About Activity
Take a break from bustling Taipei with a trip to Taiwan scenic countryside. Discover Kavalan Distillery award-winning single malt whisky in Yilan.
Includes
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
Stop At: Taipei Your driver guide will pick up your private group from your hotels or b&b in Taipei City, our staff will greet you at the lobby of the hotel with a sign (YOLO Taiwan + lead traveler name)
Stop At: King Car Kavalan Distillery Established in 2005, Kavalan is Taiwan’s first whiskymaker and the nation’s only family-owned whisky distillery. Kavalan takes the old name of Yilan county where the distillery is located in northeastern Taiwan. The pure water and fresh air make this part of the subtropical island the ideal environment for the production of whisky.
Don't miss it if you are a whisky fan!
Stop At: National Center For Traditional Arts Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes The Center for Traditional Arts in Dongshan River Scenic Area has added several pieces of installation art, such as Misty Forest and Tunnel of Leaping Fish. The place is an attraction suitable for the whole family to enjoy the cultural tour together.
Walking into the park at the Center for Traditional Arts makes you feel like falling into a time tunnel. The streets decorated with red walls and black tiles are blended with the architectural styles of the old streets everywhere in Taiwan. All sorts of special stores, such as workshops and early Taiwanese variety stores, stand along the streets. Here, you may see things that trigger the fun memories of your childhood, such as dough figurine sculptures, sugar onion, traditional toys, glove puppetry, etc.
Stop At: Wushih Harbor Enjoy the fresh seafood and the view of pacific ocean here!
Stop At: Mr. Brown Cafe - 1st Store A lookout for the pacific ocean & Guishan Island
Stop At: Taipei Your driver guide will drive you back to your hotels or B&B in Taipei city.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Specialized infant seats are available Suitable for all physical fitness levels For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Driver arrived late due to heavy traffic and seemed distracted with personal things for most of the day. His enthusiasm to inform us about things along the way was also hot and cold. Distillery Tour was interesting but the guide rushed through his presentation. Lunch was delicious and the setting was very nice. Arts Centre was only average. We were both impressed with the Temple visit.
Vehicle was clean and well equipped to cater for our needs.
A great day in Yilan!Rob_A
An amazing day in Yilan! Good way to get a feel for the local sights. Nicolas Ying did a wonderful job of showing us around and bringing the local flair.
Definitely the best way to visit Kavalan Whisky Distillery, Yilan area, and Mr. Brown’s CastleJennifer M
I highly recommend taking a private tour to Yilan, especially if you’re interested in visiting Kavalan Whisky distillery and seeing the highlights of the area. Toku of Yolo Taiwan Travel took good care of us, allowing for plenty of time at the distillery and recommending other sites to see. Local Peking-style duck for lunch was very delicious. Another benefit of having a private smaller vehicle (not tour bus) is a ride up to Mr. Brown’s Castle for coffee at the cafe! The view of the ocean from the mountain is very nice. Do it, you won’t be disappointed.
Definitely the best way to see Yilan and Kavalan Whisky DistilleryJennifer_M
I highly recommend taking a private tour to Yilan, especially if you’re interested in visiting Kavalan Whisky distillery and seeing the highlights of the area. Toku of Yolo Taiwan Travel took good care of us, allowing for plenty of time at the distillery and recommending other sites to see. Local Peking-style duck for lunch was very delicious. Another benefit of having a private smaller vehicle (not tour bus) is a ride up to Mr. Brown’s Castle for coffee at the cafe! The view of the ocean from the mountain is very nice. Do it, you won’t be disappointed.
Nicolas is the Best!Dream53109576498
Nicolas was beyond compare! His local knowledge is worth its weight in gold. Growing up in the area he knew all secret spots and routes. Great guy & fantastic english too! Highly Recommend Him for anyone coming to Taiwan!
A Trip Worth Every PenniesHengchu_H
Our tour guide, Bubble, is very experienced and knowledgeable in his profession. He payed close attention to each individual's needs and addressed issues before being asked. Quickly, he become friends of everyone. We arrived Taipei at its peak temperature in summer. Bubble rearranged our (indoor/outdoor) stops to make it easier for us to mitigate the heat. In addition. he introduced local religions and culture to us while traveling on his van. He pointed out stuff that are unique in Taiwan, but was overlooked. With him by our side, it felt like we knows everything about Taiwan in a few hours. We would love to have Bubble as our guide for our future adventure in Taiwan. He is simply the best!
Vincent was a wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend using him if you ever want a local tour guide that speaks English, Mandarin & Thai. He’s very knowledgeable and super friendly.
Private tour to King Car Whisky and Coffee in YilanBarbara_C
This was a fun relaxing trip with the best tour guide, Vincent! He was so nice, helpful, informative and his car was very comfortable. We visited KavaLan whisky distillery and sampled the goods! Then we visited an animal farm and feeding the critters was a blast - made us laugh! Vincent took so many pictures of us, too. We requested a fresh seafood restaurant and Vincent easily located one which had fresh abalone and lobster. Ended the day at Mr Brown’s castle for Whisky ice cream and a Whisky Latte! The drive included the longest tunnel through Snow Mountain. We highly recommend this tour and private is the way to go.
Steven was accommodating. Due to the inclement weather, visits to the beach was unnecessary. Mixing our own whisky at Kavalan was an interesting experience.
Kavalan is worth the visit James_F
Caleb was a great tour guide of the area and was easy to chat with. Kavalan is worth visiting if you enjoy good whiskey.
Amazing Tour Guide Experience✨Global22247584314
I recently went on a whiskey tour with Vincent Lee as our guide, and he was fantastic! Out of all the tours I've been on, Vincent was the best by far. He was super friendly, very knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great time. The tour itself was really fun and exciting, thanks to his enthusiasm and expertise. Highly recommend!
Had a great tour guide, really enjoyed our trip. It was great to have a private trip with just my husband and I and we were given the time to go at our pace. Would recommend Steven as a guide.
Thank you Steven!WaiMun_W
Our tour guide Steven waited for us punctually at our hotel lobby. And the excellent experience started from here on. My wife and I were well taken care. Steven is Knowledge amd share with us a lot of information along the way. I would recommend this your if you like a bit of everything, traditional tour, whisky, beach and sea view
Best tour guide we had..Noemi_D
We had so much fun and exciting tour to Yilan Kavalan whisky.. our tour guide is very knowledgeable about the history and heritage of the Yilan . And the best tour guide that we had ever-
I would like to commend to our tour guide:
JACKSON and JACKIE
Great Private Tour of YilanTony_D
Really enjoyed the private tour. Got to see a different side of Taiwan, away from the big cities.
The National Center for Traditional Arts was quite large and had many shops and exhibits. The whisky Distillery was a must visit as someone who drinks and collects whisky. They had a cafe with great lunch and coffee, and the whisky tasting menu had a lot of options. Also visited the beach, which was a nice way to end the tour.
Most importantly, Steven was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend allocating a day for this tour, especially for anyone only staying in Taipei or other big cities during their trip.
Whiskey distillery is only part of a great day trip!John_F
Our driver/guide Hicks Wang did an excelent job during the entire tour. From the drive through Taiwan's longest tunnel, at the distillery, the Traditional Arts Folk Park, the Fishermen's Harbor, Waiao beach and the Mr. Brown Coffee at the top of the mountain, he provided a fountain of information and background on each place. It was a great last full day in Taiwan and highly recomended. The five different Kavalan whiskies we tasted were pretty good, too!
A Great Introduction into Northern TaiwanMatthew_D
Our tour with Steven Huang was a great kickoff to experience Taiwan.
Here is the itinerary he provided to us the day prior to departing:
10:00 Hotel pick-up
11:20-13:00 King Car Kavalan Distillery
13:30-15:30 National Center for Traditional Arts
16:10-16:50 Wushih Harbor
17:10-17:50 Mr. Brown Café - 1st Store
17:50-19:00 Back to hotel
As you can see it was so much more than just the Kavalan Distillery Tour.
We modified the tour a bit but still covered all of the attractions listed above. Steven was easy to talk with and provided a comfortable and enjoyable ride in between stops. He was a great photographer and provided us ample time to at each destination.
Our driver/guide Jimmy went above & beyond expectations. He took care of our family well. Definitely recommended!
Yilan Kavalan TripRozen S
Nicholas is very friendly and outgoing. The tour is very insightful and we get to have the full local experience.
Sehr netter Guide, coole Einblicke in die Whiskey-Brennerei und Seiten von Taiwan, die ich noch nicht kannte.
Ein unvergesslicher Tag, gerne wieder mit Yolo!Christopher_B
Ein unvergesslicher Tag. Vielen Dank an Yolo und ganz besonders an unseren Guide Ted. Er hat uns zu keiner Zeit das Gefühl vermittlet Zeitdruck zu haben, wie das sonst oft der Fall ist. Wir hatten überall genug Zeit um uns alles anzuscheuen. Ted hat uns alles in aller Ruhe erklärt. Sein Englsich ist Super und auch sein Wissen über alles was wir erfragten war super.
