Best Guilin Day Tours: Explore Iconic Karst Landscapes

The vast majority of the 100 options we compare are focused on nature, which appears in 95% of the listings. Because of this, sightseeing tours are the most common activity type, making up 87% of the available tours. If you are looking for something more specific, you can also find options for cruise and sailing, hiking, or cultural experiences.

Prices vary depending on the level of customization, but most tours fall between $118–$336. Across all booking platforms, the typical price spread ranges from about $74 to $637. If you are looking for the best value, the Day Tour category is a standout, averaging $153 with a 5.0★ rating.

You have plenty of flexibility. A significant majority, 74% of the options, are private tours. While group tours are available, they only represent 20% of what we compare. Most travelers prefer the private format, which is offered in 65% of the listings.

Inclusions vary by provider, but we found that 70% of tours include a guide. Other common features among the options we compare include:

• Entry tickets (included in 38% of tours)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (included in 26% of tours)
• Meals (included in 25% of tours)
• Transport (included in 23% of tours)

The most common way to see the area is by private car, which is used in 38% of the tours we compare. Boat travel is also a very popular method, appearing in 31% of the options. Other ways to get around include walking, standard cars, or buses.

Durations are quite flexible, typically ranging from about 5 hours to 3 days, with a median duration of 8 hours. To accommodate international travelers, tours are offered in 7 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, Zh-Hant, and Russian.

Yes, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Across 400 pooled reviews from various booking platforms, these tours hold an average rating of 4.81★. Travelers frequently describe their experiences as fantastic, amazing, or breathtaking, often highlighting the beautiful views and the quality of the guides.

Choose a cruise for comfort and large views. Pick bamboo rafting for a closer, more intimate experience near the water.

Stay in Guilin for transit and caves. Stay in Yangshuo to be closer to the karst mountains and scenic river views.

Taking the local train is fast and cheap. You can also hire a private driver for door to door service.