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Overnight at Taroko Gorge |
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On your own. Two days by road to Taroko and Hualien |
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The Liwu river cut a narrow, steep and hundreds of meters high marble gorge through Taiwan's Central mountain range since this subtropical island started rising from the sea four million years ago.
On this two day tour to the East coast you will see popular sights along the way and experience the best parts of the National Park and the Hualien area. The ride from and to Taipei through the 13 kilometer long Snow tunnel offers a unique view of the high mountain ranges, rugged coast, valleys, plains and rivers.
I will help you plan and organize this 'free and easy' format unguided and overnight tour by private van with Mandarin speaking driver. Your hotel choices ? Overnight in the park for peace and quiet, or stay in nearby Hualien where night markets invite you to eat and shop.
Please keep in mind Taroko weekends are very busy and require lead time for booking.
Sections of the park may be closed at times due to the forces of nature or weather. Safety helmets are mandatory during walks in Taroko. |
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Driving on both days offers you a chance to stop and see places you'd miss taking a plane or train.
On the first day you will be driven in an air conditioned van from Taipei through the Snow tunnel or by coastal road to the Yilan plain. Once you reach the Cingsui Cliffs on the coast, continue westbound on the Cross Central Highway to selected stops in Taroko National Park. If you like, you can take one or more of the hikes recommended by the driver on the route.
Your choice of accommodation on your own account may range from bed & breakfast to hotels in Hualien, Taroko (or Cingjin on request). The National Park is a quiet zone, the city of Hualien provides more choice for evening and next day activities.
On the second day you'll continue your tour and return to Taipei via the Snow tunnel route or longer coastal road if feasible. |
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| Meet up location: Your hotel |
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| End location: Your hotel |
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| Duration: 2 days |
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| During the typhoon season, roughly from June through September traffic and routes may be affected by high winds and rain, or road repairs. |
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Driving and guiding are best kept separated on Taiwan's busy roads, so I am offering my service with a local agency and professional driver.
Regular hours are from 9 to 5, at other times and for extra actual time surcharges may apply. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| 800 NT Dollar - per person per day for lunch, dinner and refreshments |
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| My services as your privlate tour planner. Your round trip transport by air-conditioned, internet connected VW Transporter van between Taipei-Hualien-Taipei. The tour in Taroko National Park and Cingsui cliffs in the same air-conditioned van with driver. |
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Food and drinks, lunch, any hiking permits for the trails, purchasing any items of a personal nature related to shopping, souvenirs, snacks, and restaurant meals.
Local hotel, hostel or bed & breakfast rates in Hualien and Taroko, reservations and payment made through the driver according to tour progress. Cost ranges from $50 to $75 per person. Weekend or holiday hotel surcharges may apply.
Any extra driving hours beyond the standard eight hours. |
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| Tour #: 24315 |
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| Tour Type: Shore Excursion, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking |
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| Transportation Method: on your own in an air conditioned VW Transporter van (2011) with professional driver |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: No. |
| You must enjoy walking distances, use stairs and be able to get in and out of a taxi and/or public transit. Though there are level paved stretches in the park, not all public transport is fully adjusted to disabled travel. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. This tour is suitable for children as long as they are supervised by a parent: children must strictly observe the park safety rules. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent), Dutch (conversational), French (conversational), Spanish (conversational), German (conversational), Mandarin (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 8 |
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| Web address (URL) of this page: http://www.ToursByLocals.com/Taroko-overnight |
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