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Designed for private car charter tours, these routes help you travel smoothly while allowing you to personalize your journey with flexible stops along the way. Detailed route planning is included after booking, where our team will refine and optimize your journey.
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About this activity
| Tour Code | S1 |
| Operation Day | Daily |
| Departure | Pick up from hotel. Hotel outside Taipei city center may incur additional fees |
| Duration | 10 hours |
| Group Size | Private Car Charter Tour with English-speaking Driver; Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 1 participants; maximum 4 participants for a 5-seater vehicle; maximum 8 participants for a 9-seater vehicle. |
| Vehicle Type | 5-seater or 9-seater vehicles |
| Language | English and Mandarin |
Tour Highlight
- Stunning rock formations of Yehliu Geopark
- Meet friendly cats at Houtong Cat Village
- Wander the lantern-lit lanes of Jiufen Old Street
- Step back in time at Jinguashi Gold Museum
- Shop and snack at Shifen Old Street
- Photo stop at Waterfall (Golden Waterfall or Shifen Waterfall)
Itinerary
Your private day tour begins with a visit to Yehliu Geopark, famous for its dramatic coastal rock formations such as the Queen’s Head. The main trail is gentle and family-friendly, making it perfect for kids to explore and enjoy the unique scenery.
Next, continue to the whimsical Houtong Cat Village, where friendly cats roam the streets and cozy shops. It’s a charming stop for animal lovers and a fun photo opportunity.
From there, head to the historic Jiufen Old Street, a hillside town filled with lantern-lined alleys, traditional snack stalls, and teahouses with stunning views of the mountains and sea. This is the ideal spot to enjoy local treats, browse small shops, and even relax with a tea experience at A-Mei Teahouse.
Your journey continues to Jinguashi Gold Museum, where you can try gold panning, explore mining tunnels, and learn about Taiwan’s fascinating gold rush history through interactive exhibits. Just nearby, don’t miss the picturesque Golden Waterfall, a natural highlight and perfect photo stop.
Finally, visit the lively Shifen Old Street, where you can shop for souvenirs, taste must-try Taiwanese street food, and soak up the nostalgic railway town atmosphere. Before returning to Taipei, enjoy the scenic views from Jingan Bridge and/or stop by Shifen Waterfall for a perfect photo opportunity — the final highlight of your Northern Taiwan adventure.
Remarks
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.
- Entrance ticket
- 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)