Included:

• • An experienced, rock climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Guided rock climbing, depending on your chosen itinerary
  • Group equipment
  • Harness and helmet

Not included:

• • Transportation 
  • Accommodations — available at an additional cost
  • Climbing shoes — rental available, ask at checkout
  • Meals and snacks
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Guide gratuities — optional

If you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go. Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.

If you’d like to do the intro to trad climbing, you have to have some experience climbing.

Long Dong has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!

For intermediate to advanced climbers, Long Dong has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.

All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:

• • Helmet
  • Harness with a locking carabiner, belay device, and chalk bag
  • Ropes
  • Rock shoes
  • Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)

Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 40L bag)
  • Water bottle
  • Food you can eat on-the-go
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For Customized Half Day & Intro to Trad, the group size is set at max. 2 participants. Client-to-guide ratio is 2:1 max.
  • For Customized Full Day, the group size is set at max. 4 participants. Client-to-guide ratio is 4:1 max.
  • For Women’s Intro to outdoor Climbing, it takes at least 2 participants for it to operate, while the group size is set at max. 4 participants. Client-to-guide ratio is 4:1 max.
  • Costs per person decrease as the group grows (for everything but Women’s Intro to Outdoor Climbing), so it’s the perfect opportunity to climb with friends and family!

Climbing days at Long Dong, Taiwan, can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to Long Dong, Taiwan, most people fly into Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 1.5 hours from Long Dong. From there, you can rent a car, or get to Taipei Main Station and take a bus from there. You can also take a train from Taipei Main Station to Keelung and transfer to the local bus 791.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.