See a remarkable range of urban landmarks and natural wonders on the outskirts of Taipei and come away with a deeper understanding of the capital city. You will browse the National Palace Museum, explore vibrant markets and gaze out over Taipei from atop a building that was once the world’s tallest. To experience the culture, you will participate in a sky lantern release and reflect at a 19th-century temple dedicated to the City God. Taiwan’s natural beauty will take center stage at the Yehliu Geopark and Shihfen waterfall.
DAY 1
On arrival in Taoyuan Airport / Songshan Airport, you will meet our representative in the arrivals hall, after luggage claim. You will then meet your driver and transfer to your hotel for check in.
Check-in at the hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made for your room to be available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon your arrival. Please store your luggage with the concierge until your room is ready for occupation.
You will spend the remainder of the day at leisure with meals on your own.
DAY 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a whirlwind tour of Taipei’s top attractions, starting at the historic CKS Memorial Hall and tranquil Longshan Temple. Enjoy a delectable lunch of dim sum at Din Tai Fong.
Then, delve into Taiwan’s rich cultural heritage at the National Palace Museum before ascending to the Taipei 101 observatory for breathtaking city views. Transfer to a downtown restaurant and cap off your adventures with a satisfying dinner of Taiwanese cuisine.
You will end the day with a feast for the senses at Shihlin Night Market, sampling local delicacies and browsing vibrant stalls.
DAY 3
You will embark on an enchanting journey through Taiwan's natural and cultural wonders. Explore the otherworldly rock formations of Yehliu Geopark and stroll through the charming lanes of Jiufen Old Street. Indulge in a delectable lunch featuring Jiufen snacks and savoring the local flavors.
Then marvel at the majestic Shihfen waterfall before partaking in the traditional Sky Lantern Release experience (with one lantern shared among four people).
In the evening, savor a lavish buffet dinner at Shihyeh Restaurant, offering an array of dishes complemented by local beverages. Experience the perfect blend of culture, culinary delights, and relaxation on this memorable Taipei adventure.
DAY 4
Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture with a visit to Nanmen Market and the historical Dihua Street, where you will encounter a tapestry of sights, sounds and flavors.
Explore the spiritual ambiance of Xiahai City God Temple, a place of reverence and tradition. Afterwards, indulge in the rich and savory flavors of the iconic Taiwanese dish beef noodle soup at a renowned local restaurant.
Finally, transfer to Keelung Port for embarkation, filled with memories and experiences from your time exploring the heart of Taiwan’s local life and cuisine.
Land Program Details Step by Step
•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.
•Itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
Extra Nights:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until Day 2 of the program.
•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.
•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
Day 1
You will be met at Taoyuan Airport/Songshan Airport outside the luggage claim area according to your flight details and
transferred to your hotel.
Check in is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot
be guaranteed. You may wish to request an additional night if you are arriving early in the morning.
Any meals are on your own and the day is at leisure.
Overnight at the Marriott Taipei or similar hotel
Meet and Greet and transfers:
•Final cruise documents emailed at 21 days prior to sailing include on Page 1 a contact telephone number of our local ground agent to use should you not be able to locate your meet and greet upon arrival. Remember that often many guests are arriving on the same flight and the representative may be assisting someone else when you exit the customs and/or luggage claim area.
•Always look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt please check with airport staff to be directed to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
•Meet and Greet and transfers for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for any extra nights booked through the cruise line, are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details at minimum 14 days in advance of your sailing date or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team not notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
Day 2
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Departure from hotel
9:30am Arrival CKS Memorial Hall and visit
10:30am Transfer to Longshan Temple
10:45am Visit Longshan Temple
11:30am Transfer to Din Tai Fung
11:45am Enjoy lunch at Din Tai Fung
12:45pm Transfer to Taipei 101
1:00pm Vist Taipei 101, 89th-floor observatory
2:30pm Transfer to National Palace Museum
3:00pm Visit National Palace Museum
5:00pm Transfer to Taiwanese cuisine restaurant
5:30pm Dinner at Taiwanese cuisine restaurant
6:30pm Transfer to Shihlin Night Market
7:00pm Visi Shihlin Night Market
8:30pm Transfer back to your hotel
Overnight The Marriott Taipei or similar hotel
Day 3
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Transfer to Yehliu Geopark
10:00am Visit Yehliu Geopark
11:30am Transfer to Jiufen Old Street
12:00pm Enjoy lunch at Jiufen Shih-le restaurant
1:00pm Visit Jiufen old street
2:00pm Experience tea ceremony
3:00pm Transfer to Shihfen
3:45pm Sky Lantern released experience
5:00pm Transfer to restaurant for dinner
6:00pm Enjoy dinner at Shihyeh Authentic Fusion Buffet
7:30pm Transfer back to your hotel
Overnight The Marriott Taipei or similar hotel
Day 4
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Transfer to Nanmen Local Market
9:30am Visiting Nanmen Local Market
10:30am Transfer to Dihu Street and Xiahai City God Temple
11:00am Visit Dihua Street and Xiahai City God Temple
12:00pm Transfer to Beef Noodle Restaurant
12:30pm Enjoy lunch at Beef Noodle Restaurant
1:30pm Transfer to the port for embarkation
TBA Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation
Expected Weather
April and May
20°-32° Celsius
68°-90° Fahrenheit
What to Bring
Casual layered clothing, hat, comfortable shoes, sun cream, cameras, personal medicines and umbrella.
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar
Electricity
110V or 220V at 60Hz
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at OCI at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which neither Oceania Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible.
Documents and Visa Requirements
Passports are required to be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local embassy for all the visa requirements. Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
Accommodation
The Marriott Taipei Hotel
No. 199 Lequn 2nd Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan
Phone: +886 2 8502 9999
*If similar hotels are required due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified ahead of time of any changes. Should no notification be given in advance of any changes, then the hotels listed above will be the ones used for this program.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
•3 nights at Marriott Taipei on a bed and breakfast basis or similar hotel – classic room
•Transfers per itinerary
•English-speaking guide
•Air-conditioned vehicle
•Admission tickets
•3 lunches and 2 dinners
•Beverage for lunch including 2 glasses of soft drinks / local beer / local water and Chinese tea
•Beverage for dinner, and 2 glasses of soft drinks / local beer / local water / house wine and Chinese tea
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your Meet and Greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, transfers or meet and greet are not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, Meet and Greet will not be provided.
PROGRAM EXCLUDES:
•Any other meals not listed in the program
•All other beverages
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Gratuities for drivers and guides
•Any other services not mentioned above
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.
