Yilan Day Tour from Taipei: Kavalan Whisky & Traditional Arts

Award-winning whisky, traditional arts, and a mountain-ringed lake in one morning and afternoon

A private 9-hour day tour from Taipei to Yilan combines a guided tour of Kavalan Distillery (where you learn the whisky-making process from ingredient selection through aging) with visits to the National Center for Traditional Arts, Luodong Forestry Culture Park, and Meihua Lake. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Taipei, an English or Chinese-speaking guide, and travel insurance are included. A moderate amount of walking is involved.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Yilan's whisky and culture

• Travel from Taipei to Yilan
• Tour Kavalan Whisky Distillery
• Visit National Center for Traditional Arts
• Explore Luodong Forestry Culture Park
• Relax at Meihua Lake

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Taipei and heads to Kavalan Distillery, where you walk through the production stages of Taiwan's award-winning whisky. The distillery is known for fruity and tropical notes with a smooth profile, and the guide explains how the spirits are made from ingredient selection to bottling. From there, the route moves to the National Center for Traditional Arts, where you explore exhibitions and take part in interactive activities that show Taiwanese music, dance, theater, and folk crafts.

The second half of the day includes Luodong Forestry Culture Park, where walking trails and preserved forestry buildings trace Taiwan's logging history through the region's lush greenery. The tour ends at Meihua Lake, a natural reservoir surrounded by mountains on three sides, where you have time to rest before the drive back to Taipei. The entire itinerary may shift due to weather or traffic, and the 9 hours includes travel time between sites.

You'll travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle with your guide, who speaks English or Chinese. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, and cash for any purchases at the stops. Travel insurance is provided once you give your full name, birthday, passport number, and nationality at booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Taipei.
• admission to the National Center for Traditional Arts.
• transportation in an air-conditioned private vehicle.
• an English or Chinese-speaking guide.
• and travel insurance for all participants.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (3 to 92 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Justaiwantour

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if your group wants a full day combining whisky tasting, traditional arts workshops, and coastal scenery in one itinerary without splitting up.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Kavalan Distillery and what happens during the tour there?

Kavalan Distillery produces Taiwan's award-winning whisky, known for fruity and tropical notes with a smooth, rich profile. On the tour, you walk through the whisky-making process, from how ingredients are selected through the aging and bottling stages.

What kind of activities are at the National Center for Traditional Arts?

The National Center for Traditional Arts features exhibitions and interactive activities that showcase Taiwanese traditional arts, including music, dance, theater, and folk crafts.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

A moderate amount of walking is involved across the four stops. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. You'll have opportunities to purchase items at the stops, so bring cash.

What happens if weather or traffic disrupts the schedule?

Tour itineraries may vary due to weather conditions and traffic. The operator adjusts the route to ensure your safety and enjoyment. The 9-hour duration includes all travel time between sites.