•Your knowledgeable local English-speaking private guide will meet you in the airport /train station /hotel lobby;
•An air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver will be provided for the transfer service;
•A great overview and orientation of the city-perfect for first-time visitors.
Itinerary Quick Look
We’re happy to tailor this private tour of Guilin to match your interests. Please note that the time frame is for reference only and may vary due to traffic conditions on the day of your tour.
Day 1: Arrival in Guilin
Upon arrival at Guilin airport or train station, your tour guide and driver will welcome you there and transfer to your hotel in downtown Guilin.
If time permits, you'll have a leisure easy walk along the city's ancient water system -- Banyan Lake and Fir Lake (this ancient water system was first built 800 years ago and served as a moat protecting the city in old times).
Day 2: Longji
After breakfast, drive about 1.5 hours to Longsheng. WIthin Longji Rice Terraces area, have a full day excursion there for terraced paddy fiels; You also have a chance to go close to two ethnic groups - Zhuang and Yao minority and enjoy their colorful traditions and customs. In late afternoon, transfer back to your hotel in Guilin city.
Day 3: Guilin – Yangshuo
The Li River is the connecting waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo. Various charming scenes of Li River can be reflected in different conditions. In sunny day, you can enjoy clear water and reflection of green mountains; you can see fog covered with trees and Karst landscape under the cloud; it’s mysterious when raining. Taking the raft is a nice choice,you can see the scene on RMB20 note, famed Nine Horses Fresco Hill and see the water closely. Arriving at Yangshuo, you have time to explore the West Street and have dinner (at your own expense) there.
After check in your Yangshuo hotel,you can have a leisure walk around Yulong riverside.
Day 4: Yangshuo – Guilin Departure
Check out the hotel and transfer to airport or train station for your next destination. On the way, Visit Xianggong Hill which will take about 15 minutes to climb up along the stone steps to the hilltop; there offers a great spot overlooking the Li River and karst scenery.
Inclusions
•Private English speaking tour guide
•Private licensed driver service
•Admission tickets
•Private Guide Lobby Meetup
Exclusions
•Hotel charges
•Meals
•Gratuities
•Personal expenses
•Overtime service fee
Additional Info.:
1. During peak season, 4-star cruise tickets typically sell out a month in advance. The peak seasons are: Chinese New Year /Tomb Sweeping Day /May 1st–5th /Dragon Boat Festival /Summer School Holidays (July 1st–September 1st) /October 1st–7th. To ensure availability, we recommend booking your tour at least one month in advance if you plan to travel during these periods.
2. Most travelers can participate.
3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
4. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
5. Please prepare enough Chinese cash for your personal expenses.
6. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.