How do I book tours in Taiwan?

Choose date, group size, and pickup options for Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Hualien) on MonkeyTravel, then confirm online. Compare private vs shared tours.

Private vs group tours — what’s the difference?

Private tours are just for your party with flexible pacing; group tours follow a fixed itinerary with other travellers.

Is hotel pickup included?

Pickup/drop-off varies by tour. Check pickup areas, meeting points, and schedules on the product page.

What should I check before booking?

Review inclusions/exclusions, itinerary, minimum participants, weather policy, and cancellation rules.

[Special] Taiwan Bus Tour (Korean Guide)

Schedule

09:20 Meeting outside Exit 5 of MRT Ximen Station: The operator will email you the Meeting Point and assigned Guide details after 18:00 on the day before your tour. As no separate notification will be sent, please check your email for important trip information.

09:40 In front of the post office inside Taipei Main Station’s South Gate 1 (南1門): The operator will email you the Meeting Point and assigned Guide details after 18:00 one day before the tour departure date. As no separate notification will be sent, please be sure to check your email for detailed trip information.

10:45 Yehliu Geopark: Unique rock formations shaped by the sea and wind—the must-visit photo spot in Taiwan!

12:55 Shifen Street Experience: Write your wishes on a sky lantern and release it into the sky.

13:55 Shifen Waterfall: A course that lets you take in Taiwan’s Niagara Falls and breathtaking natural scenery all in one trip~

15:45 Jinguashi Gold Museum: A gold-mining town that inspired Jiufen—experience Taiwan’s past firsthand~

16:45 Jiufen Old Street: The most atmospheric alleyway tour begins as the red lanterns light up.

18:45 Depart for Taipei: Drop-off is available in Jiufen.

19:25 Drop-off at Raohe Street Night Market: Complete your Taiwan trip with a night of local delicacies.

19:45 Taipei Main Station Drop-off > Ximen Station Drop-off: Time spent at each attraction may vary depending on traffic and local conditions on the day of the tour. The drop-off order may also change depending on traffic conditions.

11:20 Meeting outside Exit 5 of MRT Ximen Station: The operator will email you the Meeting Point and assigned Guide details after 18:00 the day before your tour. No separate individual notification will be sent, so please check your email to ensure you receive the full tour information.

11:40 In front of the post office inside Exit M1 of Taipei Main Station.: The operator will email you the Meeting Point and assigned Guide details after 18:00 one day before the tour departure. No separate individual notification will be sent, so please check your email for detailed travel information.

12:45 Yehliu Geopark: Unique rock formations shaped by the sea and wind—an essential photo spot in Taiwan!

14:30 Shifen Street Experience: A special experience of writing your wishes and releasing a sky lantern

15:40 Shifen Waterfall: A single tour featuring Taiwan’s Niagara Falls and breathtaking natural landscapes.

17:30 Jiufen Old Street: The most atmospheric alleyway tour, just as the red lanterns light up

18:45 Depart for Taipei: Drop-off is available in Jiufen.

20:10 Drop-off at Raohe Street Night Market: End your Taiwan trip with an evening of local flavors.

20:30 Taipei Main Station Drop-off > Ximen Station Drop-off: Time spent at each attraction may vary depending on traffic and local conditions on the day of the tour. The drop-off order may also change depending on traffic conditions that day.

13:20 Meeting outside Exit 5 of MRT Ximen Station: The operator will email you the Meeting Point and assigned Guide details after 18:00 the day before your tour. No separate notification will be sent, so please check your email to receive the full tour information.

13:40 In front of the post office inside Taipei Main Station’s South Exit 1: The operator will email you the Meeting Point and assigned Guide details after 18:00 on the day before your tour. No separate contact will be provided, so please be sure to check your email for important trip information.

14:45 Yehliu Geopark: Unique rock formations shaped by the sea and wind—an essential photo spot in Taiwan!

16:45 Shifen Street Experience: Write your wishes on a sky lantern and release it for a truly special experience

18:30 Jiufen Old Street: The moment the red lanterns light up, explore the most atmospheric alleys.

20:10 Depart for Taipei: Drop-off is available in Jiufen.

21:10 Drop-off at Raohe Street Night Market: Complete the final night of your Taiwan trip with local delicacies.

21:20 Taipei Main Station Drop-off > Ximen Station Drop-off: Time spent at each attraction may vary depending on traffic and local conditions on the day of the tour. The drop-off order may also change depending on traffic conditions that day.

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Dedicated vehicle (42-seat large bus)
Professional Korean-speaking Guide
Local vehicle insurance + travel accident insurance

What’s not included

Yehliu Geopark admission ticket (NT$120)
Shifen sky lantern (NT$200~300)
Jinguashi Gold Museum admission ticket (Adult NT$80)
Lunch/dinner and other personal expenses
Public transportation costs on weekends/public holidays/special dates (round trip NT$30)

Child policy: Children aged 24 months and older are considered adults and are charged the same rate. They are also covered by insurance and assigned a seat.

Baby seats are not provided, so please bring your own if needed.

Additional Information & Notes: 📌 Tour Departure Information; The tour departs with a minimum of 20 participants.
Depending on the number of participants, multiple buses may be used, in which case multiple Guides will be assigned.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will notify you of the cancellation by email or individual contact.
Please arrive at the Meeting Point at least 10 minutes before departure.
No refunds are available for late arrivals or no-shows. If you still wish to join the tour, you will need to make your own way to the location where the tour is in progress.; 🚩 Meeting Information; After 6:00 PM on the day before your tour, we’ll email you the Meeting Point and your assigned Guide’s details.
We won’t contact you separately, so please be sure to check your email.; 👀 Itinerary Information; The itinerary order and time spent at each stop may change depending on traffic, crowd levels, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances.

You will have approximately 1–2 hours of free time at each attraction, subject to on-site conditions.

For a more comfortable experience, the itinerary may be adjusted slightly based on crowd levels on the day of the tour.; 🚍 Jiufen Drop-off and Transfer Information (1); Weekend & Public Holiday Transfers to Jiufen

On weekends, Taiwan public holidays, and days when vehicle access is restricted by the Taiwan Tourism Administration, regular tour buses are not permitted to enter Jiufen.

The tour vehicle will take you from Yehliu to Shifen Waterfall, then to Shifen or Jinguashi, and finally to a parking lot near Jiufen. From there, you will take a local bus to Jiufen with your Guide.

Local Bus Information
- One-way journey: approximately 15 minutes
- Fare: TWD 15 (approximately TWD 30 round trip)
- Cash or EasyCard accepted
- Free for children under 6
- Bus fares are not included and must be paid individually.

※ Whether vehicle access is restricted is determined by the Taiwan Tourism Administration based on local traffic conditions.; 🚍 Jiufen Drop-off and Transfer Information (2); Under tourism regulations, access by regular buses is restricted. These vehicle restrictions apply to all tour operators.

Applicable days: Weekends, Taiwan public holidays, and weekdays with heavy traffic. The Tourism Bureau determines this based on local conditions.

After getting off, cars, motorcycles, and city buses will continue to pass through the area. Please check your surroundings carefully and move around safely.

Be sure to confirm the meeting time and location provided by your Guide.

If you leave the tour before it ends, the tour will conclude once the final settlement with your Guide is complete. Any plans after that will be at your own arrangement.; ⚠️ Information on Purchasing Travel Insurance in Taiwan; Taiwan local one-day travel insurance is mandatory. Coverage applies only to vehicle accidents that occur during the scheduled tour hours on the day of participation, as well as injuries or death resulting from such accidents. (Loss of or damage to personal belongings is not covered.)

The required information for insurance enrollment, including your name in English and Korean, passport number, and date of birth, must be provided at least 2 business days before the participation date, or 3 days in advance if weekends or public holidays are included.

Insurance enrollment is not available on weekends, public holidays, or the day of the event.

If any required information is missing or not provided by the deadline, local travel insurance cannot be arranged. Please understand that the local Taiwan ground operator is not responsible for any resulting disadvantages.

Claims under Taiwan local travel insurance are processed based on the original medical certificate and hospital receipts issued after receiving treatment at a local 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 local medical institution in Taiwan on the day of the accident, you may be unable to file an insurance claim later. Please make sure to seek medical attention that day.

The payment schedule may vary depending on the insurer’s assessment, but the process generally takes at least 3 weeks.

Coverage under local travel insurance may differ from that of overseas travel insurance purchased in Korea. We recommend purchasing separate overseas travel insurance in Korea.; 🧳 Luggage Information; Each guest may bring one 26-inch suitcase and one small bag that can be placed on their lap.
If you are bringing a suitcase, please contact us in advance.
If the luggage exceeds the available storage space, it cannot be loaded and no refund will be provided.
Large items such as strollers, wheelchairs, and golf bags cannot be loaded.; 👥 Vehicle and Seating Information; Depending on the number of participants, you will be assigned either a medium-sized bus or a large bus on the day of the tour.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and seats cannot be reserved.; 💡 Additional Information; Infants and children are included in the passenger count.

Baby seats are not provided. If needed, please bring your own.

If you leave the tour midway, the tour will end once the final payment has been settled with the Guide. Any remaining activities will be part of your own individual itinerary.; 🙌 What about tips?; Since tipping may not be customary for everyone, deciding how much to give can be difficult.

Tipping is not required in Taiwan, but some guests choose to give the driver and Guide a small tip as a token of appreciation. If you enjoyed the tour, TWD 100–300 per group is a suitable amount.