Guilin Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
See Guilin's classic city highlights on a private day tour focused on Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, and relaxed scenic viewpoints around the city. This route is easier than a long countryside excursion, making it a strong fit for families, short-stay visitors, and travelers arriving or departing on the same day. Your private guide and driver keep the day flexible while covering Guilin's best-known natural landmarks at a comfortable pace. Walk through the illuminated limestone formations of Reed Flute Cave, enjoy the iconic view of Elephant Trunk Hill by the Li River, and avoid the stress of arranging taxis, tickets, and timing on your own. Private guide service, private vehicle with driver, centrally located Guilin hotel pickup and drop-off, and Reed Flute Cave admission are included. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, optional paid activities, and pickup outside central Guilin are not included unless arranged in advance.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private vehicle with driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private English-speaking guide or Spanish-speaking guide
- Elephant Trunk Hill visit
- Reed Flute Cave ticket
What's not
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities
- Optional paid activities or pickup outside central Guilin unless arranged in advance
Itinerary
Guilin's famous karst caves are renowned for their fantastical underground landscapes created by stalactites, stalagmites, and colorful lighting.
The emblem of Guilin features a mountain shaped like a giant elephant stretching its trunk to drink from the Li River; one can climb to its summit for panoramic views of the city and the river.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- BetterChinaTrip
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Guilin
- Its from-price is 47% above the median of the 414 experiences we list in Guilin.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Guilin
Guilin, in Guangxi, is a river town among steep limestone peaks, best known for the Li River and the karst hills of classical Chinese painting.
Guilin lies in the north-east of the Guangxi region, where limestone peaks rise as steep green towers from flat fields and the Li River. The name means forest of sweet osmanthus, and the trees line its streets. In the city, Elephant Trunk Hill stands at the river's edge shaped like an elephant drinking, Reed Flute Cave glows with coloured light on its stalactites, and the Sun and Moon pagodas rise from a lake.
Top-ranked sights in Guilin: Li River (Li Jiang), Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan), Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan).
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