The 15 Best Yangmingshan Tours from Taipei

1.Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 307 reviews · 9 hours · from $65Our pick

Join Edison Tours for a nine-hour trip from Taipei into Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou. Walk Qingtiangang’s open grasslands, see fumaroles at Xiaoyoukeng, visit Thermal Valley and the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, then relax with a mineral-rich foot bath. Guides may speak English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, or Traditional Chinese.

“Lovely trip today guided by Mr. Gordon! I learned so much from him, and he was very helpful with all the questions. I have never seen such beauty in the locations we went to today, and I suggest you bring comfortable shoes and a light backpack. You will be hiking and walking a lot.”

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2.Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $85Top rated

Spend about nine hours exploring Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou with a licensed guide, small group, and air-conditioned transport. Visit fumaroles, Zhuzihu, the Flower Clock, Beitou’s museum and Thermal Valley, then finish with a brief hot spring foot bath. Guides such as Kevin, David, and Chiara are praised for clear commentary and flexible pacing.

“It's a great experience in a short time ....some places cd have a longer time to spend , but I guess , u can't finiah all ... Also , before the spot all guides need to brief up on what to do and what not to do ....of course , they do , but not in clear details ....”

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3.Private Yangmingshan Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $95

Travel from Taipei in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Jimmy, Steven, Henry, or Nicolas. Visit the Flower Clock, Xiaoyoukeng’s sulfur vents, Qingtiangang Grassland, and Qixing Mountain. Choose an easy walk or a steeper summit hike, with time and plans adjusted for weather, fitness, and your interests.

“I'll admit, I didn't have high expectations for this tour- a simple volcano tour, but I was pleasantly surprised! My son and I had a great time. The hikes weren't challenging at all, really just a pleasant stroll through some beautiful grasslands, and tRead more”

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4.Taiwan TST : Private Tour Taipei, Yangmingshan, Beitou, Tamsui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $85

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver visiting Beitou, Yangmingshan, and Tamsui. You’ll see hot springs, Qingtiangang’s open grassland, volcanic vents, a Spanish fort, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Tamsui Old Street. Drivers offer basic English, photo help, and local assistance, but this is driver support rather than a full guided tour.

“The driver was excellent but we did not have a guide. The natural beauty was amazing but we did not get the full cultural experience as we did have a guide.”

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5.Half Day Private Tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $105

Leave Taipei with a private driver-guide for Yehliu Geopark and Yangmingshan National Park. See the Queen’s Head, grazing water buffalo, mountain grassland, and volcanic steam vents. Guides such as Chiao Chiao, Vincent, Allen, and Toku tailor the pace, explain what you see, and adjust plans when weather turns rough.

“Amazing all around. Guide Sean was full of info at each site visited, which made the day even more interesting. Lunch was great as well!”

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6.Yangmingshan & Beitou Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 23 reviews · 8h 30m · from $73

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Yangmingshan and Beitou with a guide in a group of up to eight. See volcanic features, flower gardens, sulfur springs, the Flower Clock, Beitou’s thermal valley, and Shilin Night Market. English, Chinese, and Japanese guides are available, though language options depend on group size.

“La guida ha sempre parlato al telefono e non ha mai spiegato. Soldi buttati.”

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7.Yangmingshan, Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Private Tour From Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $208

Travel from Taipei into northern Taiwan with a private vehicle, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking driver-guide such as An or Eason. Visit Yangmingshan’s volcanic sights, Yehliu’s Queen’s Head, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Poor weather may lead to a substitute stop such as Thousand Island Lake.

“My wife and I enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide An was very knowledgeable and a great host. We would highly recommend this trip to others.”

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8.Yamingshan Volcano, Beitou Thermal Valley, Danshui Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide such as Thomas, Berry, Kevin, or Phyllis, visiting Beitou Thermal Valley, Zhuzihu, Xiaoyoukeng Volcano, Qingtiangang Grassland, and Tamsui. Pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, water, umbrellas, and raincoats are included. Lunch and any paid extras are not.

“This was an excellent way to get out of the city and see some of the beautiful Taiwanese countryside. Berry was a considerate and helpful guide. Because we had some extra time at the end, he tacked on some tourist must-sees in TaiRead more”

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9.Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $75

Spend about 8.5 hours with a licensed English-speaking driver-guide in a group of up to 10. Visit Yangmingshan, Zhuzihu, the Flower Clock, Sulfur Valley, and Beitou’s Thermal Valley, Plum Garden, and Library. Guides such as Nick, George, and Xiao Hei have been praised for clear explanations and patient service.

“A perfect day. Beautiful weather and a guide who could answer all our questions! He added local history and kept the whole group involved.”

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

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

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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11.Yangmingshan National Park Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Leave Taipei by air-conditioned coach for Yangmingshan National Park, where a bilingual guide takes you to Xiaoyoukeng’s sulphur vents, Yangmingshuwu villa, and Zhuzihu, also called Bamboo Lake. The tour includes park admission, insurance, and drop-off at Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, or Songjiang Road.

“Kevin was such a good tour guide/driver. His English was impeccable and he was funny, entertaining, and informative. He was very active with us. We enjoyed our tour very much. I highly recommend to anyone who visits Taipei and wants a break from the city.”

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12.Yangmingshan, Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 12 hours · from $211

You’ll visit steaming Yangmingshan, Yehliu’s Queen’s Head, Jiufen’s lantern-lit lanes, Shifen Old Street, and Shifen Waterfall in one private day from Taipei. Guides including Eda, Allen, Jason, and Nihau Chang have led recent departures. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance tickets, and English or Chinese guidance are included.

“Jason was such an awesome tour guy. his can-do attitude and making sure my needs and accommodations were met was phenomenal. I will recommend it to anyone that comes to Taiwan to book this tour. you will fall in love with the aesthetics of each place we visit. I will book again next time I come back to Taiwan”

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13.Beitou & Yangmingshan Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Beitou and Yangmingshan from Taipei. Visit Thermal Valley, the Hot Spring Museum, Xiaoyoukeng, Qingtiangang Grassland, and Lengshuikeng. Guides such as Vincent, Junior, Steven, and Jimmy Lin have earned strong praise for clear English, flexibility, and helpful local advice.

“It was a good experience overall. It would have been awesome if the weather had been better. Unfortunately, some places were closed on Monday, which wasn’t indicated at the time of booking. However, our guide Steven was exceptional! He did his best to take us to alternative sites and was very informative about all the places we visited. Despite a few hiccups, we still had a memorable time. Big thanks to Steven for making the most of the day and sharing his knowledge with us!”

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14.Private Yangmingshan Volcano and Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $84

Travel from Taipei to Yangmingshan National Park with a private English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide. See Xiaoyoukeng’s fumaroles, Zhuzihu’s flower fields, Datun Nature Park, Qingtiangang Grassland, and Lengshuikeng. Guides such as Vincent Lee and Nicolas Ying are named in past bookings. Add a private hot spring after the hike if you wish.

“It was so convenient to have a private driver for Yangmingshan park. We were able to visit the major attractions quickly. Our English speaking driver added context to what we were seeing. We had a great time.”

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15.Private Yangmingshan & Beitou Tour from Taipei with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews

Leave Taipei with a licensed English-speaking driver-guide for an eight-and-a-half-hour private tour of Yangmingshan and Beitou. Visit Qingtiangang, Xiaoyoukeng, Zhuzihu, the Flower Clock, Thermal Valley, the Hot Spring Museum, and Beitou Library. James Chen and Cypher are among the guides associated with this experience.

“We had a fantastic tour of Yangmingshan and Beitou. James is an excellent guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour features many beautiful sites. The lunch was excellent! We loved the Calla lilies and the flower clock. Highly recommended!”

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