MOUNTAIN GOATS TOUR
‘HOW MUCH CLIMBING?!’
CLIMB THE TAIWAN KOM ROUTE
& EXPLORE THE BEST ROADS
THE CENTRAL RANGE HAS TO OFFER
MAY 2026 / 24th - 30th
7 Nights / 7 Days
443km / 14,570m
Minimum 5 Riders
Maximum 14 Riders
6 Days Riding
$2800 US / $380 Single Supplement
ORGANISED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TAIWAN CYCLIST FEDERATION
REVIEW of TAIWAN KOM TOURS
‘Fantastic! Mission Accomplished!
Just incredible to experience these amazing places by bike. The TKT crew were phenomenal with managing the tour logistics.
Taiwan KOM Cycle Tours 100% delivered! I truly had an adventure of a lifetime.!’
Scott Ballinger, Australia
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Tour Jersey
Airport Pick Up and Drop Off
7 nights hotel
12 Meals
Van Support with Mechanic
Highly Experienced Tour Leader & Support (1Guide per 8 Guests)
$2800 US p.p. ($380 single supp)
Non-Cycling Companions welcome
Bike Rental is not included but available, please ask!
TOUR OVERVIEW:
To come all the way to Taiwan and ‘only’ do the Taiwan KOM route is a bit of a travesty! There is so much more to see on this incredible little island…
This tour packs in not just one but two of the truly great Big Climbs on the island, the Taraoko to Wuling route and also Tataka, both over 3,000m.
The beauty of riding the KOM route outside of the Taiwan KOM Challenge event is that you can really relax, as you are not in the middle of a competitive race, and you can also take your time and enjoy much more deeply the true splendour of Taroko Gorge and the upper Alpine slopes of this beautiful mountain.
On Day 1 you will be picked up at Taoyuan Airport and driven with your bike case to our hotel in Taipei. There is no set activity this day, however those arriving before 1pm can join us for a short, relaxed ride on the bike path that encircles Taipei. We leave our bike cases in Taipei.
Day 2 sees us whisked by van Taroko Gate, where we will get the bikes ready and have a very leisurely ride up the first 45km of the Gorge to our hotel, nestled in the jungle - still with 1300m climbing tho!
Day 3, we will take on the KOM Challenge route, each at their own pace, supported buy our professional guides and van support. The van will be there for the whole tour in case needed.
Day 4 takes us from Re’nai Township, as we ride down the Aowonda Valley, inhabited mostly by Taiwan Aboriginal people, all the way down to the beautiful Sun Moon Lake, our home for two nights.
The next day, we have another great ride planned, around the lake and out through more stunning scenery, stopping in Jiji Township for tea and cakes, then on back to the lake for lunch.
On Day 6 we ascend the mighty Tataka climb, 106km with 3560m of uphill. It’s steadier than the KOM climb, and very beautiful.
The final rides takes us from the summit of Alishan, the top of Tataka, down to rural Meishan Township. There’s still some climbing to be done over the 88km, though in total we will descend over 3000m, on beautiful narrow roads through verdant jungle and farmland.
This tour has been designed to take in the most beautiful spots and to get in as much elevation as possible over the 6 stages.
We strive to be exclusive, and on this tour as all our others, no one get left behind!
COST:
$2800 per person
(+$380 single room supplement)
ITINERARY / Sunday to Saturday
DAY 1 / May 24th / Taipei Bike Path / Optional Ride
Hotel Location: Taipei
Distance: 25km Leg Opener
Elevation: 50m
Estimated Duration: 90 mins
Route: Hotel to the Bike Path and return
Grading: Easy
Departure Time: Hotel Lobby, 1pm
DAY 2 / May 25th / Taroko to Silk’s Hotel
Hotel Location: Taroko
Distance: 45km
Elevation: 1350m
Estimated Duration: 3-4 hours
Route: Taroko Gate to Silk’s Hotel
Grading: Moderate
Departure Time: Hotel Lobby 7:30am / 3 Hour transport to Taroko
DAY 3 / May 26th / Taiwan KOM Route
Hotel Location: Ren’ai
Distance: 85km
Elevation: 4250m / This is total elevation / Summit is at 3250m
Estimated Duration: 5-7 hours
Route: Taroko to Wuling
Grading: Challenging
Departure Time: Taipei Hotel Lobby at 7:30am
DAY 4 / May 27th / Ren’ai to Sun Moon Lake
Hotel Location: Sun Moon Lake
Distance: 70km
Elevation: 1910m
Estimated Duration: 4 hours
Route: Renai then through Aowanda National Park to Sun Moon Lake
Grading: Moderate
Departure Time: 9am
DAY 5 / May 28th / Sun Moon Lake Loop
Hotel Location: Sun Moon Lake
Distance: 73km
Elevation: 1260m
Estimated Duration: 4-5 hours
Route: SML to Jiji back to SML
Grading: Easy to Moderate
Departure Time: 9am
DAY 6 / May 29th / Tataka
Hotel Location: Alishan
Distance: 108km
Elevation: 3560m
Estimated Duration: 5-7 hours
Route: SML to Alishan
Grading: Challenging
Departure Time: 7:30am
DAY 7 / May 30th / Descent to Meishan
Hotel Location: If hotel in Taipei or Taichung needed plesae inform us
Distance: 90km
Elevation: 1860m
Estimated Duration: 4-5 hrs
Route: Alishan to Meichan then transport back to Taipei
Grading: Moderate
Departure Time: 9am
