Hainan is warm all year, and this private itinerary makes the most of it: a mix of island time, rainforest, coastline and a full free day to spend exactly as you like.
Why this trip
- Wuzhizhou Island and Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
- Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park and beach afternoon tea
- Choice of Yanoda Rainforest or Binglanggu Li & Miao Cultural Park
- Atlantis Aquaventure or The Lost Chambers Aquarium
- A completely free day on the longer itinerary
Day by day
Day 1 – Arrival in Sanya
Meals: Meals at leisure | Overnight: Sanya beachfront hotel
- Arrive at Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Your private driver and English-speaking guide meet you and transfer you to your beachfront hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and enjoy the coast.
Day 2 – Wuzhizhou Island & Houhai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Sanya beachfront hotel
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Wuzhizhou Island – Sanya’s signature island, with white sand, remarkably clear water and coral reefs. Time to swim, snorkel or simply walk the shore.
- Houhai Night Market – as dusk falls over Haitang Bay, the old fishing village turns into a lively strip of craft stalls, surf-side buskers and beach bars.
- The afternoon and evening are free to relax at your own pace.
Day 3 – Binglanggu Li Culture & Yalong Bay
Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Sanya beachfront hotel
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Binglanggu Li & Miao Cultural Park – a 5A-rated park set among areca palms. Explore traditional boat-shaped Li houses, four intangible-heritage museums and living Li and Miao crafts. Your ticket includes a choice of five hands-on activities.
- Yalong Bay – seven kilometres of soft white sand on the South China Sea, widely called the finest bay in China. Beach afternoon tea is included.
- The afternoon and evening are free to relax at your own pace.
Day 4 – Nanshan & Private Yacht Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight: Sanya beachfront hotel
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone – a Tang-style Buddhist complex facing the open sea, home to the 108-metre three-faced Guanyin statue rising from the water. Allow at least two hours for the gardens and the temple.
- Private luxury yacht cruise – a Sanya signature. The three-hour route runs from the marina past Luhuitou, Phoenix Island and Sanya Bay to an anchorage at Lovers’ Bay.
- Route: marina – Luhuitou viewpoint – Phoenix Island – Xiaoqingzhou – East Island – Sanya Bay – anchor at Lovers’ Bay – return.
- On board: a jet-ski taster, sea fishing with gear provided, sunbathing on the stern, banana boat and water toys, music and karaoke, fruit and drinks, freshwater showers, an experienced captain and crew, and passenger insurance.
- Helicopter sightseeing flight – a short scenic loop above the coastline for a bird’s-eye view of Sanya’s bays and islands.
Day 5 – Departure
Meals: Breakfast
- A slow morning – sleep in and enjoy a leisurely buffet breakfast.
- Free time until your private transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
What is included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide
- Hand-picked 4-star or 5-star beachfront accommodation in Sanya (your choice of category)
- Daily buffet breakfast and the speciality meals listed in the day-by-day itinerary
- All main entrance tickets for the sights listed
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Bottled water throughout the tour
Not included
- International and domestic flights to/from Sanya
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
- Meals and drinks not listed in the itinerary
- Activities and services not listed in the itinerary
- Single-room supplement, gratuities and personal expenses
- Visa fees and visa invitation letters (ask us if you need one)
Where you stay
Stay in one hand-picked Sanya beachfront hotel for the whole trip, so you never repack. Choose from a 4-star oceanfront garden-view room, a 4-star oceanfront sea-view room, a 5-star sea-view room in Tianya Town, or a 5-star oceanfront sea-view room in Sanya Bay. Tell us your preference when you enquire.
Good to know
- This is a private tour: your own air-conditioned vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. No shopping stops, ever.
- Hotel check-out is 12:00 noon. If you fly late, leave luggage at reception and enjoy the day; a day-use room can be arranged.
- Breakfast is included at the hotel. Other meals are listed per day; drinks are not included.
- Entrance tickets cover the main gate of each sight.
- Island ferries can be busy in peak season. Guests over 60 or with limited mobility may be asked to sign a waiver; some islands do not accept guests over 70 for safety reasons.
- Hainan is hot and sunny year-round: bring high-SPF sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, swimwear and a light rain jacket.
- Itinerary order may be adjusted for weather or local conditions, but no included sight is dropped.
Prices are quoted per person in USD and confirmed before booking. Ask us on WhatsApp for your dates and a final quotation.
