Alishan Mountain: Explore Ancient Forest Trails

Discover Alishan’s ancient forests, hike mysterious trails, and experience indigenous culture on a day tour from Taichung, Chiayi, or Kaohsiung.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chukou Visitor Center - Chukou Visitor Center is a stop where you can rest your legs and stretch your body because it is a long drive from the start. However, soon we will be arriving at Alishan!
  • Alishan National Forest Recreation Area - Situated in the mountainous region of Chiayi County, Alishan is famous for its towering ancient trees,…
What's Included
  • Professional driver (depending on tour size)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Licensed guide
  • Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Alishan Train Ticket (100NTD)
  • Meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • Depending on tour size, an infant seat may charge an extra 300 NTD. Please let us know in advance.
Additional Information

If you’re a lover of hiking and nature, Alishan Mountain is the most precious gem where you should definitely not miss out in Taiwan!
Departing at High Speed Rail Taichung Station, Exit 4 (meeting point 7.) we will be heading to Chukka first. Next, we will arrive in Alishan, where you can explore the forest with those ancient trees that have lived on for…

Location
HSR Taichung Station
Zhanqu 2nd Road
For tour starting from Taichung: High Speed Rail Taichung Station Exit 7, Meeting Point 4 Meeting Time: 07:50 Departure Time: 08:00 Please look for the guide in yellow uniform.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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465josyl
Jun 27, 2025
Beautiful views in Alishan! - Thank you to Stella (Miss Chen Chen Hyun) for the professional and attentive care of our family at "Aly Mountain Day Tour", and both Mom and Dad (over 75 years old) had a great time. The trip was rich and smooth throughout the day, and we appreciated many beautiful views. Stella drives safely and stably, the trunk is clean and comfortable, Stella also carefully observes the needs of the elderly, flexibly adjusts the journey, and for us to take many beautiful photos, let us bring valuable and good memories home. Thank you Stella!
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Jane
Mar 20, 2025
Immersive mountain forest experience - An immersive experience of a magnificent mountain forest. Well planned in that the walking was all downhill! We didn’t realise we couldn’t use a stroller, so this was an ambitious tour to do with a toddler (15 months). A backpack would have been better than carrying and walking with her. Our guide Cook was patient and good humoured and did his best to make our experience enjoyable and memorable.
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Jonathan_k
Feb 7, 2025
Great tour - Alicia was a great tour guide, taking us through a hike that was at a relaxed pace but still full of lots of information and things to see.
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Rinus_e
Jan 18, 2025
Excellent! - Out guide Captain Cook was great in explaining about the Alishan forests. The whole day was well organized and very interesting!
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Rhsntrip_a_d_v_i_s_o
Sep 30, 2024
Fantastic trip and well taken care of - I love every aspect of the trip. From pre-trip information, transportation and explanation till the end everything was excellent. Enough time was provided for sightseeing and shopping. Guide Alicia was knowledgeable, cheerful and professional. I highly recommend this tour. Although the hike was easy, quite some long staircases were involved and it was not wheelchair accessible.
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Jerome
Sep 2, 2024
Good visit - Fun tour in the forest with Cook from Taichung ! Cook is a good guide and speaks good English. Alishan forest is also recommended
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Matteo_d
Aug 27, 2024
Yessss - Great value and comfort if you want to visit Alishan in one day from Taichung without caring about the maze of public transport. Our guide knew perfectly the story of the main trees of the forest which helped us to understand better what Alishan is, and not just having a hike in the woods. Recommended hiking shoes, possibly waterproof since it rains most of the times, and a light jacket, even if humid we were at 16°C in August
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Fearless35897813938
Aug 19, 2024
Best way to go to Alishan if you have limited time only - I went on a join-in tour by myself, I was a bit worried about being awkward at first. Later I made friends with other travelers during the tour, so it turned out to be an unforgettable trip. The weather wasn't too good that day but apparently it's usually foggy at Alishan. I guess that's why it's a bit mysterious there.
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Tiina_b
Apr 11, 2025
Amazing scenery - Take motion sickness pill for mountain road if you are sensitive. Weather is much cooler on the top ~2200m - and definitely if it is cloudy. Be ready to sit in the bus ab 4 hrs on one direction.
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From $88
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).