Testimonials

“My wife and I traveled to Taiwan in December of 2011. We used Surf Taiwan and our decision couldn’t have worked out better. From my first correspondence with Neil, he was super responsive, knowledgeable and honest about what to expect on our trip regarding the waves, accommodations and the overall experience of traveling to Asia.

Throughout the trip, the crew from Surf Taiwan was very attentive to our every request whether it was driving an hour to check out a wave that might not be breaking, or into the mountains to check out a local tea plantation. They were not only dialed in to the best waves each day, which made my trip amazing, but also the interesting culture and food of Taiwan, which my wife really enjoyed.

It was also this cultural experience that truly separated this trip from other surf trips and vacations we have taken. The crew from Surf Taiwan made sure that we scored quality, uncrowded waves every day and dove head first into the culture of such an interesting country. I would not hesitate to use Surf Taiwan again or recommend them to anyone who is interested in going to Taiwan looking for waves and fully experiencing the Taiwanese culture.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will be back again in the future.”
Adam Wagner – Manhattan Beach, LA – California

“I only expected to get surf in the 2 – 4 foot range, I certainly didn’t expect the variety of surf on offer nor a 6 – 8 foot day with beach break waves as good as I’ve seen anywhere. And I know we only sampled a fraction of the waves there. 
I also had a bigoted pre-conception that Chinese people were rude and pushy . . . Chinese people may well be like that but I was happy to find out that in Taiwan they’re fantastic. So mellow, polite and friendly.”
Andrew Shields (Photographer) – Gold Coast – Australia

“The narrow coastal plains are crammed with rice paddies . . . those mountains take up all the space! There are spots amongst the jagged lava and hot springs that are just like East Coast Australia.
Fairly warm, fairly fascinating and the people are so friendly and stoked on surfing. The food is the best in Asia, with a fusion of Japanese and Chinese going on.”
Bob McTavish (Shaper) – Byron Bay – Australia

“I thought it [Taiwan culture] would be really conservative but in fact it was very liberal. The waves were a lot better than I expected. 4 – 5ft offshore beachbreaks with a handful of people out! There were waves for everything – noserides, turns and barrels.”
Elliot Dudley – Cardiff – United Kingdom

“The waves in Taiwan are some of the funnest I’ve ever ridden.”
Jon Wegener – (Shaper) Palos Verdes – California

“World Class!”
Chris Del Moro – LA – California

“I spent a month on the East Coast and it didn’t get under 4’. Every morning was Groundhog Day. Please Lord, not again, not another day of surfing a different un-crowded point, reef or beachbreak. Not another day of eating sashimi fresh off a fishing boat for $4.00 a plate, not another freakin’ day of sitting under palm trees – in hysterics at how bizarrely incredible this place is, not another day of meeting the friendliest locals this side of Fiji . . . I am still traumatized by the experience. I thoroughly recommend you don’t go, you’ll never be able to adjust to the misery of Western life ever again.”
Jimmy O’Keefe (Editor) – Noosa Heads – Australia

“Along with great waves one of the best aspects of the Taiwan trip was that we got the chance to witness and be a part of the culture, especially when it’s far different from your own way of life. The Taiwanese seemed to be a pretty happy and contented people. The surf crew, which I was surprised existed, was very surf stoked and welcomed us with open arms.”
Troy Mothershead – San Clemente – California

“Surf Taiwan tours exceeded our expectations. We went on a ten day tour travelingto both the East & South coasts. Sammy, our guide was unreal, flexible& willing to work with whatever we wanted to do, ranging from finding newsurf spots to visiting local cultural sites.  

We surfed every day, everything from 2 to 4 feet, from head high A-framebeach breaks to left and right point. The waves had plenty of power, wereglassy in the mornings and arvo’s and we were surfed out by the end of ten days.  Accommodation was great, alwaysclean & accessible to the local sites.  

If you want a trip off the beaten track with plenty of uncrowded surf,culture, cheap food & friendly people, Taiwan is the place to visit.”
Frank, Alan & Cheryl Peat – Adelaide – Australia