16th Feb - 24th Feb 19. (8 Nights / 9 Days)

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1 TAIWAN 16th Feb - 24th Feb 19 (8 Nights / 9 Days) Overview Taiwan, the Beautiful Island or, Ilha Formosa is full of magical charm, fascinating works of art and breath-taking natural wonders it is like an island at the end of a rainbow! Taiwan has become a bona fide hidden gem when it comes to travel destinations. From Taipei ( ) to Kaohsiung ( ), this island nation has a lot to offer. Join us for an authentic Taiwan Exploration tour and experience this beautiful island like never before. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get set for an adventure of a lifetime (and don t forget your camera).

2 HIGHLIGHTS: Places To Visit Sun Moon Lake Taipei Pingtung Kaohsiung Taroko

3 HIGHLIGHTS: Awesome Experiences Sky Lantern National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Holy Monk Shrine Changchun temple, Eternal Spring Shrine at Taroko National Park

4 HIGHLIGHTS: Awesome Experiences Cijin Island Ten Drum Rende Creative Park Maokong Gondola Liberty Square and chiang kai-shek memorial hall

5 HIGHLIGHTS: Your Luxury Stay In Taiwan Grand Hyatt, Taipei Fleur De Chine, Sun Moon Lake Grand Hi-Lai Hotel, Kaohsiung

6 Map Route Taipei Taroko Sun Moon Lake Kaohsiung Pingting Detailed itinerary Taroko Day 1: Taipei If anything gets a pack of travellers feeling hyped it s the prospect of 9-days exploring one of the most diverse destinations in Asia. Start your Taiwan exploration trip from Taipei, the glittering capital of Taiwan. After passing through customs and luggage collection, your guide/ tour captain will take you to the hotel, where you can spend the rest of the day at leisure. Sun Moon Lake Meals: Dinner Day 2: Taipei Three days in Taipei means plenty of time to get a taste of the place. Taipei is full of vibrant night markets lined up with stalls of delicious food, artsy neighbourhoods, impressive architecture, gorgeous scenery, natural hot springs, and charming neighbouring villages to visit. Get ready to tick off some landmark locations, starting from the beautiful national monument of Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, which offers great photo opportunities. Also, witness the changing of guard ceremony here, before heading to Longshan temple, which is located in Wanhua, the city s oldest neighbourhood. At this temple, you will find good fortune, good health and spiritual advice of all sorts. Any guesses where we are heading next? There s quite literally no way you can leave Taipei without seeing Taipei 101. Once upon a time, this was the world s tallest buildings, and you can (will) soar to the top for a breathtaking view of the city. After lunch, hike through tea plantations and take a ride on the Maokong Gondola cable car line for another look at Taipei. The day ends with a visit to the grand-daddy of all Taipei night markets, Shilin Night Market. Here you can join the locals in finding that next great snack or landing a spectacular bargain.

7 Day 3: Taipei & Taroko Who s excited to see one of the seven wonders of Asia, the Taroko Gorge? Tighten your shoe laces and charge your camera, as we are heading out to discover the spectacular beauty of Taroko National Park (also known as Taroko Gorge). With 19 kilometers of steep mountainous slopes dropping off into deep, crystal-clear ravines, it truly is a site to behold. Today we ll spend the day travelling through the Taroko Gorge, known for its stunning sheer marble cliffs, and view the Eternal Spring Shrine, which is one of the most photographed scenes around the gorge. We will even be visiting Gorge Gateway (photo stop); Shakadang Trail; Swallow Grotto trail; Tse-Mu Bridge; and more before returning to Taipei by train. Day 4: Taipei (Northern Coast) Close your eyes and let us drop you in the Yehliu Geopark. Now open your eyes but don t get confused you are still on Earth and not on Mars! Rare hoodoo stones, rock spires and sedimentary formations make up the Yehliu Geopark. You can spend several hours wandering the natural landscape while snapping photos of otherworldly rock formations that have been given imaginative names based on their shapes. The most well-known is the "The Queen's Head", "The Fairy Shoe", "The Bee Hive", "The Ginger Rocks" and "The Sea Candles". The tour continues with a visit to Chiufen Village (Jiufen), formerly the gold mining center of Taiwan. Wander through Jiufen Old Street, where you can find signs of the Japanese occupation, ancient teahouses, food stalls, handicrafts. We saved the best for the last today! Get ready to pinch yourself as you witness hundreds of lanterns light up the night sky at Shifen Village. Join the celebration of the first full moon of the lunar year at the Taiwan s Lantern Festival by lighting a lantern. This isn't "TANGLED" the Movie, It's REAL. Day 5: Taipei Sun Moon Lake Today we will make our way to the Sun Moon Lake. Trust us, this place is really as beautiful as the postcards from Taiwan make it look. The Sun Moon Lake is the largest body of water in Taiwan and the lake, along with its surrounding countryside has been designated as one of thirteen national scenic areas in Taiwan. We suggest that you rent a bike and explore the spectacular views at your own pace. The Sun Moon Lake cycling trail is reported by CNN Go as one of the most beautiful cycling trails in the world. Day 6: Sun Moon Lake Kaohsiung Now that Sun Moon Lake has charmed you, it s time to strut our way to Kaohsiung, the biggest city in Taiwan. Kaohsiung is best known for the Dragon & Tiger pagodas located at the Lotus pond north of downtown, the most fascinating thing is the zigzag pathway which is meant to deflect evil. Make sure you enter through the dragon's mouth and exit through the tiger's mouth for good fortune. We will also visit the Lotus Pond, Creative Park, Spring & Autumn Pavilion and Ten-Drum Park. Next, we will head to Cijin Island, wherein you can enjoy swimming, sun bathing, biking, and/ sunset watching. The evening is free to explore the city at leisure. Skyline, Taipei

8 Day 7: Kaohsiung - Pingtung Tropical Beach at Dawan Coastline, Pingtung It s the second last day of our Taiwan tour and we are going to witness millions of sky lanterns floating in the air. We know watching the Lantern festival just once wasn t enough, that is why today we ll head to Pingtung to witness the magic once again. Get your camera ready and on max charge, as this will be the day of pretty. That s not all that we have in store for you. En-route, we will stop at Kenting to experience its tropical climate, beautiful beaches and paradise like atmosphere. Day 8: Kaohsiung - Taipei The end might be near, but we are in no hurry to start winding down the adventure. Today we ll head back to Taipei. Once in Taipei, indulge in a hearty meal at a local Indian restaurant before getting your hands on a fun DIY pineapple cake (veg) activity (you can take some home too). Want more? Let s head to the Electronic mall and then make our way to the weekend Jade market. For the girls, we suggest you get your hands on the fancy fade facial roller, that are all the rage these days. End the day with a good night s rest. Day 9: Taipei (Departure) That s a wrap! Our Taiwan love affair has officially come to a close but the memories of this beautiful holiday will stay with us forever. Say goodbye to your fellow travellers with a promise to meet once again in another exotic location sometime, somewhere, in another beautiful part of our world. Meals: Breakfast

9 Inclusions: Accommodation (08 Nights On Twin Sharing Basis) In The Above Mentioned Or Similar Hotels All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Meal Plan Starts With Dinner On Day 01 And Ends With Breakfast On Day 09. Round trip coach airport transfers English speaking guide A/C luxury bus for sightseeing Round trip train ticket between Taipei and Hualien Transfers between hotel in Taipei and Taipei Station Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary 1 bottled water per pax per day Taiwan Tourist Visa Fee Tour Manager from Adventures Overland GST Day 7: Luxor Cairo Exclusions: Day 9: Departure Meals and Drinks other than listed in the itinerary International Or Domestic Air Ticket Private Airport Transfers Insurance And Documentation Like Medical & Travel Insurance Personal Expenses Such As Laundry, Telephone, Drinks, Cigarette, Photo Etc. Guide & Driver Tips Anything Not Mentioned In The Inclusions Package Cost: INR 1,75,ooo/- per person