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Yehliu, Shifen & Jiufen Private Day Tour | Tours & Activities Booking

Overview: A relaxed day trip from Taipei to Yehliu, Shifen, and Jiufen with minimal walking and easy transfers

Schedule

10:30 Pick-up at your designated Meeting Point (hotel): Time spent at each attraction may vary depending on traffic and local conditions on the day of the tour.

11:30 Yehliu Geopark: Yehliu Geopark is a renowned coastal attraction in northern Taiwan, featuring spectacular rock formations shaped by nature. It’s famous for its picturesque scenery, including the iconic “Queen’s Head” rock and other fascinating formations.

13:00 Lunch

15:00 Shifen Street Experience: Shifen is a charming old railway town famous for releasing sky lanterns (paper lanterns). Loved as a romantic destination where visitors can make wishes, it offers a beautiful atmosphere and plenty of character. The streets beside the railway tracks are lined with inviting shops, making them perfect for a leisurely stroll and some sightseeing.

17:00 Jiufen Lantern Street: Jiufen is a former gold-mining town in northern Taiwan, known for its atmospheric narrow lanes and traditional teahouses. Set against beautiful mountain and sea views, it is also famous as a filming location for popular dramas. At night, the glowing red lanterns create an even more romantic ambiance.

19:00 Dinner

20:30 Safe return to your hotel (drop-off in Taipei city is also available)

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Meals included throughout the tour (excluding beverages, alcoholic drinks, and additional items ordered individually)
Attraction admission fees
Private vehicle and vehicle insurance throughout the tour
Local Korean-speaking Guide
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off service

What’s not included

Personal expenses and guide gratuities
Drinks and alcoholic beverages during meals (payable on site based on personal preference)
Additional optional costs requested by guests
Airfare and accommodation costs

Additional Information & Notes: ⏰ Tour Schedule and Route Information; - **Itinerary:**
The tour follows the standard itinerary but may be adjusted depending on traffic and local conditions on the day.
(Timing can be coordinated with the Guide.)

- **Jinguashi (Golden Waterfall & Gold Museum) itinerary option:**
You may replace the original attractions with the Jinguashi itinerary, including the Golden Waterfall, Gold Museum, and Miner’s Lunchbox.
Please contact us separately when making your reservation if you would like to choose this itinerary.
(※ During the summer season, the Jinguashi itinerary may not operate depending on local weather and conditions.)

- **Weekend and public holiday vehicle restrictions in Jiufen:**
Under Taiwan’s traffic regulations, large vehicles (minibuses and tour buses) are restricted from entering Jiufen on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. You will therefore need to transfer to a local bus.
**Transfer:** Get off at the parking lot and transfer to a local bus (approximately 15 minutes each way)
**Fare:** NT$30 round trip per person (at your own expense)
**Payment:** Cash or EasyCard accepted
**Please prepare:** For a smooth transfer, please bring small-denomination cash or a topped-up EasyCard in advance.; 🚙 Safe Travel Notice; - Under Taiwan’s safety regulations, bus tours may operate for a maximum of 10 hours, while tours using standard vehicles may operate for up to 11 hours.
(Whether a one-hour extension is possible will be confirmed based on local conditions on the day of the tour.)

*Additional charges apply when the tour exceeds the scheduled duration (sedan or van):
0–30 minutes: Sedan 300 Taiwan dollars / Van 350 Taiwan dollars
Per hour: Sedan 600 Taiwan dollars / Van 700 Taiwan dollars; ☀️ Handy Tips for Traveling in Taiwan in Summer; Taiwanese summers are hot, with frequent sudden showers. We generally prepare spare umbrellas and bottled water in the vehicle whenever possible, but supplies may vary by vehicle. For a more comfortable trip, we recommend bringing a compact umbrella and a personal drink for your parents.; 💡 Information on Purchasing Travel Insurance Locally in Taiwan; - Taiwan local one-day travel insurance is mandatory. Coverage applies only to vehicle accidents and resulting injury or death that occur during the scheduled tour time on the day of participation. (Loss of or damage to personal belongings is not covered.)
- Please provide all required information for enrollment, including your name in English and Korean, passport number, and date of birth, no later than two business days before the participation date. If a weekend or public holiday falls within this period, the information must be provided at least three days in advance.
- Insurance enrollment is not available on weekends, public holidays, or the day of the tour.
- If any required information is missing or not provided by the deadline, enrollment in Taiwan local travel insurance will not be possible. Please note that the local Taiwan tour operator is not responsible for any resulting disadvantages.
- Claims under Taiwan local travel insurance must be submitted based on the original medical certificate and hospital receipts issued after receiving treatment at a medical institution in Taiwan on the day of the accident. Whether compensation is paid will be determined following a review in accordance with Taiwan’s insurance regulations. If you do not receive treatment at a medical institution in Taiwan on the day of the accident, you may not be able to file a claim later, so please be sure to seek medical attention that day.
- The payment schedule may vary depending on the insurer’s review. In general, processing takes at least three weeks.; ⚠️ Age Requirements and Booking Information; - Age Guidelines
Infants (under 24 months): Free of charge.
Children (24 months to 11 years): If they are included in the participant count, please contact us separately via Channel Talk.
For tours with only two participants, infants and children are charged the adult rate.

- Car Seat Information:
If a car seat is required for a safe journey, the number of passengers the vehicle can accommodate may need to be adjusted, and an additional fee may apply because the car seat occupies a seat.
Please check with us before making your reservation.

- The payment at this stage is a deposit to confirm your reservation. The remaining balance, which is the actual tour cost, must be paid separately locally on the day of the tour.

- Please note that airfare and accommodation are not included in this tour.
If you need accommodation, you can easily book it through our Monkey website and find the perfect place to stay for your tour!; 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 Deposit and Remaining Balance by Number of Guests; Deposit: This is the amount you pay in advance to confirm and prepare for your tour.
Remaining balance (USD): Please pay the guide directly in USD on the day of the tour.

For a 2-person tour: Deposit 40,000 KRW + remaining balance $508 (sedan / USD 254 per person)
For a 3-person tour: Deposit 60,000 KRW + remaining balance $609 (van / approximately USD 203 per person)
For a 4-person tour: Deposit 80,000 KRW + remaining balance $799 (van / approximately USD 199 per person)
For a 5-person tour: Deposit 100,000 KRW + remaining balance $899 (van / approximately USD 179 per person)
For a 6-person tour: Deposit 120,000 KRW + remaining balance $1,000 (van / approximately USD 166 per person); ✅ Tour Refund & Cancellation Policy; ※ This product is subject to Monkey Travel’s own terms and conditions, which take precedence over the standard terms and conditions for overseas travel. Please refer to the separate terms and conditions for details.

- Accommodation Booking Information
Accommodation bookings are made through a reservation agency service, and each property’s cancellation and change policies apply.
Please note that refunds exceeding the supplier’s policy are not available.

The following fees may apply to cancellations or changes:

Accommodation: Property cancellation fee + our service fee (KRW 10,000–30,000 per booking)

- Tour Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation on the booking date
→ Full refund of the amount paid

Cancellation from the day after booking up to 7 days before the tour date
→ Booking deposit is non-refundable; balance is refundable / conversion to credit is available

Cancellation from 7 days before the tour date through the tour date
→ Booking deposit is non-refundable; the remaining amount will be refunded after deducting 40% of the minimum ground operation cost

※ Credit may be used for future bookings and cannot be transferred to another person.

- Partial Cancellation (Changes in Number of Participants)
1 day before the tour: Booking deposit refundable + balance may be adjusted
On the tour date: Booking deposit non-refundable + balance may be adjusted

- Severe Weather and Force Majeure
Cancellation before departure: Full refund
(However, cancellations due to a change of mind are non-refundable if the tour can proceed as scheduled.)

If the tour is interrupted after it has started: Refund of the remaining amount after deducting the cost of the portion already provided

- Safety and Liability Information
Accidents involving local partner businesses, such as restaurants, activity providers, and massage shops, will be handled according to the policies of the relevant businesses.
Monkey Travel will be responsible for issues caused by the Guide’s negligence.
We are not responsible for accidents or lost belongings resulting from the customer’s negligence.
In the event of lost or damaged equipment, compensation may be charged based on the actual cost.
Liability and refunds may be limited for itineraries conducted without informing customers that the product is operated by a third party.

- Cancellation/Change Request Information
Cancellation and change requests are processed only when submitted during business hours.
Only requests received at least 1 hour before the end of business hours will be processed on the same day. Requests received afterward will be handled on the next business day.; 🙌 Please note: A guide to tipping etiquette; Taiwan does not have a mandatory tipping culture, but it is customary to offer a tip as a token of appreciation to the driver and Guide for their efforts in ensuring your safety and managing the tour schedule.

If you enjoyed the tour, we would appreciate it if you could give the driver and Guide a tip of around 500–1,000TWD per group directly.

Tipping is entirely optional, but it provides great encouragement and support to the driver and Guide. 😊