12 days tour

Taiwan Traverse By Road Bike

Taiwan Traverse By Road Bike

This tour includes:

Guide

You will be led by a local English-speaking tour guide, and if the group is 8 people or more, we will add another guide to the tour. All our guides are well informed in the history, culture, and religions of the area where you are biking and are skilled at passing that knowledge on to you. Your guide is also medically trained and an experienced cyclist, able to handle most minor repairs en route. If you require additional languages, please let us know when booking.

Accommodation

1 night at the 4-star Les Suites Taipei Daan 1 night at the 4-star Da Kung Hotel 1 night at the 4-star Wuling Farm Guesthouse 1 night at the 4-star Honey Moon Hotel 2 nights at the 4-star Crossing the Rainbow Bridge Guest House/Taroko Delight Villa 1 night at the 4-star An-Tong Hot Spring Hotel 1 night at the 4-star Hoya Resort and Spa 1 night at the 4-star White Hotel 1 night at the 4-star Shenshan Hotel 1 night at the 4-star Kindness Hotel Please note that accommodations are subject to change. You will receive confirmation of the final hotels prior to departure.

Meals

Meals are included as per the itinerary where B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Most meals are local and feature noodles, rice, curries, and soups. Any special dietary requirements can also be catered for as well. Please let us know at the time of booking.

Transport

We have a limited number of road bikes available for rent if you choose not to bring your own bicycle. The cost to rent a road bike for this tour is an additional US$395. If you have your own saddle that you are comfortable with, you are welcome to bring it, and weโ€™ll fit it. We can provide strap-style toe cages if requested, but you might like to consider bringing SPD clip pedals if you use them, and please bring your shoes and cleats. If you bring your own bike, please make sure it is a road bike in good mechanical order. We will be supported by an air-conditioned vehicle that will follow us the whole time.

Others

SpiceRoads jersey Water bottle Support vehicle Snacks and drinks

Not included:

Others

International flights Domestic flights Airport pick up Airport drop off Visa fees Alcohol Tips

Flights

No flights are included in this adventure.

Optional

Bicycle rental fee is US$395 per person (only if you choose not to bring your own bike)

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included in the cost of this adventure. TourRadar has partnered with XCover to bring you travel protection for your adventure that you can add to your booking after checkout. You can find more information here https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Taiwan Traverse By Road Bike

  • Day 1 Day 1
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1

      Meet in the hotel to do a bike fitting or help with assembling bikes. After we will have a trip briefing before having dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2

      From the hotel, we drive to Fusing to start our ride. At 350 m in pine country, we climb gently and top off at 1,240 m, but it wonโ€™t be strenuous.

  • Day 3 Day 3
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3

      We ride from the hotel to our ascent of the Central Cross Island Link, taking us to just under 2000 m and the high-altitude Wuling Plateau. The scenery is spectacular up here, and the air fresh.

  • Day 4 Day 4
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4

      We continue up to Li Shan, and after 25 km, we are at the highest point, just above 2,000 m. We then descend into one of the most remote parts of the island, a highlight of the trip!

  • Day 5 Day 5
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5

      We tackle the highest road in East Asia at 3,275 m. Start with a 32 km climb up 2,175 m, then thereโ€™s an exhilarating ride down some 3270 m into Taroko National Park and the world famous Taroko Gorge.

  • Day 6 Day 6
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6

      Take a break off the bikes by hiking in Taroko Gorge. We visit Siangde Temple and a pagoda with valley views from the top and walk the Tunnel of Nine Turns trail.

  • Day 7 Day 7
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7

      Ride out of Taroko Gorge to the east coast and into the East Rift Valley. The undulating route hugs the foothills and takes us through numerous aboriginal villages to a hot spring.

  • Day 8 Day 8
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8

      We head south and then up into the Badlands. We take backroads to the lush Jhihben River Valley, where the hot springs are between 75-96 degrees Celsius.

  • Day 9 Day 9
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9

      We ride over Capricorn Pass and down to the white sand beaches of Kenting.

  • Day 10 Day 10
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10

      We explore the southern part of Taiwan, which has a dramatic coast line and the best beaches on the island.

  • Day 11 Day 11
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11

      Our last ride of the tour to our last hot spring of the tour. The ride starts off along the coast, then turns inland as we cycle along the banks of the Lao Nong River for a soak in the hot springs.

  • Day 12 Day 12
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12

      A morning transfer to catch a flight or the high-speed train to Taipei or to your Kaoshiung hotel.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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