Alishan

This was my first time handling a chartered bus trip with friends on my own, and it went surprisingly smoothly. Worried about not having buses available during the long holiday, I booked well in advance, and then worried every day about potential problems. I only started to relax after receiving a message from the bus company the day before. In fact, the bus company had made excellent arrangements, so there was no need to worry. The driver was very enthusiastic, drove steadily, and shared a lot about the history of Alishan and Fenqihu. His estimated travel time was also very accurate; if you followed his directions, you wouldn't be late. Everything went perfectly. Although the weather wasn't great that day—it was foggy on the Eryanping Trail—it was still a unique experience.

The entire trip was exquisitely packaged, from receiving the transparent ticket to seating arrangements, concierge service, train ambiance, menu, souvenirs, and more – it felt like opening a gift, with surprises in every detail. Although the weather was overcast that day, preventing access to the most stunning views and coastal scenery, the overall sophistication of the package and food was captivating, making it impossible not to capture it with a camera! I especially appreciated the guided tours at the next stop, which included visits to towns and villages not typically visited on regular tours, offering a deeper understanding of Taiwan's local customs and culture. While the price wasn't cheap, it was still worthwhile. Furthermore, purchasing through KKday offered a $90 discount coupon, making it cheaper than buying directly from the website. And if tickets are sold out on the website, checking KKday again might still offer some availability.

Alishan is a little too short and not sure if Sun Moon lake should be included in the itinerary by the long distend driving on the road. But all the driver and tour staff are very helpful and nice. Amy is very response for any question and connecting points. We pay extract for the hotel stay in Alishan, the hotel didn't know it until I told them it was an upgrade request from KKday and we should have the bigger room. They finally switched us to the right room. Thank you. .

Pei Pei was our guide. She was an amazing driver and super nice. The tour was worth the price considering the difficulty of getting up to Alishan and back. Having a private driver in a private car who worked out restroom stops, helped you take photos, made precise pick ups was perfect. The unexpected part was being asked to purchase extra tickets once we arrived. The 1st was a bus ticket getting you from visitor's center to the trailhead. This was $60 ea and though the signs said credit cards were accepted, there was a well used sign saying the machine was broken. The 2nd was the small little train @ $100ea that took you back to the visitor's center, cash only. They were presented as mandatory tickets and when on a tour you do what the guide tells you. So worth the price and the time if you are looking for an introduction to Alishan but bring extra cash.