Yangtze Experience 4 and 5 Days

Yangtze Experience  4 and 5 Days

Yangtze Experience - A cruise is a relaxing and fascinating way to explore the mighty Yangtze River. With a range of cruise ships sailing daily there’s sure to be a cruise to suit your holiday or business schedule.


 
Yichang • Yangtze River cruise • Chongqing
 
  • Itinerary

    UPRIVER CRUISE – 4 nights
    Day 1 – Yichang – Board ship  
    You will be met on arrival at Yichang airport or rail station and transferred to the Yangtze Tourist Centre.  Transfer from there by coach to Maoping port to board your five star Yangtze River cruise ship for departure this evening. Settle in and become familiar with the ship’s facilities and sailing schedule (they may differ slightly to the cruise described below). Accommodation is in twin or double bedded cabins with en-suite and balcony. A variety of entertainment and shore excursions are included.
    Day 2 – Cruising
    Visit the massive Three Gorges Dam, the largest engineering project of modern times, and gain some insight into the impact of this project on the nations’ economy and people. Sail through the first of the famous Three Gorges, Xiling Gorge. (B,L,D)
    Day 3 – Cruising
    Board smaller boats for an excursion to the Lesser Three Gorges, or the Shennong Stream, depending on the cruise schedule. Be transported through twisting river vistas of towering cliffs and tumbling waters, interspersed with glimpses of farm life and small villages. Back on board your cruise ship, sail through the Wu and Qutang Gorges (B,L,D)
    Day 4 – Cruising
    The shore excursion today is to the striking wooden structure on the cliff face at Shibaozhai, or perhaps the ‘Ghost City’ of Fengdu with its temple devoted to the king of the underworld. (B,L,D)
    Day 5 – Chongqing
    Your cruise ends with disembarkation at Chongqing this morning. (B)
     
    DOWNRIVER CRUISE – 3 nights
    Day 1 – Board ship in Chongqing
    You will be met on arrival at Chongqing airport or rail station and transferred to Chongqing wharf to board your Yangtze River cruise ship for departure this evening. Settle in and become familiar with the ship’s facilities and sailing schedule (they may differ slightly to the cruise described below). Accommodation is in two bedded cabins. A variety of entertainment and shore excursions are included.
    Day 2 – Cruising
    Take a shore excursion to the ‘Ghost City’ of Fengdu with its temple devoted to the king of the underworld.  Back on board this evening there will be a Captain’s cocktail party and fashion show.  (B,L,D)
    Day 3 – Cruising
    Enter the first of the famous Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge.  Sail on to Wu Gorge, then change to a small boat to travel along Shennong Stream.  Be transported through twisting river vistas of towering cliffs and tumbling waters, interspersed with glimpses of farm life and small villages.  Back on board, enter Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest of the Three Gorges. (B,L,D)
    Day 4 – Arrive Yichang
    Disembark the ship at Maoping and visit the massive Three Gorges Dam. Transfer by coach to Yichang late this morning.  (B)
    UPRIVER – YICHANG to CHONGQING weekly sailing schedule
    Monday – Victoria Grace
    Tuesday – Victoria Sophia, Century Legend
    Wednesday – Victoria Lianna
    Thursday – Victoria Jenna
    Friday – Victoria Anna, Century Paragon
    Saturday – Victoria Katarina
    Sunday – Victoria Selina
    DOWNRIVER – CHONGQING to YICHANG weekly sailing schedule
    Monday – Victoria Jenna
    Tuesday – Victoria Anna, Century Paragon
    Wednesday – Victoria Katarina
    Thursday – Victoria Selina
    Friday – Victoria Grace
    Saturday – Victoria Sophia, Century Legend
    Sunday – Victoria Lianna
    A range of cruise ships depart daily from either Yichang or Chongqing. Contact us for other ships and prices.

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    • Departure dates and prices

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      Prices are per person, in Australian dollars.  Please confirm prices when booking. Surcharges may apply from 30Sep-07Oct.

    • Price Includes:
      • Arrival transfer by private vehicle from airport or rail station
      • Five star cruise ship
      • Meals as listed (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
      • Shore excursions, one per day, and entertainment on cruise ship

       
      Price Excludes:

      • Compulsory gratuity of approx. RMB 150 per person
      • Additional optional shore excursions

       
      YICHANG to CHONGQING weekly sailing schedule
      Monday – Victoria Grace
      Tuesday – Century Legend
      Wednesday – Victoria Lianna
      Thursday – Victoria Jenna
      Friday – Victoria Anna, Century Paragon
      Saturday – Victoria Katarina
      Sunday – Victoria Selina
      CHONGQING to YICHANG weekly sailing schedule
      Monday – Victoria Jenna
      Tuesday – Victoria Anna, Century Paragon
      Wednesday – Victoria Katarina
      Thursday – Victoria Selina
      Friday – Victoria Grace
      Saturday – Century Legend
      Sunday – Victoria Lianna
      A range of cruise ships depart daily from either Yichang or Chongqing. Contact us for other ships and prices.

     

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    Yangtze Experience  4 and 5 Days
     

    Highlights

    • Your choice of 5* ships
    • Shore excursions included daily
    • Onboard activities such as themed dinners, demonstrations and lectures
     
    Or perhaps you would prefer . .