Return to Kavalan Tour | Traditional Duck Boat Experience | Duck Boat Ride, Duck Boat Ride + Salted Egg DIY
- Discover the early river civilization of the Dongshan River and Kavalan culture, ride a traditional duck boat, and gain an in-depth understanding of local Yilan culture.
- Listen to an experienced boatman share ancient river stories and pass on the unique experience of operating a duck boat with a bamboo pole to the younger generation.
- Taste traditional Kavalan tea, draw water from a century-old well, and enjoy a fun salted egg DIY session to experience the power of rural revitalization.
Product Info
－ Highlights －
- Kavalan Culture
The indigenous people of the Lanyang Plain in the early days lived by the water and relied on it for their livelihood, developing many customs and cultural practices that coexist with water.
- Liuliu Tribe
This is the only remaining Kavalan tribe on the Lanyang Plain, out of about thirty-six that existed during its peak. Walk into the Liuliu Tribe to see the Taiwan Beech tree that represents the Kavalan settlement, the century-old well, and the treehouse, and taste the Kavalan tea brewed from a blend of three different types of leaves.
- Old Dongshan River Channel
A small, winding section of the river remains from before the Dongshan River was regulated in the early 1970s. With the mixing of fresh and salt water, the aquatic ecosystem is relatively rich, featuring mullet, tilapia, freshwater clams, shrimp, crabs, and more. On the river, the boatman will demonstrate traditional fish trap fishing methods; this river was their 'refrigerator,' and a variety of birds also leisurely forage and settle here.
- Duck Boat (Yamuchuan)
In the early days, the Lanyang Plain was crisscrossed by waterways. The Lanyang River, the mother river, divided the plain into northern and southern sections, with the Dongshan River being the main river in the south. Due to frequent typhoons and flooding in Lanyang, almost every household had a 'duck boat' as a means of transportation. Since ducks were the primary poultry raised due to the frequent floods, this boat served as a great helper for herding ducks, hence the name.
- Salted Duck Egg DIY
Use local methods to make your own unique salted duck eggs. Making them yourself is both fun and educational, and you can eat with peace of mind. Experience the meaning of the Taiwanese proverb 'Even a duck egg has pores' (which means that even the most meticulous plan can have an oversight).
－ Package Info －
- Return to Kavalan Tour — Duck Boat Ride
Session Times: 09:00 or 14:00
Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Itinerary: Check-in >> Old boatman poles the boat along the old Dongshan River channel and tells stories >> Duck boat poling experience >> Return trip
- Return to Kavalan Tour — Duck Boat Ride + Salted Duck Egg DIY
Session Times: 09:00 or 14:00
Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Itinerary: Check-in >> Old boatman poles the boat along the old Dongshan River channel and tells stories >> Duck boat poling experience >> Salted Duck Egg DIY >> Return trip
The old boatman punted the old Dongshan River and told stories
Introduce river scenery, floating islands, ecology along the way
Introduction to Liuliushe Kavalan Culture
Tasting Kavalan Tea
Duck mother boat punting experience
Pick up duck eggs and make salted duck eggs to experience DIY (you need to choose the salted duck egg experience plan)
Important Info
Reminders
A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date
In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 3 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Do not shake or stand on the boat, pay attention to personal safety, children under six years old are not suitable for participation.
Please wear casual clothes and flat shoes, and bring your own environmental cups, rain gear, and sun protection equipment (hats, umbrellas, long-sleeved clothes or sunscreen).
Please arrive on time according to the scheduled session. If you are late due to personal reasons and cannot experience the itinerary on time, no refund will be given and no rescheduling will be possible. Please note.
The above itinerary may be slightly adjusted due to climate factors, and the actual itinerary is based on the arrangement of the tour guide.
Cancellation Policy
- For cancellations made at least 40 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 5% will apply
- For cancellations made 30 to 39 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 10% will apply
- For cancellations made 20 to 29 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 19 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
