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Paragliding in Taiwan

Adventure in Puli!

Central Taiwan offers spectacular adventure opportunities. "Step Out In Taiwan" has just opened operations in Puli in Central Taiwan. A camping site l with BBQ area was established as well as facilities for paragliding. Yuri and team are the experienced and helpful guides that will make sure you have the best exposure to adventure sports in this area.

Activities include:
Paragliding, river walking/tracing, kayakking on Sun Moon Lake, visiting a natural river hot spring, and scenic tours of the surrounding areas.

This is Adventure Taiwan at its best and bookings can also be made with Eddie at Green Island Adventures as well as with Yuri .

We Cater for BBq's (Braais)up to 60 persons and also offer tours in Central Taiwan - contact Eddie : greenislandreservations@yahoo.com

For Paragliding:

E-mail Yuri: flyyuri@yahoo.com

Cell: 0928 681 454 Taiwan

Click on pics below for BBQ ( BRAAI) Slide Show:

PARAGLIDING - RIVER HIKES - KAYAKS - MOUNTAIN BIKING - REPELING - BBQ'S - HOT SPRINGS - CAMPING - WATERFALLS - LAKES - ADVENTURE

Known as "The Heart of Taiwan", Puli Town is the geographic centre of Taiwan and only 17 km's from Sun Moon Lake in Nan Tou , Taiwan. From here we run Step Out in Taiwan Adventures.

From Tai Jong City only 1 hour by car on the No.3 toll Rd. and the new No.6 to Puli Town - 1.5 hour by bus - 1 to 2 hours by scooter -the new Free way is open and it quick!


If you're looking for accommodation you will need to book in advance for hotels and guest houses because Puli is fast becoming a big tourist area and every weekend is booked out sometimes a month and a half before time. So that is what you will be competing against if you need last minute bookings. CAMPING however we do do!!! On "Hu Tou Shan" or Tiger Head Mountain, accessible from Jong Xing Bei and 2.4 km's up the hill the private take off and safe top landings for experienced pilots, provides the camp site.

 

If you are into outdoors and adventure then come on up to Puli and join in the fun. Go tandem paragliding, mountain biking, kayaking at Sun Moon Lake, river ascending/hiking, waterfall picnics, natural hot springs, and camping. Enjoy a mountain top BBQ while the city below lights up under an electric sunset. We will make a weekend of it for you. Or you can tailor the activities to your needs. Take it to the edge or chill out and relax. It's up to you!


Tandem Paragliding

NEW CHEAPER PRICES

  A good pair of ankle boots or at least a pair of sneakers for your foot ware.

Basic Flight 1000nt=10 to 15 min

Average Flight 1200nt=15 to 20 min

Long Flight 1500nt=20 to 30 min

Want to experience taking the controls?2000nt=20 to 30 min  

Warning. Paragliding is a sport that relies on good flying weather. Flights are not always garenteed.In the case of a short flight of less than 10 mins. A refund will be offered. 

Mountain Top

Camping

BBQ's,Bar,

Kitchen,Pig on spit,shower/loo.

Daily site fee of 50 nt

Camping fee of 200 nt per day

Rent a tent for 200 nt + 500 nt deposit refunded when the tent is packed and returned.

River Hikes

insurance, transportation,hiking booties (non slip shoes),backpacks and water included. hikes last from 1.5 to 4 hours

Groupe Rates.

4 people @ 800 nt

6 people @ 750 nt

8 people @ 700 nt

Things to bring:

Swim wear, towel, camera, sun tan lotion, for evenings mosqueto lotion, sneakers or hiking boots.

Kayaking

Head to Sun Moon Lake and spend a relaxing time paddling around on sea kayaks. These are 1 or 2 man flat bottom sea kayaks. For easy balancing and enjoyment.

2 people @ 1000nt each

4 and up @ 700nt each.

Waterfalls, Swimming spots, picnics

insurance,transportation, booties, backpacks and water

Groupe Rates

4 people @ 750 nt. pp

6 people @ 650 nt.pp

8 people @ 600 nt .pp

Natural Hot Spring

take a 90 minute breath taking drive up towards Lu Shan and do a river crossing, then dig your own hot pool jump in and relax.

1000 nt per person min 4 people.

Road Trips

Trips to the highest road in South East Asia. 3400 meters above sea level. YES, it is COLD up there!

Ho Wan Mountain is above the clouds and a 30 min hike on a path will get you to the top for a view to kill for.

ChingJing Farm where you can enjoy heards of sheep, catterpillars of all shapes and colors, stick insects the size of a tissue box and other insects i thought belonged on Mars.  

Mountain Biking Tour

Take a mountain bike tour and ride some beautiful and breath taking views here in Puli. for 600 to 800 nt you can chose a normal bike or top end and fly.

or

go on your own and explore the area.

or

Take a 90 min scenic drive in the van up to the top of a mountain. Unpack the Mountain bikes and trail ride down hill for a 1000nt per person. Spectacular views.  

a 2000 nt deposit for top end bikes will be required.Don't forget the insurance.



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Green Island Adventures - more tours:
Travel Taiwan! True to it's Portuguese name - "Il ha de Formosa", which translates into "beautiful island", Taiwan offers tourists not only affordable travel with great weather all year round, but also cross cultural experiences and excellent Asian cuisine.
Traveling in Taiwan soon leaves the visitor astounded with the amount of cultural -and natural diversity packed into such a limited geographical space. Driving from North to South (Keeling to Henchman Peninsula), its northern and southernmost tip, is possible within a day. You'd drive past emerald-peaked mountains, long stretches of coast, slumbering hamlets, bustling 24 hour cities, rice fields and harbors, but this would not do justice to what Taiwan offers. Rather pre-select certain destinations and we will try and tailor-fit a package that is suitable to your expectations and budget.

Hualien/Taroko Packages:
Travel Taiwan ! The East Coast National Scenic Area was authorized as Taiwan's 2nd national scenic area in 1987. It's territory is a strip of land and ocean which lies mainly on the east side of the coastal range of Taiwan from the Hualien River mouth in the north to Siaoyeliou near Taitung in the south, and also include the Siouguluan river white water rafting segment, located below Rueisuei as well as Green Island. The area is a total of 41 484 hectares. This unique national scenic area contains abundant natural resources: a combination of mountain, sea and island sites. Visiting Toroko Gorge and diving in the coral waters of Green Island are tourist highlights in this area.

1Night 2 Day Package (Hotel & Tour)

Includes:

  • Round trip train tickets
  • Accommodation (hotel room double bed , ac , own b/room, tv)
  • Toroko bus-tour with lunch

Price NT 3800 per person sharing
Add 200 if departing from Taichung or Koahsuing

Wanna get there on your own? No problem we will adjust our price accordingly.Self-Drive
Package starts at NT 2700pp

2 Night 3 Day Package (Hotel & Tour)

Includes:

  • Round trip train tickets
  • 2 nights accommodation (hotel room double bed , ac , own b/room, tv)
  • Toroko bus-tour with lunch
    + any tour listed below at half price!
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Price NT 5800 per person sharing
Add 200 if departing from Taichung or Koahsuing
Wanna get there on your own? No problem we will adjust our price accordingly. Self-Drive Package starts at NT 3900pp


-Add NT 1100 per person for whale watching tour ( May to September)
-Add NT 1500 per person for River Canyoning ( New)
-Add NT 1600 per person for Hua Tung Valley one-day tour ( New)
-Add NT 1500 per person for Ocean Park /Children NT 1300 per child
(-Add NT 2500 per person to Ocean Park package and swim with Dolphins!)
-Add NT 1500 per person for East Coast 1 Day Tour

Click here for pictures in and around Hualien

-Group discount of NT 500 per person if 4 people share one room , 2 double beds.
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Our hotel is very close to the Jade Market and Aboriginal Dance show - about 15 min walk, but the hotel will gladly shuttle you down there at no charge.Hualien has nice bicycle ways and the hotel offers free bicycles as well!Breakfast is buffet-style with ham, eggs , toast , coffee etc. A mere 3 minute walk will put you on the Main Street of Hualien where the pavements are literally paved with marble.Great dumpling restaurants, Japanese Cuisine and even a French restaurant just 2 minutes away!Great shopping of course and Rainbow jade ( only found in Hualien area) can be bought here is well at discount prices.There are MacDonalds,Pizza Hut and Starbucks outlets - within 10 min walk from the hotel - for those folks that like to be in familiar surroundings.
Pictures of the rooms:



(Pic's by Jordana and Mike)

Trains are difficult to book in Taiwan; to ensure your reservation is secure we suggest booking these packages 3 weeks in advance.
Please visit this link ( www.railway.gov.tw/m/ ) for train schedule.


Testimonials/feedback from recent guests:

hi Eddie... i just wanted to express my gratitude for all that you put together for my mom and i... it was a fantastic trip!!!

Janneane

Eddie, 

I just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic trip and are very grateful for your work putting it together. The high speed train was great. All the travel connections were very smooth and easy and people were always  there to help us on our way. Mr. Chen at the hotel on Green Island took good care of us and was especially good with the kids (making them food and tea late at night, for example, and giving them little toys and candy). I didn’t even know we had a tour planned for Taroko Gorge, but that was great as well. We were very impressed by the people at the hotel in Hualien. My son left an electronic thingy on the tour bus, for example. We called the tour bus company, but they said they couldn’t find it. The owner (manager?) of the hotel (and one of the desk girls - Cherry), whom we had not met before, came and got us in his car and drove us to the bus yard in the evening to look for ourselves on the bus and we found the thingy. My son was quite relieved and we were impressed that this man would go out of his way to help strangers. We had Ocean Park almost to ourselves, there were so few people. My kids loved it because they didn’t have to get off the rides and get in line again – they could just keep going around and around. I’m sure you arranged that, as well. Overall, we felt like it was a charmed trip. Thanks again. We would definitely do this trip again and will recommend your company to our friends here. I’ll attach a few pictures. 

Pat and Robin Preisinger
Robin & Pat's kids at the oceanarium (Hualien)

Dear Eddie
The trip to Jinmen was great, thoroughly enjoyed it, even getting lost late at nightad itide – riding a motor scooter and being escorted by one of the few police cars on Jinmen back to our hotel with flashing blue and red lights was a highlight! People were all very friendly and helpful, and the history and mystery of the island is fascinating.
Thnks and cheers

Richard Mathews.

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Kinmen Island– A Blast from the Past!

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For those who always wanted to time-travel, Kinmen is the answer.
This small island on Mainland China’s Fujian coast (Yes you can actually see China’s Xiamen coastline from Kinmen!) has occupied a special position through Sung, Ming and Ching Dynasties and it is easy to see why once you start exploring the island.

Traditional Chinese architecture abounds on this clean, pristine island. Once a very strategic military outpost and the scene of a war with China, it’s major attractions now are more friendly and fascinating in nature. White sandy beaches greet you everywhere and horseback riding on the beach is a favorite pastime for visitors. Bird lovers are in for a special treat as well, the rich sea-life attracts a multitude of bird species, Great Cormorants and other species flourish in this “Park in the Ocean” as Kinmen is also known.


Kaoliang liquor is a big business here ( sorghum and wheat farms are organically tilled ) and with the local ceramic works ( special ceramic vessels for Kaoliang liquor are sold in quaint little traditional shops in beautiful restored little streets) offers visitors a rare opportunity to purchase souvenirs not easily found elsewhere.

Being located in a rich fishing area , visitors are never disappointed with both variety and styles of seafood. Cuisine is heavily influenced by Fujianese cooking and don’t forget the string noodles still made in the old way.


Hotel:
The hotel is conveniently located and part of an old restored village boasting some of the best traditional architecture and historic sites on Kinmen. Horses can also be rented at the hotel and for more proficient riders the nearby beach offers great equestrian fun.

Packages:
(All prices are quoted as per person sharing)

1 Night 2 day : NT 8500per person sharing

2 Night 3 Day : NT 9500 per person sharing

Groups of 4 and more sharing get NT 500 per person discount.

Packages include:
- Return/round trip flights from Taichung, Kaohsiung or Taipei.
- 1 scooter ( shared between 2 persons),
- hotel,
- breakfast and
- pick-up drop-off service between hotel and Airport on Kinmen

Horses can also be rented at the hotel!!


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Skype: greenislandadventures

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