Taiwan · Tribal Experiences

Full-Day Amis Tribe Culture Tour in Hualien with Survival Master

1 Day Round trip from Hualien Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn the ways of the Amis Tribe in the mountains of Hualien
  • 02 Gain Amis Tribe ethnobotany knowledge
  • 03 Try making a natural fire, building shelters, and catching birds
  • 04 Enjoy an Aboriginal-style lunch in the mountain countryside

Connect with your basics and learn the ways of the Amis Tribe, one of the six tribes of Hualien and a living museum. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the mountains and the sea as you discover ancient tales and legends of the tribe. This survival crash course introduces key facets of Amis tribal life, including how to catch birds, build shelters, light a fire, and use traditional skills rooted in nature.

Take time out from the "technology era" and reconnect with nature.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Hualien
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Amis Tribe Survival Experience in Hualien's Mountains

  • Meet the tour representative and begin the tour, where a hunter-master will lead you into the mountains of Hualien. There are six different tribes in Hualien, and the Amis Tribe is a living museum. Our hunter-gatherer school lies deep in the mountain countryside, located a 40-minute drive south of Hualien.
  • Take time out from the "technology era" and reconnect with nature. On this tour, you will engage in the following activities:
    • Learn Amei tribe ethnobotany knowledge.
    • Build a temporary shelter. Even a water container and rope are useful items that can be made from plant materials.
    • See demonstrations on how to make a trap to catch small birds or small animals from materials found in nature, such as twigs and leaves.
    • Learn fire-making using natural materials without a lighter or match. Enjoy an Aboriginal-style lunch.
  • Return to your place to end the tour.
mountains of Hualien, hunter-gatherer school, Aboriginal-style lunch

Where this trip takes you

mountains of Hualien, hunter-gatherer school, Aboriginal-style lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hualien 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guiding services
  • Private transportation
  • A clean, air-conditioned minivan with a passenger capacity of 8 pax
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Other: drinks and snacks

What to bring

  • Dress code: Long-sleeved clothing, trousers, and a cap
  • Raincoat
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sneakers
  • Rain boots/wellies
  • Windbreaker
  • Water bottle

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hualien rail / bus station / airport / hotel
Tour start
Hualien, Hualien County, Taiwan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Hualien.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.

Starting from

USD 800 /group
Book This Tour

When

Travellers

Total