Taiwan: Coastline & Country Roads

Taiwan’s East Coast has it all — peaceful country roads, epic mountain views, and unforgettable coastal descents. Bike past lush rice paddies, hike through misty mountains and SUP over glassy lakes. Along the way, soak in hot springs, taste-test local Taiwanese treats, and kick back on hidden beaches. You pick the pace, we’ve got the route, and your only job? Ride, refuel, repeat.

Special Announcement: Taroko National Park is currently closed until further notice due to earthquake damage and the subsequent repair work to make it safe for visitors again. We have adjusted our programs to offer alternative experiences and eagerly await the park's reopening to resume our regular operations.

A self-guided ride through Taiwan’s wild and ridiculously good-looking east coast at whatever pace your legs (or snack breaks) allow. Pedal to marble canyons, past rice paddies that stretch to the horizon, and down quiet coastal roads where the only traffic is the occasional water buffalo.

This tour is all about freedom. Want to start your day with a sunrise ride? Go for it. Prefer to linger over fresh seafood in a sleepy fishing village? No rush. No strict schedules — just you, your bike, and a whole island of adventure waiting.

With your luggage transfers sorted, boutique stays reserved in advance, and our app guiding you to must-see stops, and the best local eats, all you have to do is pedal (and maybe figure out how many bowls of beef noodle soup are too many?!)

And speaking of food — Taiwan’s got it all. Fresh-off-the-boat seafood, fluffy baozi, piping-hot bowls of beef noodle soup, and boba so good it might change your life!

When it's time to rest your helmet hair, s-t-r-e-t-c-h out those limbs as you kick back in steaming hot springs, then curl up in comfy beds — whether it’s a gorge-side lodge, a boutique B&B, or a beachfront retreat. With our guide in your pocket, you’ll cycle, snack, and beach-hop your way through Taiwan. Are your bags packed yet?!

This tour is Riding Level 4, which means you can expect to cycle an average of 40 mi (64 km) per day — and usually no more than 55 mi (88 km) — with occasional breaks to recharge. Expect some longer stretches and uphill climbs (up to 5,000 ft (1,524 m) a day), meaning you’ll need a good level of fitness if you’re on a standard bike.

In Taiwan, you’re in for a smooth ride as almost all the roads are well-maintained with designated cycling lanes. You'll mostly cycle a mix of gently rolling sections along the East Coast and a few short but steep ascents with rewarding long descents over the Coastal Mountain Range, covering roughly 148 mi (254 km) in total.

Highlights

• Pedal along the Pacific coast, where towering cliffs kiss the sea, and every twist in the road offers a jaw-dropping view.
• Spin your wheels through a patchwork of neon-green rice paddies and laid-back indigenous villages in the East Rift Valley.
• Ditch the bike and wander across the rugged, lava-forged landscapes of Sanxiantai Islet
• Soak in the steamy bliss of Ruisui Hot Springs.
• Sip, savor, and soak in the views at Wuhe’s lush tea farms.