The 15 Best Yangmingshan National Park Tours

1.Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 307 reviews · 9 hours · from $65Our pick

Spend nine hours with a licensed guide exploring Yangmingshan’s grasslands, fumaroles, hot springs, and volcanic sites before visiting Beitou’s Thermal Valley, Hot Spring Museum, library, and a mineral foot bath. Group commentary may be English, Chinese, or Japanese. Private options add downtown pickup.

“Lovely trip today guided by Mr. Gordon! I learned so much from him, and he was very helpful with all the questions. I have never seen such beauty in the locations we went to today, and I suggest you bring comfortable shoes and a light backpack. You will be hiking and walking a lot.”

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2.Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $85Top rated

Spend about nine hours touring Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou with a licensed guide, air-conditioned transport, and a group of up to 20. Visit fumaroles, flower gardens, historic sites, Beitou Library, Thermal Valley, and a hot spring foot bath. Guides such as Kevin, David, and Chiara have earned especially strong praise.

“Weather wasn't so nice, but amazing beautiful places nonetheless! Tour guide was amazing. When we go back to Taiwan, we will visit Beitou and Yangmingshan again!”

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3.Private Yangmingshan Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $95

Explore Yangmingshan National Park by private vehicle with a guide such as Jimmy, Steven, Henry, or Nicolas. See the Flower Clock, sulfur vents, Qingtiangang grasslands, and Qixing Mountain. Your guide can adjust the walking to your pace, arrange photo stops, and sometimes add local food or nearby sights.

“Vincent was such an accommodating and patient guide - we expressed interest in a hike and we took us on a very strenuous hike to the highest peak of Yangmingshan followed by visits to other main beautiful places within the park.”

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4.Taiwan TST : Private Tour Taipei, Yangmingshan, Beitou, Tamsui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $85

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver exploring Beitou, Yangmingshan, and Tamsui. Expect clean air-conditioned transport, bottled water, photo help, and basic English assistance rather than a full walking guide. Johnson, James, Lin, and Kidd are among the drivers praised for friendly service, flexible timing, and useful food stops.

“Lin was my driver for the day. He is an excellent driver. For the day, he expertly took me from one site to the next, dropped me off, and we would agree on a return time to the car to drive to the next place. This TST tour is not one with a tour guide who walks you through tRead more”

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5.Half Day Private Tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $105

Leave Taipei by private air-conditioned vehicle for Yehliu Geopark and Yangmingshan National Park. See the Queen’s Head, Qingtiangang’s grazing water buffalo country, and steaming Xiaoyoukeng. Guides such as Chiao Chiao, Allen, Vincent, Toku, and Steven adjust the route when weather changes. Hotel pickup, water, tolls, parking, and Yehliu admission are included.

“Amazing all around. Guide Sean was full of info at each site visited, which made the day even more interesting. Lunch was great as well!”

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6.Yangmingshan & Beitou Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 23 reviews · 8h 30m · from $73

Spend 510 minutes with a small group of up to eight, visiting Yangmingshan’s volcanic sights, flower areas, sulfur valley, and Zhuzihu before exploring Beitou’s hot spring culture. English, Chinese, and Japanese guides are available. Lunch, drinks, and the NT$80 Yangmingshuwu admission cost extra.

“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a tour package to Yang Ming Shan, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the entire experience! From start to finish, everything was expertly organized, making it a truly memorable adventure. One of the highlights of the tour was our guide, Allan. His knowledge of the area and passion for its natural beauty were evident throughout the trip. Allan was not only incredibly friendly, but his professionalism and attentiveness made us feel valued and cared for. He took the time to answer all our questions, shared fascinating insights about the local flora and fauna, and even provided tips for making the most of…”

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7.Yangmingshan, Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Private Tour From Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $208

Spend about 12 hours exploring northern Taiwan by private vehicle. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you from Taipei to Yangmingshan’s volcanic sights, Yehliu’s Queen’s Head, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Guides named An and Eason have led this route, with weather-based adjustments possible.

“My wife and I enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide An was very knowledgeable and a great host. We would highly recommend this trip to others.”

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8.Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $75

Spend a full day above Taipei with a licensed English-speaking guide, visiting Yangmingshan’s volcanic sites, Zhuzihu flower fields, Sulfur Valley, and Beitou’s hot spring landmarks. Guides such as Vanness, Nick, George, and Xiao Hei have led departures, though the guide varies. Expect transport, walking, stairs, changing weather, and a maximum group of 10.

“Although the weather is not very good, our guide and driver Nick is very nice. He gave us very clear introduction and no rush.”

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9.One Day Hike around Taipei’s Yangmingshan National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $140

Join an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, including Cristian, for a private 5 to 7-hour Yangmingshan hike from Taipei. Choose a route suited to your fitness level, walk past water buffaloes, forest ponds, bridges, and volcanic fumaroles, then return by private vehicle with a drink.

“This is a beautiful national park and the hike was spectacular! I’m so glad I decided to do this tour during my stay in the Taipei area. I highly recommend and would do it again.”

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10.Yangmingshan National Park Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Leave Taipei for Yangmingshan National Park with an English or Traditional Chinese driver-guide. In five hours, visit sulfur vents at Xiaoyoukeng, the former Chiang Kai-shek residence at Yangmingshuwu, and Bamboo Lake. The comfortable coach, flexible drop-offs, and optional private group make this a practical city escape, though weather and seasonal conditions can change the stops.

“The guide was knowledgeable and very fit. He took care of us, knew his way well. Comfortable ride as well.”

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11.Yangmingshan, Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 12 hours · from $211

Spend 12 hours with a private English or Chinese-speaking guide visiting Yangmingshan’s volcanic vents, Yehliu’s Queen’s Head, Jiufen’s teahouses, Shifen Old Street, and Shifen Waterfall. Guides such as Eda, Allen, Jason, and Nihau Chang have been praised for flexible pacing, clear English, safe driving, and help with dining plans.

“This was an amazing experience from start to finish. Allen was prompt, a wonderful tour guide, and went above and beyond to ensure that we enjoyed our time. We beat major crowds and got great photos, and we luckily got a spot at A-Mei Teahouse with an awesome view and no wait. When we left, there was a huge line! We loved that there was a good mixture of interaction with Allen as well as alone time to explore each place ourselves. At the end, Allen also helped us call a restaurant we wanted to eat at for dinner and make a reservation, which was smart because there ended up…”

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12.Beitou & Yangmingshan Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend eight hours with a bilingual driver-guide exploring Beitou and Yangmingshan. Visit Thermal Valley, the Hot Spring Museum, Zhuzihu, Xiaoyoukeng, Qingtiangang, and Lengshuikeng. Private cars serve groups of up to three, vans up to seven, and buses up to 15. Guides such as Vincent, Jimmy Lin, Steven, and Junior have helped shape flexible, informative days.

“The private tour was fantastic! Much better than the large tour group we did the day before, it was worth the extra money. Our guide spoke excellent English and was very forthcoming in answering all our questions about Taiwan. He helped us to order lunch and was able to customize our tour. Big thanks to Junior for being our guide! He was awesome!!”

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13.Private Yangmingshan Volcano and Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $84

Leave Taipei with a private driver-guide for Yangmingshan’s Flower Clock, Zhuzihu calla lilies, Xiaoyoukeng fumaroles, Datun views, and Qingtiangang Grassland. Guides such as Vincent Lee and Nicolas Ying provide English service, while a private vehicle lets you adjust the pace. Add a hot spring stop after the hike if desired.

“Thank guide Vincent Lee, despite the challenging weather, Vincent was able to adjust the program to create an amazing experience for my son (7yo) and help us learn more about Taiwan.”

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14.Private Yangmingshan & Beitou Tour from Taipei with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews

Spend about 8.5 hours with a licensed English-speaking driver guide, visiting Yangmingshan’s Flower Clock, Qingtiangang, Xiaoyoukeng, Zhuzihu, and Lengshuikeng before exploring Beitou’s Thermal Valley, Hot Spring Museum, and library. Private Taipei pickup and drop-off make this a flexible choice for up to four people.

“We had a fantastic tour of Yangmingshan and Beitou. James is an excellent guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour features many beautiful sites. The lunch was excellent! We loved the Calla lilies and the flower clock. Highly recommended!”

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15.Yangmingshan, Yehliu, and Jiufen Shifen Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $110

Spend 10 hours beyond Taipei with an English or Traditional Chinese driver guide, visiting Yangmingshan, Yehliu, Jiufen, and Shifen. You get transport, entrance fees, and insurance, while food and sky lanterns cost extra. Guides such as Raymond and Kevin have helped with photos, route changes, and practical care along the way.

“Fantastic day out with our tour guide. We visited some wonderful places and had the time we needed at each place. Our guide was very accomodating to all our sightseeing needs and this made for a fantastic day. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.”

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