Events

Snow Mountain – Mar 10-12, 2023

***HOW TO SIGN UP***
Please complete the form at the link below: https://forms.gle/tTqCjbf6eSJR3Ht3A
If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com
This hike takes place at the beginning of snow season, so there’ll be a chance of some snow. Snow Mountain is undoubtedly at its most beautiful in the snow, however it does make the hike much tougher. Please consider your fitness before deciding to join.
Snow Mountain is Taiwan’s second highest mountain and one of the most beautiful. On the way to the peak, we’ll cross another one of Taiwan’s top 100 peaks, Snow Mountain East Peak, and pass through the beautiful Black Forest before climbing the alpine cirque to reach the main peak.
***PRICE***
If you’re a full time student or you’ve been on another overnight hike with us, the price is $8,500NTD. If this is your first hike with us, the price is $9,500NTD. Please note that this includes rental for 10 point crampons which may or may not be needed.
****ITINERARY****
Friday (March 10th) – Meet at 7pm in Taipei. We’ll drive to Wuling Farm where we’ll hike up to the first cabin (around 1hr).
Saturday (March 11th) – Up around 8am, breakfast and then hike up to the 369 Cabin, passing by Snow Mountain’s East Peak. Sleep at the 369 Cabin.
Sunday (March 12th) – Up early (~2am) and head to the main peak for sunrise. Hike back down to Wuling Farm and then drive back to Taipei. We expect to be back around 8pm.
****** IMPORTANT! *******
This hike will be very cold. We expect nighttime temperatures to go below zero, and remain below zero as we make our summit on the Sunday. You will need cold weather clothes, and a good down feather sleeping bag (we have some available to rent, let us know if you need one).
*****WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE*****
– Transport from Taipei to the mountain
– Permits and accommodation
– Cooking equipment and all meals (except Saturday lunch)
– Maps and guide
– Insurance
– Crampons (10 pointers if required)
– Helmet (national park requirement)
*****WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING*****
– At least a 40L backpack
– Pack cover
– Sturdy hiking boots
– Fleece
– Raincoat
– Rain pants
– 3 pairs of socks
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sleeping bag (winter bag)
– The ability to carry 2L of water
– Headlamp (very important)
– Toiletries and personal items
– Sunscreen
– Hiking Pole (this is a national park requirement in snow season)
– Trousers (not jeans)
If you have trouble getting anything, let us know and we’ll see if we can help you out. Sleeping bags ($400 each) and hiking poles can be rented for a small additional fee. ($200 each).
If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com
The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless we are unsuccessful in our permit application. Getting a permit can be difficult and we’ll do our best to secure one. However in the event that we are unsuccessful, we will refund deposits or rearrange the trip for another date.

Snow Mountain – Feb 10-12, 2023

***HOW TO SIGN UP***
Please complete the form at the link below: https://forms.gle/XPmqQWiVFJQ3Womp8
This hike takes place at the beginning of snow season, so there’ll be a chance of some snow. Snow Mountain is undoubtedly at its most beautiful in the snow, however it does make the hike much tougher. Please consider your fitness before deciding to join.
Snow Mountain is Taiwan’s second highest mountain and one of the most beautiful. On the way to the peak, we’ll cross another one of Taiwan’s top 100 peaks, Snow Mountain East Peak, and pass through the beautiful Black Forest before climbing the alpine cirque to reach the main peak.
***PRICE***
If you’re a full time student or you’ve been on another overnight hike with us, the price is $8,500NTD. If this is your first hike with us, the price is $9,500NTD. Please note that this includes rental for 10 point crampons which may or may not be needed.
****ITINERARY****
Friday (Feb 10th) – Meet at 7pm in Taipei. We’ll drive to Wuling Farm where we’ll hike up to the first cabin (around 1hr).
Saturday (Feb 11th) – Up around 8am, breakfast and then hike up to the 369 Cabin, passing by Snow Mountain’s East Peak. Sleep at the 369 Cabin.
Sunday (Feb 12th) – Up early (~2am) and head to the main peak for sunrise. Hike back down to Wuling Farm and then drive back to Taipei. We expect to be back around 8pm.
****** IMPORTANT! *******
This hike will be very cold. We expect nighttime temperatures to go below zero, and remain below zero as we make our summit on the Sunday. You will need cold weather clothes, and a good down feather sleeping bag (we have some available to rent, let us know if you need one).
*****WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE*****
– Transport from Taipei to the mountain
– Permits and accommodation
– Cooking equipment and all meals (except Saturday lunch)
– Maps and guide
– Insurance
– Crampons (10 pointers if required)
– Helmet (national park requirement)
*****WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING*****
– At least a 40L backpack
– Pack cover
– Sturdy hiking boots
– Fleece
– Raincoat
– Rain pants
– 3 pairs of socks
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sleeping bag (winter bag)
– The ability to carry 2L of water
– Headlamp (very important)
– Toiletries and personal items
– Sunscreen
– Hiking Pole (this is a national park requirement in snow season)
– Trousers (not jeans)
If you have trouble getting anything, let us know and we’ll see if we can help you out. Sleeping bags ($400 each) and hiking poles can be rented for a small additional fee. ($200 each).
If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com
The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless we are unsuccessful in our permit application. Getting a permit can be difficult and we’ll do our best to secure one. However in the event that we are unsuccessful, we will refund deposits or rearrange the trip for another date.

Snow North and Cuichi Pond – Jan 28-30

Over the course of 3 days we’ll hike to Snow North, Snow Mountain Main Peak as well as the Cuichi Pond. NOTE – This is not the usual route that we take for Snow Mountain trips.

The Snow Mountain area is undoubtedly at it’s most beautiful in the snow, however it does make the hike much tougher. Please consider your fitness and experience before deciding to join.

****SIGN UP****
Please note that clicking going does not get you a space on the trip. To sign up please complete the form https://forms.gle/PCMLTB41Za2tiuDA9

***PRICE***
If you’re a full time student or you’ve been on another overnight hike with us, the price is $9,900NTD. If this is your first hike with us, the price is $10,900NTD. Please note that this includes rental for 10 point crampons which may or may not be needed.

Snow Mountain – Dec 13-15

This hike takes place at the beginning of snow season, so there’ll be a chance of some snow. Snow Mountain is undoubtedly at it’s most beautiful in the snow, however it does make the hike much tougher. Please consider your fitness before deciding to join.

Snow Mountain is Taiwan’s second highest mountain and one of the most beautiful. On the way to the peak, we’ll cross another one of Taiwan’s top 100 peaks, Snow Mountain East Peak, and pass through the beautiful Black Forest before climbing the alpine cirque to reach the main peak.

For more info, check out our Facebook event. 

***HOW TO SIGN UP***
Please complete the form at the link below:
https://forms.gle/crWLGnJqTwiNhsQi8

If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com

 

Taroko Gorge – Zhuilu Old Trail and Sightseeing JUNE 21-23

Taroko Gorge is THE must-visit place for anyone spending any time in Taiwan. On this trip we’ll hike the excellent Zhuilu Trail on one day, then do some shorter trails and sightseeing the second.

***ITINERARY***
FRIDAY June 21st
1900 Meet at Taipei Bus Station and catch the 1925 bus to Luodong where we’ll transfer to train for the journey to Hualien. Stay at a B&B for the night.

SATURDAY June 22nd
Up early and head up the gorge to Swallow’s Grotto where we’ll hike the Zhuilu Historic Trail. This is THE best day hike you can do in Taiwan. The trail is cut into the cliff face and has stunning views of the gorge 500m below.

We’ll need to apply for permits for the Zhuilu Trail and if we’re unsuccessful, we’ll do the Dali hike which takes us to a remote village in the mountains above Taroko Gorge.

SUNDAY June 23rd
We’ll head up higher in the gorge and do a series of short hikes and sightseeing that might include: The Lotus Pond trail, The Baiyang waterfall trail, the Xiangtian Nunnery, The Lushui-Heliu Trail, The Eternal Spring shrine, and or the Shakadang Trail.

In the evening we leave Hualien at 1800 and arrive back in Taipei around 2130.

Event cost: $8900 for first time customers. $8400NT for students and returning customers.

***What we will provide***
Transport around Taroko Gorge
Train and bus tickets from Taipei to Hualien and back
Accommodation for 2 nights
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals on Saturday and Sunday
Guiding
Accident insurance
All permits required for the hikes

***What you need to bring***
Day pack
Hiking boots (please don’t turn up in tennis shoes!)
Spare clothes
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towel
Snacks
Sun screen

***IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND***
Please click on the link below and fill in the form. We’ll send you an email in a day or two with payment information:

https://forms.gle/MLj4ozvPdmkifpAb6

If you have any questions, send an email to Stu at stu@taiwan-adventures.com.

Please note that we cannot transfer your payment to another trip should you decide to cancel.

Make sure that you have read the event rules
http://www.facebook.com/groups/TaiwanAdventures/doc/276107129116873/

Snow Mountain – March 29-31

Details

***HOW TO SIGN UP***
Please complete the form at the link below:
https://goo.gl/forms/tJGl6R9R9lusDLEr1

If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com

This hike takes place in the middle of snow season, so there’ll almost certainly be a lot of snow. Snow Mountain is undoubtedly at it’s most beautiful in the snow, however it does make the hike much tougher. Please consider your fitness before deciding to join.

Snow Mountain is Taiwan’s second highest mountain and one of the most beautiful. On the way to the peak, we’ll cross another one of Taiwan’s top 100 peaks, Snow Mountain East Peak, and pass through the beautiful Black Forest before climbing the alpine cirque to reach the main peak.

***PRICE***
If you’re a full time student or you’ve been on another overnight hike with us, the price is $8,500NTD. If this is your first hike with us, the price is $9,500NTD. Please note that this includes rental for 10 point crampons.

Deadline for payment is Jan 20th

****ITINERARY****
Friday (Mar 29th) – Meet at 7pm in Taipei at Wanlong MRT Station Exit 2, Please be on time! We’ll drive to Wuling Farm where we’ll hike up to the first cabin (around 1hr).

Saturday (Mar 30th) – Up around 8am, breakfast and then hike up to the 369 Cabin, passing by Snow Mountain’s East Peak. Sleep at the 369 Cabin.

Sunday (Mar 31st) – Up early (~2am) and head to the main peak for sunrise. Hike back down to Wuling Farm and then drive back to Taipei. We expect to be back around 8pm.

****** IMPORTANT! *******
This hike will be very cold. We expect nighttime temperatures to go below zero, and remain below zero as we make our summit on the Sunday. You will need cold weather clothes, and a good down feather sleeping bag (we have some available to rent, let us know if you need one).

*****WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE*****

– Transport from Taipei to the mountain
– Permits and accommodation
– Cooking equipment and all meals (except Saturday lunch)
– Maps and guide
– Insurance
– Crampons (10 pointers if required)

*****WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING*****

– At least a 40L backpack
– Pack cover
– Sturdy hiking boots that can accept a C1 crampon
– Fleece
– Raincoat
– Rain pants
– 3 pairs of socks
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sleeping bag (winter bag)
– The ability to carry 2L of water
– Headlamp (very important)
– Toiletries and personal items
– Sunscreen
– Hiking Pole (this is a requirement)
– Trousers (not jeans)

If you have trouble getting anything, let us know and we’ll see if we can help you out. Sleeping bags ($400 each) and hiking poles can be rented for a small additional fee. ($200 each).

If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com

The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless we are unsuccessful in our permit application. Getting a permit can be difficult and we’ll do our best to secure one. However in the event that we are unsuccessful, we will refund deposits or rearrange the trip for another date.

Be sure to read the group’s rules, especially our refund policy:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/TaiwanAdventures/doc/276107129116873/

Songluo Lake (camping) – OCT 20-21

Taiwan Adventures is leading another overnight hiking/camping trip! This hike is a great way to get out the city for the weekend and get into Taiwan’s great outdoors. Camping out (hopefully under the stars) by the lake is a real treat, and there are several trails to explore for those who still have energy after the tough hike up!

This OVERNIGHT camping trip will take place on Saturday October 20th to Sunday October 21st.

***ITINERARY***
We will meet at 7:00am on Saturday morning and take a van to the trailhead. From there we’ll hike the trail in to the lake, passing the water source before climbing and dropping down to the lake, where the trees open up and we have a large area to camp in.

No special technical abilities are required although the hike is fairly long (5-6 hours) and you’ll need to carry a backpack with food, sleeping bag and tent.

Dinner on Saturday evening, snacks and breakfast on Sunday will be provided. (Please bring your own lunch for Saturday)

***PRICE***
Cost: $6900. There’s a $500 discount if you’ve been on an overnight trip with us before or are a full time student.

*****WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE*****
-Transport to and from the trailhead
– Dinner on Sat, breakfast and lunch on Sunday
– Guiding
– Insurance
– All permits required for the hikes

*****WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING*****
– At least a 50L backpack (rentals are available)
– Sturdy hiking shoes or boots (Sneakers won’t cut it on this one)
– Tent (rentals are available)
– Sleeping bag (rentals are available)
– Warm clothes – It may be cold at night!
– Rain gear
– Food (Saturday lunch, snacks)
– The ability to carry 2L of water
– Headlamp (fresh batteries)
– Toiletries and personal items

We can rent some equipment
-Tent spaces $400
– Hiking poles $200 each
– Sleeping bags $400
– Headlamp $200

****IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND*****
If you wish to attend, complete the google form below;

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWpqFzeIV4DBQyHpNyTIICEjiFNJgY1J2pjy7oD3Cs6TuAXA/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com

The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless we are unsuccessful in our permit application. Getting a permit can be difficult and we’ll do our best to secure one. However in the event that we are unsuccessful, we will refund deposits or rearrange the trip for another date.

Be sure to read the group’s rules here http://www.facebook.com/groups/TaiwanAdventures/doc/276107129116873/

Family Friendly Hiking – Hemei Mountain, Xindian

This will be our first family friendly hiking trip!  Hemei Mountain in Xindain is a relatively easy with with some great views of Bitan. 

We’ll meet at Xindian MRT Station at 10am. (There’s a 7-11 there if you need any supplies.)

The hike will take us over the Bitan Suspension Bridge and up the stairs, past the remains of the old theme park to the peak of Hemei Mountain. There are nice views of the river from the top and it’s a good spot for a picnic. If everyone is up for it there’s a even better spot just a touch further down with some grass to run around on.

After lunch we’ll head down to the wooden walkway that leads to the Wantan Riverbank where we can catch a small boat back over to the Bitan side of the river. The boat is $20 for adults and $10 for kids.

The hike should take around 3-4 hours including rest stops and lunch. It’s relatively easy, but there are some steep sections of stairs, please make sure that you are OK with that. We’ll walk at a slow pace so everyone can enjoy the hike together.

***What to bring***
– Sunscreen
– Raincoat
– Warm layers – forecast is sunny but with cool temps
– Water 1-2L
– Lunch
– Backpack
– Appropriate footwear – we’ll be on paved paths for most of the walk

***Cost***
– Free!

***How to sign up***
– Fill in the google form below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduyocmpC4flgdUD2NObp_sDD2FvGJvbUpqZSGN9Qx8UJOsIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

If for any reason you can’t make it, please let me know beforehand so the group doesn’t have to wait too long at the MRT station.

Nenggao Historic Trail JUNE 23-25

Please visit our MEETUP page for more info on this trip, thanks!

Taroko Gorge – Zhuilu Old Trail and Sightseeing APR 7-9

To sign up please fill in the google form below;

https://goo.gl/forms/ZYQtf2gUo9rEusQF2

Taroko Gorge is THE must-visit place for anyone spending any time in Taiwan. On this trip we’ll hike the excellent Zhuilu Trail on one day, then do some shorter trails and sightseeing the second.

***ITINERARY***
FRIDAY Apr 7th
1900 Meet at Taipei Bus Station and catch the 1925 bus to Luodong where we’ll transfer to train for the journey to Xincheng. Stay at a B&B for the night.

SATURDAY Apr 8th
Up early and head up the gorge to Swallow’s Grotto where we’ll hike the Zhuilu Historic Trail. This is THE best day hike you can do in Taiwan. The trail is cut into the cliff face and has stunning views of the gorge 500m below.

We’ll need to apply for permits for the Zhuilu Trail and if we’re unsuccessful, we’ll do the Dali hike which takes us to a remote village in the mountains above Taroko Gorge.

SUNDAY Apr 9th
We’ll head up higher in the gorge and do a series of short hikes and sightseeing that might include: The Lotus Pond trail, The Baiyang waterfall trail, the Xiangtian Nunnery, The Lushui-Heliu Trail, The Eternal Spring shrine, and or the Shakadang Trail.

In the evening we leave Xincheng at 1800 and arrive back in Taipei around 2130.

***Price***

$8900 for first time customers. $7900NT for students and returning customers.

***What we will provide***
Transport around Taroko Gorge
Train and bus tickets from Taipei to Xincheng and back
Accommodation for 2 nights
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals on Saturday and Sunday
Guiding
Accident insurance
All permits required for the hikes

If you have any questions, send an email to Stu at stu@taiwan-adventures.com.

Please note that we cannot transfer your payment to another trip should you decide to cancel.

Make sure that you have read the event rules
http://www.facebook.com/groups/TaiwanAdventures/doc/276107129116873/