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Yilan Jiaoxi & Kavalan Distillery JOIN Tour (10hr)

Overview: Kavalan Whisky Distillery; Kavalan Whisky Distillery is a must-visit destination when exploring Yilan! You can see how whisky is made, enjoy a tasting, and even take part in a DIY experience to create your own whisky blend using your preferred proportions. It’s one of the most popular attractions these days!; Yilan National Center for Traditional Arts; Located in Luodong, the National Center for Traditional Arts in Yilan is a traditional-themed cultural park designed to recreate the atmosphere of the past, complete with period-style buildings and streets. The park plaza hosts a variety of traditional performances and events throughout the day, while teahouses and shops offer hands-on experiences of Taiwanese traditional culture. You can also sample traditional local foods and make Yilan’s famous scallion pancakes yourself!; Jiaoxi Hot Spring Park; An outdoor park with hot spring water flowing at 50°C, it is a popular destination where travelers can enjoy the foot bath facilities free of charge. Relax and unwind before heading back to Taipei!; Meeting/Pick-up Location Information; - This is a Join(shared tour). The tour will depart as scheduled if you arrive late, without individual notification, so please be sure to arrive at the Meeting Point on time.
The Guide will be holding a red flag marked “R 일일투어.”
Meeting time: 09:15 AM / Meeting Point: In front of Exit 5 of MRT Ximen Station (meet outside the exit)

Schedule

09:15 Meeting Point outside Exit 5 of MRT Ximen Station

09:30 Depart for Yilan

11:00 Visit the National Center for Traditional Arts: The National Center for Traditional Arts is a cultural tourism complex where you can experience traditional architecture and streets, cultural activities, and traditional local foods.

13:00 Kavalan Whisky Distillery visit (tasting or DIY experience available when selecting the corresponding option): Visit Taiwan’s iconic distillery to tour the whisky-making process, enjoy a tasting, and even create your own whisky!

16:30 Explore Jiaoxi Hot Spring Park in Yilan (free admission): Drop-off available in Jiaoxi: This outdoor park, known for its 50°C hot spring water, offers free foot-bathing facilities and is a popular destination for travelers.

18:00 Depart for Taipei

19:30 Get off at MRT Ximen Station

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Driver, driver's meals, vehicle, vehicle insurance, Korean-speaking Guide, selected package option

What’s not included

- National Center for Traditional Arts admission: NT$150 per adult / NT$120 per child aged 6–12
- Kavalan whisky tasting or DIY experience fee (selectable when booking)
- Tasting: NT$800 / approximately 30 minutes
- DIY: NT$1800 / approximately 40 minutes
- Lunch, personal expenses, gratuities, and other incidental costs

Child policy: Minors are not permitted to participate in the Kavalan whisky tasting or DIY experience.

Additional Information & Notes: Important Notes and Precautions; - The tour operates with a minimum of 4 participants and is not available on weekends or public holidays.

- Vehicles are assigned based on the number of participants on the day:
- 1–4 participants: Avante-class vehicle
- 5–7 participants: Volkswagen-equivalent van
- 8–15 participants: Minibus
- 16–40 participants: Large bus

※ If you will be bringing luggage, please mention it in the Other Requests section when booking or let us know in advance. We will check whether it can be accommodated and inform you accordingly.; - Due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic congestion or traffic controls, the amount of time spent at each attraction may be adjusted.
- Choosing the Kavalan whisky tasting or DIY experience option takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. Please keep this in mind when making your reservation.
- If you do not select the optional whisky tasting or DIY experience, you will have free time to explore the surrounding area. Please note that the Guide will not accompany you during this time.
*The tasting and DIY experience are conducted in English.*
- If you decide to join the Kavalan whisky tasting or DIY experience on the day of the tour, please inform the Guide in advance. (Advance reservation is required.)
If you pay on-site, the tasting or DIY experience will be charged at the regular on-site price, not the discounted rate. Payment can be made by cash or card.
Please note that same-day reservations may not be available depending on the circumstances.
**We recommend purchasing your ticket for the whisky tasting or DIY experience in advance.**
- You can purchase tickets for the Kavalan whisky tasting or DIY experience through the Monkey Travel website at a slightly lower price than on-site, and your reservation will be confirmed automatically.
- Admission to the Jiaoxi Hot Springs is free. However, additional fees apply for activities such as the doctor fish experience.
The order of the itinerary may change depending on the circumstances on the day.
- If the tour is canceled due to a typhoon, natural disaster, or other such circumstances, you will receive a full refund.
- We provide complimentary Taiwan travel insurance. When making your reservation, please enter the passport holder’s full name in English and passport number accurately, as this information is required for insurance enrollment. (Effective July 1, 2016); Monkey Travel operates a local office in Taipei. If you experience any inconvenience or communication issues during your trip, please contact the emergency number listed on your voucher or ask your driver to call us. We will look into the matter and assist you accordingly.

※ Monkey Travel Taipei Office: We offer the lowest prices through direct contracts with local drivers and service providers, and provide the fastest local updates in the event of earthquakes, typhoons, or other emergencies.; How about tips?; How much should I tip?

Since tipping isn’t part of our usual culture, it can be difficult to know what to do. 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’re satisfied with the tour, a customary tip of around 100–300 Taiwan dollars per travel party is recommended.