Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Hualien
Check in to hotel and the day is at leisure. Perhaps pay a visit to the famous Dong Da Men Night Market in Hualien.
Note : the journey from Taoyuan International Airport or Taipei to Hualien will take 5 hours approximately.
Meal: nil
Stay: hotel
Day 02 Hualien – Cingjing
Transfer to the entrance of Taroko National Park and your ride begins here until you reach 3,275 metres above sea level, when you see the stone sab – Wu Ling. After the celebratory moments, choice of rolling down the road on your bike or hop back into the vehicle for some relaxation moments.
Hualien – Taroko N.P – Swallow’s Cave – Tianxiang – Shenmu – Cloud Villa – Dayuling – Wuling
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: hotel/B&B (minsu)
Cycling Distance : 86.5 KM
Day 03 Cingjing – Sun Moon Lake
It’s a day of relaxation and sightseeing along the day as you recover from the tough ride just the day before. Your bike takes a break too.
Green Grassland – Little Switzerland – Wenwu Temple – Xiangshan Visitor Centre – Itacho Village
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: hotel/B&B (minsu)
Day 04 Sun Moon Lake – Taichung
Get back onto your saddle and enjoy a scenic ride on undulating roads. Sun Moon Lake is touted to be one of the top 5 scenic cycling routes in the world by CNN Go.
Sun Moon Lake – Shui Lane – Xingzhongheng Highway – Wanggao Tea Plantation – Husband & Wife Tree – Tataka – Alishan
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 88 KM
Day 05 Taichung – Taipei
It’s another day of relaxation and sightseeing as you cover interesting places from Taichung to Taipei.
Taichung – Zhongdu Flower Market – Rainbow Village – Tamsui Old Street – Fisherman’s Wharf – Shihlin Night Market – Ximending (Taipei)
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Day 06 Depart Taipei
Before the tour concludes, see some famous landmarks in the city.
Ximending (Taipei) – Taipei 101 – Zhongzheng Memorial Hall (end of tour)
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 5 nights stay in a mix of hotel and minsu accommodation;
~ 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners;
~ provision of straight handle bar bicycle and helmet during cycling days;
~ service of a (mandarin speaking) cycling lead / guide;
~ service of a support vehicle with energy boosting snacks and drinking water during cycling days.
Exclusions
~ air travel to Taiwan;
~ any travel arrangement to meeting point in Hualien;
~ tourist visa arrangement (if required);
~ comprehensive personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ tipping for lead / guide and support assistant(s);
~ anything not specified in the itinerary and inclusion.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of total trip quoted value is required at the time of booking.
~ Price may subject to change at the time of booking confirmation. You will be informed if there is any price increase, and you may withdraw within 3 days of notification. As such, your deposit will be fully refunded.
~ Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ Only book your air ticket to Taiwan when you have been informed to do so.
~ Group size: recommended minimum 4 cyclists.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Taiwan, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure. Check your entry requirement and apply for your visa HERE if you require.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ Trip grading is an indication of the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due to (not limited to) bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ All cyclists are required to wear helmets and covered shoes when cycling.
~ Because cycling requires a certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for cyclists with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to cycle.
~ Cyclist(s) is/are allowed to bring their own bicycle(s) and required to bring appropriate spare parts or tools suitable for their own bicycle(s). Travel Wander cannot be held responsible for breakdown and repair of cyclist’s own bicycle. In the event of a breakdown which results in trip not being completed, Travel Wander shall not be liable to refund any tour cost. Travel Wander will do their best to help get the client to the next hotel or back to the start location. Any cost incurred shall be the responsibility of the cyclist. There is no refund in tour price should you bring your own bicycle.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
