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The 15 Best Sun Moon Lake Tours

23 tours  ·  from $5

The lake sits in Nantou, three hours from Taipei, which makes a day trip long and an overnight better. These 15 sort the coach days, the private cars and the multi-day runs by price, time on the water and what else they reach.

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5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien

1.5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · from $715Our pick

Circle Taiwan by air-conditioned coach on a five-day trip from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting, the East Coast, and Yilan. You’ll visit temples, coastal parks, a whisky distillery, and the National Center for Traditional Arts. Guides such as Alan Chou, Ciao, and Eric are praised for clear commentary, humor, and smooth organization.

“I wanted to travel around Taiwan, but I was worried about the logistics. This tour took care of everything! The accommodations were spectacular, the food was incredible, and the sitess were breathtaking. I traveled as a solo woman and always felt safe. This is the perfect tour for first timers visiting Taiwan.”

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From Taipei: Nantou and Sun Moon Lake View Day Tour - Leaving Taipei early and settling into the long ride
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From Taipei: Nantou and Sun Moon Lake View Day Tour

2.Nantou and Sun Moon Lake View Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · 12 hours · from $63

Spend 12 hours traveling from Taipei to Nantou and Sun Moon Lake with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Visit Shuishe Pier, Xiangshan Visitor Center, Xuanguang Temple, and Ita Thao, with time for a boat ride, lakeside cycling, food, and local culture. Expect a long road day, clear meeting times, and plenty of walking.

“It was very good experience.Our guide was very kindly and sincere response so I always enjoyed with relax.If you're planning,just do it!”

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Private 3-Day Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan - Day one: temples and lake views around Sun Moon Lake
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Private 3-Day Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan

3.Private 3-Day Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $1,009

Travel from Taipei through Puli, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, and Chiayi on a private 3-day trip with a guide and driver. Expect long mountain drives, temple visits, forest trails, a one-way Alishan train ride, two hotel nights, and breakfast. Guides such as David, James, Michael, and Jessie have earned praise for flexibility and care, but daily schedules can change.

“We mainly enjoyed this tour and it formed a good finale to our 5-week holiday in South-East Asia. It didn' t have quite the "wow" factor that our longer tour in Indo-China had, though. Plus points - Sun Moon lake itself, Wen Wu temple, Holy Monk shrine and Tse-En pagoda on the first day. On the second, the mountains, the railway and the walk through Alishan. On the third day, Lukang old quarter. Throughout, the guide's excellent and most informative talks, including answers to specific questions. Negative points - Visit to paper factory replaced with rice wine brewery visit (too fast, uninteresting and the wine is foul!); the aboriginal village…”

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Private 4-Day Central & Southern Taiwan Tour (Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung, Kenting) - Day one: Sun Moon Lake from Puli to Xiangshan
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Private 4-Day Central & Southern Taiwan Tour (Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

4.Private 4-Day Central & Southern Taiwan Tour (Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $1,169

Travel from Taipei to central and southern Taiwan by air-conditioned coach, visiting Sun Moon Lake temples, Lukang’s old streets, Kenting’s coastal parks, and Kaohsiung’s grand pavilions. You’ll stay three nights, eat breakfasts, and receive guided transport throughout. Guide assignments vary, with past trips led by James, Joseph Yi, Billy Lin, Tony, and Walter.

“Excellent value for this tour, stayed one night in 4.5 stars hotel and 2 nights in 4 stars hotel. All 3 tour guides pick up and drop off very on time. 2 guides English are fair but one guide ( Billy Lin) spoke very good English, knowlegeable and very attentive. I will recommend this tour to my friends and will certainly book tour with Viator in near future. Thank you.”

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Private 2-Day Sun Moon Lake, Puli and Lukang Tour - Day one: temples, views, and the lake’s southern shore
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Private 2-Day Sun Moon Lake, Puli and Lukang Tour

5.Private 2-Day Sun Moon Lake, Puli and Lukang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · from $565

Travel from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake, Puli, and Lukang with a private guide and driver. Visit Wenwu Temple, Ci’en Pagoda, Xuanzang Temple, Lukang’s Longshan Temple, Old Street, and Tianhou Temple. Breakfast, one night near the lake, entrance fees, insurance, and hotel pickup are included. Guide assignments may include Felix, James, David, Tony, or another Edison guide.

“This was an excellent tour! Great mix of temples, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the lake, trying different foods, and learning about the history of Taiwan. Tour guide was also great. Would definitely do it again.”

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Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei - Shuishe Wharf and the first look at the lake
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Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei

6.Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $88

Travel from Taipei Main Station to Sun Moon Lake with an English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Shuishe Wharf, Xiangshan Visitor Center, Xuanzang Temple, and Ita Thao Pier, with a boat ticket included. Guides such as Joseph, Vincent, Lyndon, and Cypher Wang have helped make the day smooth and informative, though the long drive is part of the bargain.

“The day tour was very enjoyable, exploring a beautiful part of Taiwan! I learned a lot about the area but also about the history of Taiwan and more!! Lyndon was our tour guide for the day and had so much knowledge, he could answer any qRead more”

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Private Day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei - Ci’en Pagoda and the high view
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Private Day tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei

7.Private Day tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Travel privately from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake with a driver-guide such as Ryan, Phyllis, Justin, or Johnny. Spend time by the mountain lake, choose a boat ride or bike route, and visit Wenwu Temple. The comfortable vehicle, flexible schedule, and included fuel, tolls, and parking make this a simple way to reach central Taiwan in one long day.

“Good driver who brought us around showing us the details, flexible to adjust place of visit during the trip”

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Sun Moon Lake 1-Day Leisure Tour from Taipei - Key points to know before you book
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Sun Moon Lake 1-Day Leisure Tour from Taipei

8.Sun Moon Lake 1-Day Leisure Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $380

Travel from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake with hotel pickup available, round-trip transport, a shuttle boat ride, and lunch at a local restaurant. Your guide leads the day for a group of up to 14 people. Guides such as Sky, Barbie, Jett, Gordon, and Vincent have been praised for clear explanations and friendly service. The drive can take about three hours each way.

“Sun Moon Lake is a stunning place to visit and the tour guide was so personal and friendly. We were able to request to ride the gondolas to get a great view of the lake from above.”

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Exclusive 3-Day Sun Moon Lake & Alishan Private Tour - Day two: Chiayi and the Alishan Forest Railway
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Exclusive 3-Day Sun Moon Lake & Alishan Private Tour

9.Exclusive 3-Day Sun Moon Lake & Alishan Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,110

Travel privately from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan with an English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide such as Tony or An. You’ll ride across Sun Moon Lake, visit Wenwu Temple and Ci’en Pagoda, take the Alishan Forest Railway, watch sunrise, explore Hinoki Village, and stop in Taichung. Hotels, breakfasts, admissions, insurance, and hotel transfers are included.

“In a nutshell, it was a great tour. The weather was great and I am so grateful that my guide Tony has been so kind to teach me about history, people's lives and food culture wherever I go. I had a wonderful experience watching the sunrise Read moreAuto-translated”

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Round Trip Sun Moon Lake Private Tour from Taipei - Xiangshan Visitor Center and the bicycle option
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Round Trip Sun Moon Lake Private Tour from Taipei

10.Round Trip Sun Moon Lake Private Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

Travel from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake in a private vehicle for a long day of lake views, temples, and optional activities. You can add a boat ride, two-hour bicycle rental, and cable-car trip, then visit Ci’en Pagoda and Wen Wu Temple. Charlie and his team arrange the driving, but tickets and meals are extra.

“Day private trip is not worth money & time at all as sun moon lake is not something great except one stays overnight to enjoy lake serenity away from the city hustle bustle, mostly suitable for Taiwanese week end break.”

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1-day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei by High Speed Rail - Seeing Sun Moon Lake from the water
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1-day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei by High Speed Rail

11.1-day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei by High Speed Rail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $485

Travel from Taipei to Taichung by high-speed rail, then continue by car to Sun Moon Lake for a cruise, gondola ride, temple visits, and an indigenous lunch. English-speaking guides such as Eric, Phoebe, Kylie, and Claire have led this small-group day trip. Expect about 12 hours, a maximum of 14 people, and a full schedule.

“A little on the pricey side, but Phoebe was a fun English speaking tour guide. She had a lot of energy and kept us on schedule. It was also appreciated that we used the high speed rail, since it saved us a lot of time (traffic into Taipei was intense). Highly recommended!”

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Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, Taichung Three Days Tour from Taipei - Day two: an early train and a full day at the lake
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Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, Taichung Three Days Tour from Taipei

12.Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, Taichung Three Days Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $457

Join a small-group road trip from Taipei to Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, and Taichung over three days. You’ll ride the Zhushan Sunrise Train, walk among Alishan’s giant trees, take a boat across Sun Moon Lake, and visit Miyahara, Audit Village, Taichung Theater, and Gaomei Wetland. Guides such as Xiao-Hei, Allan, Johnny, and Gabe have been praised for helpful service.

“Our time during this 3 day tour was very memorable. Alishan was a very refreshing experience of beautiful sceneries, sunrise, sunset and surprisingly monkeys. The sunrise train is a must do. Sun Moon Lake is very beautiful. The boat rides Read more”

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Nantou: Sun Moon Lake Combo - The Boat Ride Gives Your Legs a Break
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Nantou: Sun Moon Lake Combo

13.Sun Moon Lake Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $5Best value

Build your own Sun Moon Lake day with a bicycle rental, boat round trip, cable car ride, or combination of these options. Ride the CNN-listed lake route, cross the water by sightseeing boat, and take the ropeway from Ita Thao for wide views of the lake, mountains, and forest. This is a self-guided experience with no tour guide.

“Bus dropped us off right where we could ride the bikes. The bike shop held our luggage until we came back and took the boat to our hotel. We were able to walk to the gondola. Beautiful day”

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From Taipei: 1 Day Sun Moon Lake Private Tour - Leaving Taipei in a private vehicle
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From Taipei: 1 Day Sun Moon Lake Private Tour

14.1 Day Sun Moon Lake Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 12 hours · from $285

Spend 12 hours traveling from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a Chinese or English-speaking guide. The day includes a round-trip boat ride, Wenwu Temple, Ci’en Pagoda, lake viewpoints, and hotel pickup. Guides named Berry and Sung-Ping have been praised for their stories and friendly service.

“This one day trip was really amazing, even with changing weather all day long. And many thanks to Berry, he was the greatest host on this tour with his stories and historic facts about Taiwan, the lake area and my questions along the way.”

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1 day tour Sun Moon Lake from Taichung - Lunch with Taiwanese flavors, at your own expense
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1 day tour Sun Moon Lake from Taichung

15.1 day tour Sun Moon Lake from Taichung

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $270

Leave Taichung at 9:00 am for a private, guide-led day at Sun Moon Lake. You’ll ride a scenic cycling route, eat local food, take a ferry, cross the lake by cable car, and visit temples and villages. Guides such as AXL, Dustin, and Honda tailor the day to your interests. Lunch, bike hire, ferry, and ropeway tickets cost extra.

“The trip arrangement is beyond considerate. Wonderful and excellent. We tasted the delicious local food. The scenery places are all visited with guide’s detailed explanation of history.”

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