3 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Taiwan Worth Booking

1.One Day Hike around Taipei’s Yangmingshan National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $140Our pick

Join an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, including Cristian, for a private 5 to 7-hour Yangmingshan hike from Taipei. Choose a standard or extended route through Qingtiangang, forest trails, Lengshuikeng, Qixingshan, and fumarole-filled Xiaoyoukeng. Hotel pickup, transport, and a drink after the hike are included.

“Guide Cristian was phenomenal! He was super talkative and personable. The hike was definitely strenuous and is a great challenge! I highly recommend this tour for outdoorsy enthusiasts! The views were well worth it and just a wonderful park!”

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2.Keelung Shore Excursion: Xiangshan Hiking & Classic Taipei Culture Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $175

From Keelung Cruise Port, your private driver-guide takes you through Taipei’s major sights, from Longshan Temple and the National Palace Museum to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Xiangshan. You’ll pause for famous beef noodle soup, then climb Elephant Mountain for a clear view of Taipei 101. Muslim-friendly arrangements are available on request.

“Taking part in this activity was fabulous and enriching. The tour takes you in a journey to glance beautiful Taipei spots with also very interesting history. This tour fits anyone who loves to walk around, do a bit of exercise and see the best of the city. I highly recommend to stop by at Hangzhou Xian Long Bao if you have time in the city! It’s amazing!”

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3.Private Yangmingshan National Park Hiking Day Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $255

Escape Taipei for a private, nine-hour Yangmingshan tour with air-conditioned transport, a licensed guide, and three hiking choices. Climb Mt. Qixing on the challenging route, walk grasslands and forest on the moderate route, or choose a flatter shaded trail. Guides named Ken and Kelvin have earned praise for flexibility and care, including in poor weather.

“Ken was great. He is knowledgeable about the area and landscape. He was always positive and answered all my questions. He was flexible and accommodated all of our requests.”

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