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Taiwan Countryside: Kavalan Distillery Tour
4.9
20 Ratings
Taipei
Escape the hustle and bustle of Taipei for a journey through Taiwan’s picturesque rural areas. Explore the Kavalan Distillery in Yilan and its acclaimed single malt whisky.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Taipei for a journey through Taiwan’s picturesque rural areas. Explore the Kavalan Distillery in Yilan and its acclaimed single malt whisky.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Taipei - The driver guide will collect the private group from their hotels or B&B in Taipei City. The staff will welcome them in the hotel lobby with a sign displaying “YOLO Taiwan” along with the lead traveler’s name.
- King Car Kavalan Distillery - Founded in 2005, Kavalan is Taiwan’s pioneering whisky producer and the country’s sole…
- Taipei - The driver guide will collect the private group from their hotels or B&B in Taipei City. The staff will welcome them in the hotel lobby with a sign displaying “YOLO Taiwan” along with the lead traveler’s name.
- King Car Kavalan Distillery - Founded in 2005, Kavalan is Taiwan’s pioneering whisky producer and the country’s sole family-owned whisky distillery. Named after the ancient name of Yilan county, where it is situated in northeastern Taiwan, the distillery benefits from pure water and fresh air, creating an ideal setting for whisky production.
Whisky enthusiasts should not miss this!
- National Center for Traditional Arts - Located in the Dongshan River Scenic Area, the Center for Traditional Arts features several installation artworks, including Misty Forest and Tunnel of Leaping Fish. This destination is perfect for families to enjoy a cultural tour together.
Entering the park at the Center for Traditional Arts feels like stepping into a time tunnel. The streets, adorned with red walls and black tiles, reflect the architectural styles of Taiwan’s old streets. Various unique shops, such as workshops and early Taiwanese variety stores, line the streets. Visitors may encounter items that evoke childhood memories, such as dough figurine sculptures, sugar onions, traditional toys, and glove puppetry.
- Wushih Harbor - Relish the fresh seafood and the stunning view of the Pacific Ocean here!
- Mr. Brown Cafe - 1st Store - Offers a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean and Guishan Island.
- Taipei - The driver guide will return the group to their hotels or B&B in Taipei City.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Location
Taipei
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(20 Ratings)
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Rob_a
Jan 13, 2026
A great day in Yilan! - An amazing day in Yilan! Good way to get a feel for the local sights. Nicolas Ying did a wonderful job of showing us around and bringing the local flair.
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Jennifer
Oct 11, 2025
Definitely the best way to visit Kavalan Whisky Distillery, Yilan area, and Mr. Brown’s Castle - I highly recommend taking a private tour to Yilan, especially if you’re interested in visiting Kavalan Whisky distillery and seeing the highlights of the area. Toku of Yolo Taiwan Travel took good care of us, allowing for plenty of time at the distillery and recommending other sites to see. Local Peking-style duck for lunch was very delicious. Another benefit of having a private smaller vehicle (not tour bus) is a ride up to Mr. Brown’s Castle for coffee at the cafe! The view of the ocean from the mountain is very nice. Do it, you won’t be disappointed.
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Jennifer_m
Oct 11, 2025
Definitely the best way to see Yilan and Kavalan Whisky Distillery - I highly recommend taking a private tour to Yilan, especially if you’re interested in visiting Kavalan Whisky distillery and seeing the highlights of the area. Toku of Yolo Taiwan Travel took good care of us, allowing for plenty of time at the distillery and recommending other sites to see. Local Peking-style duck for lunch was very delicious. Another benefit of having a private smaller vehicle (not tour bus) is a ride up to Mr. Brown’s Castle for coffee at the cafe! The view of the ocean from the mountain is very nice. Do it, you won’t be disappointed.
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Dream53109576498
Oct 10, 2025
Nicolas is the Best! - Nicolas was beyond compare! His local knowledge is worth its weight in gold. Growing up in the area he knew all secret spots and routes. Great guy & fantastic english too! Highly Recommend Him for anyone coming to Taiwan!
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Hengchu_h
Jul 8, 2025
A Trip Worth Every Pennies - Our tour guide, Bubble, is very experienced and knowledgeable in his profession. He payed close attention to each individual's needs and addressed issues before being asked. Quickly, he become friends of everyone. We arrived Taipei at its peak temperature in summer. Bubble rearranged our (indoor/outdoor) stops to make it easier for us to mitigate the heat. In addition. he introduced local religions and culture to us while traveling on his van. He pointed out stuff that are unique in Taiwan, but was overlooked. With him by our side, it felt like we knows everything about Taiwan in a few hours. We would love to have Bubble as our guide for our future adventure in Taiwan. He is simply the best!
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Linh
Apr 3, 2025
Whiskey Tour - Vincent was a wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend using him if you ever want a local tour guide that speaks English, Mandarin & Thai. He’s very knowledgeable and super friendly.
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Barbara_c
Nov 8, 2024
Private tour to King Car Whisky and Coffee in Yilan - This was a fun relaxing trip with the best tour guide, Vincent! He was so nice, helpful, informative and his car was very comfortable. We visited KavaLan whisky distillery and sampled the goods! Then we visited an animal farm and feeding the critters was a blast - made us laugh! Vincent took so many pictures of us, too. We requested a fresh seafood restaurant and Vincent easily located one which had fresh abalone and lobster. Ended the day at Mr Brown’s castle for Whisky ice cream and a Whisky Latte! The drive included the longest tunnel through Snow Mountain. We highly recommend this tour and private is the way to go.
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James_f
Oct 15, 2024
Kavalan is worth the visit - Caleb was a great tour guide of the area and was easy to chat with. Kavalan is worth visiting if you enjoy good whiskey.
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Global22247584314
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing Tour Guide Experience✨ - I recently went on a whiskey tour with Vincent Lee as our guide, and he was fantastic! Out of all the tours I've been on, Vincent was the best by far. He was super friendly, very knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great time. The tour itself was really fun and exciting, thanks to his enthusiasm and expertise. Highly recommend!
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J_t
Nov 8, 2024
Kavalan - Steven was accommodating. Due to the inclement weather, visits to the beach was unnecessary. Mixing our own whisky at Kavalan was an interesting experience.
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