Fascinating Korea & Amazing Taiwan
Overview
Start your trip with a seven-day visit to the island of Taiwan. In Taipei, your tour includes the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall and the National Palace Museum. Later, board a coach to legendary Sun Moon Lake and see various temples and pagodas along the lake. Next, travel to Kaohsiung, visiting Fo Guang Shan Temple, the country’s largest Buddhist monastery, en route. The next day, visit Kenting National Park and continue to Taitung. Travel the East Coast National Scenic Area to Hualien and visit Taroko Gorge for a full-day tour before returning to Taipei. Next, fly to Korea for a three-night stay in Seoul, a city where ancient monuments co-exist in harmony with modern marvels. A full-day city tour of Seoul is included. Enjoy the rich cultural experience before traveling back to the US. Starting from ₹251,626. including air, with weekly guaranteed departures from Los Angeles or San Francisco.
Facilities
Tour Features
- Round trip airfare via China Airlines coach class from Los Angeles
- Local airfare as per itinerary
- Round trip hotel transfers
- 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Taipei
- 1 night stay in a double occupancy room in Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung, Taitung, and Hualien
- 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Seoul
- Hotel taxes and service charges included
- Seat-in-coach sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary: half-day city tour of Taipei; tours of Sun Moon Lake, Fo Guang Shan Temple, Kaohsiung, Kenting National Park, and East Coast National Scenic Area; full-day tour of Taroko National Park
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch
- Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees
Rates do not include
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional Travel Insurance
- Any item not mentioned above
Remarks
- Standard (S): Riviera (Taipei),Fleur de Chine (Sun Moon Lake), Grand Hi-Lai (Kaohsiung), Royal Chihpen (Taitung), Silks Place (Hualien), and Ibis Ambassador Insadong (Seoul)
- First Class (FC): Howard Plaza (Taipei), Fleur de Chine (Sun Moon Lake), Grand Hi-Lai (Kaohsiung), Royal Chihpen (Taitung), Silks Place (Hualien), and Center Park (Seoul)
- Deluxe (D): Regent (Taipei), Fleur de Chine (Sun Moon Lake), Grand Hi-Lai (Kaohsiung), Royal Chihpen (Taitung), Silks Place (Hualien) and Lotte (Seoul)
- If above hotels or China Airlines are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
- During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Day and Chinese New Year, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
- Ticket(s) are not refundable once issued.
- Full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
- Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
- Change and cancellation penalty (₹20,968-₹50,323per person) apply once ticketed; Triwalk Tours’ general cancellation policy applies
- Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all Asian destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available
Itinerary
Depart via China Airlines flight for Taipei. Cross the International Date Line.
Cross International Dateline.
Arrive in Taipei, government seat of Republic of China. Transfer to your hotel. (Riviera Hotel/Howard Plaza/Regent)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning tour includes Martyrs' Shrine, the National Palace Museum, and Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. Afternoon is free. (B)
Travel to scenic Sun Moon Lake, situated in the lofty mountains of central Taiwan. Tour around the lake, viisting the famous Wenwu Temple or Literature Warrior Temple, Holy Monk Shrine, and Tse-En Pagoda. Afterward, check in to hotel. Overnight at Sun Moon Lake. (Fleur de Chine) (B)
Drive south to Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan's famous monastery. During the walking tour, learn about Buddhism and visit the main shrine, viewing a huge Buddhist statue that overlooks the temple and valley. Continue to Kaohsiung, where a brief city tour takes you to the former British Consulate, Love River, and Lio Ho night market. (Grand Hi-Lai) (B)
This morning visit Kenting National Park, located at Taiwan's southern tip and bordered by 37 miles of coral-rimmed shoreline. Stop at Oluanpi lighthouse, Maopitou coast scenic area, and Kenting forest recreation area. Continue to Taitung via Southern Link Highway. (Royal Chihpen) (B)
Begin touring the exciting East Coast National Scenic Area, stretching a little over 100 miles down the east coast. Stop at Siaoyeliou, Sansientai, Stone Steps, and Caves of the Eight Immortals. Arrive at Hualien. (Silks Place) (B)
Full-day visit to Taroko National Park, where beautiful Taroko Gorge is cut deep into mountains of solid marble. Stops include Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Tunnel of Nine Turns, Marble Bridge, Tienhsiang, and a marble factory. Return to Taipei via Su Hwa Highway. (Riviera/Howard Plaza/Regent) (B)
Fly to Seoul, South Korea. Transfer to hotel. (Ibis Ambassador Insadong/Center Mark/Lotte) (B)
A full-day tour of this national capital includes Gyeongbok Palace, Jogyesa Temple, and the National Folk Museum. After lunch, tour includes Bokchon Hanok Villege, N Seoul Tower, and the traditional Namdaemun Market. Tour finishes at your hotel. (B/L)
Full day at leisure or for optional tours. Take an optional trip to DMZ. (B)
Board China Airlines flight to return to the US, arriving home the same day. (B)
