Holidays to Taiwan - Tailor made small group tour

This is a fascinating and action packed tour of the highlights that Taiwan has to offer. It runs as a small group tour each Friday and typically takes no more than six people.  If you are travelling as a couple the chances are you MIGHT be the only people on the departure meaning you get a private tour for a group price!  From just £650 per person (plus flights)

Alternative, tailor made tours of Taiwan are available - contact us for details.  It makes a great twin centre holiday with Hong Kong.

One of Asia’s most dynamic countries, Taiwan has a vibrant and varied culture influenced by the indigenous Dutch, Spanish, Japanese and Han Chinese peoples who have all played their part in the island’s history. Join Regent’s

8-day Highlights escorted group tour and discover the must-sees of the 'Beautiful Island' by comfortable coach. Tour Taipei where ancient temples sit alongside glass-fronted boutiques in the bustling streets, visit Sun Moon Lake’s impressive Wen Wu Temple, discover the 17th century Confucius Temple in Taiwan’s oldest city, enjoy lunch at Foguangshan Monastery, admire the beauty of the scenic east coast and visit Taroko National Park’s gorge - an exceptionally beautiful, narrow ravine created by the Liwu River cutting deep into the mountains of solid marble.

DAY 1 — ARRIVE TAIPEI

Arrive Taipei. Transfer to the hotel and check in for 2 nights. The rest of the day is free to explore at leisure.

DAY 2 — TAIPEI

After breakfast, take a Taipei city tour including Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and The National Palace Museum which exhibits 5,000 years of Chinese Imperial art and jade collections. Afterward, visit Marty's Shrine of traditional architecture and The Taipei Handicraft Centre before a photo stop at the Taipei 101 skyscraper. (B)

DAY 3 — TAIPEI TO SUN MOON LAKE

This morning head for Lukang, stopping at Sanyi woodcarving village for a photostop en route. At Lukang, browse the market and old streets before continuing to Sun Moon Lake which is situated 762 meters above sea level in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan. This lake is famous for its clear, sparkling blue water set against a picturesque mountain backdrop. Visit the famous Wen Wu Temple and enjoy the scenic views of the lake. Overnight at Sun Moon Lake. (B)

DAY 4 — SUN MOON LAKE TO FOGUANGSHAN

Head to Tainan, the ancient capital of Taiwan and its oldest city. Here, visit Chikan Tower and the Confucius Temple, which dates from 1666. Proceed to Foguangshan Monastery the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. Overnight at Foguangshan Monastery. (B)

DAY 5 — FOGUANGSHAN TO CHIHPEN

In the morning, proceed to Foguangshan Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan and visit the main shrine and Buddhist museum. Here you can choose to have a vegetarian lunch at the monastery. Continue to Chihpen and check into your hotel for 1 night before enjoying the remainder of the day relaxing at a natural hot spring. (B)

DAY 6 — CHIHPEN TO HUALIEN

Depart Chihpen and head to Hualien. Drive north along the east coast. The coastline is covered with fossils of unusual shapes and sizes. Continue to Dulan, a small, peaceful coastal town located 20 km north of Taitung, on the east coast. Dulan boasts awesome coastal scenery, one of the quietest stretches of beach in Taiwan and a thriving local art scene. Pass by Tunghe Bridge, where you might see wild monkeys on your way to Sansientai, a unique scenic area comprised of small offshore islands and a coral reef coast. Drive on to East Rift Valley National Scenic Area and enjoy views of green farm fields stretching off to the mountains. Check into the hotel in Hualien. The rest of the day is free to explore at leisure. (B)

DAY 7 — HUALIEN TO TAIPEI

Today, visit The Taroko National Park featuring the Taroko Gorge, an exceptionally beautiful, narrow ravine created by the Liwu River cutting deep into the mountains of solid marble. Stop at the Eternal Spring Shrine, one of the major picturesque points of the park. Next, head to Swallow Grotto, a gigantic grotto of karst formations. Later, check out The Tunnel of Nine Turns-a tortuous river course produced this gorge of many curves before heading back to Taipei via Su-Hua Highway and stop at the Chingshui Cliffs.(B)

DAY 8 — DEPART TAIPEI

Transfer to airport for onward connections. (B)