Hotel Pickup and Private Transfer
Meet your English-speaking guide and driver at your hotel and travel to the confirmed Yulong River bamboo-raft area.
Yangshuo Slow Life
5 hoursGuilin & Yangshuo
Why you will love this trip
Slow down and experience Yangshuo through water, countryside and a quiet coffee stop. After pickup from your hotel at 09:30, enjoy a bamboo raft experience on the Yulong River for approximately 1–1.5 hours. The exact bamboo-raft route is not specified in advance and will be confirmed according to local operating arrangements. After the raft, continue by walking or a short vehicle transfer through countryside roads, rice fields and village areas toward Moon Hill. Finish by sitting down with a coffee overlooking the karst countryside of Yangshuo before returning to your hotel by private vehicle.
Highlights
- 1Begin with hotel pickup at 09:30 in a private vehicle.
- 2Enjoy an approximately 1–1.5-hour bamboo raft experience on the Yulong River.
- 3Continue from the raft to countryside roads, rice fields and village landscapes.
- 4Explore the Moon Hill area at a relaxed pace.
- 5Sit down with a coffee overlooking the karst countryside of Yangshuo.
Itinerary
A time-by-time plan from the planner who runs this trip, including transport and meals where arranged.
- 09:30–10:00
- 10:00–11:30
Yulong River Bamboo Raft
Enjoy an approximately 1–1.5-hour bamboo raft experience. The specific route and boarding point are not fixed in advance and will follow the confirmed local operating arrangement.
- 11:30–12:15
From the Raft to the Countryside
Explore the village surroundings and Moon Hill area at a relaxed pace, with time for photographs and views of the karst countryside.
- 13:15–14:00
Moon Hill Coffee Stop
Sit down with a coffee overlooking the karst countryside of Yangshuo. Coffee and any food are at your own expense unless otherwise confirmed.
- 14:00–14:30
Private Transfer Back to Hotel
Return to your hotel by private vehicle and finish the experience.
What is included
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Countryside and village walk
- Yulong River bamboo raft experience
- Moon Hill area visit
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Coffee, food and drinks at the café
- Personal purchases
- Travel insurance
- Guide gratuity
Before you book
The practical things worth knowing before you commit.
- You will enjoy an approximately 1–1.5-hour bamboo raft on the Yulong River. The exact route and boarding point are not fixed in advance and follow the confirmed local operating arrangement.
- After the raft, you continue on foot or by a short vehicle transfer along countryside roads, passing rice fields and village landscapes.
- You will explore the village surroundings and Moon Hill area at a relaxed pace, with time for photographs and karst countryside views.
- The coffee stop overlooking the karst countryside is optional, and coffee or food is at your own expense unless otherwise confirmed.
- This is an outdoor countryside experience, so comfortable shoes are recommended, and the raft may involve light splashes.
Frequently asked questions
No. The specific route, boarding point and sailing duration are arranged by the local operator on the day, following water conditions, weather and local safety controls.
You may feel light splashes, but the raft is calm and generally safe. Children are welcome, though younger kids should always be supervised by an adult.
Yes. The Moon Hill coffee stop is optional, and coffee or any food is at your own expense unless something has been confirmed with you beforehand.
Only light walking — a gentle countryside stretch plus the relaxed Moon Hill area. The pace is easy and suitable for most visitors.
Yes. It is a relaxed half-day with no strenuous sections, combining a gentle raft, countryside views and an optional coffee break.
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Ask a questionCancellation policy
- 48 hours before — Full refund.
- 24 to 48 hours before — 50% refund
- 24 hours before — Non-refundable
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