Taiwan · SUN MOON LAKE TOURS
Nantou's lake is three hours south of the capital, which makes the day trip long and the overnight version better. These 12 are honest about the driving, and clear on what you get once you are there: boats, the ropeway, the temple above the water.
Escape Taipei for a full day at Sun Moon Lake, with mountain views, Thao culture, temples, wharfs, and an optional boat ride.
“Our guide Peter was fantastic and the tour was the best!”
Review of a private 3-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Puli, and Chiayi, with hotels, guides, scenery, and practical tips.
“Great driver, and very knowledgeable and experienced guide. Overall good experience, if a little pricey.”
Review this 4-day private Taiwan tour from Taipei, covering Sun Moon Lake, Lukang, Kaohsiung, Kenting, hotels, meals, and value.
“David and Billy Wong are great guides, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. These guys both found small local vendors where we could really experience the Taiwan charm and goodness. Include the Bullet Train from Kaohsiung to Taipei as an item in the package. The bullet train was amazing.”
Review of a private 2-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake, Puli, and Lukang, with temples, lake views, lodging, and practical tips.
“Our guide James and driver Jason were excellent! James' knowledge of Chinese and European history was very impressive. Stopping at the Puli brewery for wine tasting was fun. The Tehua Village home of the Ito people was very educational and the beauty and craftsmanship of Wenwu temple was astonishing. Of course Sun Moon Lake was as beautiful as advertised, and the shore walk was gorgeous. Some great food along the way too! Highly recommended!”
Review of a 12-hour Sun Moon Lake tour from Taipei, with boat stops, temples, Ita Thao food, guide service, costs, and practical tips.
“While the lake itself is beautiful, not sure if it is worth traveling a good 7-8 hours within a day. We enjoyed the lake and the food street, the guide was very interactive :)”
Review of a private Taipei to Sun Moon Lake day tour, with practical advice on long drives, temples, lake cruises, guides, and value.
“Great day out from Taipei to Sun Moon lake, which was beautiful and we spent around 3 hours there, followed by a visit to a gorgeous temple. We declined the opportunity of a hike. Phyllis was an excellent guide and driver. Long day, with 8 hours of driving.”
Review of a private 3-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, with temples, forest railways, sunrise views, hotels, and practical tips.
“In a nutshell, it was a great tour. The weather was great and I am so grateful that my guide Tony has been so kind to teach me about history, people's lives and food culture wherever I go. I had a wonderful experience watching the sunrise Read moreAuto-translated”
Review of a three-day Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, and Taichung tour from Taipei, with sunrise train, hotels, meals, timing, and value advice.
“Three days in Taiwan — and it feels like I've lived a small lifetime. Allan showed the beauty and contrasts of this island: the scent of Alishan tea and the little red train climbing through the misty forest, the quiet paths among giant trees, the sRead more”
Review of the private Taipei to Sun Moon Lake day tour, with boat ride, Wenwu Temple, Ci'en Pagoda, guide tips, and value advice.
“This one day trip was really amazing, even with changing weather all day long. And many thanks to Berry, he was the greatest host on this tour with his stories and historic facts about Taiwan, the lake area and my questions along the way.”
Review of a private 9-hour Sun Moon Lake tour from Taichung, with boat ride, Wenwu Temple, Ci'en Pagoda, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“We love Berry! He was a wonderful guide taking us to all the top sites at Sun Moon Lake, super attentive, knowledgeable, and a fun time. Thank you so much Berry”
See Sun Moon Lake by boat, walk the Hanbi Trail, and visit Chung Tai Chan Monastery on a flexible private day trip from Taipei or Taichung.
“The company accommodated our itinerary changes without any issues. The driver was courteous, knew where he needed to go to get us to the places, and is a safe driver. We were able to spend as much time as we wanted at each of the locations.”
Review of a private 3-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, with lake cruises, sunrise views, trains, hotels, and practical tips.
“We had so much fun touring Sun Moon Lake and Alishan Forest. Our guide, Barry, built up excitement for our destinations with bits of history and cultural insight, and fully engaged us in conversation about Taiwan. He was courteous, energetic, and knowledgeable, and made sure we were in place at the right times for meals, train rides, and even the sunset over Alishan. He went above and beyond with a side trip to visit the university that my mother attended, allowing us to get a rare glimpse into her student life at the Historical Archives section. Our accommodations were clean and comfortable, and we are - once again - very…”
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