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Hiking East Asia

17 days
From Taipei to Seoul
4.0
5 traveler reviews
Hiking East Asia - Crooked Compass
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Hike through Jinmian Mountain, the Mt Moalan Trail and more
  • Visit the impressive Hell Valley or Ghost Lake
  • Trek along a century old path between villages which was used as a trade route to deliver fish, tea and sulphur
  • Witness U-Theatre, a drum beating performance with a focus on zen
  • Explore Sun Moon Lake
  • Overnight in a traditional Korean Hanok village
  • Spend the night in an active Buddhist Temple stay
  • Participate in the Buddhist ceremony – yebul
  • Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with monks
  • Hike through National Parks over multiple days through forests, mountains and remote villages

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Taipei
  2. Day 2 Taipei
  3. Day 3 Taipei
  4. Day 4 Taipei – Yehliu Geo Park – Yilan
  5. Day 5 Yilan
  6. Day 6 Yilan - Sun Moon Lake
  7. Day 7 Sun Moon Lake
  8. Day 8 Sun Moon Lake - Mt Hehun - Taichung
  9. Day 9 Departure from Taichung and Fly to Seoul
  10. Day 10 Seoul
  11. Day 11 Seoul – Seorak
  12. Day 12 Seorak – Andong - Daegu
  13. Day 13 Andong – Mt Jiri - Namwon
  14. Day 14 Namwon - Mt. Naejang - Gwangju
  15. Day 15 Gwangju – Jeonju
  16. Day 16 Jeonju – Seoul
  17. Day 17 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crooked Compass

4.0
(5 reviews)

Number of tours

97

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Dr.
    · April 13th, 2024
    excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large...
  • tsippora
    · October 25th, 2023
    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
  • Elizabeth
    · July 18th, 2023
    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

Dates & Availability

17 days
Hiking East Asia
From Taipei to Seoul

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    15 Oct, 2025
    Friday
    31 Oct, 2025
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    $7,891
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 288565

  • Currencies
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    South Korea
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    New Taiwan Dollar
    Taiwan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F. As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, A, B.

    Type C
    South Korea
    Type E
    South Korea
    Type F
    South Korea
    Type A
    Taiwan
    Type B
    Taiwan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Korea and Taiwan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Korea and Taiwan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Korea and Taiwan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Korea and Taiwan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for South Korea and Taiwan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Taiwan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 23rd, 2025, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.