Taipei Day Tour

Highlights

Capture the best of Taipei on this delightful tour, where you can delve into the history of Taiwan, observe the signs of extraordinary progress in the visionary built environment and enjoy the simple pleasures with the locals like riding a bike along the riverside.

Itinerary

Your Taipei City tour begins when you are picked up from your hotel lobby in the morning. First point of interest is the world famous National Palace Museum, where your guide will ensure you derive maximum benefit by introducing you to the history and artefacts housed there, as prelude to exploring the archaeological wonders and historical exhibits at your leisure. Knowledge acquired will give you an understanding of the history that drives Taiwan’s dynamism, built upon the fierce fight for independence, remembered in the Martyr’s Shrine, where you can see the ceremony of changing the Honor Guards.

On the lighter side,  wander through the famous Dihua Street for traditional Chinese foods, herbal medicines, cooking species and wares. The nearby Yongle Fabric Market is a good place for the fabric lovers. You can get out amongst the locals biking along the Tam-shui River from the Da-dao-cheng Wharf, imagining the history of this once busy trading port. A tour of Taipei would not be complete without a visit to the edifice commemorating the modern leader of Taiwan, Chiang Kai-Shek, in the memorial hall bearing his name. The day rounds up with a visit to the phenomenal tribute to modern engineering, the Taipei 101 Observatory. From the many viewing platforms on the 89th floor observation deck you can view extensive panoramas of all Taipei and capture the memories.

The tour ends when you are returned to your hotel.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions

• Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified.
• Activities specified in the itinerary.
• Excellent professional English-speaking guide.
• Ground transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver.
• Pick up and return to hotel.
• Bike-riding at Da-dao-cheng Wharf.
• Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour.
• Government taxes & fees.

Exclusions

• International/domestic flights and trains to/from Taipei.
• Visa.
• Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of personal nature.
• Hotel accommodation.
• Meals: Meals are excluded. Your guide will make recommendations and order for you, if required.
• Our tour package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.

Important Information

Important information – FOR PRIVATE TOUR

• This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. There will be no other travelers in the group apart from you. It’s always available for your schedule!
• Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Prices based on twin occupancy.
• The prices shown are not valid during any official holidays (including National Day , New Year’s Day and Chinese Spring Festival etc.).
• The itinerary may be adjusted due to any unforeseen circumstances.
• Optional tours to other destinations are also available.
• Any city not included in the existing tour package can be blended into a private tour with additional costs.
• Arrangements for entering and exiting Taiwan from / to Hong Kong and Indochina are also available.
• Stays at Taipei can be extended upon your request incurring an extra cost.

General Important Information

Booking Information
After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email with a Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of the purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this tour product, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Surcharges
Please note: Online credit card payment and PayPal payments incur surcharges.

Tour Start Dates
Private and custom tours can be scheduled to commence on any day. Multi-day small group tours start on set dates as indicated in the booking calendar for the specific tour.

Cities for Commencement of Tours
Taipei for multi-day small group, and most private tours, unless otherwise specified.
Any city for custom tours.

Express Trains
Standard seat for five star (Luxury) and four stars (Superior) tour packages.

Destination Transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver.

Arrive Early
Accommodation options are available for early arrival prior to commencement of tour. Bookings can be made online prior to checkout or arrangements can be made with a ChinaTours.com travel consultant.

Stay Behind
Accommodation options for staying behind after completion of tour are available. Bookings can be made online prior to checkout, or arrangements can be made with a ChinaTours.com travel consultant.

Tour Guide:
All tour guides of ChinaTours.com are bilingual speakers with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. These licensed, qualified experts will share their abundant knowledge on history, art, architecture and culture of destinations. ChinaTours.com does not operate commission-based shopping tours, which means our tour guides do not receive commissions for commission-based shopping stops.
A private driver-guide will be arranged for 1-2 travelers tour group.

Small Group Size:
The maximum number of passengers in a multi-day small group tour is 12 people.

Optional Tours/Activities
Optional tour activities are available on request. Please contact ChinaTours.com directly to customize your optional tour activities and destinations.

Accommodation
Five star and four star hotels with premium location selected by ChinaTours.com are one of the best hotels in each destination.

Bedding Configuration
Double or twin bedding (subject to availability). Special arrangement available upon traveler’s request; additional charges may apply due to third party or hotel request.

Adjoining/Interconnecting Rooms
Available subject to traveler’s request; additional charges may apply due to third party or hotels request.

Child/Infant Policy

• Child/infant price can be quoted separately.
• Free of charge for Infant age 2 and under; child price valid for 2 to 11 years old.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed.

Meals
All breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are excluded allowing you to choose cuisines. Guides will provide recommendations and guide you there.

Exclusions

• International flights to/from Taiwan
• Visa
• Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of personal nature
• Our tour package does not include Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend purchase of comprehensive travel insurance prior to departure to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.

Other Important Information

Passport
Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or within 72 hours of purchase. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the booking. In this instance customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.
Passport validity must be at least six months from the date of entry into Taiwan.

Visa
For visitors coming from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose nationals are eligible for visa on arrival, no visa required if they stay less than 60 days. Otherwise, visitors must obtain a visa or authorization in advance. Please start arranging your visa as soon as you receive your documentation to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.

Gratuities/Tipping
Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour packages price for services of the tour guide and driver throughout the tour.

Insurance
ChinaTours.com tour packages do not include travel insurance. We strongly recommend purchase of comprehensive travel insurance prior to departure to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.