TAIWAN KOM CHALLENGE TOUR 2026
KOM ENTRY GUARANTEED
15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!
Featuring the Famous
TAROKO ROUTE
THE ONLY OFFICIAL TAIWAN KOM CHALLENGE TOUR
OCTOBER 28th - NOVEMBER 4th 2026
7 Nights / 8 Days
LIMITED to 16 RIDERS
7 STAGES / 552km
$3250 US Per Person ($450 single supplement)
ORGANISED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TAIWAN CYCLIST FEDERATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Taiwan KOM Challenge GUARANTEED
Taiwan KOM Official Jersey & Goodie Bag
Airport Pick Up / Drop Off
7 nights hotel
Daily Breakfast, 5 Evening Meals
2 x Van Support with Mechanic
Highly Experienced Tour Leaders (1 per 8 guests)
Non-Cycling Companion Price on request
All Water & Snacks
Race Day Support Vans
Not included is bike rental, but is available
TOUR OVERVIEW:
Please note that though this tour has a lot of elevation, the route has been designed to allow plenty of rest before the race.
You want to ride the Taiwan KOM Challenge 2026 and see how you will fare on one of the world’s longest, toughest and most beautiful climbs?
Would you like to have everything taken care of, from hotel pick up and drop off, with hotels booked, great dining and cultural experiences provided, to get the inside line on the most incredible roads amongst some of the best cycling terrain in all of Asia - and to do all that with a bunch of like-minded people?
Well, if so, this is the tour for you - and as the KOM Challenge is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026, it’s going to be even more special.
On this, our 2026 Taiwan KOM Challenge Tour, hosted in conjunction with the Taiwan Cyclist Federation, organisers of the KOM event, not only will we take care of all the entry requirements for the race, we also offer the ‘local experience’, and ensure that your trip is as hassle-free as it can possibly be.
We’ve planned this tour to provide you with the most incredible views and experiences along the best roads on the island, and to offer you a first row seat on the traditional, world famous Taiwan KOM Taroko route!
After the race, we will stay in a hotel on the shores of Sun Moon Lake near Puli, and the next day, cycle 102km through the Central Highland range to Taichung. From there we transfer by van to Taipei, about 2.5 hrs.
Our support vans are run by experienced, local, English-speaking guides.
Once back in Taipei, on the final day we will be on hand to assist with your departure from the airport and with any hotel bookings for those wishing to extend their trip.
This tour has been designed to be as breathtaking as possible, taking you past glistening rivers, alongside rice paddies and to the beautiful Pacific coast to Haulien, home of the KOM Challenge, then down to the nation’s largest lake for a final blast along Taiwan’s spine!
COST:
$3250 per person
(+$450 single room supplement)
CAPACITY: 16 PERSONS
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 / TAIPEI BIKE PATH (optional)
October 28th / Wednesday / Easy
Hotel Location: Taipei
Distance / Elevation: 41km / 110m
Duration: 4 hours / Post-Ride: Free Time
DAY 2 / OFFICIAL GREETING & YANGMINGSHAN RIDE
October 29th / Thursday / Challenging
Hotel Location: Taipei
Distance / Elevation: 107km / 1980m
Duration: 4 hours / Post-Ride: Welcome Dinner
DAY 3 / TAIPEI - SU’AO
October 30th / Friday / Challenging
Hotel Location: Su’Ao https://suao.lakeshore.com.tw
Distance / Elevation: 116km / 1370m
Ride Duration: 5-6 hours / Post-Ride: Group Dinner
DAY 4 / SU’AO - TAROKO
October 31st/ Saturday / Intermediate
Hotel Location: Hualien
Distance / Elevation: 60km / 1950m
Ride Duration: 5 hours / Post-Ride: Group Dinner
DAY 5 / TAROKO to HUALIEN
November 1st/ Sunday / Easy
Hotel Location: Hualien
Distance / Elevation: 25km / 120m
Ride Duration: 2 hours / Post-Ride: KOM Registration Event from 2pm, then Free Time
DAY 6 / TAIWAN KOM CHALLENGE
November 2nd / Monday / Hors Categorie
Hotel Location: Sun Moon Lake
Distance / Elevation: 105km / 3400m
Ride Duration: 6-8 hours / Post-Ride: Group Dinner
DAY 7 / SUN MOON LAKE to TAICHUNG
November 3rd / Tuesday / Intermediate
Hotel Location: Taipei (van transfer after stage)
Distance / Elevation: 102km / 1900m
Estimated Duration: 6 hrs / Post-Ride: Taipei Ximending Night Market
DAY 8 / DEPARTURE DAY
November 4th / Wednesday
The last day of the tour, where we will arrange transport to the airport. Please inform us of your departure times and flight numbers. For anyone thinking to stay on a few days in Taiwan, please let us know and we will assist you in any way we can.
