Hualien kayaking
Qingshui Cliff
Taroko National Park
Difficulty:⭐
(Suitable for Beginner)
Escape the city’s hustle and bustle with our Hualien kayaking adventure. Challenge yourself and witness breathtaking natural beauty in Taroko National Park.
Latest News: Post-April 2024 earthquake, the Hualien kayaking tour remains safe and unaffected. Feel free to book and enjoy your adventure!
Why Choose Us?
- High-quality small group services with a 1:5 Instructor to kayak ratio to ensure safety.
- Free waterproof camera photography service with no extra charge, instant Airdrop sharing!
- Our instructors are experienced and prioritize outdoor activity safety, always monitoring weather and participant conditions.
- Waterproof bags and glasses hooks are provided for free.
- We provide child-sized, properly fitting life jackets and lightweight paddles, ensuring kids have fun and stay safe.
- We carry liability insurance for water activities in accordance with the law. Choose a legally registered and insured provider for a safe and secure experience.
Highlight Photos
Sunrise Session
Beautiful and Sunburn-Free
- 03:45 Meetup and check-in
- 04:00 Receive outfit and pre-trip briefing
- 04:40 Take photos before heading out to sea
- 05:20 Paddle on the sea and embrace the sunrise
- 05:50 Enjoy the magnificent marble cliff of Taroko National Park
- 06:40 Back to on shore
- 07:15 Rinse off, share shotos, and farewell
Inclusions
- Kayaking activity (around 3.5hrs)
- Photography Service
- Public Liability Insurance
- Safe and Reliable Equipment (Kayak, Paddle, Life Jackets, Helmets)
Exclusions
- Logistic from Taipei to Hualien
- Logistic from Hualien to Kayaking meetup point (adds-on service)
- Meal
- Accommodaion
- Gratuity (optional)
Available Dates for Booking
- Mar. ~ Oct.
Exclusice Wood Medal
- Handcrafted and polished by our instructors, each medal’s texture and shape are unique.
- It will be the perfect keepsake to commemorate your kayaking achievement in Taiwan.
Notice for Booking
- Single (one person) bookings are welcome. Tour operated with a minimum of 2 people. If the group is less than 2, you can either pay extra, receive a full refund, or reschedule.
- Groups of 14 or more can upgrade to a private tour for free.
- This activity is only suitable for individuals aged 8-60. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, pregnant women, individuals with significant injuries, or those who have recently undergone surgery should not sign up for this tour.
- If adverse weather conditions are expected to affect the tour, we will notify you of the tour status by 9:00 PM the day before the activity at the latest.
In case of cancellation due to natural disasters or road closures, a full refund will be provided.
100% Refund
How to Signup?
- To register, contact our online staff to confirm the date, price, payment method, and important details.
- Full payment is required for signup by domestic bank transfer, online credit card or PayPal. For refund policy, please check the bottom of this page.
- Please check the FAQ below. If you have any others questions, feel free to contact us.
Price
For pricing details, please message our customer service team.
Online Service
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faq
For safety reasons, our age restriction for registration is 10 to 60 years old.
Yes, children can participate, but we recommend they be at least 8 years old. We provide kid-size life jackets and paddles for children to ensure they can play safely and enjoyably.
Individual weight must not exceed 120 kg (264 lbs).
Our activity lasts approximately 3.5 hours in total, with about 1.5 hours of paddling on the sea.
Based on our experience, this duration provides the perfect experience.
The paddling distance depends on the weather (wind, current) and participant conditions on the day (around 4 kilometers round trip).
Yes, you can bring your dog! There is no extra charge for bringing your dog. Please bring your own life jacket for your dog.
Note that insurance does not cover dogs, so you must take care of them yourself. (Small to medium-sized dogs are fine, larger dogs are subject to approval.)
The Qingshui Cliff kayaking tour is available from Mar. to Oct. each year.
Yes, you can! We provide certified high-quality life jackets and our instructors will accompany and guide you to ensure your safety.
As long as you are not super afraid of water, you can easily enjoy the activity.
If it’s just light rain or drizzle, the activity will proceed as planned.
However, if there is a thunderstorm or heavy rain, the activity may be canceled and a refund will be provided, or you can reschedule for another time.
Meetup Location: (google map link)
We will provide shuttle from meetup place to the beach.
Meeting Time: Depending on the season and sunrise time, it will be between 3:45 and 4:30 AM. After registration, our staff will provide a specific time.
[Important] Please be respectful of others and do not be late. We will wait a maximum of 10 minutes. If you are late beyond this time, we will depart without you and no refunds will be given.
It depends. If you tend to get seasick or carsick, we strongly recommend taking seasickness medication.
If you feel seasick during the activity, you can get into the water to feel better.
If you’re still very uncomfortable, the instructor will take you ashore to rest.
If you’re not feeling particularly uncomfortable, you can participate in the activity by wearing appropriate menstrual products and comfortable waterproof clothing.
We provide simple outdoor shower facility to rinse off the sticky seawater with clean changing rooms available.
Additionally, we offer hairdryers, cotton swabs, and bags for wet clothes.
However, if you prefer a more thorough and leisurely hot shower, you can do so back at the hotel!
- Please bring a clean set of clothes and a towel for changing.
- If you’re concerned about sun exposure, apply sunscreen (we recommend using eco-friendly sunscreen).
- Not recommended to bring your phone even if it’s waterproof. Improper use might result in it sinking to the bottom.
- Valuable items like phone, wallet should be left locked in your car, and you can give your car keys to the staff for safekeeping.
Bikinis, board shorts, sports compression wear, or rash guards are all suitable. Adding a lightweight long-sleeve shirt and pants over your swimwear is also recommended.
Please avoid wearing absorbent and heavy materials like jeans.
It is recommended to wear water-friendly shoes, such as sport sandals.
Avoid wearing shoes that can easily come off or absorb water, such as flip-flops or canvas shoes.
Alternatively, you can leave your shoes on the shore and go barefoot.
We recommend wearing contact lenses. If you need to wear glasses, we suggest using anti-slip ear hooks. We also have some available for borrowing on-site.
The sea conditions can be unpredictable, and shore-breaking of wave can be dangerous.
Therefore, without the instructor’s permission, you must not leave the group or go ashore on your own. Otherwise, you will be responsible for any consequences.
If you have an iPhone, our instructor can Airdrop the photos to you directly.
For non-iPhone users, we will send a link to the photo album within 8 hours after the activity.
Additionally, we respect our guests’ privacy, and we will not post any photos on social media without your consent.
We provide waterproof bags for free to carry water and small personal items. However, they are not 100% waterproof, especially if not used correctly.
Yes, there is. The shuttle service costs NT$350 per person. If you need us to arrange the shuttle service, please message our customer service team.
No problem at all. However, with a larger group, we will need to arrange more staff to ensure everyone’s safety. Therefore, if your group exceeds 20 participants, we usually operate as a private tour to maintain better quality. Please contact our customer service team.
People with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, pregnant women, those with significant injuries, those who have recently undergone surgery, children under 7 years old, and individuals over 60 years old should not participate.
Refund Policy
1. Cancellation due to weather conditions: 100% refund
- If the Central Weather Bureau issues a heavy rain or land typhoon warning on the day of the trip, guests can choose to cancel before departure and receive a 100% refund.
- If the instructor deems there are safety concerns (such as strong winds or lightning). We reserves the right to cancel the activity and provide a 100% refund. Safety is our top priority!
- A processing fee of NT$60 per group will be deducted from the above refunds.
2. Cancellation due to personal reasons: 100% refund if canceled one week in advance.
- If canceled 7 days before the activity date, a 100% refund will be provided.
- If canceled 3 to 6 days before the activity date, a 50% refund will be provided.
- If canceled 1 to 2 days before the activity date or on the day of the activity, there will be no refund of the deposit.
- A processing fee of NT$90 per group will be deducted from the above refunds.