Northern Cross-Island Highway Double Peaks—Lalashan(R′ra)& Taipingshan 3-Day Tour
For foreign-language tour guide service, an additional fee of NT$3,000 per vehicle will be charged.
Step into the mountain forest secret realm of the Northern Cross-Island Highway. Starting from the city, traverse the magnificent ridge line at the border of Taoyuan and Yilan. Along the way, warm up with a short break in Luofu, a hot spring foot bath, and indigenous tribal cuisine. Then, delve deep into Lalashan Forest Recreation Area, slowing your pace amidst the phytoncides of ancient trees and alpine forests, experiencing Northern Taiwan's most captivating mountain scenery.
Day 1
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07:30–07:40 Meet at Taipei Main Station (East Gate 3) -
08:00–08:10 Meet at Banqiao Station (North Gate 2) -
08:10–10:00 To Northern Cross-Island Highway / Luofu short break -
10:00–11:30 Luofu Hot Spring foot soak (stay 30 min) -
11:30–12:30 Shang Baling(Shangbalung) – Lunch (Atayal cuisine) -
12:30–13:00 To Lalashan(R′ra) National Forest Recreation Area -
13:00–16:30 Lalashan(R′ra) National Forest Recreation Area (3 hr 30 min) -
16:30–17:00 Return to Shang Baling(Shangbalung) – Hotel check-in -
17:00–18:00 Da Kuan Peach Farm Resort check-in / free time -
18:00–19:00 Dinner at hotel (Suggested: Da Kuan Peach Farm Resort / Ni-Farm) -
19:00–22:00 Free time
Day 2
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08:00–09:30 Breakfast -
09:30–11:00 Stroll Shang Baling(Shangbalung) Commercial District/Visitor Center -
11:00–11:30 Northern Cross-Island Highway– Taoyuan–Yilan Boundary Marker (photo stop, 20 min) -
11:30–12:20 Sanguang Waterfall / Eco Pond – foot soak (20 min) -
12:00–13:20 Mingchi Resort (lunch) -
A) 13:30–17:30 Optional Sacred Trees Tour (NT$770/person) -
B) If staying Mingchi Resort : 13:20–15:30 Mingchi National Forest Recreation Area; 15:30–17:50 Check-in & free time -
C) If staying Cilan Resort : 13:20–15:30 Mingchi National Forest Recreation Area; 16:30–18:00 Qilan Forest Recreation Area; 18:00–19:30 Check-in & dinner
(Suggested lodging: Mingchi Resort / Cilan Resort)
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19:30–22:00 Free time
Day 3
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07:30–08:30 Breakfast -
08:30–09:30 To Taipingshan – Visitor Center rest (20 min) -
09:30–11:30 Taipingshan Village Trails
– Optional Bong-Bong Train
(departs on the hour/half; e.g., out 09:30, back 10:30; about 40 min).
– Maintenance day: 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month (no service).
The Bong-Bong Train was taken out of service for mechanical maintenance that day.
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11:30–12:30 Lunch -
12:30–14:00 Jancing Historic Trail -
14:00–16:00 Jiuzhize Hot Spring (1 hr) -
16:00–17:00 Yulan short break (15 min) -
17:00–18:30 Return Taipei Main Station (East Gate 3) -
18:30–19:00 Return Banqiao Station (North Gate 2)
Notes
Please carry your relevant identification documents and health insurance card with you at all times for verification of identity when using transportation or for tickets.
1.Meeting times will be confirmed one day prior to departure.
2.Departure: Daily (except during Lunar New Year and national consecutive holidays).
3.The duration of each sightseeing stop is for reference only. In case of traffic congestion,
the company reserves the right to adjust the schedule or change the visiting order as
necessary.
4.The tour mainly uses 9-seater vehicles. Vehicle type will be arranged based on the final
number of participants.
5.Unused items included in the tour package are non-refundable.
6.If meals are included, please inform us of any vegetarian requirements upon booking.
7.In case of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the company reserves the
right to cancel or modify the itinerary.
8.If the tour is canceled due to natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, or heavy rain,
the company reserves the right to postpone departure or offer a full refund.
9.Participants are advised to wear light, comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring appropriate
warm layers for cooler temperatures.
10.Please do not bring pets on the tour in order to maintain public hygiene and prevent the
spread of infectious diseases.
(Pets are not allowed in vehicles, hotels, or restaurants. Guide dogs are exempted.)
11.Please bring a light raincoat and water bottle, sun hat or umbrella, warm jacket (for cool
air-conditioning on the bus or lower temperatures in mountain and coastal areas), camera,
batteries, charger, and personal medication (such as motion sickness or cold medicine).
Related Info
■Tour Includes: 1.Taiwan Tour Bus transportation 2. Tickets: (1) Lalashan(R′ra) National Forest Recreation Area ; (2) Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area 3. Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners 4.Travel insurance
■Not Included in the Tour Fee: 1. Tips (suggested NT$150 per person per day) 2. Accommodation: Assisted booking with discounted add-on 3. Bong-Bong Train fare: Not included 4. personal expenses 5. Personal expenses such as beverages, souvenirs, or private purchases are not included. 6. Personal travel insurance is not included. Travelers who wish to purchase additional coverage may do so individually in accordance with regulations. 7. Any expenses not specified in the itinerary, as well as optional activities or costs incurred during free time, are not included in the tour fee. ■From now on, disposable bottled water will no longer be provided on the tour bus. We encourage passengers to bring your own reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions.Let us uphold the value of sustainability through our actions and contribute to the preservation of our planet.
■ Infant fare includes only transportation and insurance.
Infants are defined as children under 3 years old.
Recommended Hotel
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Notice
- "Taiwan Tour Bus" journey is reserved upon requested. Tourists can inquire the detailed information with their travel agents. The journey is either on a half-day, one-day or two-day basis. For one-day itineraries can be arranged on a two-days basis. And also it can be received with better hotels rate through travel agent service.
- Price for all "Taiwan Tour Bus" journeys includes transportation, tour guide service and insurance (NT$2.5 million liability insurance, NT$200,000 medical insurance); Meal and admission ticket are excluded in some tours and all those can be arranged upon requested.
- Departure point is limited in some specific hotels as each itinerary is indicated. More private and customized tours we can provide! Please email to [email protected]. Thank you!.