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5-Day Guilin, Longji & Yangshuo Off-the-Beaten-Path Private Tour

🌿 Go beyond Guilin's classic sightseeing route with 【Longji Rice Terraces】, a wild limestone cave adventure, hidden viewpoints above the 【Li River】, old 【Xingping】, and the peaceful countryside of Yangshuo, finishing with bamboo rafting and a sidecar or cycling journey beside the 【Yulong River】. 🛶
5-Day
From US$1,229/pax
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🌾 Step Off the Paved Path at Longji
Walk beyond the main viewpoints of the Longji Rice Terraces and into working mountain fields and minority villages, where layered paddies and everyday rural life unfold across the hillsides.
🪨 Explore a Wild Limestone Cave
Leave developed tourist caves behind and enter a natural limestone cave with a professional caving coach, examining rock formations, experiencing complete darkness, and trying the scheduled fast-rope activity under supervision.
⛰️ Find Hidden Views Above the Li River
Follow quieter hillside trails near Xingping to elevated viewpoints overlooking the winding Li River, then cross by local ferry and see the famous 20-yuan-note landscape from a different angle.
🛶 Explore Yangshuo Beyond the Main Roads
Float quietly along the Yulong River, then explore rice fields, villages, karst peaks, and hidden countryside viewpoints by sidecar or bicycle.
Day
01
Guilin Airport / Railway Station → Longji Rice Terraces → Guilin → Evening City Walk
Approx. 160-190 km / 3.5-4.5 hrs
Day
02
Guilin → Wild Limestone Cave → Village near Xingping
Approx. 80-120 km / 2-3 hrs
Day
03
Yangshuo Hotel → Guilin Liangjiang International Airport / Railway Station
Approx. 65-100 km / 1.5-2 hrs
Day
04
Yangshuo Hotel → Yulong River → Yangshuo Countryside → Secret Tunnel Cave → Yangshuo Hotel
Approx. 15-30 km / 0.5-1 hr
Day
05
Village near Xingping → Li River Hillside Viewpoint → Ferry → Xingping Ancient Town → Hilltop Viewpoint → Yangshuo
Approx. 30-40 km / 1-1.5 hrs
Day
01
Selected Hotel in Guilin
Standard Double Room
Day
02
Selected Hotel near Xingping
Standard Double Room
Day
03
Selected Hotel in Yangshuo
Standard Double Room
Day
04
Selected Hotel in Yangshuo
Standard Double Room
The Cost Includes

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing

• Admission tickets and activities listed in the itinerary

• 4 nights of hotel accommodation

• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 5

• Admission to 【Longji Rice Terraces】 and scheduled village exploration

• Scheduled Guilin evening city walk

• Scheduled wild limestone cave adventure with a professional caving coach

• Scheduled fast-rope experience during the cave adventure under the coach's supervision

• Scheduled mountain hiking and Li River viewpoints around Xingping

• Scheduled lunch at a mountain guesthouse on Day 3

• Scheduled ferry crossing to 【Xingping Ancient Town】

• Scheduled bamboo rafting experience on 【Yulong River】

• One selected Yangshuo countryside experience: sidecar ride or bicycle tour

• Scheduled airport / railway station, hotel, and intercity transfers

The Cost Excludes

• International and domestic flights or train tickets to and from Guilin

• China visa

• Lunches and dinners not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

• Food and drinks purchased during the Guilin evening food walk unless specifically confirmed

• Additional food and drinks purchased independently

• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

• Personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

Booking Notice

• The published price is based on 2 adults traveling together on a private tour. Final pricing may vary by travel date, group size, hotel selection, and itinerary adjustments.

• 【Longji Rice Terraces】 are working rice fields, so their colors and appearance change naturally with the farming season.

• Day 2 normally includes the wild cave adventure. 【Sijiang Valley】 can be selected instead if you prefer hiking, bamboo forest, and waterfall scenery.

• The wild cave is undeveloped and involves uneven natural terrain. The fast-rope activity is supervised by a caving coach and can be adjusted according to your comfort and actual site conditions.

• Day 3 includes two short hill hikes for elevated 【Li River】 views, so comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended.

• Day 4 includes a bamboo raft plus either a sidecar ride or bicycle tour. The final countryside activity can be selected according to your preference.

• 【Yulong River】 rafting is subject to weather, water levels, ticket availability, and scenic-area operations.

• This private itinerary can be customized according to your interests, activity level, and travel schedule.

Refund Policy

• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30-15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14-7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6-2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.

FAQ
Is this a private tour with an English-speaking guide?
Yes. The published reference price is based on 2 travelers on a private tour, with private scheduled road transportation and a professional licensed English-speaking guide.
Do I choose between a sidecar and a bicycle in Yangshuo?
Yes. The source itinerary offers the Yangshuo countryside exploration by sidecar or bicycle, so this version includes one selected option rather than promising both.
Are the ferry and 【Yulong River】 bamboo raft included?
yes. The scheduled ferry crossing to 【Xingping Ancient Town】 and the planned bamboo rafting experience on 【Yulong River】 are included in this version.
Which meals are included?
Hotel breakfast is included from Day 2 to Day 5. Day 3 also includes the scheduled lunch at a mountain guesthouse. Other lunches and dinners are not included unless arranged in advance.
Is the fast-rope cave activity compulsory?
The fast-rope activity is part of the listed cave experience and is conducted under the supervision of a caving coach. The activity level can be discussed with your guide according to your comfort and the conditions on the day.
What if I do not want to explore the wild cave?
You can replace the wild cave with 【Sijiang Valley】, where the focus is on hiking through bamboo-covered mountains to see waterfalls and valley scenery.
Is this tour physically demanding?
The activity level is moderate. 【Longji Rice Terraces】 involve steps and mountain paths, Day 2 includes a natural cave adventure, and Day 3 includes two short hill hikes. Day 4 can be made easier by choosing the sidecar instead of cycling.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. This is a private tour, so the cave adventure, hiking level, Yangshuo countryside activity, hotel arrangements, and daily pace can be adjusted according to your interests.
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