The operator said the launch came in response to "growing demand for cultural adventure travel across Asia” and "growing consumer interest in travel beyond Asia’s more established destinations such as Japan".
The launch includes both standalone Taiwan journeys and multi-country itineraries combining Taiwan with Japan and South Korea. InsideAsia said Taiwan was emerging as "a compelling option for travellers seeking cultural depth, incredible food and landscapes in a compact and accessible country".
Like with all of InsideAsia's cultural adventures, the brand insists each itinerary is there for inspiration and can be tailored to suit each traveller, their interests, budget and time frame.
Inside Travel Taiwan Development Manager, Grant Ekelund, said: “Despite its size, the island offers remarkable diversity. Travellers can explore centuries-old temples, experience traditional tea culture, discover Indigenous heritage, hike national parks with a backdrop of huge mountains and enjoy arguably one of Asia’s best food scenes – all within a single journey.
“For those familiar with Japan or South Korea, Taiwan offers a unique but complementary perspective on the region. It is welcoming, easy to navigate, and ideal for both first-time and returning Asia travellers.”
'Taiwan has it all'
Inside Travel Co-Founder Alastair Donnelly said some of the curiosity about Taiwan stemmed from its "massively outsized impact" on the world thanks to its dominance in semiconductor manufacturing.
“It has thousands of years of history, rich stories from the multiple indigenous groups, an innovative political culture of citizen assemblies and digital democracy," said Donnelly. "It has unbelievable cuisine and a tea culture to rival Japan – for lovers of bubble tea – it’s a must visit destination."
Taiwan's history has been shaped by its Indigenous heritage, as well as influence from China, Japan and Europe. InsideAsia said its itineraries aim to capture this by giving guests opportunities to explore the destination through family, culinary culture, adventure and luxury travel lenses.
Donnelly continued: “Hiking lovers can explore the rugged coastlines and steep mountain peaks that offer incredible views. From night markets to bullet trains and incredibly welcoming people. It’s everything you could want from a destination.
"Taiwan has it all – yet hasn't caught the attention of many travellers in Western markets. It's a destination under-served by travel companies and we're here to change that?"
