Southern Island Fun 5 Day Private Tour
Itinerary
Start and end in Taipei! With the Active Adventure tour Southern Island Fun 5 Day Private Tour (Classic), you have a 5 days tour package taking you through Taipei, Taiwan and 3 other destinations in Taiwan. Southern Island Fun 5 Day Private Tour (Classic) includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Introduction
Casual visitors to Taiwan tend to stick close to the capital, but the southern half of Taiwan is where the treasure trove of culture and history resides. It’s also where you find the best beaches and the best examples of authentically Taiwanese cuisine. Our Southern Fun Tour aims to bring you all the fun, excitement, and culture of our island’s lower half, including the old capital of Tainan, the laid-back modern metropolis Kaohsiung, and of course, the beach town of Kenting, and the hidden gems in Pingtung. Along the way, you’ll visit ancient temples, relax on Taiwan’s finest beaches, enjoy a dune-bashing ride, soak in the mud spring, and dine on amazing delicacies! We promise five unforgettable days of fun in places you may not have heard of before, but to which you’ll want to return.
Please note:
- To be on the safe side, booking at least 10 days to departure is highly recommended.
- Tour requires a minimum of 2 guests.
- Exact pick-up time and tour guide’s contact number will be advised two days before tour departure.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirement at the time of booking.
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary with a paying adult.(no need for extra bed)
- There will be a 100% charge for no-shows that is defined as arriving 1 hour late for private multi-day tours.
- In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, MyTaiwanTour reserves the right to alter tour itinerary.
Day 1 Taipei – Kenting
Day one begins with a high-speed train ride down the west coast on Taiwan’s efficient high-speed rail. With a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour, you’ll reach the southernmost part of Taiwan in less than two hours and head to Kenting, a picturesque beach town located at the island’s southern tip. After arriving at the hotel nearby beach and the most well-known Kenting street, we’ll have the rest of the day to swim, hike, bicycle, or just soak up the rays. When the sun goes down, you will be able to experience the beach town’s night markets, drinks and massages.
- Head to Taipei HSR Station on your own
- Meet tour guide and take HSR to Kaohsiung
- Taste an indigenous style fusion cuisine for lunch
- Drive down to the beach resort town of Kenting
- Swim, bicycle, hike, or just soak up the rays
- Hit the Kenting Street for a drink, dinner, or a massage
- Stay overnight in Kenting, TripAdvisor 3★ Hotelday+ Kenting (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 2 Kenting
After experiencing the passionate fascination of the southern island, we’ll head to the sparsely populated part, where you should not only expect beach-oriented activities. Digging into much more local insight from grassland, seashore flat view, and sandy landscape to the hidden aboriginal village culture is beyond your imagination.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit the front Alangyi Historic Trail, the natural seashore trek with centuries-old stories
- Leisure hiking at Hsuhai and enjoy the splendid scene of Mudan Bay
- Enjoy an off-roading drive, dune bashing in Safari tour
- Drive along the southern coastal line back to Kenting with a flat incredible view
- Stay overnight in Kenting, TripAdvisor 3★ Hotelday+ Kenting (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 3 Kenting – Kaohsiung
Leaving the beach is hard. We’ll leave some spare time to get in a morning swim before checking out. Then on the way back north, we’ll stop in the old town of Hengchun to visit one of the last remaining Qing-era city walls left in Taiwan. After lunch, we’ll head back to Kaohsiung city. Visit the Lotus Pond, a man-made lake surrounded by temples, pavilions, temples, and the famous Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. End the day with fun by making Taiwan’s traditional cookies by yourself.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Fun in the sun on the beach until 11:00 am
- Visit the walled town of Hengchun
- Explore the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, and temples of Lotus Pond
- Homemade Chinese traditional pastry experience
- Optional night walk at The Pier-2 Art Center
- Stay in TripAdvisor 3★ La Inn Hotel (TWIN/DOUBLE) or Valentine
Day 4 Kaohsuing – Tainan
After breakfast at our hotel, the spiritual portion of our journey begins. We’ll head first to the stunning Fo Guang Shan Monastery, a vast religious complex containing eight pagodas (each dedicated to a specific virtue) and grand meditation halls, all overlooked with loving grace by a 108-meter-high statue of the Buddha. Then head to the ancient capital of Tainan, where will explore the spectacular historic sites and alleyways, including the island’s oldest Confucian temple. Also, food will be an essential part, particularly when you are at the well-known city of gastronomy in Taiwan.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Fo Guang Shan Monastery
- Explore historic Tainan, Taiwan’s ancient capital
- Walk through history at Taiwan’s oldest Confucian Temple and nearby Wu Garden
- Shop for crafts at the reformed Lin’s Department Store (Hayashi Department Store)
- Stay in TripAdvisor 4★ The Place Tainan (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent
Day 5 Tainan – Taipei
The tour continues with an exploration of Tainan’s most historic Anping district. We’ll visit a castle and fortress dating back to Dutch colonial days and go inside (yes, inside) an ancient Banyan tree. Afterward, head to the hot-spring (and mud-spring) resort of Guanziling for relaxation, rejuvenation, and exfoliation before returning to Taipei.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Explore the historic Anping District
- Visit an old Dutch castle and an ancient banyan tree house
- Relax, rejuvenate and exfoliate in the unique mud springs of Guanziling
- Head to Chiayi High Speed Rail Station
- Take the High Speed Rail (HSR) back to Taipei
