These three Guilin sightseeing tours take different approaches to the area: one is a private city-and-countryside trip with a luxury feel, and the other two combine Longji and the Li River over two days. If you want to compare itinerary style, transport, and group format, start with the section below.
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Compare the 3 Tour Options
Use this comparison to match the itinerary, traveler feedback, duration, and key features to your preferred travel day.
| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Private city-and-countryside luxury | Travelers who want a relaxed private trip with a driver/guide and a family-oriented pace | ★ 5.0/5 | 48 reviews | Approx. 48 hr | Private format with a driver/guide | View on Viator |
 Terraces plus river cruise | Travelers who want Longji village scenery and a classic Guilin-to-Yangshuo river day within one organized plan | ★ 5.0/5 | 16 reviews | Approx. 48 hr | Includes hotel pickup and drop-off with private vehicle transport | View on Viator |
 Terraces and bamboo rafting | Travelers who want a straightforward two-day Guilin itinerary with private transport and a river route that uses bamboo rafting | ★ 5.0/5 | 7 reviews | Approx. 48 hr | Includes private car or MPV van transportation | View on Viator |
Explore Each Tour in Detail
Each option includes its own photo gallery, overview, key features, traveler profile, and direct Viator link.
Compare private pacing and included meals
3 Days Private Luxury Guilin Highlights Tour
Best for: Travelers who want a relaxed private trip with a driver/guide and a family-oriented pace
This is the most flexible-feeling option in the set because it is built as a private luxury tour rather than a shared group outing. The itinerary centers on Guilin highlights and includes travel to Yangshuo by cruise, so it suits travelers who want a slower pace and a mix of city and countryside scenery. Confirmed inclusions cover bottled water, a driver/guide, breakfast, and three lunches. The product also notes minimum travelers, so it is designed for at least two people. It does not confirm the full stop list in the main overview, so compare the route notes carefully if specific sights matter to you.
Private 3-day Guilin highlights with Yangshuo cruising
- Private format with a driver/guide
- Includes bottled water and three lunches plus breakfast
- Combines city highlights with a cruise-based Yangshuo itinerary
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2-Day Guilin Highlights: Longji Terraces and Li River Cruise Tour
Best for: Travelers who want Longji village scenery and a classic Guilin-to-Yangshuo river day within one organized plan
This option is a practical choice if you want one itinerary that covers both the Longji Rice Terraces and the Li River cruise without arranging the logistics yourself. The product explicitly confirms hotel pickup and drop-off, private vehicle transport, and a private English-speaking driver-guide. Its route also includes a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, a meeting at Yangshuo dock, and time around West Street before the return to Guilin. The listing offers group-size options, so the experience is structured differently from the fully private tour above. Entrance fees, some boat choices, meals, and tolls are not included.
Two-day Longji and Li River highlights with private transport
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off with private vehicle transport
- Combines Longji Rice Terraces with a Li River cruise
- Adds a West Street stop in Yangshuo after the cruise
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2 days highlights tours : Longji rice terraces & Li River cruise
Best for: Travelers who want a straightforward two-day Guilin itinerary with private transport and a river route that uses bamboo rafting
This tour is another two-day Guilin sightseeing option, but it is presented more simply and with fewer confirmed inclusions than the other private itinerary. The product states that it starts from Guilin city and combines a Longji Rice Terraces visit with a Li River cruise described here as bamboo rafting from Yangdi pier to Nine Horses pier. Confirmed inclusions are limited to an English-speaking driver service, service charges and taxes, and private car or MPV van transportation. It does not confirm entrance tickets, accommodation, or meals. That makes it a good fit for travelers who want transport arranged but prefer to keep other costs and arrangements separate.
Two-day Longji and Li River route starting in Guilin
- Includes private car or MPV van transportation
- Confirms an English-speaking driver service with service charges and taxes
- Starts from Guilin city and pairs Longji with a Li River river route
Choosing an itinerary style in Guilin
If you want a more relaxed, private trip with meals partly arranged, the first tour fits that style best. If your priority is Longji scenery and a Li River day with organized transport, the other two tours give you that structure in slightly different formats.
Private city-and-cruise route
A private multi-day route built around Guilin highlights and a cruise to Yangshuo.
Longji plus Li River itinerary
A two-day private-transport route focused on Longji, a Li River cruise, and Yangshuo West Street.
Guilin-start terrace and river route
A two-day Guilin-start itinerary using private transport for Longji and a Li River bamboo-rafting route.
Travel planning tip
Check the live product page before booking. Departure details, activity order, inclusions, and available options can change.
Booking notes
- Check each listing’s confirmed inclusions carefully, because meals, tickets, and transport support vary by tour.
- Group size and private-versus-shared format are different across the three options, so choose the one that matches how you want to travel.
- Some route details are only described in the itinerary notes, so review the itinerary summary before booking if a specific stop matters to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tour is the most private?
The 3 Days Private Luxury Guilin Highlights Tour is the only option presented as a private luxury experience with a driver/guide.
Which tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off?
The 2-Day Guilin Highlights: Longji Terraces and Li River Cruise Tour explicitly confirms hotel pickup and drop-off.
Which tour is the most straightforward if I want transport arranged but want to handle other costs myself?
The 2 days highlights tours: Longji rice terraces & Li River cruise confirms private transportation and driver service, while leaving entrance tickets and meals as separate costs.