The Essence of Guilin
This 3 days Guilin and Yangshuo tour will allow you to relax in a world of tranquil natural beauty. Marvel at the beautiful timeless countryside on one of the best cruise boats on the Li River. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Li River meandering among hundreds of karst hills from Xianggong Hill. Our tours are private and customizable, which means only your requirements to meet, flexibility, and no hurrying.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Relax on a top-class guided Li River cruise, enjoying spectacular landscapes
As travelers leisurely cruise down the river, they can see stunning views of karst mountains, bamboo groves, and traditional fishing villages along the riverbanks.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Li River meandering among karst hills
Xianggong Hill is considered to be one of the best places to enjoy a bird's eye view of the Li River
Explore Guilin's best cave, with your guide's stories of its peculiar formations
Reed Flute Cave is known for its stunning underground gallery of stalactites, stalagmites, rock formations, and various multicolored lights illuminating the cave's interior, creating a magical and surreal atmosphere.
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Heavenly Guilin!!!
Henry, our guide met us at airport and took us to hotel. One of the places that Henry arranged for us to see was rice terrace. It was cloudy and raining. Henry made a very good plan for us. There are 2 ways to reach to the top of the rice terrace. One by stone steps and one by stone pass way which smoothly goes up. He directed us towards the pass way which helped us to reach to the top very smoothly. All the way Henry showed us different plants and explained about different fruits which could be used as herbal tea. All the way going up under the rain he stopped to take photos with a good humor and made jokes and made us feel at home.I have traveled to many countries and sometimes we used the help of guides to see some places. But Henry made us to feel at home in Gulin. We did not feel that we are strangers in that part of the world. He talks to us as we were his family’s friend and behave very respectful and at the same time very joyfuly. One reason that we fell in love with Gulin was Henry’s good mood and attitude. more
Oct 2024, Sara A
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Great visit
Henry was amazing. Not only is he a knowledgeable guide, but he’s also a pleasant and attentive person. He went above and beyond to accommodate our group’s needs and was able to make changes on the fly. Even after our three-day trip with him ended, he continued to offer help and found a great solution for a difficult transportation situation we suddenly faced. I highly recommend Henry as your travel guide in the Guilin area. more
Oct 2024, JuKa_57
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Chase was the best!
Chase was such a kind and knowledgeable tour guide. He also accommodated for many last minute changes my family had without issue. The drivers were also very professional and efficient. I would love to come back and take another tour of his. more
Oct 2024, Fabian
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Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Welcome to Guilin! No matter whether you're arriving by plane or bullet train, your private guide will be ready to meet you at the arrival hall. A comfortable private car with an experienced driver will be waiting to show you the most beautiful sights of Guilin.
Let's start with the symbol of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill. Take signature pictures, listen to the legend of how an elephant turned into a hill there, and find out the secrets hiding in the belly of this "elephant".
After lunch, spend a literally cool afternoon in the Reed Flute Cave. It's a pleasant temperature year-round and fun to see the amazing array of limestone formations highlighted in neon lights.
At the end of the day, your private guide and driver will transfer you to your hotel and assist you with check-in. Enjoy a relaxing evening.
Hotel options:- Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (5-star location and facilities, 4-star service)
- Shangri-La Hotel Guilin (best in Guilin)
Karst hills, graceful bamboo groves, and fishing cormorants - the charming views of the Li River are the essence of Guilin. While most tour groups have a 3-star cruise, we will arrange a 4-star cruise (the highest level, with better facilities and buffet lunch) to ensure you have the best experience of the river's charm.
Arriving at Yangshuo, it's time to explore a hidden gem of the Li River - Xianggong Hill. It is considered to be one of the best places to enjoy a bird's eye view of the Li River.
After the tour, sit back and relax, as our private transport returns you to your hotel in Guilin.
We will arrange with your guide to pick you up and see you off based on your schedule.
Tips to Tailor-Make Your Tour
If you only have two days for Guilin and Yangshuo, the arrangement above is the best solution for classic landscape lovers, however…
Of our customers who spend two nights in the Guilin area, 60% chose to spend at least one night in Yangshuo, and 20% opt for two nights. Yangshuo offers a relaxing country-resort atmosphere and various activities: photography, cooking classes, tai chi lessons, farming experiences, and even rock climbing.
If you would like to spend more time in Yangshuo, please feel free to let us know.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
Tour Price
Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: gl-1