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Hong Kong & Taipei Adventure

Cosmopolitan Hong Kong plus up-and-coming Taipei; see 2 animated Asian cities on your own with flights, deluxe 1st class hotel & city tours included

Overview

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Style Independent PackageThese un-escorted packages have no set schedule or guides, so you have the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own from your centrally-located hotel. More of these packages
Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted
Departures
Themes History & Culture
What to Expect This leisurely-paced, independent tour requires minimal walking and is suitable for most levels of physical fitness. This tour does not include a tour guide or escort. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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On one of our latest Independent Adventures you’ll have the freedom to explore two vibrant Asian cities on your own: Hong Kong, the quintessential east meets west tourist city, and Taipei, over 300 years old but just breaching the tourist trail. In Hong Kong, you can savor dim sum and double decker bus tours, a ride up to Victoria Peak for the best panoramic views of the city or a cruise on an iconic junk boat for views of arguably the best skyline in the world. There’s so many must-see sites in Hong Kong, it’s no surprise city-lovers worldwide rank it among their top destinations. And then there is Taipei, an up and coming cosmopolitan locale set surrounded by mountains, with buzzing neon neighborhoods, traditional night markets down electrifying alleyways replete with world-class street food, and Taipei 101- formerly the tallest building in the world. No visit to Taipei is complete without a visit to the intricately carved Longshan Temple or the historical National Palace Museum. This urban metropolis is a pleasant surprise and sure to be one of your most memorable travel experiences.

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Round trip flights via China Airlines non-stop jet service including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
  • 7 nights Deluxe First Class accommodations
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • Arrival and departures transfers
  • City tours of Hong Kong & Taipei with English-speaking local guides

Why you'll love it

  • Victoria Peak
  • Hong Kong's famous 'Golden Mile' shopping district
  • National Palace Museum
  • Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: Check In

  • Your journey begins as you check in for your international flight to Hong Kong
  • Note: October 26, Mar 29, April 26 and May 10 departures from Los Angeles depart for Hong Kong shortly after midnight.

DAY 2: Depart USA

  • Cross the International Date Line and lose one day en route (which you'll recover on your return).

DAY 3: Hong Kong

4 nights The Royal Garden Hotel, Hong Kong. Breakfast.

  • Arrive in Hong Kong, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel

Golen Mile, Hong KongFull Day Itinerary: Upon arrival in Hong Kong, you'll be escorted to your luxurious hotel located in the bustling heart of Kowloon, near the scenic harbor and the "Golden Mile," Hong Kong's famous shopping district.

DAY 4: Hong Kong

Breakfast.

  • Morning tour of Hong Kong Island with peak tram ride
  • Afternoon at leisure for independent sightseeing

Victoria Peak tramFull Day Itinerary: Your morning tour of Hong Kong Island features a ride to the top of Victoria Peak for a magnificent city and harbor view. Descend and continue to Repulse Bay and Aberdeen fishing village, a community of some 600 colorful floating homes. Conclude your tour with some time for shopping. The afternoon is yours at leisure for independent sightseeing in the city.

DAYS 5-6: Hong Kong

Breakfast.

  • Full day at leisure

Hong Kong skylineFull Day Itinerary: Enjoy a full day at leisure to take in the sights and sounds of Hong Kong on your own or shop to your heart's content. Or, take advantage of a unique optional excursion (purchased locally) to the former Portuguese colony of Macau, situated on a corner of the Pearl River Delta. Although it was officially returned to Chinese sovereignty in 1999, Macau maintains a distinctly Mediterranean flavor. You'll see in the European-style architecture, pastel-colored buildings, open air plazas, and abundance of Portuguese wine.

DAY 7: Hong Kong & Taiwan

3 nights Regent Hotel, or similar, Taiwan. Breakfast.

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to Taiwan
  • Upon arrival in Taiwan transfer to your hotel

DAY 8: Taiwan

Breakfast.

  • Half day city tour
  • Afternoon at leisure to explore Taipei

Chiang Kai-Shek memorial hall photo by AngMoKioFull Day Itinerary: Your morning tour of Taipei begins with a panoramic drive through Taipei, passing the Presidential building, the home of the President of the Republic of China. Next you will visit the Chiang Kai-Shek memorial hall which is dedicated to the former President of the Republic of China. You will continue on to the Martyr Shrine, which is dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the Chinese Civil War. Then enjoy a tour of the National Palace Museum, here you can view the largest collection in the world of nearly 700,000 pieces of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts. Lastly, you will visit the Handicraft Center where you will be able to observe the research and creation of local crafts. The remainder of the day you have at leisure to explore the wonders of Taipei.

DAY 9: Taiwan

Breakfast.

  • Full day at leisure

Full Day Itinerary: Enjoy a full day at leisure exploring the capital city of Taiwan. Perhaps begin your day with a trip to the top of Taipei's tallest building, Taipei 101. Afterwards enjoy some shopping in Taipei 101 mall or hike through Yangmingshan National Park. This evening stop at a local night market to sample Taiwanese cuisine.

DAY 10: Depart Taipei/Arrive USA

Breakfast.

  • Transfer to the airport to board your return flight to the USA
  • Arrive USA

Full Day Itinerary: Today, bid farewell to Taiwan as you transfer to the airport to board your return flight to the USA. Passengers returning to San Francisco (SFO) will be provided a day use room due to the late evening flight.

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