Aerial view of Taiwan's coastline and mountains
Friends · 4-Day Charter

Hualien & Taitung Adventure Friends 4-Day Tour

The dramatic Taroko Gorge, Xiuguluan River rafting, surfing in Chenggong and the Sanxiantai arch bridge, capped off with a five-star hot-spring soak at Zhiben.

Duration 4 DaysTheme Friends GetawayGroup Size 4–9 PeopleDaily Charter 10 HoursPrice Ask for a quote

Overview

Tour Overview

Route: Hualien (fly in) → Taroko → East Rift Valley → Taitung → Zhiben → Taitung (fly out). Day 1 takes in the dramatic gorge at Taroko's Swallow Grotto and Tunnel of Nine Turns, then pebble-hunting and sunset at Qixingtan. Day 2 brings two hours of Xiuguluan River rafting, a muscle-soothing soak at Ruisui Hot Springs and the valley scenery of Liushidan Mountain. Day 3 covers surfing in Chenggong, the Sanxiantai arch bridge, an Amis craft workshop in Dulan and the Tiehua Village creative market. Day 4 is a friends' hot-spring session at Hotel Royal Chihpen, front-row Pacific views at Duoliang Station and a scenic drive down the South-Link Highway to your airport drop-off.

An east-coast route packed with outdoor adventure and indigenous culture — 4–9 friends in one van, with 10 hours of charter per day.

Aerial view of Taiwan's coastline and mountains

Highlights

Tour Highlights

  • Swallow Grotto and the Tunnel of Nine Turns at Taroko — gorge scenery that stuns
  • Two thrilling hours of Xiuguluan River rafting — a must-do
  • Liushidan Mountain in the East Rift Valley, ablaze with daylilies in autumn
  • Surfing in Chenggong — someone in the group always wants to try
  • Overhead shots from the eight-arch Sanxiantai bridge across the sea
  • Duoliang, Taiwan's most beautiful station, front row to the Pacific
Vase Rock beach on Xiaoliuqiu Island

Day by Day

Daily Itinerary

DAY1

Hualien: The Drama of Taroko

  1. Airport pickup in Hualien
  2. Swallow Grotto, Taroko (helmets required — a truly spectacular gorge)
  3. Lunch
  4. Tunnel of Nine Turns (gorge tunnels with jaw-dropping impact)
  5. Qixingtan (pebble beach — play with the stones, catch the sunset)
  6. Overnight in Hualien, evening free
Lunch Lunch at Silks Place Taroko / Hualien indigenous-style meal Stay Hualien
DAY2

Rift Valley Rafting + Farm

  1. Xiuguluan River rafting (book ahead — a thrilling 2h, a must-do!)
  2. Ruisui Hot Springs (a soak to soothe your muscles)
  3. Lunch
  4. Liushidan Mountain, Fuli (spectacular valley views, ablaze with daylilies in autumn)
  5. Overnight in Taitung
Lunch Yuli Qiaotou stinky tofu / marlin fish cakes in Chenggong Stay Taitung
💡 Xiuguluan River rafting gets crowded in peak season (May–Sep) — book online 2 days ahead
DAY3

Taitung East Coast Surfing + Indigenous Culture

  1. Chenggong, Taitung (surfing — someone in the group always wants to try)
  2. Sanxiantai (arch bridge across the sea — take an overhead shot)
  3. Lunch
  4. Amis craft workshop in Dulan (handicrafts and souvenir shopping)
  5. Tiehua Village, Taitung (creative market, live music on weekends)
  6. Overnight in Taitung
Lunch Amis-style barbecue restaurant in Taitung Stay Taitung
DAY4

Zhiben Hot Springs + Duoliang + Departure

  1. Hot springs at Hotel Royal Chihpen (a five-star soak with friends)
  2. Duoliang Station (the most beautiful disused station, front row to the Pacific)
  3. Lunch
  4. South-Link Highway drive (Taiwan's most beautiful coastal road)
  5. Airport drop-off in Taitung
Lunch Local eateries at Taitung Market / restaurants in the Zhiben hot-spring area Stay

Price

Pricing Details

Every tour is quoted individually based on group size, dates and vehicle type. Tell us your departure date and party size, and a travel consultant will reply with a tailored quote.

Included

  • Private vehicle and local Taiwanese driver throughout
  • 10 hours of vehicle use per day
  • Fuel, tolls and parking fees
  • Transfers to every attraction, with flexible adjustments
  • Full protection of a licensed Class A travel agency

Not Included

  • Accommodation (we can help arrange it on request)
  • Attraction tickets and activity fees
  • Meals (local restaurant recommendations included — dine as you like)
  • Personal expenses

※ Overtime vehicle use and final arrangements are confirmed by your travel consultant.

Attractions

Featured Attractions

Aerial view of Taiwan's coastline and mountains

Swallow Grotto, Taroko

The most dramatic stretch of the marble gorge — remember to put on your helmet.

Vase Rock beach on Xiaoliuqiu Island

Sanxiantai

An eight-arch footbridge across the sea and wave-carved rock — the east coast's most iconic view.

Railway town on the Pingxi Line

Duoliang Station

Known as Taiwan's most beautiful station, with the whole Pacific right off the platform.

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