Jialuo Lake
Jialuo Lake is one of Taiwan’s most beautiful overnight camping hikes. Hidden in the mountains of Yilan, the area is made up of around 20 alpine lakes surrounded by pine forest, misty ridges and open campsites. The main lake sits at around 2,000m and is a memorable place to camp overnight.
Taiwan Adventures can arrange a private 2-day Jialuo Lake hiking tour with English-speaking guides, transport from Taipei or Taoyuan Airport, tents, meals, route planning and safety support. The hike is challenging, with a long climb, steep sections, ropes and around 1,200m of elevation gain, so it is best for fit hikers with some previous hiking experience.
POSSIBLE ITINERARY
Day 1: Taipei or Taoyuan pickup → drive to trailhead → hike 6–7 hours to Jialuo Lake → set up camp → dinner beside the lake
Day 2: breakfast → explore nearby lakes/campsite → hike out → return to Taipei/Taoyuan
GRADING AND FITNESS
Difficulty – 4 (out of 5) Duration – 2 days and 1 night (more can be arranged)
Getting to Jialuo Lake involves a tough 6-7 hours of hiking with an elevation gain of around 1200m. There is some exposure to heights and ropes to help navigate very steep sections.
ACCOMMODATION
We’ll spend the night camping next to the lake. Tents will be provided.
PRICING
Private 2-day Jialuo Lake trip: from NT$43,800 for 1–3 people
Additional guests: NT$12,800 per person
Includes: English-speaking guide, transport, main meals, tents, safety support
Not included: personal snacks, personal hiking gear, optional extras
TRANSPORTATION
Private transportation is provided from anywhere in Taipei or the Taipei/Taoyuan Airport to the mountain. Pickups in other locations can be arranged, sometimes for a small extra fee. Vehicles are insured; Drivers are licensed; and traffic rules are obeyed.
FOOD
All the main meals are provided for the hike. Clients only need to bring their own snacks. If you have any special dietary requests, allergies, or needs, let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.
LEADERS AND SAFETY
All of our leaders are Wilderness First Responder certified and carry first aid kits. They have all spent a lot of time hiking in Taiwan and are very experienced in the high mountains. All of our leaders are native speakers of English, but also speak Mandarin and are very knowledgeable about the local mountains, flora/fauna, and culture.
