Matsu Iron Fort & Blue Tears Historical Tour

• Transport: Car, Boat
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
• Admission: Taipei Songshan Airport to Nangan Airport, Nangan Island Tour (Matsu Distillery and Tunnel 88, Matsu Shortbread Museum, Jinsha Village, Blue Tears Ecological Museum, Iron Fort, Victory Fort, Matsu National Scenic Area Administration, Dahan Stronghold, Nikko Chunhe Afternoon Tea), Beihai Tunnel (Daytime Tunnel Walk + Nighttime Rowing to Find Blue Tears), Nangan Island Tour (Fushan Wall (Pillow and Wait for Dawn), 240 Artillery Position (Big Cannon Company), Tieban Mazu Temple, Magang Mazu Temple, Giant Mazu Statue), Beigan Island Tour, Beigan Island Tour (Banli Grand House, Qinshan Broadcasting Station, Qinbi Min-Dong Ancient Houses including afternoon tea), Nangan Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport
• Accommodation: Nikko Chunhe B&B

• Guide
• This itinerary does not include local guide and driver service fees (recommended NT$150 per person per day, NT$450 for 3 days in total).
• Airline baggage regulations limit each person to 10 kg; an overweight baggage fee will be charged for any excess.
• For personal travel accident insurance, if travelers have individual needs, they may purchase travel accident insurance on their own as per regulations.
• Expenses incurred due to personal factors, such as beverages, private shopping fees, etc.
• Any expenses not specified in the itinerary, or any costs arising from recommended, self-funded, or free activities.

Special Itinerary Reminder

Registration Information

• The establishment of an online order does not guarantee a successful reservation; it is still subject to confirmation by our company's sales personnel. Promotional offers cannot be combined; only one can be selected.
• This individual or package tour requires a minimum of 6 people (inclusive) to proceed (please note! Infants under two years old are not counted in the minimum number of participants). If the tour cannot proceed due to insufficient flights or not meeting the minimum number of participants, a full refund will be issued.
• After the traveler registers, and the supplier processes and confirms availability, the supplier's sales personnel will notify you to make a deposit. You must complete the contract and pay a deposit of NT$5000 per person within 24 hours of notification. If overdue, the flight seats and room reservations will not be held, and the traveler may not claim any form of compensation or damages. When ordering, please provide the following information: [traveler's name, ID number, date of birth, contact person's phone number (mobile number), accommodation room type, number of rooms] for timely processing.

National Holiday Period Ordering Notes

• During national holidays, due to airline regulations, all passenger bookings must be made manually, and each order can accommodate a maximum of four passengers. If the number of passengers on a single order exceeds four, there is a very high probability that the excess passengers will be split to take different flights. Passengers are kindly requested to understand and take note.
• During national holidays, seat availability is subject to the airline's confirmation after our company submits a request. Please note! During national holidays, specific flights cannot be designated; we will provide flights with available seats. After the traveler pays the deposit, successful booking requires immediate ticketing and payment. Subsequent cancellations or changes will incur necessary fees. If you cannot agree to this, please do not purchase!
• If the seat is canceled after ticketing, or if the passenger requests to change the flight date, flight number, passenger name, ID number, or date of birth, it will be considered a cancellation and a new reservation and ticketing will be required. The original ticket issued has no refund value.
• If the trip cannot proceed due to insufficient availability or failure to meet the minimum number of participants, a full refund will be issued. We appreciate your understanding.

Air (Boat) Ticket Regulations

• If, after ticketing, the passenger requests to change the flight (or ship) date, flight (or ship) number, passenger name, ID number, or date of birth, it will be considered a cancellation and rebooking and re-ticketing will be required, with additional charges for fare difference and refund processing fees.
• Group tickets cannot be pre-assigned, nor can aisle or window seats be specified. Seat arrangements are handled by the airline (or shipping company), and companions may not be seated next to each other. We appreciate your understanding.
• If the sales representative informs you before departure that a concessionary ticket for persons with disabilities has been issued, please bring your disability handbook and relevant identification documents on the day of departure for verification. If you do not have the relevant identification documents, please make up the difference yourself on site.

Accommodation and Dining Information

• Due to factors such as weather and the difficulty of transporting supplies, the Matsu outlying islands have higher humidity. Accommodation quality is based on cleanliness and tidiness. The hardware facilities of hotels are equivalent to guesthouses, inns, and B&Bs on Taiwan's main island. If you have any concerns, please consider carefully whether to register.
• Accommodation resources on the restricted outlying islands are limited; most are guesthouses rather than hotels, and the number of rooms is small. Groups or multiple travelers on the same booking may be accommodated in different guesthouses. We are unable to guarantee specific accommodations; hotel or guesthouse assignments will be based on the itinerary confirmation. If travelers cannot agree to this, please do not place an order.
• Vegetarian options and variety are relatively limited in the Matsu outer islands, with most dishes prepared using ingredients such as vegetables and tofu. Vegetarian travelers are advised to prepare their own vegetarian canned goods/instant noodles, etc., for contingencies. We appreciate your understanding.
• Due to regional reasons, some B&Bs/hotels in Matsu do not offer buffet or shared-table breakfast. Instead, a simple breakfast will be provided or a meal refund (approximately NT$50 per person) will be issued. We appreciate your understanding.
• Starting from April 1, 2022, in the Matsu area, in order to maintain the Earth's original appearance and sustain its resources, guests are invited to join in protecting the Earth. The tour will no longer provide disposable bottled mineral water, disposable tableware, and disposable hotel amenities (toothpaste, toothbrushes), etc. Guests are kindly requested to bring their own reusable cups, chopsticks, and toiletries to reduce plastic and carbon emissions, conveying value through principles and supporting principles through action.

Traffic Information

• The tour itinerary will involve "shared vehicles" and combined guided operations locally.
• The buses on the Matsu outlying islands are older and have all passed legal inspections. However, due to insufficient vehicle resources, they need to be dispatched daily and operate as a shuttle service (without fixed vehicles). During peak season, there is a possibility of changing vehicles daily. Tour guides may also change daily for each island depending on the itinerary. If travelers cannot agree to this, please do not place an order.

Tour Description

• This tour does not include a Taiwanese tour leader. You need to go to the airport yourself to find the group's send-off staff to check in. Upon arrival in Matsu, a local tour guide will arrange the subsequent itinerary.
• When boarding a plane or ship, you should carry valid identification documents issued by domestic or foreign government agencies that have a photo and match the name and identification number on your ticket (e.g., ID card, NHI card, passport, ARC, or entry permit to Taiwan), to be ready for inspection and verification.
• Pre-departure briefing materials will be provided 2 days before departure. However, domestic flights are susceptible to scheduling changes due to peak season and weather conditions. Should there be any adjustments or changes to flight times, passengers will be notified one day before departure.
• If the travel itinerary is affected by the flight's departure/arrival time, the tour sequence will be adjusted as necessary. (All itinerary content will be completed)
• If there are changes to the itinerary or meal sequence, the local reception will take precedence. If the number of meals needs to be increased due to flight factors, meal booking services can be provided or handled independently; if the number of meals is reduced due to flight factors, the meal cost will be refunded locally.
• The seasonal Blue Tears are a natural ecological phenomenon that can only be seen when the weather and humidity conditions are suitable and moonlight pollution is at its lowest on that day. The conditions for its formation are unpredictable, and there is no guarantee that it will be seen. We apologize for any inconvenience if it cannot be seen on the day of your visit.
• The flight times used for the itinerary are as follows (calculated based on flight departure time): [Morning flights: 06:00 to 11:30], [Afternoon flights: 11:31 to 17:00], [Evening flights: 17:01 to 21:30]

Force Majeure Contingency Plan

• Three days before departure:
  Establish an emergency response center to decide whether to proceed with the trip.
  Propose an appropriate postponed departure date.
  Notify all group members and inform them of the postponed date.
• On the day of departure - if irresistible natural disasters or other events (such as dense fog) affect the aircraft's take-off and landing times:
  An emergency response center will be established at the airport (with ground staff acting as coordinators).
  Before the original flight is notified of cancellation, passengers must continue to wait at the airport for the take-off time as per regulations.
  After the original flight is notified of cancellation, ground staff will arrange an alternative flight. If passengers do not wish to wait and want to cancel their trip, incurred fees will be charged (including airfare, accommodation, transportation fees, and local administrative handling fees).
  If it is confirmed that the aircraft will not take off, assistance will be provided to help passengers return to their departure point (transportation costs to be paid by the passengers themselves) or to help change to other travel routes.
• After departure:
  Due to force majeure factors causing delays or detentions of water transport flights (including main island routes, outlying island routes, and inter-island routes), any resulting changes in itinerary and associated costs will be settled on-site with refunds or additional payments as necessary.
  Due to force majeure factors causing a change in the original destination airport for the outbound flight, for example, from Nangan Airport to Beigan Airport or Beigan Airport to Nangan Airport, the shuttle boat fare between Nangan and Beigan will be NT$250 per person. Passengers will pay this fee to the local tour guide or accompanying staff upon arrival at the first airport.
  Due to force majeure factors causing the cancellation of the original return flight, and a change to another destination or ferry service to return to Taiwan, any additional transportation costs incurred will be paid by the passenger on-site.
  Due to force majeure factors causing the cancellation of the original return flight and being stranded in Matsu, arrangements will be made for local accommodation and transportation back to Taiwan. Accommodation and transportation costs during the period of being stranded will be reimbursed based on actual expenses by the stranding insurance (NT$1000 per person per day). If there are any excess costs, the passenger will pay the difference on-site. (Meals are at the passenger's own expense)

Activity Notes

• Important Notes for Domestic Flights:
• Passengers should carry government-issued photo identification when boarding a flight for inspection and verification.
• For children under the age of fourteen who do not possess a photo identification document issued by a government agency, a valid original household registration booklet or health insurance card (children's handbook) or other documents capable of proving identity may be used as a substitute.
• Airlines begin accepting passenger check-in sixty minutes before the scheduled departure time, and passengers should complete check-in procedures thirty minutes before the scheduled departure time. Airlines may cancel the reservation of any passenger who fails to complete check-in procedures within the aforementioned time.
• As a general rule, passengers may carry no more than one piece of carry-on luggage, with a total weight not exceeding seven kilograms. Each piece must not exceed 56x36x23 centimeters in length, width, and height. Items exceeding these limits must be transported as checked baggage. Economy class passengers have a free checked baggage allowance of ten kilograms (not less than ten kilograms, except for those enjoying free fare privileges). Business class passengers have a free checked baggage allowance of twenty kilograms (not less than twenty kilograms, except for those enjoying free fare privileges). Airlines may charge extra for excess baggage.
• You may carry one lighter in your carry-on baggage; do not place it in checked baggage.
• Passengers carrying lithium batteries on board must meet the following conditions: (1). Spare lithium batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits and must not be placed in checked luggage. (2). Items that do not require airline approval: portable electronic devices for personal use (watches, mobile phones, cameras, etc.). (3). Items that require airline approval: spare lithium batteries exceeding 100 watt-hours but not exceeding 160 watt-hours; each person may carry a maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on luggage. (4). Lithium batteries contained in the following items must comply with all test requirements of Section 38.3, Part III of the UN "Manual of Tests and Criteria" and be approved by the airline: - Wheelchairs or other electric mobility aids containing lithium batteries; - Equipment with security devices; - Portable electronic medical equipment.
• The following items are prohibited from being carried on board as hand luggage or checked luggage: (For details, please contact each airline)
  Compressed gases (whether cryogenic, flammable, or toxic): such as canned gas, pure oxygen, liquid nitrogen, oxygen tanks for diving
  Corrosive substances: such as strong acids, strong alkalis, mercury, wet batteries, etc.
  Explosive substances: various firearms and ammunition, fireworks, firecrackers, flares, etc.
  Flammable substances: such as fuel oils like gasoline and diesel, matches, paints, thinners, lighters, etc.
  Radioactive substances
  Handbags designed for security purposes (containing dangerous goods such as lithium batteries or pyrotechnic materials), money boxes, etc.
  Oxidizing substances: such as bleach (liquid, powder), hydrogen peroxide, etc.
  Toxic and infectious substances: such as pesticides, herbicides, active filtered viruses, etc.
  Other dangerous goods: such as magnetized materials (e.g., magnets) and irritating substances (e.g., self-defense sprays), and other items announced by the civil aviation authorities as affecting flight safety.
• If the following items must be carried, they should be handled as checked baggage:
  Knives, swords, clubs, and sticks
  Hair spray, setting lotion, liquid bottled items containing alcohol for medical use, mosquito repellent, alcoholic beverages, non-irritating sprayers, and other items that do not affect flight safety. However, with the consent of security personnel, they may be carried in carry-on baggage (for details, please contact the respective airlines).
• The supervisor of the affiliated unit shall issue a certificate, and the carrier shall automatically request inspection. After verification, the weapon carried shall be handed over to the airline service personnel for handling.
• Passengers are prohibited from using any communication equipment and electronic devices (such as: mobile phones, personal radio transceivers, various remote controls, CD players, FM radios, etc.) that interfere with flight safety in the cabin, and should comply with relevant safety regulations and cooperate with the in-flight service personnel. (For details, please contact the airline)
• Any matters not covered by this contract shall be resolved fairly in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, customs, and the principles of equality, reciprocity, and good faith.

Safety Rules

For your safety during this trip, we specifically ask you to observe the following matters. This is our responsibility to inform you and also to protect your rights.

• The tour leader will meet the group members at the group assembly counter to handle seat assignments and explain related matters. (For Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu outlying islands, as no tour leader will accompany the group, relevant participation instructions will be provided by the local guide upon arrival at the destination.)
• The correct itinerary, hotel, train (plane) schedules are subject to the customer service representative's reply. We apologize for any inconvenience.
• The itinerary cost does not include the tour leader and driver fees.
• During peak season, transportation resources (flights, tour buses, boat fares) are limited. To ensure the smooth progress of the day's itinerary, adjustments may be made to the schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. (However, all itinerary content will be completed)
• For group activities, please be sure to gather on time. Late arrival or no-show on the day will be considered a forfeiture, and no refunds will be issued.
• Your safety is of utmost importance, please always be mindful of your personal safety. If you feel unwell or experience other symptoms, please notify the service staff immediately.
• Please do not bring pets to maintain public health and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. (Vehicles, hotels, and restaurants will refuse entry to pets, with the exception of guide dogs)
• Please bring: a change of clothes, sun umbrella/hat, warm jacket (to prevent getting cold from the air conditioning in the car or due to lower mountain temperatures), camera, batteries, charger, personal medication (motion sickness pills, cold medicine), etc. It is also recommended to wear light clothing and comfortable shoes for ease of travel activities.
• When traveling, please stay hydrated at all times.
• During long holidays, there are many travelers, and it's inevitable that there will be some service shortcomings during the trip. For example, the speed of refilling dishes during meals will definitely not keep up with the speed of picking them up. If the hotel serves food too slowly, you can directly report it to your tour leader (guide). Please do not get angry and spoil your travel mood. Other situations, such as waiting times when the hotel distributes keys, purchases tickets for admission, or transfers to other modes of transportation, are also common, so please understand this in advance!
• Travel agency staff and tour leaders (guides) cannot provide oral medication to travelers. Please prepare sufficient motion sickness medication and personal medicines.
• If tickets are distributed, please check each type of ticket (e.g., train tickets, admission tickets) to ensure they are all present. If any are missing, please notify the team leader.
• During nighttime or free time, if you need to engage in independent activities, please inform the team leader (tour guide) and your fellow travelers, and pay special attention to safety.
• Please be careful when walking on snowy and steep roads.
• Remember not to flaunt your wealth in public, and do not take out a stack of banknotes in front of others when shopping.
• Please observe the precautions announced by the tour leader (guide) for various places such as scenic spots, restaurants, hotels, and amusement facilities.
• Groups must participate in activities together. If anyone wishes to leave the group midway, they must obtain the consent of the group leader (tour guide) to prevent accidents.
• For your health and the health of other passengers, as the tour bus is an enclosed space, passengers are required to wear masks in accordance with regulations from the CDC and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. If a passenger fails to comply after being advised, the supplier will refuse to allow the passenger to continue riding the tour bus and will legally terminate the travel contract with the passenger.
• For a safer and more comfortable journey, please remember to fasten your seatbelt before each tour bus departure. If you need any assistance, please inform the service staff on board.

Travel Information

• This itinerary includes travel agency liability insurance [accidental death and disability coverage of NT$2.5 million, accidental medical coverage of NT$100,000 (actual expenses)] and travel agency performance guarantee insurance.
  For passengers under 15 or over 70 years old, according to insurance company regulations, the maximum coverage is [accidental death and disability coverage of NT$2.5 million, accidental medical coverage of NT$100,000 (actual expenses)].
• According to the provisions of the "Standard Form Travel Contract," suppliers have an obligation to inform travelers to purchase travel insurance on their own. Therefore, to protect your rights and avoid potential risks during international travel, we specifically remind and advise you to consider purchasing travel personal accident insurance and travel inconvenience insurance as needed.
• Insurance regulations are subject to the insurance company's rules. This itinerary does not allow changes of participants on the day of departure to ensure the rights and interests of other travelers in the group.

Confirmation

• You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

• Cancellations made 41 days before the participation date will incur a 5% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations made 31 to 40 days before the participation date will incur a 10% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations made 21 to 30 days before the participation date will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations made 2 to 20 days before the participation date will incur a 30% cancellation fee.
• If canceled 1 day before the participation time, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
• Cancellations within 1 day of the participation time will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

Voucher type

• Present your mobile voucher

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Eligibility

• This activity has no age limit
• This activity requires a minimum of 6 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund