — farewell

    A slow market morning in Taitung city and the seaside art park, then transfer to Taitung Station or airport for your onward journey.

    Meals: B

What's included

  • ✓Private 9-seater van with driver for 5 days
  • ✓Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
  • ✓4 nights accommodation (twin share)
  • ✓Breakfasts daily + 3 featured meals
  • ✓All entry tickets and experience fees
  • ✓Travel agency liability insurance

Not included

  • ✕Flights / rail to and from Hualien or Taitung
  • ✕Meals not listed
  • ✕Personal expenses and gratuities

Meeting point & stops

Hualien Railway Station (pick-up on arrival)

FAQ

Is this a fixed-date group tour?

No — it is fully private. You choose the dates, we confirm availability, and the itinerary flexes to your pace and interests.

What language does the guide speak?

All tours are led in English by licensed local guides. Mandarin is available on request, and Japanese/Korean-speaking guides can be arranged for private groups with advance notice.

What happens if it rains?

Tours run rain or shine — Taiwan's mists are part of its soul. For typhoon warnings or unsafe conditions we will contact you to reschedule or refund in full.

How do I confirm my booking?

After you book, our team confirms availability within 24 hours by email. Your spot is secured once you receive the confirmation letter.