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About this activity
| Route Number | A |
| Duration | 8-hour |
| Tour Type | Car Charter Tour with English-speaking Driver |
| Itinerary | Taipei → Yehliu → Shifen → Jinguashi OR Houtong → Jiufen → Taipei |
| Service Area | Taipei City, New Taipei City, Keelung Area |
| Vehicle Type | 5-seater or 9-seater vehicles |
Itinerary
Yehliu Geopark is known for its dramatic coastal rock formations shaped by wind and sea erosion over millions of years.
Admission tickets are not included but can be purchased online via the LINK here or on site—buy in advance to save time in line.
Shifen Old Street is well known for releasing sky lanterns along the old railway tracks. (sky lanterns are optional and not included in the tour price).
Shifen Waterfall is the largest waterfall on the Keelung River, and a popular sightseeing destination in the Shifen Scenic Area.
Pick one: Jinguashi Gold Museum OR Houtong Cat Village
Jinguashi Gold Museum is a former gold-mining site where you can learn about Taiwan’s mining history and enjoy scenic mountain views.
Admission tickets are not included but can be purchased online via the LINK here or on site—buy in advance to save time in line.
Houtong Cat Village is a former mining village that’s now home to many friendly cats and charming alleyways.
Jiufen Old Streetis a historic hillside town famous for its narrow, lantern-lit lanes, tea houses (A-mei Tea house, Jioufen Teahouse), and local snacks.
Tour Information
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- What’s included
- Chinese & English-speaking driver (your driver will provide basic commentary and assist you throughout the journey, though they may not accompany you inside certain attractions)
- Driver’s meal allowance, fuel, parking fees, and toll fees.
- 5-seater car/9-seater car (according to the number of participants)
- Liability insurance for passengers in the car is TWD2 million
- What’s not included
- Personal meals and expenses.
- Gratuities (given according to personal satisfaction with the driver, not mandatory)
Vehicle Types:
- 5-seater vehicles (Suitable for 1-4 passengers): Toyota Wish, RAV4, Camry, Altis, or equivalent
- 9-seater vehicles (Suitable for 1-8 passengers): Volkswagen T6 or T5, Hyundai Starex, Ford Tourneo, or equivalent
Operating Hours:
- Standard Hours: 07:00 – 21:59
- Night Hours: 22:00 – 06:59 (Nighttime Surcharge: TWD1,000 applies if either pick-up or drop-off occurs during this time).
- Chinese New Year Holiday (Feb 14 – 21, 2026): Regular service is available, but additional charges will apply, to be paid in cash directly to the driver on the day of service:
- 5-seater vehicle: TWD1,000
- 9-seater vehicle: TWD1,500
Pick-up & Drop-off Locations:
- Customers can select their preferred pick-up and drop-off locations. Locations outside Taipei city center may incur additional fees.
Luggage Allowance:
- 5-Seater Vehicle: Up to 2 pieces of 28-inch luggage (larger items will be counted as two pieces)
- 9-Seater Vehicle: Up to 6 pieces of 28-inch luggage (larger items will be counted as two pieces).
- If the number of luggage items exceeds the vehicle’s capacity, the driver reserves the right to refuse service, and no refund will be provided.
Car Seats:
- As per Taiwan regulations, children aged 0-4 must use a car seat.
- 5-Seater Vehicle: Comes with 1 car seat at no extra cost.
- 9-Seater Vehicle: Includes 1 car seat for free; an additional car seat can be provided for a fee of TWD300.
Additional Costs (to be paid in cash directly to the driver on the day of service):
- Overtime Fees:
- 5-Seater Vehicle: TWD300 per 30 minutes
- 9-Seater Vehicle: TWD350 per 30 minutes
- Nighttime Surcharge: TWD1,000 for pick-up/drop-off during 22:00 – 06:59
- Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations Outside Taipei City Center:
- TWD300: Beitou, Tienmu, Yangmingshan (Front Mountain), Xizhi, Shenkeng, Xindian, Xinzhuang, Banqiao, Songshan Airport (pick-up only).
- TWD500: Tamsui, Yingge, Linkou, Sanxia, Shulin, Shiding, Keelung City/Port, Taisan, Wugu.
- TWD800: Yangmingshan (Back Mountain), Wanli (Yehliu), Jinshan, Wulai, Shifen, Jinguashi, Jiufen, Hou-tong, Pingxi, Ruifang, Shimen, Pinglin, Shuangxi, Sanzhi.
- TWD1,000: Gongliao, Taoyuan City Center, Taoyuan International Airport (pick-up/drop-off).
- TWD1,200: Zhongli.
- TWD1,400: Westin Tashee Resort, Leofoo Village, Great Roots Forest Spa Resort.
- TWD1,600: Hsinchu City Center, Jiaoxi, Luodong, Toucheng.
- For locations not listed above and outside of Taipei city center, customer service will contact the customer to provide the fee details.
Rescheduling, Cancelations and Refunds
If you need to cancel or reschedule the activity for any reason, please contact us via email at info@getmetotaiwan.com. If you have any other questions, feel free to get in touch.
Cancelations made 48 hours or more prior to the departure time will be fully refunded.
Cancelations made less than 48 hours prior to the departure time will not receive refunds.
Full refunds will be provided for cancellations due to force majeure events, such as natural disasters, wars, or strikes.
In the event of a typhoon, if the government announces a suspension of work and school, all bookings will be automatically canceled, and full refunds will be issued.
Please be aware Taiwan Time is (UTC +8 CST)