Forest & Farm Fondo

Connect to Taoyuan like never before. Discover the grandness of the rugged mountains and ancient trees, but also the subtle, rich and vibrant agricultural heritage of the land and people around you. This takes intention and a slower way of experiencing a destination. Let Origin Wild Tours lead you on a journey of the senses and to connect with the land and people that make Taoyuan so distinct.

以前所未有的方式重新認識桃園，探索崎嶇山脈和古樹的壯麗，並體驗當地豐富且充滿活力的農莊生活，以實際感官體驗的方式再一次的與這塊土地產生連結。
沉浸在拉拉山自然保護區參天的古樹之中，並騎乘單車沿著北橫公路向北，沿途欣賞蜿蜒土地的輪廓和令人印象深刻的大漢河曲線。

Guests will begin their journey on a guided forest experience, hiking amongst the largest stands of ancient red hinoki cypress trees in Taiwan. From the towering ancient trees of Lalashan Nature Reserve, guests will follow the Northern Cross Island Highway by bicycle as it meanders north following the contours of the rugged land and curves of the impressive Dahan River to our lunch destination on Day One. 

After a morning of hiking and cycling in the remote wilderness of Taoyuan’s hinterlands, guests will unwind, while enjoying Taiwanese cuisine at a local indigenous Atayal restaurant in Loufu. Departing after a well-deserved rest, guests will experience an afternoon exploring the famous Xiao Wulai Skywalk and Waterfall Lookout. Private transportation will then take guests to the Lin Family Leisure Farm and B&B in Dayuan District. Take time relaxing on a working farm before joining the group for drinks and a unique brick chicken bbq dinner social event overlooking the farm.

享受當地泰雅族原住民美食，並探索著名的小烏來天空步道和瀑布觀景台。
享受悠閒的農村慢活步調，了解古早味的控窯雞製作過程。
體驗多個DIY活動，包含前往農場收穫番薯並製作道地的番薯甜點，或者享受采摘洛神花並返回學習如何製作健康又好喝的洛神花茶。

Wake to the sounds of agricultural lands and a home cooked breakfast by your host, Mr. Lin. Guests can take their time socializing with the other guests and their host before enjoying a morning filled with DIY activities that touch all the senses. Guests will head into the farm and harvest sweet potatoes that will be used to prepare a local sweet potato dessert or perhaps enjoy picking Rosella Flowers and returning to learn how to make healthy Rosella Flower Tea.

Departing from the farm, guests will get back onto their bike for a short slow roll through Dayuan District before arriving at a women-led and small-scale farm. This exclusive and private facility is by reservation-only and a delicious farm-to-table lunch will be served to guests. Guests can take time to learn about animal husbandry and local farm life through a short tour from the owner. After lunch, guests will travel a short distance and arrive at local garden center for the final attraction of the day. Here the group will participate in picking local herbs and making unique tea while participating in a succulent plant DIY activity to conclude the tour 

騎乘單車前往由女主人經營的小型農場，除了體驗「農場直送餐桌」的午餐，更可以了解畜牧業和當地農場生活
抵達溪海花卉園區中參與採摘當地草藥和製作獨特的茶，同時參加製作多肉植物DIY課程。

All guests are required to sign a legal release of liability waiver before participation.