Formozaic
A family arriving by private charter at Sun Moon Lake at dawn

Licensed agency · From Taichung

A private car.
And a local
to take you in.

You pick where and how long. We bring the car, an English-speaking guide and local experiences.

  • More than a driver
  • Not a group tour
  • Prices up front

🚐 Charter concierge

Hi! We're a private-charter travel agency based in Taichung. Answer four quick questions and you'll have an estimate in 30 seconds.
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One car is the base

Add only what your day needs.

Free · Plan my day

8 hours or 10? We'll work it out for you.

Charters come in 8-hour and 10-hour days. New to Taiwan? No problem — tell us where you're starting, how many of you, what you love and your pace, and we'll lay out a day that flows, with drive and stay times, and tell you which option fits. Swap or drop any stop and the times update instantly.

A travel agency usually charges NT$1,500 (one day) to NT$3,000 (multi-day) to plan a custom route like this. Here it's free.

Step 1 of 4
Where will we pick you up?

Choose your car

Start with
the car.

Prices are all-day estimates with driver, fuel, tolls, parking, the driver's meals and insurance included. We confirm the car and driver within 24 hours of your request, then send the final quote.

01 / Formozaic vehicle4 travellers max

Premium SUV (5-Seater)

Premium SUV (5-Seater)

Designed exclusively for couples, small families, or business travelers seeking privacy and flexibility. Our premium 5-seater sedans and SUVs offer immaculate comfort, smooth rides, and effortless access to hidden gems and scenic spots. Enjoy a personalized journey with ultimate privacy and style.

8 hours
NT$4,700
≈ US$152
10 hours
NT$5,000
≈ US$161
Travellers & luggage
Up to 4 · 2–3 suitcases (24–28")
Overtime / extra day
NT$500/h · NT$5,000/day
  • ✓Chinese-speaking professional driver and lunch allowance included
  • ✓Fuel, tolls and parking included
  • ✓Bottled water, USB charging, tissues
  • ✓Luggage stays in the car all day
  • ✓Passenger liability insurance
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02 / Licensed commercial vehicle8 travellers max

Executive Tourer (9-Seater)

Executive Tourer (9-Seater)

Room for 5 to 8 travellers and their luggage. Families, friends and multi-generation groups ride together in comfort, with space to rest between stops.

8 hours
NT$6,200
≈ US$200
10 hours
NT$6,500
≈ US$210
Travellers & luggage
Up to 8 · Up to 6 suitcases (28") with the rear row folded
Overtime / extra day
NT$650/h · NT$6,500/day
  • ✓Chinese-speaking professional driver and lunch allowance included
  • ✓Fuel, tolls and parking included
  • ✓Bottled water, USB charging, tissues
  • ✓Luggage stays in the car all day
  • ✓Passenger liability insurance
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03 / Licensed commercial vehicle8 travellers max

Luxury VIP Van (9-Seater)

Luxury VIP Van (9-Seater)

The van celebrities and business guests travel in: reclining lounge seats, generous legroom and a quiet cabin. Ideal for VIP hosting, elderly parents or anyone who wants the most comfortable day on the road.

8 hours
NT$15,000
≈ US$484
10 hours
NT$18,000
≈ US$581
Travellers & luggage
Up to 8 · Up to 6 suitcases (28") with the rear row folded
Overtime / extra day
NT$1,500/h · NT$18,000/day
  • ✓Chinese-speaking professional driver and lunch allowance included
  • ✓Fuel, tolls and parking included
  • ✓Bottled water, USB charging, tissues
  • ✓Luggage stays in the car all day
  • ✓Passenger liability insurance
Choose this car ↗

How it works

  1. 01

    Pick the car and the hours.

    8 or 10 hours, or several days. Tell us the date, how many of you and how many suitcases.

  2. 02

    Add only what you want.

    A language, a licensed guide, a local experience, a child seat, an airport leg. Each has a price before you tick it.

  3. 03

    We confirm, then you decide.

    Within 24 hours we line up your car, driver and everything you added, then email your final quote. You pay only once you're happy with it: a deposit (non-refundable if you cancel) or the full amount (refunded under Taiwan's standard travel contract).

Experiences you can add

Start with the car.
Add what you love.

Your driver gets you there safely. If you'd like the stories too, add a licensed guide or a local experience, or skip it. Or pick a full-day package with the car and an English-speaking guide included.

01 / Full day · car & English guideNT$7,300 per person

Lukang Ancient Town Deep Dive

Lukang Ancient Town Deep Dive

Temples, craft workshops and the food lanes of Taiwan's best-kept old town.

02 / Full day · car & English guideNT$7,935 per person

Nantou Tea Artistry

Nantou Tea Artistry

From the tea garden to the cup, with the family who grows it.

03 / Full day · car & English guideNT$7,535 per person

Songhe Tribal Immersion · Hunter's Trail

Songhe Tribal Immersion · Hunter's Trail

Walk the old hunting path with an Atayal host.

04 / Full day · car & English guideNT$7,655 per person

Wufeng to Chung Hsing Village

Wufeng to Chung Hsing Village

A century of Taiwan in one afternoon: the Lin family mansion and the old provincial capital.

05 / Full day · car & English guideNT$7,530 per person

Urban Soul & Gaomei Sunset

Urban Soul & Gaomei Sunset

Taichung's old city by day, the wetlands boardwalk at sunset.

06 / Local experienceNT$1,800 per person

Lukang old town & craft workshop

Lukang old town & craft workshop

Longshan Temple, the alleys and a working craft studio, with a licensed guide.

07 / Local experienceNT$1,490 per person

Tea garden walk & tasting with the grower

Tea garden walk & tasting with the grower

Walk the terraces, then taste with the family who grows it.

08 / Local experienceNT$2,500 per person

Atayal hunter's trail with a village host

Atayal hunter's trail with a village host

A section of the hunter's trail and trap-making, hosted by the village.

09 / Local experienceNT$800 per person

Gaomei Wetlands ecology walk at sunset

Gaomei Wetlands ecology walk at sunset

A naturalist-led walk on the boardwalk, timed for golden hour.

All experiences ↗

Nothing hidden

What’s in,
what’s extra.

Not knowing what you'll end up paying is worse than a high price. So everything that can change your price is listed right here.

Included in every charter

  • ✓Fuel, highway tolls and parking
  • ✓Driver's meals
  • ✓Passenger liability insurance · Every passenger is covered by our travel agency liability insurance.
  • ✓15 minutes free waiting at pickup
  • ✓Bottled water, USB charging, tissues
  • ✓Luggage stays in the car all day · No lockers to find.
  • ✓Slow, steady mountain driving · Ask for an extra stop any time.
  • ✓Free rescheduling once if typhoon or road closures stop the day · Free rescheduling due to natural disasters or force majeure is subject to the official announcements of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), Taiwan.

The only extras

  • Overtime beyond booked hours · NT$500/h (5-seater), NT$650/h (9-seater), VIP van on request, paid at the end of the day
  • Driver's lodging on multi-day trips · per nightNT$2,000
  • Taoyuan Airport pickup or drop-off · one wayNT$3,500
  • Departure between 22:00 and 07:00 · per tripNT$800
  • Child car seat · per seatNT$300
  • Entry tickets, meals and experiences you add · itemised in your quote

Will it fit in a day?

Drive times from Taichung

Taichung city → Sun Moon Lake1h 30m
Taichung city → Cingjing Farm2h
Sun Moon Lake → Cingjing FarmFine to combine in one 10-hour day1h
Taichung city → Lukang50m
Taichung city → Gaomei WetlandsTime it for sunset40m
Taichung city → Xitou / Checheng1h 20m
Sun Moon Lake → AlishanNot recommended in the same day as the lake2h 30m
Taichung city → AlishanPlan an overnight3h
THSR Taichung station → city centre25m
Taoyuan Airport → Taichung2h

Our promises

No surprises. Everything is agreed before you go.

  1. 01We confirm your car and driver within 48 hours of your booking. If we can't, your deposit comes back in full.
  2. 0248 hours before pickup, you receive your driver's name, plate number and contact (phone, LINE or WhatsApp).
  3. 03The quote is the final price. Nothing is added on the day except overtime you ask for.
  4. 04Typhoon, earthquake or road closure: reschedule once for free, or cancel with a partial refund.
  5. 05Professional licensed drivers, legal vehicles with full insurance.

Before you book

Questions, answered

Should we tip the driver?

No. The tip is already included in the price. If a driver was exceptional you are welcome to give something, but it is never expected and nobody will hint.

Will the driver take us to tea shops or souvenir stores for commission?

No. We do not run commission stops and drivers are not allowed to suggest them. If you want souvenirs, ask and we will point you to places we would send our own family, or have them delivered to your hotel through the souvenir add-on.

How do the 'local experiences' work with the car?

The car is the base; an experience is added per person on top. Lukang deep dive, Nantou tea, the Songhe hunter's trail and the others each include their own licensed guide, entries and materials, so you do not need to add a separate guide for that part of the day.

Will someone take photos of us?

Drivers happily take photos on your phone at every stop, free. For edited, high-quality images add the half-day photographer; you receive 60 or more edited photos within a week.

Do we need a child seat, and do you provide one?

Yes. Taiwan requires child seats in private vehicles (taxis are exempt, charters are not). Add a child seat or booster in the builder, tell us the child's age and weight, and it is installed before pickup.

Our kids get carsick on mountain roads. What do you do about it?

Drivers take the Cingjing and Alishan roads slowly and will stop whenever you ask. Motion-sickness tablets are on board and we can plan an extra break at Puli or Fenqihu. Tell us in the notes and we route accordingly.

All questions ↗
Cingjing tea terraces seen from a charter carFormosa Field Note · No. 07

Voices from the road

“The most relaxing trip we've taken in years. Everything was arranged, nothing was rushed — we finally saw Taiwan instead of just visiting it.”
Mr. Lin · ★★★★★

Field notes from Taiwan

Read the island
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Planning notes, local stories and the details maps leave out—written by guides who live here.

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WHAT WILL TAIWAN REVEAL TO YOU?

Pick a car, add what you want, and leave the rest to Formozaic. Confirmed within 24 hours; pay only when you accept the quote.

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