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Yangtze River Cruises - Yangtze Highlights Downstream

Chongqing to Yichang (Downstream)

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.

Cruise Summary

Duration

4 Days, 3 Nights

Locations

Chongqing - 3 Gorges - Small Gorges - 3 Gorges Dam - Yichang

Fitness Level

Average

Tour Price

From AU $755 per person - twin share, detailed prices below

Inclusions

3 nights accommodation in a standard cabin with private viewing balcony, Breakfast (B), Lunches (L) and Dinners (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

International airfares and taxes, 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 Thursday from 03 December 2009 -
11 March 2010 aboard the Victoria Empress

Other Special

From AU $599 per person, twin-share - see below for details
Departs each Saturday from Chongqing from 16 March 2010 -
27 November 2010 aboard the Victoria Rose in a standard cabin with views but no private balcony

Suggested Itinerary

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)

Travel Seasons

High

April, May, September and October

Shoulder

March, June, July, August and November

Winter

December, January and February

For a view of each ship’s cabin dimensions and floor plan, click on the ship’s name below.

Cruise Ships: Victoria Anna, Victoria Jenna and Victoria Katarina

Departs Chongqing each Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday from 16 March 2010 - 27 November 2010

Tour Prices per person in AU$ in a Standard Cabin

Season

Twin-share

Single Traveller

Shoulder

$825

$1,415

High

$960

$1,656

Suite prices are available on request

Cruise Ships: Victoria Empress, Victoria Queen and Victoria Star

Departs Chongqing each Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 16 March 2010 - 27 November 2010

Tour Prices per person in AU$ in a Standard Cabin

Season

Twin-share

Single Traveller

Shoulder

$755

$1,295

High

$885

$1,525

Suite prices are available on request

Winter Special aboard the Victoria Empress

Departs Chongqing each Thursday from 02 December 2010 - 10 March 2011

Tour Prices per person in AU$ in a Standard Cabin

Season

Twin-share

Single Traveller

Winter

$589

$999

Suite prices are available on request

Other Special aboard the Victoria Rose

Departs Chongqing each Saturday from 16 March 2010 - 27 November 2010

Tour Prices per person in AU$ in a Standard Cabin

Season

Twin-share

Single Traveller

Shoulder

$599

$1,025

High

$739

$1,269

Suite prices are available on request

Important
Victoria Cruises Terms and Conditions - Single supplement is 75% of the cruise fare in a standard 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.

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