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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.

Yilan Small Group Van Tour | Kavalan, Qing Shui Hot Springs & Zhang

Overview: 🥃 Kavalan Whisky Experience (Tasting & DIY); Duration: Each experience takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.

- Whisky Tasting (approximately 30 minutes): Daily from 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00 (last admission at 16:10)
- DIY Blending Experience (approximately 40 minutes): Daily at 10:10, 11:10, 13:10, 14:10, 15:10, and 16:10

If you do not select an experience, you can use this time to explore the surrounding area at your leisure.

Language: All experiences are conducted in English.

On-site Registration: If you decide to join an experience on the day, please inform the driver in advance.
(On-site payment is available by cash or card, but the regular price applies with no discount.)

Reservation Notice: Depending on the conditions on the day, the experience may be unavailable without advance reservation.
We strongly recommend purchasing your ticket in advance for a smooth experience. 카발란 위스키 시음 & DIY체험 티켓 바로가기 ->

Schedule

09:00 Meeting at Exit 5 of MRT Ximen Station → Yilan: A pre-trip information email will be sent by 6:00 PM the day before departure.
(Including the meeting location and driver information)
*Travel time: 09:00–10:30

10:30 Kavalan Distillery: *Duration: 10:30–12:30
*Tasting, DIY activities, and exhibition viewing
Operating hours: Daily, 10:00–12:00 / 13:00–17:00
Each session takes approximately 30–40 minutes.

13:20 Cheongsu Geothermal Park: *Duration: 13:20–15:00
*Hot spring snack-making experience and a relaxing foot bath

15:30 Jangmei Ama Farm: *Duration: 15:30–17:30
*Interact with capybaras and other animals, and take photos

17:30 Departure from Yilan → Drop-off at MRT Ximen Station Exit 5: *Travel time: 17:30–19:00 / Tour ends

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Dedicated vehicle, vehicle insurance
English-speaking driver / driver’s meals

What’s not included

Personal expenses, including meals
Admission and activity fees at each attraction
Any costs not listed under Inclusions, such as gratuities

Child policy: Infants and children must be included in the passenger count.

Additional Information & Notes: ⚠️ Tour Operation and Group Size Information; - **Pick-up and Drop-off Locations**
Fixed location outside Exit 5 of Ximen Station (same Meeting Point for Pick-up and Drop-off)

- **Departure Time: 09:00 sharp**
Please arrive 10 minutes before the meeting time to ensure a smooth tour.
The vehicle will depart without additional notice if you are late. No refund will be provided for a resulting No-Show.

- **Pre-Tour Information (Please Read)**
A pre-tour information email will be sent to the email address provided in your booking by 18:00 local time on the day before departure.
Information provided: Detailed directions to the meeting location, vehicle and driver information, and more.
**Important:** The driver will not call or message you individually. Please be sure to check the email you receive.

- **Tour Operation**
Small-group Join(shared tour) (If fewer than 4 participants book, we will notify you 3 days before departure and provide a 100% refund.)

- **Tour Format**
This is a self-guided tour without a professional Guide. An experienced driver who speaks English will provide safe transportation to each destination and assist with Drop-off instructions at the sites.

- **Tour Details**
The driver will assist with transportation, provide directions to the attractions, and help take simple photos. Accompaniment inside the attractions and professional sightseeing commentary are not included.
On weekends, public holidays, and other busy days, vehicle access near some attractions may be restricted due to local traffic controls and parking conditions. In such cases, you may be dropped off at an accessible location and need to walk part of the way.
Depending on traffic and conditions at the attractions on the day, the time spent at each location and the order of the itinerary may be adjusted.

- **Itinerary Adjustments**
Within the total tour duration, you may discuss and adjust the time spent at each location with the driver on the day of the tour.; 💸 On-site Payments and Cost Information; *Entrance and experience fees: The entrance fees listed on the detailed tour page (including Kavalan and Zhang Mei Ama’s Farm) and the ingredient costs for cooking at Shimizu Geothermal must be paid directly on-site in cash in Taiwan dollars (TWD).

- **Kavalan Distillery**
Entrance fee: NT$200
Please note: The entrance fee can be fully deducted from purchases made at the distillery shop.
Opening hours: Daily, 09:00–18:00
Optional experiences: Tasting: NT$800 (approximately 30 minutes) / DIY blending: NT$1,800 (approximately 40 minutes)
- **Tasting:** Prices vary depending on the whisky. Please refer to the information provided on-site.

- **Shimizu Geothermal Park**
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: Daily, 09:00–17:00
Experience fee: Hot spring cooking ingredients are charged separately (optional)
Basket rental: Available free of charge / NT$200 deposit required (fully refunded when the basket is returned)

- **Zhang Mei Ama’s Farm**
Entrance fee: *Standard (adults): NT$200 (includes one serving of animal feed and snacks) / Children aged 2–4: NT$50
Opening hours: Daily, 09:00–17:00; 🚕 Vehicle and Safety Guidelines; - **Seating:** This is a Join(shared tour), so seats cannot be assigned in advance. Please board according to the driver’s instructions on the day of the tour.

- **Seat belts:** Taiwan law requires all passengers to wear seat belts. Any fines incurred for failing to wear a seat belt must be paid by the passenger, so please be sure to fasten yours.

- **Luggage:** This is a Join(shared tour) with multiple passengers, and luggage space is very limited. If you bring a suitcase without notifying us in advance, it may not be accepted for loading, and you may be denied boarding on the day of the tour. No refunds will be issued in such cases. (Large items such as strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted.); 💡 Information on Purchasing Travel Insurance in Taiwan; - Taiwan’s local one-day travel insurance is mandatory. Coverage applies only to vehicle accidents and any resulting injuries or fatalities that occur during the scheduled tour hours on the day of participation. 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 note that the local Taiwan land operator is not responsible for any resulting disadvantages.
- Claims under Taiwan’s local travel insurance must be filed based on the original medical certificate and hospital payment receipts issued after receiving treatment at a medical institution in Taiwan on the day of the accident. Whether compensation will be paid is 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. Please be sure to seek medical attention on the day of the accident.
- The time required for insurance payment may vary depending on the insurer’s review process and generally takes at least 3 weeks.; ☀️ Handy Tips for Summer Travel in Taiwan; Taiwanese summers are hot, with frequent sudden showers. We usually make every effort to provide spare umbrellas and bottled water in the vehicle, but preparations may vary by vehicle. Bringing a small folding umbrella for your parents and a personal drink will help ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable trip.; 🙌 How do I tip?; Tipping is not mandatory in Taiwan, but many guests choose to offer a small tip as a token of appreciation to the driver for their safe driving and support throughout the tour.

If you enjoyed the tour, we would appreciate it if you could give the driver a tip of around 200–500TWD per group directly.

Tipping is entirely optional, but it is a great encouragement and source of motivation for the driver. 😊