Scenic Coastal Cycling Adventure

You can get to Kaohsiung by flight or train from Taipei. In the evening, we will meet for a bike fitting and briefing over dinner to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready for our adventure.

Afterward, feel free to explore Kaohsiung. Visit the Pier-2 Art Center for local art, walk along Love River, or try tasty street food at Liouhe Night Market. The night markets in Taiwan offer a variety of local crafts and delicious food, and visiting one is highly recommended.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:

We leave Kaohsiung at 8 am to visit Fo Guang Shan, the largest Buddhist monastery and museum in Taiwan. Today’s ride is a 40 km loop on mostly flat roads around Taiwan’s Southernmost Point.
In the afternoon, we will cycle along the beautiful coastline of Kenting National Park, with time to enjoy a beach stop.
After dinner, we’ll explore the famous local night market.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cycling Distance: 40 km / 25 mi
Accommodation: Howard Beach Resort

Today, we leave Kenting and journey through the southern section of the central mountains, passing charming Indigenous villages. We will climb to 480 meters (1,574 ft) in elevation before descending to the east coast, where we’ll get our first view of the Pacific Ocean.

If time allows, we can enjoy a walk on the Alanyi Coastal Trail, featuring a lovely rocky path and indigenous art. We’ll spend the night in a cozy coastal village, staying at a small family guest house. This evening will be peaceful, allowing us to admire the natural beauty of this area of Taiwan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cycling Distance: 80 km / 48 mi
Accommodation: Oriental Cloud B&B

We’ll begin the morning with a scenic drive to the beautiful Hengchun Peninsula. Our destination is Baisha Beach, a stunning tropical paradise featured in Ang Lee’s movie, ‘Life of Pi.’ You’ll have the morning to snorkel, swim, or simply relax on this picturesque shore.

After our beach time, we’ll head to Houbihu Marina for a tasty seafood lunch. Then, a short ride will take us to our hotel in Kenting.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace in this lively beach town. Whether you want to relax or try out some activities, Kenting offers plenty of options for a memorable break in our adventure-filled journey.

After a satisfying breakfast, we’ll get ready to ride our bikes north to the charming walled town of Hengchun. Then, we’ll cross the peninsula, passing through its various landscapes until we reach the rugged beauty of the East Coast.

Once we hit the ocean, our adventure takes a different turn as we switch from pedals to paddles. We’ll kayak along a tidal river, surrounded by peaceful countryside.

After a well-deserved lunch break, we’ll prepare for the last part of our ride.

We’ll cycle along dramatic cliffs with breathtaking views of the coast, heading towards the southernmost tip of the island, where the scenery is stunning. Our journey ends back in the lively center of Kenting.

After breakfast, we’ll explore the rugged beauty of Kenting National Park, where we’ll see stunning views of the whole peninsula. Our hike will take us through this wild landscape, passing coral formations, mysterious caves, and tall banyan trees. Along the way, we might spot monkeys, eagles, deer, and maybe even a shy snake.

After our hike, we’ll head back to Kenting for a delicious lunch.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy—relax by the pool or on the beach, do some shopping, or check out the lively night market. If you’re interested in marine life, you can also visit the amazing National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium.

This morning, you have the opportunity to relax and enjoy some leisure time at your own pace. You can soak up the sun at the beach, swim in the hotel’s pool, or treat yourself to a spa treatment or massage.

After checking out of the hotel, our journey comes to an end with a transfer back to Kaohsiung. This marks the conclusion of our adventure as we arrive back in the city.