Ace Adventure Expeditions

The registration for the December trek to Jade Mountain is closing soon! If you're still contemplating joining us, please ensure you sign up by 1st August!

Standing at 3952m, Jade Mountain (also known as Mt. Jade or Yushan) is the highest peak in Northeast Asia. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Our final trek of the year to Jiaming Lake is in December. Make sure you don't miss out—sign up by 4th August!

Jiaming Lake (嘉明湖), situated at an elevation of 3310m, holds the distinction of being Taiwan's second-highest lake, following Cuei Pond on Xueshan, which sits at 3520m. Known for its distinctive teardrop shape, Jiaming Lake is affectionately referred to as "Angel’s Tear."

About The Trek
We start the trip in Hualien, do a 3 days trek and end the trip in Taipei.

Jia Ming Lake trek is a 13km trail from Siangyang Forest Recreation Area to the lake and covers 2 of the 'top 100' peaks in Taiwan - Mt Siangyang (3602m) and Mt Sancha (3496m). Like Yushan and Xueshan, the Jia Ming Lake's trail is clear and well marked. The route begins in a pine and hemlock forest in the lower terrain. As you ascend beyond Siangyang Cabin, the forested area soon open up to become a ridge line of rolling hills filled with rhododendron bushes and wind-twisted alpine juniper all the way to Jia Ming Lake Cabin. From Jiaming Lake Cabin to the lake, the trail runs along the lower edge of a ridge skirting a chain of rugged peaks. The lake itself is down from Mt Sancha (Sānchā Shān; 3496m) in an open area.

Experience Required
Good to have below 3000m trekking experience. You will be trekking for three days from the trail head to the summit with a 5-6kg backpack load. Day 2 is a long day of around 10 hours. At times, when there is a dry spell and water is not available in the mountain huts, you will be expected to carry drinking water for the trek, which can increase the backpack load to 8-10kg. Though hiring of porters is possible, the cost is high (about S$200/day). Therefore, it is more realistic to train and be prepared to carry your own load.

"Hakuna Matata" is a phrase in the East African language of Swahili that literally means "no trouble" or "no problems". And yes, Africa is calling! We are organising a trek to the highest point of the Africa continent - Mt Kilimanjaro!

Not only is Mt Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa, it is the highest freestanding mountain in the world. Standing at 5895m above sea level, Mt Kilimanjaro is also the highest mountain that can be climbed without technical equipment and climbing skills. For the most part, it takes just putting one foot in front of the other. Although this sounds simple, it is most likely the toughest challenge you will ever face.

Joanne will be leading this trek, and if you think you want to try trekking higher than 5000m, then this trip is worth a try with the support of our experienced trek leader!

Date: 15 - 24 Feb - Feb 2025
Route: Lemosho Route
Package fee: S$4380 per person
*International air ticket is not included

Trek Itinerary:
D1 - Arrive in Moshi / Overnight in Resort (-/L/D)
D2 -D7 - Transfer to Londorossi Gate (2250m) and then to Lemosho Gate (2100m). Trek to Barafu Camp.
Overnight: Tents at Big Tree Camp (2780m), Shira 1 Camp (3500m), New Shira Camp (3900m), Barranco Camp (3960m), Karanga Camp (3963m), and Barafu Camp (4640m). (B/L/D)
D8 - Summit trek to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Descend via Barafu Camp (4680m) to Millennium Camp (3790m). Overnight in Tent (B/L/D)
D9 - Descend to Mweka Gate(1630m). Transfer to Moshi.
Overnight: Moshi (950m) Resort Lodge (B/L/D)
D10 -Depart Moshi (B/-/) or personal extension for Safari tours etc

###### Inclusions

• Return airport transfer
• All land transfers as in the itinerary
• Meals as in the itinerary
• Accommodation: Local 4-star lodge in Moshi (twin/triple sharing); sleeping tents (twin sharing) during trek
• Camping equipment: Sleeping mats, sleeping bags, sleeping tents, dining tents with tables and chairs, and portable chemical toilet
• Trekking gear: Snow cleats (if needed)
• Trek support: Climbing guide, assistant climbing guide and porters
• Bottled drinking water on day 1 of trek and filtered drinking water for rest of trek, tea, and coffee during meals on trek
• Permits & fees: Trekking permit and National Park entry fee
• Climbing certificates
• Emergency support: Portable oxygen cylinder, pulse oximeter and comprehensive first aid kit.
• Emergency rescue fees (land rescue)
• An experienced trek leader from Ace Adventure Expeditions
• Group training / Pack list / Information Kit / Trek Briefing

###### Exclusions

• International air tickets, airline taxes, and fuel surcharge
• Visa fee
• Single supplement
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• All tipping (estimated $300-$500 per trekker for the trekking crew)
• Personal porters
• Personal travel insurance (mandatory to cover travel agent insolvency and trekking up to 6000m)
• Personal expenses like shopping, laundry, etc.
• Personal travel & trekking gear
• Emergency evacuation and medical expenses
• Compensation for damaged or lost of personal items (e.g. climbing/trekking gear and equipment, cameras and any valuable items, etc.)
• Any expenses including accommodation, meals & transfer outside the stipulated itinerary – i.e. any person leaving the group for personal travel, illness/injury or any form of extension of stay

Jiaming Lake (嘉明湖), situated at an elevation of 3310m, holds the distinction of being Taiwan's second-highest lake, following Cuei Pond on Xueshan, which sits at 3520m. Known for its distinctive teardrop shape, Jiaming Lake is affectionately referred to as "Angel’s Tear."

About The Trek
We start the trip in Hualien, do a 3 days trek and end the trip in Taipei.

Jia Ming Lake trek is a 13km trail from Siangyang Forest Recreation Area to the lake and covers 2 of the 'top 100' peaks in Taiwan - Mt Siangyang (3602m) and Mt Sancha (3496m). Like Yushan and Xueshan, the Jia Ming Lake's trail is clear and well marked. The route begins in a pine and hemlock forest in the lower terrain. As you ascend beyond Siangyang Cabin, the forested area soon open up to become a ridge line of rolling hills filled with rhododendron bushes and wind-twisted alpine juniper all the way to Jia Ming Lake Cabin. From Jiaming Lake Cabin to the lake, the trail runs along the lower edge of a ridge skirting a chain of rugged peaks. The lake itself is down from Mt Sancha (Sānchā Shān; 3496m) in an open area.

Experience Required
Good to have below 3000m trekking experience. You will be trekking for three days from the trail head to the summit with a 5-6kg backpack load. Day 2 is a long day of around 10 hours. At times, when there is a dry spell and water is not available in the mountain huts, you will be expected to carry drinking water for the trek, which can increase the backpack load to 8-10kg. Though hiring of porters is possible, the cost is high (about S$200/day). Therefore, it is more realistic to train and be prepared to carry your own load.