Guangxi · Private journey
Li River by Bamboo Raft
Karst peaks from the water, then two days of cycling and village kitchens. Designed for travellers who want landscape days with real walking and riding.
- Length
- 4 days
- Bases
- Guilin & Yangshuo
- Themes
- Landscapes, Food
- Group
- Private
What stands out
- Private raft section selected for light and quiet
- Village lunch cooked by a farming family
- Cycling back lanes between the peaks
- Sunrise viewpoint with a local photographer
Day by day
Day 01
Guilin to the river
Arrive and drive to the river, with a first short walk along the water before dinner.
Day 02
Raft and village lunch
Morning on a private raft section, lunch in a farming village, and an afternoon at rest by the water.
Day 03
Back lanes by bicycle
A 25 km loop through fields and small villages with a stop for noodles and a swim spot.
Day 04
Sunrise and return
Optional sunrise viewpoint, then transfer back to Guilin for departure.
What is included
- Three nights in a riverside guesthouse
- Private raft and driver-guide
- Bicycles, helmets and route support
- Two village lunches
Not included
- Flights to Guilin
- Boat upgrades
- Dinners
Travel insurance, visas and personal spending are always separate. We send a full written inclusion list before anything is confirmed.
Guest note
“Beautiful river days and a good pace. The mid-July heat was harder than expected, and the team adjusted our afternoon start times.”
Common questions
Can we change the number of days?
Yes. This outline runs 4 days, and most guests add or remove a day. We will show you what each change does to travel time and cost before you decide.
How fit do we need to be?
Days include walking on uneven stone lanes and, on some routes, a hill or wall section. Tell us your usual walking distance and we will adjust the pace or replace a walk with a drive.
When do we need to decide?
Two to three months ahead gives the best choice of guides and rooms in spring and autumn. Outside holiday periods, shorter notice is often workable.
Are meals and tickets included?
The inclusion list above is what we hold ourselves to. Anything not listed stays separate, and we say so in writing before a deposit is discussed.
Enquire about this journey
Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We will reply with a dated outline, honest travel times and a clear price.
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