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One-Day Private Guided Tour in Taroko Gorge from Hualien
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One-Day Private Guided Tour in Taroko Gorge from Hualien

By Amazing Taiwan Tour
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Duration: 8h
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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  • Entrance fees to sites listed in itinerary
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottle water
  • Fuel surcharge
What's not included
  • Lunch(We will recommend you a good restaurant for lunch)
  • Gratuity (optional)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • ●Depature and return location can be any point in Hualien City(or Xincheng Township) such as your Hotel/B&B ,Hualien Train Station or Hualien Port. ●The quickest and safest way to get to Taroko Gorge from Taipei is via Hualien by train. Loads of trains run daily from Taipei. The journey to Hualien takes around 2 hours
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165940P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • The itinerary can be customized based on your preferences.
        • In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, our guide reserves the right to alter tour itinerary.
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165940P1

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        • Amazing Taiwan Tour
          283
          Hualien City, Hualien
          Joined in January 2019
        • ellieYorkshire
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Taroke gorge
          Excellent communication from start to finish ! Would highly recommend Ivan and his company we had a fantastic day in Taroke National park !
          Written 21 March 2024
        • PM1850
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Way to See Taroko Gorge
          We could not have asked for a better experience in Taroko Gorge than booking with Amazing Tours Taiwan. Communication with the tour operator was excellent from start to finish. We were so fortunate to have Ivan as our guide, who was friendly, welcoming, and organized. His love for his hometown of Hualien, and deep knowledge of everything that makes the region so special, was clear. Ivan also went out of his way to make sure we got the best photos of the sights in Taroko Gorge. We were especially appreciative of his food recommendations for our remaining time in Hualien. Having visited two of them already (Presotea and a grilled corn vendor), we can confirm that he gave us great advice! We’d recommend Amazing Taiwan Tour to anyone looking to enjoy all Taroko Gorge has to offer, led by a terrific guide.
          Written 23 November 2023
        • Piotr K
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Taroko gorge treat.
          One day tour of Taroko national park with Mr Jason Lee was an unforgettable experience. Very well structured and carefully planned. Jason is a local person, knows every nook and corner of the area and has a wealth of knowledge about Taiwan’s complex history. Strongly recommended.
          Written 27 October 2023
        • petitelily01
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Experiences
          這是我們半年內第二次找陳先生做包車旅遊,每次的經驗都很棒。陳先生專業且誠懇,之後去花蓮需要包車還是會再找他。 Ivan is very professional and sincere. We've had two customized tours with Ivan and will absolutely book another tour with him again in the future when visiting Hualien.
          Written 30 April 2021
        • clck007
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Better than expected Taiwan holiday
          This is my first family vacation to Taiwan. We had for 4 days with Jack who came all the way to Taipei to pick us. We toured to a few cities such as Yilan and Hualien. Jack is a gentleman who is knowledgeable, friendly and patient. Safety is priority to us and Jack drives steadily and safely from place to place. He is always alert to our needs and whereabouts. All the sharing about Taiwan history and culture enhanced our experiences and love for Taiwan. I would recommend Amazing Taiwan Tour to my friends. Thanks Jack for the wonderful 4 days and Ivan for the arrangement. All the very best for 2020 !
          Written 20 January 2020
        • sarahtongz
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Hehuanshan, Taroko Gorge and East Coast Tour
          We went as a group of 4, it was super memorable! Ivan is such a great guide, always made sure we were comfortable. He drives super well, especially up to Hehuanshan, and always shared with us the history of Hualien. He was very accommodating and made sure we had a great time by customising the route for us. My friends also proposed on this trip and he brought us to all the photo worthy spots (he chose the timings when it was less crowded. He was super detailed and we had so much fun! We are very impressed by his love and enthusiasm for the country. Thanks Ivan for the wonderful trip. Will definitely be back and engage Ivan again!
          Written 12 January 2020
        • dokg1612
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Family trip
          Went on a customised 5 day tour with Ivan covering Hualien, Yilan and Taipei. Overall Ivan was a great guide who was able to adapt to our desire for the tour to be relaxing and fun. Took lots of great pics along the way. Blessed to have a great guide for our trip.
          Written 20 December 2019
        • lotttey
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic customised tour!
          My family of 3 adults, 2 elderly, and 1 toddler toured with Ivan for 4 days - we started in Taitung, and travelled along the east coast (both along the coast, and along the valley), to Hualien. We had such a great time! Ivan is fantastic. Let him know what you want to see if you like (or your interests), but it's not necessary because he knows the east coast so well, and can customise the tour for you & your family to perfection. He also has the best suggestions for food!! We had such a memorable time, thank you Ivan, we will be back!!
          Written 30 November 2019
        • Goh777
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          3 days with Ivan
          I travelled Taiwan for 10 days with my elderly mum and engaged Ivan for 3 days: Tarako Gorge, East Coast and East Valley. Tarako Gorge was a place where I most looked forward to and however most worried for my mum who was having knee joint problem. We managed to cover most parts of Tarako Gorge and my mum enjoyed the spectacular rock formations. Ivan has helped my mum minimize walking without compromise missing too much beautiful scenery. He knows what is the best time to visit the places and avoid crowd; also knowledgeable and answered all my questions. He has also introduced us the local foods and treated us the fried pan cake with egg (炸弹葱油饼) and Taiwan sausage (飞鱼卵香肠)。 I am glad that I had engaged him as our tour guide and highly recommend him. I will still find him should i visit Taiwan again.
          Written 22 November 2019
        • 788Katia
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          6-day Trip in Hualien/Taitung with Ivan!
          We had a perfect 6-day tour with Ivan in October 2019. He catered very well to all our wants and needs. He knew the area incredibly well, took us to eat new/exotic food and took us to see beautiful landscapes (was a great photographer too!). Ivan was very very nice, flexible and a great driver too. Everything was incredibly planned and organized. Would highly recommend and will certainly go to him again if we're in the area.
          Written 14 November 2019
        • choonkiat1989
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          PERFECT 3 days in Hualien/Hehuanshan with Ivan!
          I almost never leave reviews on Tripadvisor, but this was hands down the best tour guide and driver we've ever experienced. My fiancee and I were travelling to Taiwan for our wedding photoshoot and needed a guide/driver to bring us around the different scenic spots. Out of all the different people I spoke to, I decided on Ivan because 1) He was highly recommended by a friend, 2) He was the only one that was actually FROM Hualien, 3) He spoke very fluent English and communicated through Whatsapp in English too! His rates were also very very reasonable. Two days before our trip, I got a pleasant text from Ivan saying that he had upgraded our transport to a 9-seater instead of the 7-seater we paid for - at no additional charge. Just because he felt that the 9 seater would be more comfortable for us travelling with our wedding gowns and luggages. The tour with Ivan couldn't have gone more smoothly. He was early at the Hualien train station to pick us up, shared with us his deep knowledge about the city and its attractions, recommended scenic spots for photo-taking, and brought us to numerous delicious eateries to taste their local delicacies. Best of all, on our arduous drive to taroko gorge and Hehuanshan, his driving was confident, stable, and very comfortable. He made the narrow and winding roads feel so effortless to drive through. He's so familiar with the roads that he even knows where the rest areas and toilets are by heart. Incredible. Last of all, he has a wonderful personality. Easy to talk to, confident in his skills, and very flexible in accommodating to our needs and requests. Perhaps the best compliment I can give is that our 3 days with him felt like we were travelling with a long-lost friend rather than a tour guide. Even our wedding photographer got his contact for future wedding shoots in Taiwan (he's able to bring you on tours all over Taiwan, not just Hualien). Ivan was such a delight to have for our trip. He made everything easier and more convenient. Was easily one of the best things we did in our 10 days in Taiwan. Dear Ivan, if you're reading this, all the best and we'll see you soon!
          Written 12 November 2019
        • Joseph-Florence
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          7-day Taipei Yilan Hualien Cingjing Alishan Taichung
          We had an enjoyable 7-day Taiwan trip guided by Ivan. He was recommended by my Niece. Before we plan our trip, Ivan had provided us useful information and also helped us to plan the Itinerary. Ivan was very patience, punctual and responsible person. He even helped us to carry our luggage. He also clam and skillful driver and well known the road. Last but not least, he was passionate, friendly and sincere guide. Highly recommend!!
          Written 11 November 2019
        • P4959PLpamelas
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Taitung-CingJing-Hualian
          Tour was recommended by my friend. We liaise with Guide Ivan and he recommended Guide AhLi to us. He brought us round this 3 destinations exploring beautiful scenaries, eating their local food, telling us the history and happenings to the places we visited. Guide was punctual, friendly and acommodating. The Replies from our enquries before our trip was very prompt and detailed. Overall, it was an awesome trip and will definitely recommend it to my friends and relatives.
          Written 10 November 2019
        • rchlang
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          amazing 7 days with Vincent
          We had an amazing time with Vincent for 7 days! We started our trip in Taichung, Cingjing, Hualien and Taipei. He was very accommodating and very helpful throughout the whole trip. He helped us with the kids and made frequent stops for us to do diaper changes. Highly recommend their service and thanks Ivan for coordinating everything for us!
          Written 4 November 2019
        • supreeth v
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour with Ivan
          We had an amazing 5 day tour guided by Ivan. He created a memorable experience which we will not forget. He was very passionate, knowledgeable and explained in detail about the places we visited. We felt like we were travelling with a friend. The zhuilu old trail and Mt Hehuanshan trekking were the highlights of our trip, both of which were ivan's suggestion.He even drove 9 hours to pick us up from Alishan. Thanks Ivan for that. If you are thinking of booking tours with ivan, do it without hesitation.
          Written 23 October 2019
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        Julie S
        Pennsylvania14 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020
        My husband and I had the pleasure of being introduced to the Taroko Gorge on a full day tour with Chester. We had a list of places we wanted to visit, which he took us to, but he also took us to a few other places he recommended for stunning views, an education about the aboriginal population (and cuisine) of Taiwan, to see the giant sleeping Buddha, and more. The Gorge is stunning. We walked 13 miles over the course of the day on different trails and through different areas. It was so much more than we expected.
        Even more than our surpassed expectations of the natural beauty of the Gorge was our outstanding experience with our guide, Chester. We debated between hiring an English speaking guide and not, and were so glad we did. He picked us up at the train station and we were off on our adventure. Chester was charming, incredibly informative (beyond just the Gorge, he educated us about so many interesting aspects of Taiwan's history and culture), thoughtful, energetic and full of love for the natural world. At times during our tour he sang for us and read poetry. It was just so special. I can't recommend him highly enough!
        Written 3 February 2020
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        Margie G
        New York City, NY3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Family
        This was such a perfect tour for a family of 4, including 1 elderly. Ivan picked us up right on time and took us to the main destinations within Taroko National Park and made sure we utilized our time efficiently. We were able to beat most of the crowds with his special parking privileges and the lunch spot he took us to was a true taste of the Hualien specialties. He even went the extra mile to show us a few other spots outside of the park.

        10/10 would recommend going with family or friends who are not familiar with the area. I will definitely be back for the hiking experience!
        Written 14 November 2023
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        Jeff K
        Busan, South Korea16 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2023 • Family
        This tour exceeded all of my expectations! It was my first family trip in a while and I wanted to find a private tour to Taroko Gorge that is 1) appropriately paced for my elderly parents and 2) not as commercial as tour bus groups. I stumbled upon this company and sent them an inquiry. Communication from then on was always extremely prompt and professional.

        On the day of the tour, Ivan showed up in a brand new 7-seater and our adventure began. Throughout the day, he provided so much wonderful commentary and information that enhanced our appreciation for not only Taroko Gorge but Hualien the city itself. During the tour, my dad jokingly asked if we can touch the water and Ivan immediately adjusted our course to fulfill the request. He also went out of his way to take wonderful family pictures for us, memories that we will cherish forever. I cannot give enough praise for Ivan's professionalism, passion, and humor throughout this tour. I have gone on many tours in many countries in my travels, and this ranks as one of the top ones I have participated in. I highly recommend booking through this company if you are thinking of spending an unforgettable day in Hualien!
        Written 8 July 2023
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        Thanks Jeff: Nothing could be more satisfying for us than knowing that you had such a memorable day.We are so happy to hear that this is the top one tour you have participated in. Ivan is a amazing. No question. Please take care and hope to see you next time.
        Written 8 July 2023
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        Nathan
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023
        Ivan was an amazing guide for my family and I. He helped us to get to all of the cool places before the big crowds of tourists arrived, take lots of great photos, provided water and found delicious food options for us. He is very knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to, and made an effort throughout the day to strike up interesting conversations with each of us (a family of five), leaving nobody out of the experience. He also potentially has magical weather-predicting powers - our tour had amazing weather throughout, right until the point where we got back in the van to go back to the city, after which it started pouring torrential rain. 11/10 recommend, this tour is well worth the money and made our day in Hualien the highlight of our trip to Taiwan.
        Written 19 January 2023
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        Resort691744
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023 • Family
        We did a day tour with Ivan. We had a wonderful time and Ivan is fantastic!! He was early to our hotel, has a great vehicle (new, safe, very clean, roomy without being too big), he is attentive, loves to share about the history and culture of Taiwan, great English. We saw many things in one day but never felt rushed...he keeps things moving without making you feel rushed at all. There are timing issues with Taroko where it is only for 10 minutes to go in an out every 2 hours. He timed things well and had he not shared this with us, we wouldn't have really noticed. Can't recommend Ivan enough, would highly recommend for your tour (he does longer and different tours, including hiking, and we would love to do one of those someday).
        Written 10 August 2023
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        Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It's fantastic that you visited all the places with no rush. We are grateful to have been a part of your memorable journey. We would love to welcome you for more incredible experiences!
        Written 12 August 2023
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        rorylando45
        London, UK63 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We had a full day tour of Taroko Gorge with Ivan and it was a perfect way to see the highlights of the beautiful park.

        It started with 8.30am pickup from our hotel in Xincheng (I think they pickup from any hotel in the Hualien area) then we made the short drive to the park entrance. The vehicle was new and extremely comfortable with lots of space and great air conditioning (very refreshing in the summer heat)

        Ivan then took us to several sights in the gorge, and with his expert knowledge we were able to beat most of the crowds. At lunchtime he took us to a fantastic restaurant inside the park, which had English menu and plenty of vegetarian options.

        In the afternoon we then continued with several other sights in the gorge before Ivan dropped us back at our hotel around 4.30pm (so 8 hours in total)

        I would highly recommend this way of seeing the park. It allowed us to see all the best sights in a really efficient and comfortable way. Ivan is a fantastic tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and tells of great and interesting facts/stories about each sight throughout the day. His English is perfect and he is really easy to chat with.

        We walked several short trails, the weather was luckily not too hot for us today but even so it was nice to get back into the air conditioned vehicle to cool down. The longest walk we did was Shakadang Trail, around 3km. None of it is particularly strenuous so don't worry if you're not that fit! It's all easy walks
        Written 13 August 2023
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        We are thrilled to hear it was a perfect way to see the highlights of the beautiful park. You are right,most trails of the park are suitable for every age.It is not particularly strenuous. Thanks for leaving the review.
        Written 15 August 2023
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        Wen Hui L
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Family
        Really grateful that we had a wonderful, thoughtful, and knowledgeable guide like Ivan :)
        We had so much fun and all love Hualian a lot 💕 He knew how to avoid the crowds and took great care of my elderly parents. The pacing of the trip and the scenery was perfect. My parents were really happy that they managed to take many pretty pictures without crowds. His car is also extremely comfortable! He even treated us to delicious scallion pancakes and little things like this really show his hospitality and warmth. I also liked the fact that he shared interesting facts about Hualian’s economy and aboriginal culture. Happy that we supported a very local small tour-guide company like Ivan’s.

        行程真的超棒,能感受到Ivan 导游对花莲的热爱👍🏻 下次来花莲,一定再找你 🏞️✨
        Written 29 December 2023
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        Helena D
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Family
        This is THE way to visit eastern Taiwan! Our tour guide, Sam, was incredible. He not only more than fulfilled his guide duties - explained the sights, told interesting stories and legends about each area - but he also made this tour unique to us. We recently got engaged and Sam led us to specific spots to get beautiful photos, even suggesting poses for us. He took the time to reserve lunch spots ahead of time so our tour was not delayed by lunch lines. He also spent extra time with us AFTER the tour was officially over to take us to delicious, local food joints. Incredible host and highlight of our trip. Thanks Sam!
        Written 9 November 2023
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        Beautiful Dreamer
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023
        Ivan was an excellent guide and he has shown us everything we wanted to see at Taroko. Throughout the day, Ivan skillfully planned for the right time to visit various tourist spots to avoid the crowd. Besides explaining the natural wonders of Taroko, Ivan also happily answered all the questions we asked, about local culture, food, history, and other places of interests within Taiwan. As someone who grew up in Hualien, you can tell his love for the city and his passion in showing his guests the best of his hometown. Besides the trip to Taroko, we also took the East Coast and East Rift Valley tour. By the end of the two days, we gained a deep appreciation of the beauty of Hualien and thanks to Ivan, who has made the Hualien trip a very memorable one for us!
        Written 24 August 2023
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        Kari
        Gaithersburg, MD2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Solo
        I have lots positive feedback about the Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour I took yesterday. The tour I had included a hike on the Shakadang Trail, visits to the Swallow Grotto and my favorite, the Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail with its many stunning views. It also included walking across and finding out the history of the Cimu Bridge, Bridge of 100 lions, a suspension bridge along the Lushui Trail, and the Shanyue Suspension Bridge. Also waterfall. And a pebbled beach. And a stop at a small museum about the indigenous people. So much packed into a day!

        The tour company was well organized and was easy to communicate with leading up to the tour. No complaints.

        Alex was the guide for my tour. He indicated he has been doing tours for close to a decade. This experience shows. He was very knowledgeable about the area, and shared many interesting side bits of info related to the main topics. Alex also showed great flexibility when I asked to skip a stop because it was too crowded, and then skip another because it just wasn't interesting to me. He seamlessly adjusted the schedule, adding replacement stops.

        In thinking back over this tour as I wrote this summary, I really don't recall any negatives to report. I know we all have different budgets and price sensitivities, but for me, this was well worth the money I spent.
        Written 8 December 2023
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