Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour
Overview
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8 hours
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes and cultural treasures of northern Taiwan with our Keelung Shore Excursion. This private tour promises an immersive exploration of three iconic destinations: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, and Houton Cat Village.
Throughout this private tour, our knowledgeable guide will provide insightful commentary, ensuring an enriching and personalized experience tailored to your interests. Whether you're captivated by geological wonders, fascinated by cultural heritage, or simply seeking to connect with nature and animals, our Keelung Shore Excursion promises an unforgettable adventure filled with discovery and delight.
We provide Muslim-friendly services like bathroom facilities, halal prayer room, meals at halal certified restaurant, seafood or vegetarian restaurant.
Reminder: Many Taiwan food stalls take cash only. Please bring NTD. An NTD exchange machine is available at Keelung Port.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We provide travel insurance for every guests, so please provide information like full name, birthday, passport number, & nationality for each participant.
Reminder: Bring cash, comfortable walking shoes, and light jacket.
Reminder: Many Taiwan food stalls take cash only. Please bring NTD. An NTD exchange machine is available at Keelung Port.
One luggage for one traveler. Please don't bring oversize luggage.
Please note that tour itineraries may vary due to weather conditions and traffic, ensuring your safety and enjoyment.
Please contact us in advance if you would like a child seat in vehicle.
Keelung Port has 2 different terminals. Please let us know are you arriving at East or West Passenger Terminal? Or provide us the name of your cruise ship, and time for pickup.
Starting January 1, 2025, Jiufen will enforce holiday traffic controls (8 AM–8 PM). Tour buses and private cars must park in designated lots, with visitors taking shuttle buses to Jiufen Old Street.
We recommend travelers in Taipei to bring an umbrella or raincoat, as the weather can be unpredictable.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
What To Expect
Our adventure begins with a visit to Yehliu Geopark, a geological wonderland renowned for its unique rock formations sculpted by wind and sea over thousands of years. Marvel at the otherworldly "Queen's Head" rock and wander through the park's surreal landscape, dotted with fascinating formations such as the "Sea Candles" and "Fairy Shoe."
Jiufen Old Street
Next, we'll journey to the historic mountain town of Jiufen, famously known as the inspiration for the animated masterpiece "Spirited Away." Step back in time as you stroll through narrow alleyways lined with traditional teahouses, souvenir shops, and street food vendors. Immerse yourself in Jiufen's rich history and folklore as you explore its charming streets and panoramic viewpoints.
Options
Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Chinese/English-speaking driver guide
Travel insurance provided
Keelung Port pickup & drop-off
Entrance fees to Yehliu Geopark
Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Other personal expense
Pickup points
Keelung Cruise Port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day
nicolahN6859XP,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun day, Ken was a excellent guide
Kaz & Phil from Oz
Karen K,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour - Yehliu Geopark has amazing natural formations with good interpretation. Jiufen and Keelung night markets are vibrant with exciting food options.
Great sights but very poor guiding.
Matthew B,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Sadly for the price you pay, the quality of the experience we received was very poor. Eddy, our guide, did everything he was supposed to (picked us up and took us to the sights) but due to either limited English, or possibly laziness, didn’t bother to explain where we were going, logistics around drive times or offer up anything unless being promoted by ourselves. Eddy clearly knew the information and knew what we were doing but didn’t make much more than minimal of effort to engage with us. Sadly, we spent a large part of the tour just following him about 3-4 meters behind, trying to keep up as he ticked off where he needed to take us. He was more of a taxi driver than a guide. Sadly, for what we paid, the quality of the guiding was no where near what we had hoped hence the low score. We requested a partial refund due but this was refused. I’d recommend seeing Keelung with a private guide but not with this company.
A Wonderful Day Trip with Eda
Tony L,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eda was a wonderful tour guide! She was knowledgeable about the history of the tour locations, had wonderful recommendations on how to navigate the crowds to find the most enjoyable experiences, and made sure we stayed on schedule while leaving things flexible. I really appreciated the fact she also stopped at some scenic locations along the driving routes rather than just focusing on getting from one location to another. This helped me get the best experience possible! Thank you Eda!!!
Perfect day in northern Taiwan
sandrasV3098KS,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day with Jennifer was a perfect day. She fulfilled all our wishes and adapted the tour accordingly. We were in Keelung as part of a cruise. She picked us up at the port and drove the tour with us. It was just beautiful and Jennifer is a wonderful companion. We can fully recommend these tours. Many thanks to Jennifer who made our day unforgettable.
Excellent tour
Julie C,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was Robert and he showed us beautiful and interesting sites in Keelung. The absolute BEST was Yeliu Geopark. Don't miss this place if you visit. Robert did a nice job guiding us. We communicated before the tour date, he was right on time and I could identify him easily. His car was clean and comfortable. He had waters available for us. He gave us useful and interesting information and our day was full and fun.
Perfect shore excursion
Sydney243,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jennifer was a wonderful guide. We met early to avoid the tourist buses and Jennifer was waiting at the port. She drove us first to the Yehliu Geopark and we were among the first visitors of the day. It is a beautiful site. Next we went to the Golden Waterfall and then to Juifen. At Juifen we had tea at a tea house and then with Jennifer’s help we tried a number of local delicacy’s for lunch. Our last stop was Houtong the cat village. We had a great day and Jennifer was a perfect guide. She looked after us and was able to answer all of our questions. We highly recommend this tour.
Amazing
Explore08779949340,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour. Jennifer is a very generous and knowledgeable guide. This tour is well suited for families.
Wonderful tour with Jennifer!
pacerquee,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jennifer was wonderful! She communicated a couple days before the tour, the day before (and was very flexible when we had to adjust times), and the morning of by spending photos of herself, the car and the sign with my name of it. She was a friendly and knowledgeable guide and a safe driver. She pointed out the best food vendors in the night market and even got one to open early and cook for us because we had to get back to the ship. She went above and beyond and was a delight to spend out day with her!
Excellent personalized tour!!
karlajQ9421DQ,Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Berry was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. He showed us many beautiful places and kept the schedule very flexible making it a very special and memorable day in Taiwan!!
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