Taiwan Tour - SVT 2014-2015

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Taiwan

2014 - 2015

Lakeview Rooms at Sun Moon Lake

Din Tai Fung soup dumplings

Private Sky Lounge at Sun Moon Lake

As North America’s #1 Tour Operator to Taiwan for over 10 years, we’ve poured our heart and soul into providing you the best possible tours through thoughtful and creative tour design.

Not only do we produce the best tours, we are set apart from others by our ability to control costs while guaranteeing top quality. With a 99% customer satisfaction score and a 5-star rating on yelp, we are proud to say our guests appreciate our exceptional tours.

Taroko Gorge

North Link Railway

National Palace Museum

Joy Mountain Sunrise

HEART & SOUL

POURED INTO EACH TOUR

Our Own Tours Our tours are operated solely by us. We have offices in Taipei and throughout Asia dedicated to developing and operating our tours. This allows us to follow through on our founding commitment that all aspects of the tour are of the highest quality and presented at a fair price. Also included: All entrance fees, airport transfers, travel insurance, headsets and porterage when available.

A Uniquely Designed Itinerary When developing a tour, our goal is to create an experience with no regrets by ensuring all sites, hotels, restaurants, transportation and tour guides are strategically chosen to make our guests feel special, well cared for and comfortable. Free time is also built in to allow you to follow your own interests and curiosities, culminating in a balanced and leisurely itinerary.

Bike East River Valley

Exclusive Guides Only guiding for Super Value Tours, our charismatic and engaging tour guides are eager to share their passion for Taiwan with you. Extensive training and Super Value Tours’ annual guide conferences have enhanced their innate talent to make all the sites, foods, and unique experiences come alive. Furthermore, their commitment to service often entices them to go above and beyond for our guests.

The Art of Eating Well

Traditional Ami Cusine

Delicious and unique food is one of the most exciting parts of travel.

We take great pride in including authentic, mouth watering cuisine. Countless hours are spent seeking out the best cuisine of the area before we present it to our guests. The wide variety of dishes and tastes solidify Taiwan’s reputation as one of the culinary centers of East Asia.

Luxurious and Centrally Located Hotels Chosen for their central locations, unmatched amenities and stellar rankings, our hotels invite you to a world of luxury and convenience.

Additionally, their central locations and proximity to major sites give you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

Humble House Hotel is a 10 minute walk to Taipei 101

Taiwan The Heart of Asia

Sunrise at Sun Moon Lake

TA I WA N I S A U N I Q U E D E S T I N AT I O N

with rich layers of influence from original aborigines, Europeans, Japanese and Chinese settlers. Today, Taiwan is a sophisticated and distinctive society vaulted into modernity while maintaining traditional roots. For Taiwanese people, their voracious appetite for delicious foods is only surpassed by their desire to be hospitable. Combined, the scenery, people and cuisine make Taiwan an enchanting destination for any traveler. more information about Taiwan, visit WEB For our website: SuperValueTours.com

Taroko Gorge

Jiufen Town

Beef Noodle Soup

Day by Day Itinerary for Taiwan East Coast, Taiwan Island & West Coast Day

Taiwan East Coast ( 6 days / 4 nights )

Day

Taiwan Island ( 10 days / 8 nights )

1

Overnight Flight to Taipei

1

Overnight Flight to Taipei

2

Arrive in Taipei

2

Arrive in Taipei

3

Taipei- Jiufen- Jiaosi Hot Spring

Day

Taiwan West Coast

(3 Meals) 3

Taipei- Jiufen- Jiaosi Hot Spring

(3 Meals)

4 Jiaosi- SLR*- Taroko Nat’l Park - Tiansiang

(3 Meals) 4

Jiaosi- SLR*- Taroko Nat’l Park - Tiansiang

(3 Meals) 1

Overnight Flight to Taipei

Tiansiang - Fata'an Wetlands- Taitong

(3 Meals) 5

Tiansiang - Fata'an Wetlands- Taitong

(3 Meals) 2

Arrive in Taipei

5

6 Chihshang, Taitong- SLR*- Taipei- Beitou- Taipei(2 Meals) 6 Chihshang, Taitong- SLR*- Kaohsiung- Tainain (3 Meals) 3

Taipei- SLR*- Kaohsiung- Tainan

(3 Meals)

7

Tainan- Lukang- Chingjing Highlands

(3 Meals) 4

Tainan-Lukang-Chingjing Highlands (3 Meals)

8

Chingjing Highlands- Sun Moon Lake

(3 Meals) 5

Chingjing Highlands- Sun Moon Lake (3 Meals)

9

Sun Moon Lake- Taipei

(3 Meals) 6

Sun Moon Lake- Taipei

(3 Meals)

(2 Meals) 7

Taipei- Beitou- Taipei

(2 Meals)

10 Taipei- Beitou- Taipei

*SLR: South Link Railway

( 7 days / 5 nights )

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Taiwan East Coast

TAOYUAN AIRPORT

Jiufen

TAIPEI

Taipei

6 Days / 4 Nights

Jiaosi

What Customers Say

Yilan

Taroko Hualien

• Explore nostalgic old streets of seaside Jiufen.

• Stay in luxury accommodations inside nature’s masterpiece – Tarako National Park.

• Learn about Ami style “earth oven” cooking and

Taitung

Chihshang

bike in picturesque East Rift Valley.

“Andrew was an excellent tour guide due to the fact that he was caring [and] knowledgeable. He really captivated my attention when he spoke about the history of Taiwan!”

Jennifer D. San Diego, CA

• Ride the North Link Railway to see the serene Taiwan countryside.

TAIPEI

TAOYUAN AIRPORT

Taipei

Taiwan West Coast

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7 Days / 5 Nights

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ChingJing Highlands

Lukang

Sun Moon Lake Nantou

• Experience farm to table cuisine at Ming Ging Resort.

• See a stunning sunrise from the peak of Hehuan

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

I really appreciated that he would comment about the special items at each stop. He was also quite funny at times!

I really enjoyed the Taiwan tour and have a better appreciation for this beautiful country. I also enjoyed that I was not taken to ‘tourist trap’ locations.”

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Tainan

Tainan Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung

• Bike, walk and cruise along Sun Moon Lake.

Jessica D., San Diego, CA

• Appreciate lake views from our private Sky Lounge at the Fleur de Chine Hotel.

• Explore the world’s largest collection of Chinese artifacts at the National Palace Museum.

more reviews WEB See about us on yelp.com

Bike along the Sun Moon Lake in the morning

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Taiwan Island

(East & West Coast) 10 Days /8 Nights

Combining the East and West Coasts, the Taiwan Island tour is the complete experience for travelers to Taiwan. Warm-hearted people, diverse scenery and mouth watering cuisine will welcome you to the island once known as “Ilha Formosa.” You will explore Taroko National Park’s steep cliffs, waterfalls and peaceful temples before staying in the only hotel located inside the national park. The high speed rail takes you along the West coast’s treasures including romantic Sun Moon Lake, where our hotel provides panoramic lake views. Authentic cuisine is a pinnacle in Taiwanese culture, and you’ll have ample opportunities to try local dishes including Taiwanese seafood, Din Tai Fung dumplings, and even farm to table cuisine at the Ming Ging Resort. The diversity of the landscape and cuisine combined with the genuine hospitality of the Taiwanese people, make your Taiwan Island experience truly once in a lifetime.

detailed itineraries on WEB See our website: SuperValueTours.com

TAOYUAN AIRPORT

Jiufen

TAIPEI

Taipei

Jiaosi

Yilan

ChingJing Taroko Highlands

Lukang

Sun Moon Lake Nantou Hualien

Tainan

Tainan Kaohsiung

Taitung

Kaohsiung

Chihshang

SEE Chingjing Highlands  With fresh air, stunning blue skies, wide grassy plains, & rolling hills, the Chingjing Highlands have earned the nickname “the Alps of Taiwan.” Special attractions also include beautiful trails, Swiss Gardens, and the Green Green Grasslands Park.

Jiufen

Jiaosi

 Stroll through alleyways and antique architecture of this nostalgic town. Enjoy views of Taiwan’s coastline at a local Jiufen tea house.

Taroko National Park  Home to the landmark Taroko Gorge, the park’s scenery is expansive with many trails, cliffs and rivers, dotted with temples. Stay overnight inside the national park hotel and enjoy a unique serenity.

 Jiaosi is Taiwan's best location for hot spring resorts.

The natural water of the hot springs is clear and enriched with rejuvenating minerals.

Tainan City

Lukang

 As the first capital of Taiwan, the city was the center of politics and economy for about 300 years. From this history, an ancient atmosphere has emerged with the most abundant collection of historical buildings & national treasures in all of Taiwan.

Chihkan Tower  Chihkan Tower is a reminder of Tainan's colonial era and period of Dutch occupation dating back to the 1600s.

National Palace Museum  Considered one of the four great international museums of human culture, the National Palace Museum houses the largest collection of Chinese artifacts and relics. The museum holds 8,000 years worth of artifacts.

The depth of the collection is so vast that displays are rotated once every three months.

 An important point of trade during 18th and 19th centuries, Lukang, or “Deer Port” in Mandarin, is named for its trade of deerskins during the Dutch colonial period. The city remained central Taiwan’s most populous city until the early 20th century. Lukang was named one of the Top 10 Small Tourist Towns by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan for its rich heritage, great food and friendly environment.

Sun Moon Lake  Hidden in the mountains, Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan's largest fresh water lake and a popular honeymoon destination. The east side of the lake resembles the sun while the west side resembles a moon, hence the lake's name: Sun Moon Lake. The surrounding area has trails for walking, hiking and biking.

STAY Fleur de Chine Lakeside hotel with 270 panoramic views of Sun Moon Lake and lake view rooms.

Humble House

Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel

Luxurious hotel located within a 10 minute walk to the Taipei 101 building.

Located in the heart of Tainan and the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for luxury and service.

Palais de Chine

Silks Place Taroko

5 star hotel, awarded the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice for luxury.

5 star hotel located inside Taroko National Park.

Evergreen Resort Hotel, Jiaosi

Ming Ging Farm

Lovely hotel with magnificent views and unique hot springs.

Luxurious lodge with expansive views and organic cuisine.

TASTE The Earth Kiln is a traditional Taiwanese cooking method that encases fish, chicken or pork and vegetables in the earth, creating intensified flavors.

Ami Style Tribal lunch is traditional cuisine using fresh local herbs, vegetables and meats.

Beef Noodle Soup is a braised beef in broth served with noodles and vegetables.

Din Tai Fung is famous for soup dumplings.

Taiwanese Seafood is rich and diverse and highlights natural flavors.

How To Book

Super Value Tours reservations team is ready to assist you every step of the way. To book, please contact your local travel agent, submit your tour request online at SuperValueTours.com or call us at 877-388-1777.

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