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Yangtze River Cruises - Yangtze Discovery Upstream

Shanghai to Chongqing (Upstream)

This cruise travels upstream departing from modern Shanghai and takes you on a wonderful adventure all the way to Chongqing. Various shore excursions have been planned to give you an insight into some wonderful places of interest that span the mighty Yangtze. Along the way you’ll also witness some beautiful sceneries and meet fascinating local people whose ancestors have inhabited these areas for thousands of years. Other highlights of your Discovery cruise are visits to the magnificent Huangshan / Yellow Mountain and the incredible 3 Gorges Dam.

Cruise Summary

Duration

10 Days, 9 Nights

Locations

Shanghai - Nanjing - Huangshan - Wuhan - 3 Gorges Dam - Small Gorges - 3 Gorges - Chongqing

Fitness Level

Average

Tour Price

From AU $1,455 per person - twin share, detailed prices below

Inclusions

8 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 and coffee breaks, accredited English-speaking cruise director, Captain’s welcome Cocktail Party, shore excursions, onboard lectures, shows and activities,
1 night complimentary pre-cruise accommodation in Shanghai,
complimentary city tours in Shanghai & 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

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival in Shanghai, you'll be met at the airport by our local guide and driver who'll be waiting to escort you on a complimentary city tour. Afterwards you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in and a complimentary overnight stay in Shanghai. (L)

Day 2

After check-out our local guide and driver will transfer you to the dock where you'll board the ship in the early afternoon for check-in and preparation for a 5:00PM departure. (BD)

Day 3

Today the ship will arrive in Nanjing - a former ancient capital of China. A half-day tour has been planned which includes a visit to Dr Sun Yet-sen’s Mausoleum. You’ll also visit a Qing Dynasty style bazaar that surrounds a Confucian Temple. This evening the ship will leave Nanjing on route for Guichi and you’ll have a opportunity to meet fellow passengers and the ship’s crew when you attend the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party. (BLD)

Day 4

This morning you’ll arrive in Guichi and enjoy a full day shore excursion to visit the majestic Huangshan / Yellow Mountain. This is one of the major highlights of your cruise where you’ll visit one of China’s most scenic mountainous regions. If the weather and road conditions are unsuitable, you will visit Jiuhuashan - Mountain of the Nine Lotuses. In the evening you’ll return to the ship and head for Wuhan. (BLD)

Day 5

In the afternoon the ship will dock for a shore excursion to Wuhan - China’s largest central city. Here you’ll visit the Hubei Provincial Museum and discover artefacts that date back to the first century BC. Later return to the ship and continue sailing upstream. (BLD)

Day 6

Relax today and enjoy the onboard activities whilst the ship continues upstream headed for Yichang. (BLD)

Day 7

Today you’ll enter the 3 Gorges region and pass through Yichang and Gezhou Dam. In the afternoon you’ll go ashore on an excursion to inspect one of the world’s largest engineering projects - the incredible 3 Gorges Dam. Late in the afternoon you’ll return to the ship and pass through the marvellous 3 Gorges Ship Lock and Xiling Gorge. (BLD)

Day 8

This morning you’ll pass through the beautiful Wu Gorge. After breakfast a shore excursion has been planned for a visit to the smaller gorges of the Daning River. Depending on river conditions, your Captain may redirect you to Shennong Stream as an alternative. Later you’ll return to the ship and sail through Qu Tang Gorge - the shortest and most spectacular gorge. (BLD)

Day 9

After breakfast there is a morning shore excursion to Fengdu before returning to the ship for lunch. The ship will then depart Fengdu and set a course for your final destination - Chongqing. (BLD)

Day 10

This morning the ship will arrive in Chongqing where you’ll bid farewell to the Captain and crew and disembark. You'll be met at the dock by our local guide and driver who'll escort you on a city tour and afterwards you'll be transferred to Chongqing 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 the ship’s cabin dimensions and floor plan, click on the Victoria Prince's name below.

Cruise Ship: Victoria Prince

Departs Shanghai on alternate Sundays from 21 March 2010 - 14 November 2010

Tour Prices per person in AU$ in a Standard Cabin

Season

Twin-share

Single Traveller

Shoulder

$1,455

$2,530

High

$1,625

$2,820

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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