The One Day Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Countryside Cycling Tour is a classic and popular travel itinerary in Guilin, offering a comprehensive experience of Guilin's natural beauty and rural charm.
What to Expect
- Enjoy the clear and green water and the continuous rolling hills on both sides of Li River.
- Observe the daily life of local fishermen and the fishing culture.
- Cycling and stopping at local farming families, chat with the villagers to learn about their farming and daily lives
- Enjoy a hassle-free day with private car transfers.
What's Included
- Ticket for a four-star cruise (lower floor of the boat).
- Fee for of rental a bike in Yangshuo
- Lunch onboard with a buffet lunch.
- Private transfers from your hotel in Guilin.
- Private English-speaking guide and driver.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
Cancelation Policy
- Cancellations received 21 or more days before the festival day will be eligible for a full refund of the tour.
- Cancellations made from 0 to 20 days before the festival day are non-refundable.
- If the celebration is canceled, the ticket cost will be donated to charity and not refunded.
- No-show travelers are non-refundable.
Itinerary Details
7:40 AM - 9 AM
Travelers will be picked up at their Guilin hotels at around 7:40 AM and taken by private car to the Zhujiang Pier, for approximately 1 hour.
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Then, you will board a luxury 4-star boat and start a 4-hour Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.
Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, such as clear water, rolling hills, bamboo forests, rice fields, and villages. A complimentary buffet lunch is provided on board, arriving in Yangshuo at around 1:30 PM.
1:30 PM - 5 PM
You can take a short break and stroll around West Street to feel its lively atmosphere. Then, rent a bicycle and follow the guide to start a cycling tour in the Yangshuo countryside, which usually lasts about 2.5 hours. You can enjoy the idyllic rural scenery, visit local villages and farming families, and experience the local way of life.
5 PM - 6:30 PM
The tour ends at around 5 PM, and you can choose to return to your Guilin hotel by private car or stay in Yangshuo.
Reasons to Recommend a Four-Star Boat for the Li River Cruise
- Spacious Seating: The seats on four-star boats are larger and more comfortable, usually adopting high-end leather sofas with armrests.
- Number of Seats: A typical four-star Li River cruise ship usually has around 80 seats. Commonly, there are 44 seats in the lower cabin, 24 seats in the upper cabin, and 12 VIP seats.
- Buffet Included: the four-star boat usually includes a buffet, offering a variety of Chinese and Western cuisines, fried meat with vegetables, seasonal fruits and drinks, etc., so that passengers can enjoy delicious food while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
- Good Viewing Deck: The four-star boat is equipped with a double-deck promenade deck with a wide view and a large per capita area.
Good to Know for Cycling Tour in Yangshuo
Physical Preparation: Cycling can be strenuous, especially on hilly routes. Ensure you're in good physical shape before embarking on the tour. If you're not an experienced cyclist, we can organize a countryside trip using your vehicle.
Bike Inspection: Before you begin your tour, carefully examine your bicycle. Check the brakes to confirm they're working correctly. Test the brake levers and ensure the brake pads effectively slow the bike down by gripping the wheels firmly.
Safety Rules: Always follow traffic regulations. If driving on the right-hand side, stay on the right while cycling. Respect traffic lights, and stop signs, and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles whenever necessary. Stay alert to your surroundings, watching for cars, buses, motorcycles, and fellow cyclists.
