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Jade Mountain Main Peak - 3 Day / 2 Night (2027)
☀️☀️☀️ Trail Rating: Hard ☀️☀️☀️
This 3-day / 2-Night Jade Mountain Main Peak Tour is a safe, convenient, and affordable way to climb to the top of Taiwan. Did we forget to say this trip is super fun, a great opportunity to bond with others and make new friends, as well as a chance to create memories to last a lifetime? Well, it certainly is!
Jade Mountain can be climbed a number of ways, however, on this experience our guests will hike the traditional route from Tatajia (塔塔加).
This Jade Mountain Main Peak tour is a scheduled group hike and been designed to allow international residents and visitors to Taiwan a safe, convenient, and affordable way to climb to the top of Taiwan.
The total hiking distance for this tour is approximately 21.6 kilometers (round trip) and is completed over three days and two nights. We apply for your permits/sleeping bag rentals and meal service in Paiyun Lodge. We also provide return transportation from Taipei Main Station, as well as an experienced guide, and an overnight in a Bunan Indigenous Homestay (with local dinner!) the night before the hike starts.
Tour Highlights:
- Taiwan's lowest guest-to-guide ratio for scheduled departures to Jade Mountain (6-1)
- Watch the sunrise from the ceiling of Taiwan by summiting Jade Mountain Main Peak at dawn
- Stay overnight in a comfortable, Bunan indigenous homestay before beginning the hike
- Jump the Line - Access special mountain permit quota for international visitors
- Stay overnight at one of Taiwan's most famous mountain lodges, Paiyun Lodge in the heart of Yushan National Park
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Permits for Jade Mountain Main Peak must be applied 4 months in advance. Bookings for tours will close 4 months and 1 week prior to the departure date to ensure we secure, prepare and double check our guests' permit information.
- Our system is set up to allow guests to register and secure their seat on the tour, but you do not have to pay at registration. We will request payment only when our permits have been successfully secured.
- All of our scheduled departures for Jade Mountain run from Saturday-Monday. Our permit application is for the Sunday. Due to the competitiveness of the Jade Mountain permits, if we are unable to secure permits on the Sunday, we will attempt to secure permits on the Monday, meaning the tour will run Sunday-Tuesday.
- We run our tours "rain or shine". However, this doesn't mean we don't take guest safety seriously. We also know that running tours outside means there's a chance to we might get wet. That's all part of the experience. However, in the event there is adverse weather (as defined by a rain warning issued by the Central Weather Administration of Taiwan), the tour will be cancelled and a full refund will be provided. Guaranteed.
- In the event that the minimum group size is not reached, our sales team will inform registered guests up to 3 days prior to the permit application date.
Remaininng 2027 Tour Dates:
- April 10-12, 2027
- April 17-19, 2027
- April 27-29. 2027 (Mid-Week)
- May 4-6, 2027 (Mid-Week)
- May 15-17, 2027
- May 22-24, 2027
- June 1-3, 2027 (Mid-Week)
- June 12-14, 2027
- June 26-28, 2027
- July 6-8, 2027 (Mid-Week)
- July 17-19, 2027
- July 24-26, 2027
- August 3-5, 2027 (Mid-Week)
- August 14-16, 2027
- August 28-30, 2027
- September 7-9, 2027 (Mid-Week)
- September 18-20, 2027
- September 25-27, 2027
- October 5-7, 2027 (Mid-Week)
- October 16-18, 2027
- October 30 - November 1, 2027
- November 9-11, 2027 (Mid-Week)
- November 20-22, 2027
- November 27-29, 2027
- December 4-6, 2027
- December 11-13, 2027
- December 21-23, 2027 (Mid-Week)
- Note: Select the specific date on the drop-down calendar option listed on the right side of this page
The After-Purchase Process:
- Upon receipt of a booking, Taiwan Outdoors' staff will contact the guest to ask for some additional information for permits and insurance purposes.
- Approximately one month prior to the departure date, Taiwan Outdoors will send guests a pre-trip information email with details regarding their tour, including revised scheduled, pick up and drop off location and details regarding their destination.
- We'll add each group member to a private WhatsApp or LINE Group to allow for any last minute questions to be answered by our staff/guide.
Daily Itinerary
Day One is a short day and will mostly consist of traveling from Taipei to our accommodation in the Bunan community of Wangxiang in Nantou County.
Upon arrival at the village, we will first check-in and then guests can enjoy walking around the community before dinner. There is a short Hunter's Trail and some local shops to grab snacks and drinks. After dinner your guide will walk through packing for the next few days.
Note: Guests can leave any excess baggage and clothes they don't need, as we will be returning to the homestay on our way back to Taipei on Day 3 for a quick stop to have showers and change clothes if desired.
Day One Schedule
- 11:00 – Bus Pick Up: Taipei Main Station
- 15:30 – Estimated arrival at Wangxiang
- 16:00 – Onwards – Free time
- 18:00 - Dinner (included in tour price)
(Please note, all times are approximate and will depend on a number of factors including weather, road, and traffic conditions,)
Day Two will consist of travelling from the homestay to the Jade Mountain Trailhead, where we will begin the day's hike to Paiyun Lodge 排雲山莊.
We will have enough time to have an early breakfast before setting off from our homestay. Guests will have a chance to stop at a local 7-11 before we head into the National Park. This is a great time to grab any last minute snacks, coffee and water.
Once we arrive at the Mountaineering Station, your guide will check-in, submit permits and the group will take the shuttle to trailhead. From here, we'll take some pictures of the famous monument and start off on the trail.
Your guide will instruct team members of designated spots that we'd like the group to stop, so we can hike more or less together. Your guide will walk with the slowest members of the group to ensure no one gets left behind.
Once at Paiyun Lodge, your guide will check the group in, get bunk numbers and sleeping bags for each guest. Accommodation at Paiyun Lodge is pretty basic. The group will be in a shared room with bunk-style beds. There is a possibilities that other hikers will be sharing this room.
Dinner is served downstairs in a buffet-style and the remainder of the evening can be spent socializing, reading, resting before heading off to bed at a good time. We have an early morning the next morning!
Day Two Total Hiking Distance: 8.5km
Trail Conditions: Moderate & steady inclines, compact soil, some man-made structures
Estimated Time on Trail: 5 hours at a moderate hiking pace
Day Two Estimated Schedule
- 05:40 - Wake up. Cook and eat breakfast (included in tour price)
- 06:10 - Pack up gear and prepare to depart
- 06:40 - Depart Wangxiang Hostel
- 08:00 - Arrive at Paiyun Mountaineering Service Center
- 08:15 - Arrive at Jade Mountain Trailhead
- 13:00 - Arrive and check in to Paiyun Lodge
- 13:00 - 17:00 - Free Time
- 17:00 - Dinner served at Paiyun Lodge (included in tour price)
- 19:00 - Bedtime (it will be an early morning!)
Day three is the day we reach the highest peak of Taiwan - Jade Mountain Main Peak. And descend all the way down.
This day starts before dawn and we will aim to arrive at Jade Mountain Main Peak (玉山主峰) around sunrise. After celebrating and collecting memories of our time at Taiwan's highest point, we will begin our descent as a group. A stop at Paiyun Lodge (排雲山莊), will include a hot noodle brunch (included in the tour)and time to pack up, before continuing down the mountain.
With an estimated arrival time back at Tatajia Visitor Center of mid-afternoon, guests will board private transportation and will begin their travel back to Taipei.
Day Three Total Hiking Distance: 13.3km
Trail Conditions: Short and steep up to / down from Jade Mountain Main Peak, moderate & steady declines from Paiyun Lodge (排雲山莊), rock scree, compact soil, some man-made structures
Estimated Time on Trail: 8-9 hours at a moderate hiking pace
Day Three Estimated Schedule
- 02:00 – Wake up!
- 02:30 – Breakfast prepared by National Park Staff (included in tour price)
- 03:30 – Depart for Jade Mountain Main Peak
- 06:00 – Arrive at Taiwan's Highest Peak!
- 09:00 – Arrive back at Paiyun Lodge - pack, eat brunch (included in tour price)
- 10:30 – Depart from Paiyun Lodge
- 14:00 – Arrive at Paiyun Mountaineering Service Center
- 15:00 – Depart from Dongpu Lodge
- 19:45 – Estimated Return: Taipei Main Station (estimated arrival at Taipei Main Station)
(Please note, all times are approximate and will depend on a number of factors including weather, trail conditions, as well as team condition, and fitness).
Cost Description
Price Includes
✅ Private round-trip van service from Taipei Main Station (Taichung HSR Station pick ups can be arranged. Please send an email to [email protected]
✅ English-speaking and experienced mountain guide services
✅ One (1) night accommodation at an Aboriginal Hostel in Wangxiang (shared room - mattress, pillow and duvet provided)
✅ One (1) night accommodation at Paiyun Lodge (shared room - barrack style bunk beds)
✅ 4 Meals included - Day One: Dinner | Day Two: Breakfast, Dinner | Day Three: Breakfast, Brunch
✅ Yushan National Park Permit
✅ Shuttle Bus Ticket from Visitor Center to Jade Mountain Trailhead (return ticket)
✅ Sleeping Bag Rental at Paiyun Lodge (Yushan National Park Service)
✅ Passenger insurance on the van
✅ Hiking/Mountain Insurance
✅ TWD$3,000,000 daily travel agency liability insurance
✅ An experience of a lifetime to the highest peak in Taiwan!
Price Excludes
❌ Meals not included - Day One: Lunch | Day Two: Lunch | Day Three: Lunch, Dinner
❌ Any additional snacks, food, or drinks
❌ Additional stops at other attractions or souvenir shops
❌ Additional Personal travel insurance or items of a personal nature
Cancellation Policy
| Cancellation Request Date | Cancel Fee |
|---|---|
| 41day before | 5% |
| 31day before | 10% |
| 2day before | 30% |
| 1day before | 80% |
- 95% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 41 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable administration fee).
- 90% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 31 days to 40 days before the scheduled day of departure(less the 30% non-refundable administration fee).
- 70% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 2 days to 30 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable administration fee).
- 20% refund when the cancellation notice arrives one day before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable administration fee).
An example:
If a single guest books a tour (at $13,000ntd) and pays because we successfully secured the permits, but cancels 32 days before the departure date, their booking is subject to both the Non-Refundable Fee and the applied 10% penalty there will be the following penalties:
- $13,000 x 30% = $3,900ntd (Non-refundable fee)
- $13,000 - $3,900 = $9,100ntd (outstanding balance less non-refundable fee)
- $9,100/10% = $8,273 (refundable amount less 10% cancellation fee applied at 32 days)
- Guest will recieve an $8,273ntd refund in this scenario.
Notice
⚠️ PICK-UP / DROP-OFF LOCATION: Our pick-up location for this tour will be Taipei Main Station. The departure time is 11:00 am on Day 1 of the tour. This will allow guests from nearly anywhere on the island to travel using the high-speed train, regular train network, or bus system. We can also arrange pick ups from Taichung High Speed Rail Station if required.
⚠️ GROUP SIZE: This small group hiking tour can be booked for groups between 1-6 guests. This tour is limited to 6 guests, meaning we deliver the smallest guest-to-guide ratio for scheduled group hikes to Jade Mountain Main Peak We require a minimum of 5 guests to book for us to confirm each departure. If we are unable to secure 5 guests, we reserve the right to cancel a trip. Four month advanced notification will be provided to those guests who have already booked. Full refunds will be provided. If you have a team of more than 6, please contact us directly at [email protected].
⚠️ TOUR AVAILABILITY: These tours are scheduled group hikes and are available on the dates provided above. If you would like to inquire about a private (re: none public group hike) this tour can be booked online any time between March and December. If groups would like to hike Jade Mountain between January and February, please contact us directly. To ensure we can apply and secure the difficult-to-get National Park permit, you need to book this tour, at the latest, four months and one week prior to your preferred departure date. Due to permit restrictions, no bookings can be made where the overnight (Day 2) at Paiyun Lodge falls on Saturdays. Therefore, when booking, guests can only select departure dates Saturday-Thursday of the week. Some restrictions apply during holiday weekend periods.
⚠️ GUIDE: In addition to providing an amazing outdoor experience, our guides have the responsibility for guest safety and well-being. Our guides will monitor the group's fitness levels and health throughout the tour. In the event of poor weather conditions or if any guests are struggling from poor fitness or adverse conditions, they reserve the right to alter the tour itinerary and/or cancel the ascent. We thank you for your understanding as we believe guests' safety is of the utmost importance.
⚠️ MEALS: Day One Lunch is not included in the tour price. Day Two and Day Three Lunches are also not included in the tour price. Guests are responsible for preparing and bringing their own meals on these days. Guests are also responsible for being sure they have enough water for the duration of the tour (we suggest a minimum of 3 liters over the two days of hiking). There are no water sources on this trail itself. At Paiyun Lodge, hot water is provided during limited hours. The meals that are included are served as a buffet, with options for chicken, pork and vegatarian to be selected when applying for permits.
⚠️ ACCOMMODATIONS: Day One accommodation is a local homestay in Nantou County. Each guest will potentially share a room with up to three others with seperate sleeping mats. Pillows and duvet is provided. Shared bathrooms. Day Two will be at Paiyun Lodge. This faciliated offers guests shared gender rooms with up to 12 hikers per room. These are barrack style bunks. Guests will have a rented (and clean) sleeping bag, but no pillow is provided. Shared, seperate gendered washrooms are located onsite.
⚠️ PERMITS: For hikers looking to join this tour, they must understand the following details:
- Hiking Jade Mountain is considered a bucket-list experience and is one of, if not the most famous high mountain hikes in Taiwan. As such, it's also very popular. Permits are required to hike this trail and can be very competitive to get. That said, with enough advanced notice (~4 months), we feel confident we can secure these permits for our guests.
- Permits must be applied between 4 months and 35 days prior to the tour date (To ensure we can secure your permits, guests can only book this trip at least 4 months and 1 week prior to your preferred departure date).
- Taiwan Outdoors will apply for group permits on behalf of our registered and paid guests. This means if you are interested in joining this tour please ensure you register and pay as soon as possible (The earlier we get confirmation and payment, the better odds we have in obtaining the permits).
- Despite when we apply, our group application is not guaranteed.
- These permits are not exchangeable. If guests have changes to the team members after the permits have been submitted, there will be a TWD$1500 fee required. However, many times permits sell out within minutes of becoming available. This process will only be available if permits are available.
- If our application is not successful, guests will be provided a full refund.
⚠️ PACKING LIST AND TOUR QUESTIONS: Upon successful applications, each guest will receive a complete packing list and trip FAQ digital package through email. Taiwan Outdoors' staff will be available to provide additional support to guests between registration and tour dates.
⚠️ HEALTH WAIVER: When guests register for Taiwan Outdoors' Jade Mountain Main Peak Tour, they will receive a link to a Health & Waiver Form. Each team member is required to complete and agree to this form. We ask, for the safety of all guests, that this form is completed honestly and completely.
⚠️ PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Full payment is required at least 10-days prior to the permit application date. This ensures our guests commitment to the tour and allows us to confirm participation.
⚠️ NON-REFUNDABLE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: When a group registers and pays for Taiwan Outdoors' Jade Mountain Main Peak Tour, we secure their space on our trip by applying for National Park permits. Because of the work required to complete the permit applications, as well as the money required to secure the services provided on this trip, Taiwan Outdoors' has a non-refundable administration fee our guests should be aware of:
- Each booking will incur a non-refundable administrative fee of 30% of the booking price at the time of booking, in addition to cancellation fee enforced by the domestic law associated with consumer protection in Taiwan. The cancellation policy is outlined below.
- We understand plans can change. However, once permits and trip services have been confirmed, guest-requested transfers to another departure may incur a non-refundable fee, particularly where permits or limited inventory prevent us from reselling the original booking space.
⚠️ CANCELLATION POLICY:
1) In the event we are not successful in acquiring our guests' permits, a full refund will be provided. Guaranteed.
2) In the event Taiwan Outdoors cancels the event due to an Act of God, adverse weather (as defined by a Weather Warning issued by the Central Weather Administration of Taiwan) or any other unforeseen circumstance, a full refund will be provided. Guaranteed.
Do you have any other questions? Please send us an email to [email protected]
