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USD $ 217.1 up

Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe

Taiwan | Pingtung |

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1 day
7~21 for a group
Transportation Included
45Days prior to the tour for booking
Language: Chinese
USD $ 217.1 up
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
This is the 2025 event page. Applications are only open during the winter season (January to April). Groups of 7 or more are welcome to participate.
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[Limited Access] The secret realm of Ruxi's colorful walls is open from January to April each year. Accommodation, application services, shuttle service from Kaohsiung, and meals are all arranged all in one package. Just bring a group of 7 or more and you can sign up for a tour!

Follow a professional tour guide to visit Pingtung's hidden mountain areas - the Shoes Off Tribe and Wild Stream Hot Springs

※ Related Recommendation: Hayou River Day Tour (Depart from Kaohsiung)


Book your accommodations in advance at the Wutai Tribe in Pingtung, visit the shoe-free Linari Tribe, and apply for admission to the Hayou River Wild Stream Hot Springs, a hidden gem only available in Pingtung during winter, to explore the mystical colorful rock formations! This trip not only allows you to experience the beauty of Pingtung's tribal culture, but also allows you to take advantage of the winter dry season (January to April) by taking a dedicated tribal jeep deep into the valley and then hiking upstream to the mystical colorful rock formations of Hayou River. Applications for admission to Hayou River open in December each year (limited to 400 people per day), and many dates often sell out as soon as online applications open. Therefore, it's crucial to register for Hayou River Wild Stream Hot Springs activities early!

-About Hayou River Wild Stream Hot Springs-

Hayou River is a tributary of the Beixi River in Ailiao, Pingtung, and its source is the famous Little Ghost Lake. Because the rock formations are rich in iron and various minerals, springs flow from cracks in the rock walls. The sulfur washes through, staining the rocks in a variety of colors, including red, black, yellow, and white. This, combined with the magnificent canyon, creates a natural masterpiece. In recent years, driven by word-of-mouth online, Hayou Creek has become a popular outdoor hot spring destination every autumn and winter. Hayou Creek is only accessible from January to April, when the water levels are lower and the trekking is safer. If you're interested or capable, definitely join us!

In 2020, Wutai Township applied for designation as an Indigenous Natural and Cultural Ecological Landscape Area. Therefore, the Hayou Creek Scenic Area will be managed by local residents according to law, with a daily limit on the number of visitors. Anyone wishing to enter Hayou Creek must apply online to the Wutai Township Office (applications are open on the 1st of each month, with bi-monthly applications accepted). Alternatively, you can stay at the Wutai Dawu Tribe and be accompanied by a member of the tribe before entry.

Package Options description
$ USD 217.1 up
12:20
[Connecting Point 2] Kaohsiung Zhongzheng Martial Arts Center - MRT Exit 4
$ USD 217.1 up
12:40
[First pick-up point] Kaohsiung Zuoying High Speed Rail Station - 4th floor parking lot
$ USD 217.1 up
13:30
Activity process

Day 1

12:20 [1st pick-up point] Kaohsiung Zuoying High Speed Rail Station - 4th floor parking lot Gather and board the bus

12:40 [Second pick-up point] Kaohsiung Lingya Sports Center - Get on the MRT Exit 4

13:30 [3rd transfer point] Get on the bus at Pingtung Shuimen Transfer Station

14:00 Li Nali Visitor Center

15:00 Visit the tribe where shoes are taken off

17:30 Check in to the Kinabalu Tribe Homestay

6:30 PM Dinner

19:30 Free time at night

the next day

07:30 A refreshing morning! Enjoy breakfast

09:00 Dawu tribe gathers at the assembly area

10:00 Take the Dawu Tribe jeep up the stream into the mountains

Hike up the river to the secret place of the colorful cliffs of Hayou River (be sure to wear river climbing shoes)

Lunch box distribution

14:50 Return by jeep

15:30 Return to Dawu Tribe gathering place, ending the tribe tour to Hayu Creek

16:00 Wutai Tribe Slate Lane

18:00 Expected arrival at Pingtung Shuimen Transfer Station

19:00 Expected arrival at Kaohsiung Zuoying High Speed Rail Station

19:30 Expected arrival at Kaohsiung Zhongzheng Martial Arts Center - MRT Exit 4

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Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Two-Day Tour to Pingtung's Hayou River Hot Springs | Depart from Kaohsiung, Stay at Wutai Tribe
Travel Notes
[ Important Information for Application & Registration for the Hayu River Tour]
. To successfully complete the Hayu River tour application and reservation process, registration must be completed 45 days in advance. Please complete the participant information immediately after booking. Failure to complete this will be deemed as a waiver and disqualification, and no refund will be given. Please agree to this before registering.
. Applications for the Hayu River tour are open monthly (e.g., December 1st, January 1st to January 31st). Therefore, even after successfully registering, confirmation of application approval for the Hayu River tour will still be required at the beginning of each month before confirmation of your trip. Please wait for email notification of your group's completion.
. After the Hayu River online application is confirmed to be complete, to avoid misunderstandings regarding information changes and to maintain fairness, no changes, cancellations, or replacements will be permitted. If cancellation is necessary for any reason, cancellations made 8 days in advance will result in a 50% deduction. Cancellations made within 7 days (inclusive) will not be refunded. Please ensure you accept this before registering.

. Please note!! Do not register through other registration channels (including travel agencies). If duplicate registrations result in your application being denied for the Hayu Creek, you will not be able to cancel or refund. Please agree to this before registering.

. If you do not secure a spot on the Hayu Creek cruise and you decide not to schedule another date, you will cancel and refund your reservation. A 50 yuan administrative fee will be deducted per person, and the remaining amount will be fully refunded. If you postpone your reservation to another date, no fees will be deducted.

. Singles are welcome to register. The itinerary is primarily nine-seater, with a minimum of seven people per vehicle. Once a spot on the Hayu Creek cruise is approved, you can apply. Once your application is approved, you can travel. If insufficient numbers are available after the registration deadline, we will notify you and offer to reschedule or cancel with a full refund.

. After the trip is confirmed, if cancellations are due to force majeure, such as typhoon warnings, heavy rains, or epidemic alerts, we will deduct a $150 administrative fee per person for all cancellations and refunds. No fees will be deducted for postponements to other dates. (We hope that participants will understand and appreciate the hard work our staff has put in during this period of preparation.)

. If the trip is cancelled during departure due to weather conditions, road disruptions, or other emergencies, no refunds will be given.

. All scheduled itineraries are billed as a package. Individuals who do not use or participate will be deemed to have waived their participation and will not receive a discount.

. Participation in this group activity is a collective effort and mutual support. Individuals who are prone to tardiness, complaining, or are withdrawn to the point of isolation are not welcome to participate.
If you are prone to individualism, constantly wanting to contradict the tour leader, constantly trying to break away from the leader's control, unwilling to cooperate with the leader's instructions, dissatisfied with everything, and possessing strong personal opinions, please do not sign up.

[Hayuxi Tour Participation Instructions]

Official Age Range: 15-75. The Hayuxi Wild Stream Hot Springs Route is not a popular tour. Along the way, there will be bumpy creekbed rides by off-road vehicle and a 60-90 minute hike up the river. The entire six-hour tour must be completed independently. Please assess your physical and leg strength. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, epilepsy, mobility impairments, or pregnant women who are unsuitable for stimulating activities and trekking are not recommended.

Transportation will primarily be by 9-seater or minibus.
Due to limited room availability at the tribe's guesthouse, accommodations are based on group rooms (six-person dormitories, with men and women sleeping separately). Couples or couples who cannot accommodate this arrangement should not register.

Equipment required for the Hayu River trek: a simple backpack, sun hat, water bottle, river trekking shoes, and a helmet (provided by the tribe).

[Important again] You must bring your own river trekking shoes (see shoe style guide) when entering the Hayu River. You must bring your own! Your ID will be checked before entry. You will not be allowed entry without your ID or river trekking shoes.


Please note that pets are strictly prohibited.
Tour Pricing

The cost includes:

Transportation

One night's accommodation at the tribe

Hayu Creek entry application

Jeep ride at Dawu Tribe

Lunch and dinner on the first day

Breakfast and lunch (boxed lunch) on the second day

Guided tour guide

NT$2 million travel insurance


The cost does not include:

Expenses not listed in the itinerary


Cancellation Clauses

Cancellations made 8 days prior to the start of the trip (including the 8th day) will incur a 50% handling fee.

Cancellations made within 7 days prior to the start of the trip (including the 7th day) will not be refunded.

 

If the event is affected by force majeure (e.g., typhoon warnings, heavy rain alerts, etc.), the organizer will determine whether to cancel the event. A refund will be made after deducting a $150 handling fee per person. Alternatively, the participant may choose to reschedule the event, in which case no refund will be made.

 

Rescheduling requests due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.

If the participant is unable to participate in the event due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, no refund will be given.

Meeting point:
[Connection Point 1] Kaohsiung Zuoying High Speed Rail Station - 4th Floor Parking Lot, [Connection Point 2] Kaohsiung Lingya Sports Center - MRT Exit 4, [Connection Point 3] Pingtung Shuimen Transfer Station
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