Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour
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Is Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour worth booking?
Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour is a 4-hour experience in Guilin, China, from $220 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $220 per person
The hot air balloon flies for about one hours depending on the thermals. The pilots are all experts and have many years experience piloting the balloons around the region. Be ready to skim the tops of the mandarin orchar
What you get
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- The private car with the English speaking driver
- The charge of the Hot Air Balloon
About this experience
The hot air balloon flies for about one hours depending on the thermals. The pilots are all experts and have many years experience piloting the balloons around the region. Be ready to skim the tops of the mandarin orchards, meander through karst peaks and soar high above the landscape reaching heights of 1500 meters on this memorable balloon ride. Note:The child less than 4yrs old and the pregnancy period woman during 3-7 month can NOT take the hot air balloon.
What's included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- The private car with the English speaking driver
- The charge of the Hot Air Balloon
Not included
- The food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Yulong River
Hot Air Ballooning offers a overlook of Yangshuo's karst scenery, which is spectacular from the ground, but nothing compares to floating above it. You will be delighted by the hundreds of vertical sided hills, rivers, traditional villages and the patchwork of small farms. Your adventure, with the security of our Guilin Tianxing ballooning company, includes return transfers from your hotel in private vehicles. Flights are approximately 60 minutes but may be cancelled, with a full refund, in the unlikely event of bad weather. Your English speaking driver will drive you to Yangshuo Dutou Pier, from where the balloon embarks. Itinerary: Pick up at Guilin/Yangshuo/Xingping hotel: 04:00am--06:00: Guilin hotel pick up and trasnfer to Yangshuo Dutou village. 06:00--07:00: Enjoy the Hot Air Ballooning sunrise tour. 07:00--08:45: Back to the Guilin/Yangshuo/Xingping hotel.
60 minutes here
Li River
Since the hot air balloon will start from Yangshuo Dutou village and very close the Li-River and we can see the river from the hot air balloon sunrise tour.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Departure from Yangshuo hotel
We will pick up and drop off at the Yangshuo hotel Pickup included
Departure from Guilin hotel
We will pick up you at 04:00am of your Guilin center hotel and back to the Guilin hotel around 09:00am. Pickup included
Departure from Xingping hotel
Can pick up at Xingping hotel then drop off at Xingping or Yangshuo hotel. Pickup included
Sunset from Yangshuo
About the sunset: The sunset pick up time is: 16:30pm and the flying time around 30 mins. Duration: 2 hours: The balloon flying lasts for half hour and flying 4-6km. 30 miuntes driving from Yangshuo hotel to Balloon flying base. Pick up from Yangshuo hotel: You will be picked up and dropped off at your Yangshuo hotel. Pickup included
Sunset from Guilin
About the sunset: The sunset pick up time is: 15:30pm and the flying time around 30 mins. Duration: 5 hours: The balloon flying lasts for half hour and flying 4-6km. 90 miuntes driving from Xingping hotel to Balloon flying base. Pick up from Guilin hotel: You will be picked up from Guilin hotel and dropped off at your Guilin/Yangshuo hotel. Pickup included
Sunset from Xingping
About the sunset: The sunset pick up time is: 16:00pm and the flying time around 30 mins. Duration: 3 hours: The balloon flying lasts for half hour and flying 4-6km. 60 miuntes driving from Xingping hotel to Balloon flying base. Pick up from Xingping hotel: You will be picked up from Xingping hotel and dropped off at your Xingping/Yangshuo hotel. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- happychinatours
Know before you go
- 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
- You may need to share the balloon with other tourist during the flying , but we will private car & guide during the tour
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $220 to $430
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Guilin.
How much does Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $220 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Guilin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Guilin is not rushed.
Is Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Guilin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Guilin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Guilin and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half-Day Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise/Sunset Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Guilin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Guilin?
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On Outty we rank every Guilin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver, 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour, Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Guilin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Guilin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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