Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup
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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup
By YOLO Taiwan
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Make the most of your time in Taiwan with this private tour that allows you to personalize your itinerary to your own interests. In the company of just your party and a guide, travel north from Taipei to Jiufen Village and then to your choice of attraction, Yehliu, Houtong, or Yangmingshan National Park.
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Duration: 8h
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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Highlights
- Private tour, exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience
- Flexibility to customize the itinerary to your own interests
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Taipei hotel
- Get insights into local history and culture from your guide
- Private & air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking fees and tolls
- Passenger insurance
- Bottled water
What's not included- Food and drink
- Admission ticket (optional)
- Entry/Admission - YehLiu Geopark
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Your personal driver-guide will wait for you with a sign (YOLO Taiwan + your name) at the meeting point.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, No. 9, Hangzhan South Road, Dayuan District, Dayuan District, Taoyuan 33758 Taiwan
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Keelung Port
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40100P19- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40100P19
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- 270herg0 contributionsNice to see but very touristicVery touristic area - nice to see but very crowdy and business- oriented Good early or late on the day - guide is not need. Waterfall is okWritten November 2, 2024
- Z9677DJrobyns0 contributionsExcellent TourThis was a wonderful day … Sean our guide did everything possible to make this the best experience. Sean picked us up at the port but we were 90 minutes late.. much to his consternation as he thought it would spoil our day .. no such thing .. we were able to go to Shifen Waterfall Park, the Peace Park and all the buildings therein. We finished at the Longshan Temple and the ancient street .. we were fully satisfied with all we could see and entertained by Sean’s explanations and love of his country. Highly recommend this tour and our guide ( he loves taking guests to the hiking places ) I would love to return and complete my hike up Elephant MountainWritten October 30, 2024
- 790suziep0 contributionsGreat and easy way to see TaipeiWe got to see all the highlights of Taipei with ease and comfort. Vincent is a great tour guide. Kind and knowledgeable. It was a rainy day so it was extra nice that he knew to take us to see the changing of the guard before the rain started. Lovely tour.Written October 30, 2024
- lindseynoelle0 contributionsAwesome day trip around Taipei!We had a great time with Aaron! We got to see so many things, and learn about the history and culture. Had time to try some beef noodles, pig ear salad and some tofu. Highly recommend!Written October 29, 2024
- F1412ORmiriamb0 contributionsTaipei City TourWe had the pleasure of having Vincent Lee as our tour guide for the day. We asked for his advice on what to see and he showed us many wonderful areas of Taipei. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and lots of fun. He loved taking pictures of us at every stop so we could have incredible memories. He took us to a favorite dumpling restaurant and his local fruit stores. What a treat. We couldn’t ask for a more perfect day. We highly recommend Vincent Lee as well manager of YOLO Taiwan, Hirokane. Hirokane kept us informed right up until the tour and came to greet us at the port.Written October 27, 2024
- Q7435NXmelissaw0 contributionsDriver not a tour guideI'd like to start by saying the driver was nice, the car was nice and it was a safe ride, but emphasizing on the driver, we had a drive not a tour. We schedule our tour to start at 2pm, assuming we would still be able to see everything based on the schedule posted on the page within our scheduled tour. At first I was thrown off because the driver suggested that we were going straight to Jiufen and not Shilin and said we would get to the yin yang see if we had time. I asked if we could do the waterfall first to ensure we can get there before it closes so he was very accommodating which was very nice. But then we never made it to the yin yang see or anything around that which was disappointing since that is why we booked this tour. It seemed we weren't informed that due to the time we selected we can't do everything, which is a little deceptive. Onto the driver, as mentioned he was a driver. I was a bit bummed that the other reviews talked so highly of their guide who showed them places, explained things, shared history, and was an actual guide. Our driver was more of someone who took us somewhere and asked how long we wanted. Overall, disappointed since we didn't see everything the tour said you will and we had a driver and not a guide :(Written October 26, 2024
- Maxine R0 contributionsExcellentOur guide was Charlie he was our guide on 27th October. He was very good he showed us all the best sights was very informative and above all,very friendly and informative. He bought us bubble tea!! I would recommend anyone taking this tour to ask for him Thanks Charlie for a great dayWritten October 26, 2024
- H3272RBstevenb0 contributionsExcellent start to our trip in Taipei!OUTSTANDING! Our guide, Matin, was very knowledgeable and patient. Their English was fantastic. At lunch time they knew a great local, off the beaten path restaurant for dumplings. They ordered for us and everything was just really superb. 10/10, absolutely recommend!Written October 25, 2024
- E1227UNsarahn0 contributionsYangminshan National Park Tour with RichelleWe booked the Yangminshan half day private tour with Richelle in October 2024. She was an amazing guide! The day of our trip it was very rainy and the higher parts of the national park were clouded (basically we could not see a thing through the clouds), which is why we could not visit 2 of the stops of the trip (the grasslands and another point). However, Richelle found amazing alternatives for the 2 spots on lower parts of the mountain. We appreciated her quick thinking, flexibility and creativity. We really recommend Richelle!Written October 24, 2024
- follow_the_banana0 contributionsHighly recommended tourVincent made the trip a complete breeze for our whole family. We appreciated the door to door pick up/drop off and the conversations and commentary that he provided along the way. This trip was the absolute highlight of our time in Taiwan and we would highly recommend. Our mum has a disability, and Vincent was incredible accomodating and took care to plan the itinerary around her needs. We also loved the sites we visited and felt like it presented a different side of Taiwan, while including unique experiences such as writing and lighting lanterns. Thanks again for the fantastic experience!Written October 23, 2024
- X315MIrw0 contributionsFantastic dayOur guide, Nicolas Ying, was fantastic. We had to be flexible due to very rainy and windy conditions. But we were able to devise some changes that allowed everyone to have wonderful time--despite the unfavorable weather.Written October 23, 2024
- gagansk0 contributionsWonderful tripNicolas was a wonderful host. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great day exploring the sites with him. Would highly recommendWritten October 22, 2024
- laarnir0zannep0 contributions👍👍👍Terry (Yi-huah Chiang) was very good. Kept us entertained, even though it was raining most of the tour time. Hopefully, we can come back on a good weather.Written October 22, 2024
- S1970OKwendyd0 contributionsA one day exposure to Taipei cityOur full day privately guided Taipei city tour was absolutely fantastic because of our guide Vincent Lee! We left the itinerary up to him , he showed us such a variety of sites from the little and obscure to the big unmissables. He is also a great photographer!Written October 21, 2024
- Mobile115205860610 contributionsAwesome places to see look at my videos on YouTube @scrapcrow4930The tour guide was very nice and her car was new and very well maintained and the places we went where so good. My wife and I give it 5 stars Check out my YouTube channel @scrapcrow4930 for videosWritten October 21, 2024
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Anna M
2 contributions
Mar 2023
I had a wonderful customized full day tour thanks to my guide Joseph Sun! We explored Yangmingshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark. Joseph picked me up at my hotel on time, recommended hiking trails in both parks, and gave me plenty of time to explore each area. If you're visiting Taipei and want to take a day trip out of the city, then I highly recommend booking with YOLO Taiwan!
Written March 8, 2023
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yhelmy
Singapore, Singapore28 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Jimmy was ery punctual and was at our hotel before 9:00AM. After asking us what we wanted to see, he recommended the best itineray to minimize the crowds, as it was still the Chinese New Year holiday time. We first went to Jiufen, and after walking through the charming alleys and market, went for tea at Amei teahouse. Aftereatds we heading to Shifen to weite our wishes on a lantern which we watched fly into the heavens. A visit and walk to the beautiful Shifen waterfall followed. Finally we visited the spectacular Yehliu Geopark before heading back to our hotel in Taipei. It was an amazing day and Jimmy was very flexible, patient and accommodating to everything we asked. I highly recommend this tour.
Written January 27, 2020
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Hello! Thank you for your positive review about the service. We are more than happy to show you the northern coast of Taiwan and Jimmy had a great time with you as well 😀. Hope you had an enjoyable journey in Taiwan and wish you all the best.
Written February 2, 2020
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GMTravels2020
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
It has been a fun-filled day tour with our guide James. He's been very accomodating with my requests as I'm travelling with 2 seniors and a pregnant wife. James came to our hotel on-time to pick us up and has been very kind and friendly to everyone of us. We were able to visit all the places as per our itinerary and really enjoyed the beautiful sceneries up north of Taiwan. I would highly recommend this tour for families traveling soon to Taiwan!
Written January 6, 2020
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Hello! Thank you for your positive review about the service. We are more than happy to show you the northern part of Taiwan and James Feng had a great time with you as well 😀. Hope you had an enjoyable journey in Taiwan and wish you all the best!
Written January 7, 2020
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JasonOnVacation
Manila6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Our guide James was very knowledgeable and fun to be around. Most of all he was very kind and accommodating, always making sure we, especially our kids, were having a good time. He drove very well, but our little girl still got motion sickness in his car - he cleaned everything up without any complaint at all. Best way to get around in a relaxed, comfortable manner.
Written January 6, 2020
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Hello! Thank you for your positive reviews about the service. We are more than happy to have the opportunity to show you Taipei City and James Chang had a great time with you as well 😀. Hope you had an enjoyable journey in Taiwan and wish you all the best!
Written January 7, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jaoki3669
Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
Feb 2023
Amazing tour with Vincent Lee. He didn't even ask us to write a review but I felt the need to because he was so personable, friendly and knowledgeable.
We had 4 nights in Taipei for vacation and we wanted to make the best of our trip. Knowing very little about Taiwan, we thought it would be best to hire a tour guide to show us around. The tour was 8 hours in total and worth every dollar. We were picked up from our hotel in Toyota Camry and our tour began. We chose the 1PM tour (the latest) and so glad we did because we got to see Jiufen at night with all the lanterns lit.
The tour is customizable so you are able to set which destinations you want to see so that was really awesome.
One thing to keep in mind is to download Line or WhatApp so that you are able to message your driver prior to your tour. This will help in organizing your itinerary and arranging the time and pick up place if plans happen to change.
All in all, a great experience and highly recommend. Vincent, if you see this, thank you again for an amazing day,
We had 4 nights in Taipei for vacation and we wanted to make the best of our trip. Knowing very little about Taiwan, we thought it would be best to hire a tour guide to show us around. The tour was 8 hours in total and worth every dollar. We were picked up from our hotel in Toyota Camry and our tour began. We chose the 1PM tour (the latest) and so glad we did because we got to see Jiufen at night with all the lanterns lit.
The tour is customizable so you are able to set which destinations you want to see so that was really awesome.
One thing to keep in mind is to download Line or WhatApp so that you are able to message your driver prior to your tour. This will help in organizing your itinerary and arranging the time and pick up place if plans happen to change.
All in all, a great experience and highly recommend. Vincent, if you see this, thank you again for an amazing day,
Written February 11, 2023
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Vera B
Santa Cruz, CA566 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
First and foremost: Vincent was a great communicator before the trip took place and an accommodating host and guide as the trip unfolded.
Ahead of time we agreed that I could personalize the itinerary and THAT was the major reason why I ended up making the investment. I basically saw in one day everything that others say would take two days to experience. And Vincent added few stops along the way that I appreciated. He also allowed me to skip lunch so we could have two more temples.
It also has to be said that the car was so comfortable, his driving was smooth and him allowing me to have whatever playlist on was also an unexpected plus (he has a list to choose from too in case you need inspiration). Small touches but when you spend the day in the car they do make a difference. Thank you, Vincent!
Bottom line: pricey but it’s totally worth the investment.
Ahead of time we agreed that I could personalize the itinerary and THAT was the major reason why I ended up making the investment. I basically saw in one day everything that others say would take two days to experience. And Vincent added few stops along the way that I appreciated. He also allowed me to skip lunch so we could have two more temples.
It also has to be said that the car was so comfortable, his driving was smooth and him allowing me to have whatever playlist on was also an unexpected plus (he has a list to choose from too in case you need inspiration). Small touches but when you spend the day in the car they do make a difference. Thank you, Vincent!
Bottom line: pricey but it’s totally worth the investment.
Written November 24, 2023
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Mema
Yellow Springs, OH2 contributions
My tour guide, Harry, was exceptional! I was solo and being with him, from the very start, was like being with a friend! Harry’s communication (very fluent in English) and knowledge of the sites and food choices at the markets made this an unforgettable experience!
Regarding the itinerary, this tour gives one a beautiful view of the sea (great to get out of the city for a while) and a fun time in the quaint mountain side villages.
Regarding the itinerary, this tour gives one a beautiful view of the sea (great to get out of the city for a while) and a fun time in the quaint mountain side villages.
Written March 23, 2023
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Ben M
2 contributions
Apr 2023
Jimmy was an outstanding guide who was able to show more of Taiwan in a day than I thought I'd see in three days. I had booked 8 hours and we ended up doing about 5 hours outside of Taipei City and 3 hours within it, and the time was used extremely well. I had never had a guide before who operated entirely without a navigation system - Jimmy knew Taiwan like the back of his hand. He also functioned as an interpreter who enabled many conversations with locals. This tour was on my first full day ever in Asia and I couldn't have had a better start.
Written May 8, 2023
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Julie S
United States23 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Tony was our guide for this tour. I found the level of communication before the tour excellent. It was very clear when to expect a pickup, and we were able to provide our top picks for sites we wanted to see beforehand.
Tony made sure we saw everything and then some! He provided details at all the stops, knew how to manage maneuvering around crowds, and even took us to some of his favorite locations that were not on our list but worth seeing.
He went above and beyond, taking our pictures with his own camera and providing us the memory card at the end.
I can not say enough good things about this day. It was a full day with a significant amount of walking, but well worth it! I booked directly with YoloTaiwan.
Tony made sure we saw everything and then some! He provided details at all the stops, knew how to manage maneuvering around crowds, and even took us to some of his favorite locations that were not on our list but worth seeing.
He went above and beyond, taking our pictures with his own camera and providing us the memory card at the end.
I can not say enough good things about this day. It was a full day with a significant amount of walking, but well worth it! I booked directly with YoloTaiwan.
Written October 16, 2023
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laing67
Toronto, Canada49 contributions
Everything about this tour was top notch!
Booking was super easy - Eddie was great in helping how to customize our day!
Our guide Roger communicated with us promptly before the tour, picked us up right on time in a brand new car and was totally friendly and very informative throughout the day.
He was 100% accommodating when we needed pictures taken, washroom stops or when we asked the same question for the 10th time!
And of course the sites were better than advertised, just beautiful.
Highly recommended tour and Roger is a highly recommended guide!
Booking was super easy - Eddie was great in helping how to customize our day!
Our guide Roger communicated with us promptly before the tour, picked us up right on time in a brand new car and was totally friendly and very informative throughout the day.
He was 100% accommodating when we needed pictures taken, washroom stops or when we asked the same question for the 10th time!
And of course the sites were better than advertised, just beautiful.
Highly recommended tour and Roger is a highly recommended guide!
Written March 6, 2020
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Thanks for visiting Taiwan! Hope you had an enjoyable journey in Taiwan and wish you all the best!
Written March 31, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Würden Sie uns auch am Hafen von Keelung vom Kreuzfahrtschiff abholen? Würden Sie auch eine private Tour mit den Sehenswürdigkeiten Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark und Taipeh (z.B. 101 Tower) machen?
Written January 18, 2020
Can we do our own itinerary with this tour? Also, pick up only offered From Taipei hotels or from new Taipei city as well?
Written January 18, 2020
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello,
1.) We will offer you the recommended itinerary and the the list of attractions in Taipei City & New Taipei City, then you can decide your own itinerary with the guide on travel date.
2.) We also pick-up customers from hotels in New Taipei City, no problems. (Only Wulai district is not included.)
Thank you and looking forward to seeing you soon in Taiwan!
Written January 20, 2020
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello!
Yes, this service includes private transportation, we will offer you the air-conditioned sedan, van, mini bus depends on the scale of your private group.
The parking fee, tolls are all included as well.
Sincerely, Eddie
Written November 29, 2019
Questions
1. we are group of 10. 9 of us are holdong philippine passport while we have 1 taiwanese passport. Do u cater both citizenship?
No.2 do you pick up at Heping DaAn District?
No.3 if we are group of 10 is it considerate as private? Or we need to join the group?
No.4 is there any way i can easily contact you for details
Thank u
Written November 25, 2019
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello,
1.) Yes, we can offer the service for you and cater both citizenship.
2.) Yes, pick-up from hotels bnb in Taipei City is available! (Daan District is still in Taipei City.)
3.) It's a private tour, you don't have to join the group.
4.) You can leave us the message by WhatsApp +886 970 101 316, in order to get more details.
Thank you!
Written November 26, 2019
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello, we can fit up to 32 travelers!
1-3 travelers, we will offer you a 5 seater sedan with a driver guide;
4-5 travelers, we will offer you a 7 seater Minivan with a driver guide;
6-7 travelers, we will offer you a 9 seater van with a driver guide;
9-12 travelers, we will offer you two 9 seater van with 2 driver guide;
13-18 travelers, we will offer you a 20-seater bus with a driver and a tour guide;
19-32 travelers, we will offer you a 40-seater bus with a driver and a tour guide.
Sincerely, Eddie
Written November 24, 2019
Hi, can you pick up passengers from two different hotels?
Written October 20, 2019
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello!
No problems, we can offer the service (pick-up from 2 different hotels) for you if both of your hotels are in Taipei City.
Sincerely,
Eddie
Written November 24, 2019
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello,
Yes, you can customize your itinerary within this 8-hours service, here are some popular spots for your reference:
1. Yangmingshan National Park
2. Yehliu Geopark
3. Jiufen Old street
4. Shifen Old Street, Pingxi
5. Shifen Waterfall
6. Nanya Rock
7. Shen’ao Elephant Trunk Rock
8. Wanli UFO Village
9. Bitou Cape Trail
10. Jinguashi Area - Yin Yang Sea & Golden Waterfall
Thank you and looking forward to seeing you soon in Taiwan!
Best Regards, Eddie
Written October 19, 2019
Would this be accessible to someone in a wheelchair , it is foldable and she can transfer and walk a good distance without it
Written October 10, 2019
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Sure, no problems! Please kindly advise in advance then we can prepare the vehicle with bigger space for you.
Written November 24, 2019
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