Taiwan Explorer by Bike

Arrive in Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s “Harbor Capital”, where we meet for a trip briefing and welcome dinner.

Our inaugural cycling day involves a jaunt to Taiwan’s southernmost point and then skirting along the fabulous Kenting National Park coastline to reach the white sand Baisha Beach. We overnight at a hotel near the ocean.

From Kenting we cross the southern part of the central mountains riding through wonderful Indigenous villages. We ascend to 480 metres before rolling down to the east coast with sweeping views over the Pacific Ocean. We’ll spend the night at a small village on the coast.

Continuing up the east coast our next port of call is Zhiben. Today is a short but scenic ride of 40 km which will give us time after lunch to roam around the Zhiben National Forest Recreational Area and avail ourselves to a soak in the hot springs for which the area is famous!

Today is our last day along the coast before we move inland. We cycle through a string of coastal towns before arriving in Chenggong where we’ll visit a lighthouse perched on an off-shore island.

Today we trade blue ocean vistas for visuals of emerald green as we enter the Rift Valley of Taitung. We traverse a mountain pass and spend the night at another hot spring hotel.

Today is all about the gorgeous Rift Valley, considered by many Taiwanese as the most beautiful part of the country. We cycle on an undulating route that hugs the foothills and takes us through numerous Indigenous villages while offering unparalleled views of the central mountain peaks.

Get ready for the final ride of the trip! We follow the Rift Valley to its northernmost point where we find ourselves back on the coast. This is also the gateway to the incredible Taroko National Park, home to Taiwan’s most awe-inspiring geological formations.

Our last day is off the saddle as we explore the natural wonders of Taroko Gorge, the world’s deepest marble gorge. While we won’t be biking, we’ll certainly still be active as we explore the gorge's most impressive sites, such as the Swallow Grotto Cave, Baiyang Water Curtain Cave, and Tunnel of 9 Turns.

This morning we will drop you off at the Hualien train station for a return to Taipei. We can also arrange for a vehicle transfer if you prefer.