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Biking along Li River

Bustling artisan village of Yangshuo

Crown Cave

LI RIVER TREKKING ADVENTURE - 7 days/ 6 nights (KWT)

Private Tour - daily departure

ATTENTION ACTIVE TRAVELERS: This is the ultimate back-to-nature trekking adventure to southern China's beautiful countryside. Feel the instant transformation of your body and soul as your flight embarks its "final approach" to beautiful Guilin. This region's picturesque scenery has inspired many Chinese poets, artists and visitors from around the world for centuries. This remarkable tour features an invigorating journey along the majestic Li River, forever known for its smooth water that exquisitely mirrors a fairy-tale landscape of conical peaks reaching for the sky, where adventurers traverse through lush green fields and rustic villages, explore mystical karst caverns known to few, cycle through Yangshuo's charming artisan village and peaceful countryside, make acquaintance with a 1400 year old Banyan Tree, and admire the panoramic views of the region's stunning landscapes.

Special discounted airfares are available for this tour -- contact us for details.  

TOUR INCLUDES:

• 6 nights accommodations per itinerary

• All breakfasts and lunches during trekking adventure per itinerary

• 1 welcome dinner at hotel in Guilin

• Private Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides 

TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1.  Guilin - Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the luxurious WATERFALL HOTEL. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)

Day 2.  Guilin / Caoping - After breakfast, start from Guilin to Zhemu by bus (10km). Hike from Zhemu to Daxu (12 km) along the virgin part of the majestic Li River, where there are no tour boats on this part of river. Lunch and sightseeing at the Old Town of Daxu. Afterwards, proceed to Xiong Cun by bus (5km), an old village with busy rice farming, before reaching Caoping by bus. Overnight at the MISTY RESORT. (B,L)

Day 3.  Caoping / Xingping - Today's hike begins with a 4-hour trek through the mountain roads to Xitang. On the way you can see the other side of famous Crown Cave as well as the source of the under ground river running into the cave. After lunch at Xitang village, continue trekking for another 12km before proceeding to Xingping by bus. Overnight at the MINGYUE HOTEL. (B,L)

Day 4. Daxu / Yangti - After breakfast, begin the day by crossing the Li River by ferry boat. A fascinating 15 km hike takes you the a road less traveled, where tourists and even Guilin city folks are rarely seen by the area's natives, touring through a fishing village and mountain area with spectacular views of the Li River. Lunch in the front gate of the Stone City, an unusual town where all of its houses are constructed of stone as little clay can be found in the region due to its rocky landform. After visiting the Stone Village, depart for Yangshuo, a bustling little artisan village lined with art galleries, restaurants and cafes. Overnight at the YANGSHUO PARADISE HOTEL. (B,L)  

Day 5. Yangshuo - After breakfast, switch gears and soak up Yangshuo's beautiful countryside by biking around this beautiful region through rice fields and local villages.  The day's bike excursion includes an invigorating ride along the Yulong River, followed by a visit to Moon Hill and Big Banyan Tree. (B,L) 

Day 6.  Yangshuo / Guilin - After breakfast, depart for Beisha by bus. Enjoy a fantastic 35 km bike trip to Liutang; Lunch in Liutang and visit one of the biggest market in Guangxi, where visitors can witness the day in the life of the traditional farmer. Return to Guilin by bus. Overnight at the WATERFALL HOTEL.

Day 7.  Depart Guilin - Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)