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A downstream Yangtze River Highlights Cruise takes you on an adventure throughout the magnificent 3 Gorges region of the Yangtze River aboard Victoria Cruises.
Cruising between Chongqing & Yichang, is a very popular cruise that focuses on some of the most scenic stretches of the Yangtze River. To add variety to your cruise, there are daily excursions where the ship will anchor and you’ll transfer ashore. Each excursion is an adventure that enables you to check out the interesting cultures, towns and beautiful scenery along the way. Other highlights of this cruise include your transition through the amazing Ship Lock and a visit to the incredible 3 Gorges Dam.
Duration
4 Days, 3 Nights
Locations
Chongqing - 3 Gorges - Small Gorges - 3 Gorges Dam - Yichang
Fitness Level
Average
Tour Price
From AU $825 per person - twin share, detailed prices below
Inclusions
3 nights accommodation in a superior cabin with private balcony, Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) as per the itinerary, morning and afternoon tea & coffee breaks, accredited English-speaking cruise director, Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party, shore excursions, onboard lectures, shows and activities, complimentary city tour in Chongqing, accredited English-speaking tour guide, transportation for all specified transfers & tours and entry fees for all included attractions.
Exclusions
Airfares and taxes, surcharges (see Important section below), visas, personal expenses such as telephone, dry cleaning, taxi fares etc, gratuities or any items denoted by ** throughout the itinerary
Winter Special
From AU $589 per person, twin-share - see below for details
Departs Chongqing each Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday from
02 December 2012 -
27 December 2012 aboard the Victoria Anna, Victoria Jenna & Victoria Katarina in a superior cabin with private balcony. Also each Thursday from 05 January 2012 - 23 February 2012 and 03 January 2013 - 28 February 2013 aboard the Victoria Selina in a superior cabin with private balcony
Chinese New Year Special
From AU $759 per person, twin-share - see below for details
Departs Chongqing on; 23 January 2012; 24 January 2012;
10 February 2013 & 11 February 2013 aboard the Victoria Anna or
Victoria Jenna in a superior cabin with private balcony
If you'd like to Book or Enquire Further about this tour,
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Day 1
Upon arrival in Chongqing, you'll be met by our local guide and driver who'll be waiting to escort you on a city tour. Afterwards you'll be transferred to the dock where you'll board the ship in the early evening for check-in and preparation for a 9:00PM departure. Please note there are no meals included this evening. (L)
Day 2
Relax to the gentle ebb of the mighty Yangtze as you sail past towering cliffs and rich vegetation. Today there’s a shore excursion planned for Shibaozhai in amongst your onboard activities, entertainment and sumptuous cuisine. Depending on the river conditions, your Captain may substitute Wanzhou or Fengdu as alternate excursions. This evening you’ll have an opportunity to meet fellow passengers and the ship’s crew when you attend the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party. (BLD)
Day 3
Today you’ll sail through the beautiful Qutang, Wu and Xiling Gorges with many opportunities for some wonderful photos. The shore excursion planned for today is to the smaller Gorges of the Daning River. Depending on river conditions, your Captain may select Shennong Stream as an alternate excursion. Later the ship will pass through the engineering marvel of the 3 Gorges Ship Lock. (BLD)
Day 4
This morning you’ll go ashore to inspect the incredible 3 Gorges Dam. Later you’ll return to the ship for some last minute packing and lunch. After lunch you’ll bid farewell to the Captain and crew and disembark in Yichang. You'll be met at the dock by our local guide and driver who'll be waiting to transfer you to Yichang Airport for your onward journey. (BL)
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High
April, May, September & October
Shoulder
March, June, July, August & November
Winter
January, February & December
Yangtze Highlights Cruise (Downstream)
aboard the Victoria Anna, Victoria Jenna, Victoria Katarina,
Victoria Grace, Victoria Lianna & Victoria Selina
Click on the cruise ship names above to view their Deck Plan & Cabin Layouts
Departs Chongqing every day except Saturday betweeen 14 March 2012 - 27 November 2012
and every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday from 01 March 2012 - 13 March 2012
Tour Prices per person in AU$ in a Superior Cabin with balcony on the Main Deck
Season
Twin-share
Single Traveller
Shoulder
$825
$1,415
High
$960
$1,656
Prices of cabins on other decks and suites are available on request
Yangtze Highlights Cruise (Downstream) - Winter Special
aboard the Victoria Anna, Victoria Jenna, Victoria Katarina & Victoria Selina
Click on the cruise ship names above to view their Deck Plan & Cabin Layouts
Departs Chongqing every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday from 02 December 2012 - 27 December 2012
aboard the Victoria Anna, Victoria Jenna & Victoria Katarina and also ...
each Thursday from 05 January 2012 - 23 February 2012 & 03 January 2013 - 28 February 2013
aboard the Victoria Selina
Tour Prices per person in AU$ in a Superior Cabin with balcony on the Main Deck
Season
Twin-share
Single Traveller
Winter
$589
$999
Prices of cabins on other decks and suites are available on request
Yangtze Highlights Cruise (Downstream) - Chinese New Year Special
aboard the Victoria Anna or Victoria Jenna
Click on the cruise ship names above to view their Deck Plan & Cabin Layouts
Tour Prices per person in AU$ in a Superior Cabin with balcony on the Main Deck
Dates
Twin-share
Single Traveller
23 January 2012
$759
$1,169
24 January 2012
$759
$1,169
10 February 2013
$819
$1,229
11 February 2013
$819
$1,229
Prices of cabins on other decks and suites are available on request
If you'd like to Book or Enquire Further about this tour,
click on the Enquire Now button below
Important
In lieu of tips, Victoria Cruises will charge a surcharge of RMB 150 for cruises of 5 days and under, and RMB 300 for cruises of 7 days and over. The charge will be billed to passengers’ credit cards upon check-in. This service charge does not include a gratuity to our river guide or cruise director, which may be given at passengers’ discretion based on their satisfaction with services received.
Victoria Cruises Terms and Conditions - Single supplement is 75% of the cruise fare in a superior cabin and 100% of the cruise fare in a suite. Children under 12 staying in the parents' cabin are charged 67% of the full cruise fare. Children under 2 are charged 10% of the full cruise fare. Parents with children 2 and over, and adults sharing a triple occupancy may find that a standard cabin is not roomy enough when a third bed or cot is placed in it. For such bookings, it is suggested that either a suite be reserved, or the third passenger reserve as a single or share basis in a separate cabin. In a standard cabin, infants under 2 must stay in a bed with a parent. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the cruise departure date will result in a forfeit of 100% of the cost of the cruise. Victoria Cruises reserve the right to vary the order or content of any of their cruise itineraries and we highly recommend you read their Terms and Conditions prior to making a booking.
LetsdoChina.com Terms and Conditions - Please note that public holidays and seasonal demand directly affect availability, fares and accommodation pricing. Prior to making a booking, please visit our Terms and Conditions page to view our policies related to travel in China. We strongly recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance prior to your departure to safeguard against unforeseen events. LetsdoChina.com is a registered Safe Travel Charter Partner with the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and is an authorised agent to issue travel insurance. Visit our Quick Quote site where you can also purchase an online policy. For further information, please go to our Travel Insurance page and also find other useful links regarding advice on safe travel practices.
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