8D7N Hiking Tour

DAY ITINERARY MEALS HOTEL Arrival transfer／Taipei f light detail TBA Lea Lea Garden  Greeted by private English speaking guide and transfer to hotel in Taipei. Hotel-3* or  Refresh at the hotel. Take an evening tour and visit Chiang Kai-Shek similar Memorial Hall, Longshan temple, Taipei 101 Tower (admission to the 89th (different floor Observatory Deck is NOT included, US$20 per pax), and the famous category hotels Day 1 X, X, X night market. are available)  Return to the hotel, rest of the night is free and easy. * Hotel check in time in Taiwan is 15:00 PM. Itinerary for the first day and last http://taipei.le day maybe adjusted to meet the actual available time. aleahotel.com/ Overnight in Taipei en/ Taipei／Yangmingshan ／Taipei  Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will visit National Park. Today’s Tekking: Jinbaoli Trail (Yulu historical Trail) 6.3 km, 3hrs Day 2 B, X, X Same as above Yulu Historical Trail is also known as Jinbaoli Path and is 6.3km in length. The traces of humanity and natural landscapes as well as well preserved equipment along the path make it the best historical trail for tours of natural history. Overnight in Taipei

Taipei／Yeliou Geo Park／Yilan  After the breakfast at the hotel, heading toward Yeliou Geo Park, which is famous for the bizarre rock formation formed by sea and wind abrasion, City Suite such as the Queen’s Head, the mushroom- shape rocks …etc. After the visit, Maple Leaves clients will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Hot Springs Today’s treckking: Caoling Historical Trail (10 km, 5hrs) Hotel-3* or  The Caoling Historic Trail cuts across Sandiao Cape (Sandiaojiao), starting at similar Day 3 Yuanwangkeng, just inland from Fulong, and ending at Dali on the coast. It is B, X, X (different category the only remaining section (rebuilt by the Tourism Bureau) of the old Ching hotels are dynasty trail that was constructed 130 years ago to provide the only land available) link down the Northeast Coast from Tamsui to Yilan. The present trail is http://www.citysui approximately 10 kilometers long and offers a pleasant hike of three hours. tes.com.tw/en  Onward to Yilan and overnight in Jiaoxi, where is famous for its natural hot spring. Overnight in Yilan Yilan／Taroko  Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel. Today you will head for Taroko National Leader Village Park. http://www.leader Day 4  When arriving visit Gorge Gateway, Eternal Spring B, X, D hotel.com/leadervi Shrine, Swallow Grotto. llage/  Check in the hotel and refresh. Dinner for tonight will be served at the hotel. Overnight in Taroko

Taroko／Zhuilu Old Trail Today’s trekking: Zhuilu Old Trail ( 10 km, altitude 700-800m, 7 hrs) Zhuilu Old Trail offers the most breathtaking views in the whole Taroko Gorge Day 5 area. Imagine yourself looking down from the top of Taipei 101 (Taiwan’s tallest B, X, D Same as above building), but the scenery below is the magnificent marble walled canyon of Taroko and the that carved it. Overnight in Taroko Taroko／Central east-west highway/ Mt. hiking trails Today’s Trekking: Hehuanshan peaks Hehuanshan is a 3,416 meters high mountain in central Taiwan. The peak lies on the boundaries of Nantou and Hualien counties and is within the Taroko Gorge National Park. Summer is delightfully cool, and highly scenic as different alpine flowers bloom from May to September. Autumn and spring are wonderful time for hiking and trekking. Trail 1: Shihmen Mountain trail ( 775m, altitude 3237m, 40 min) Qingjing Farm At 3,237 meters, Shihmenshan (Mt. Shihmen) is a high, but accessible climb. Guesthouse-3* or The trail from the parking area to the top is relatively flat and takes only about similar Day 6 B, X, D 30 minutes to walk, making it suitable for visitors of all ages. From its position http://www.cingjin on the crest-line of the Central Range, Shihmenshan provides a sweeping view g.gov.tw/en/about and is an excellent vantage point from which to watch the sunrise over the /index.php alpine landscape. Trail 2: Hehuan Jian Shan trail ( 505m, altitude 3217m, 45 min round trip) Trail 3: Hehuan East Peak ( 938m, altitude 3421m, 2 hours round-trip) The main trail begins right across from the cottage and ascends the north slope of the mountain. There are some steep sections where you have to use your hands, or where hiking poles might come in handy. Overnight in Qingjing

Qingjing／Sun Moon Lake ( 50 km, 1.5 hr)  Morning after breakfast, you can immerse yourself in the fresh air and the Lea Lea Garden scenic wild greenery of the Cingjing Farm. Hotel-3*  Onward to Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake sits at an altitude of 762m in Moon Hall the mountains of , in central Taiwan. With good weather (street view year-round, accessible sights and tons of outdoor activities to offer, it's not room) or surprising it's one of Taiwan's most renowned tourist destinations. similar Day 7  Driving along the lake and visit Wen Wu Temple with beautiful lake view. If B, X, X http://sunmoo time allows before it’s dark, visit Tse En Pagoda and Tehua Village. nlake- Afernoon: Today’s Trekking: Mt. Maolan Trail, 3hrs round-trip. moon.lealeahot Mt. Maolan Trail is an easy walk that takes you to a weather observatory that el.com/en/ was built by the Japanese in 1940. From the summit, at 1020m, you can see as (different category far as Puli. The 3km trail (a paved road actually) winds through vast tea hotels are plantations. The trailhead is about 300m past Shuishe Village. available) Overnight in Sun Moon Lake Sun Moon Lake／Taoyuan airport ／Departure transfer flight detail TBA  Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free for you to explore Sun Moon Lake before your departure transfer. You can enjoy the cycling around the Day 8 B, X, X NIL beautiful Sun Moon Lake cycling trail.  Drive northward to Taoyuan international Airport and wave goodbye to Taiwan with wonderful memories.

Quotation (based on twin sharing) 1. 2 pax using a private mountain guide and driver: EUR1.997 per pax 2. 10 pax : EUR 950 per pax (with a private mountain guide and a bus driver) 3. 15 pax : EUR 795 per pax (with a private mountain guide and a bus driver) Supplements : 1) Single supplement : EUR 440 2) Saturday night in Taroko / Qingjing / Sun Moon Lake : please kindly check with us in advance.

Inclusive of : 1) Round trip airport with private English speaking guide and air conditioned vehicle 2) 7-night hotel accommodation based on twin sharing, with daily breakfast at the hotel 3) Sightseeing with private English speaking guide and vehicle 4) Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary 5) Meal plan as described in the itinerary 6) Local insurance

Non inclusive of : 1) Personal expenses 2) Tipping for guide and driver

Remarks : Black out dates in Taipei and consecutive holidays (1) 01-01 January 2017 : New Year Day (2) 27 January – 05 February 2017 : Chinese Lunar New Year (3) 25-28 February 2017 : Independence Memorial Day (4) 21-24 March 2017 : Taipei Cycle Show (5) 01-04 April 2017 : Tomb Sweeping Day consecutive holiday (6) 18-21 April 2017 : AMPA (Auto Parts Exhibition) (7) 27-30 May 2017 : Dragon Boat Festival (8) 29 May-03 June 2017 : Computex (9) 12-15 September 2017 : Semicom (10) 07-10 October 2017 : National Day (11) 11-14 October 2017 : Taitronics (12) 29-31 December 2017 (Year end/New Year)

Black out dates in Sun Moon Lake  Overnight in Sun Moon Lake on Saturdays and consecutive holidays will lead to extra charge  Annual Sun Moon Lake Swimming Carnival : September 2017 (dates not fixed yet)

Black out dates in Taroko  Overnight in Taroko on Saturdays and consecutive holidays will lead to extra charge  Annual Taroko Goege Marathon : November 2017 (dates not fixed yet)