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Chongqing to Yichang to Chongqing

Experience an in depth Yangtze River Cruise aboard Victoria Cruises. This 8 day return Yangtze Cruise starts and finishes in Chongqing.

This round-trip Yangtze River journey offers you a more vivid impression of the 3 Gorges region - capturing the cultural ancestry that dates back for thousands of years. The expanded Yangtze Highlights itinerary is a great opportunity to witness Yangtze life before and after the construction of the 3 Gorge’s Dam. Along the adventure you’ll discover the magnificent sceneries and people in areas such as the resettlement town of New Zigui.

Cruise Summary

Duration

8 Days, 7 Nights

Locations

Chongqing - 3 Gorges - Small Gorges - 3 Gorges Dam - Yichang - New Zigui - Shennong Stream - 3 Gorges - Chongqing

Fitness Level

Average

Tour Price

From AU $1,300 per person - twin share, detailed prices below

Inclusions

7 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, 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 $970 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 $999 per person, twin-share - see below for details
Departs each Saturday from Chongqing 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

Wake to the Yangtze’s gentle ebb and the stunning views that are drifting by. Over breakfast you’ll become acquainted with the onboard activities and begin to visualise the excursion to the lofty Shibaozhai Stone Fortress. 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 Qu Tang and Wu Gorges with many opportunities for some wonderful photos. The shore excursion planned for today is to the smaller Gorges of the Daning River. Later you’ll sail 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 in the afternoon you’ll take a shore excursion and city tour of Yichang. (BLD)

Day 5

Today you’ll have an opportunity to visit New Zigui, which is the resettlement town for the residents who were relocated when the river reached its new height. Later you’ll return upstream through the 3 Gorges Ship Lock and sail back through Xiling Gorge on route to Chongqing. (BLD)

Day 6

Today you’ll take a shore excursion to the beautiful and tranquil surrounds of Shennong Stream. Later you’ll return to the ship and sail back through Wu and Qu Tang Gorges. (BLD)

Day 7

Today includes a shore excursion to the ghost town of Fengdu or Wanzhou or Shibaozhai. Your Captain will determine your excursion based on river conditions and your earlier visits. (BLD)

Day 8

After breakfast the ship will dock back 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 be waiting to transfer you to Chongqing Airport for your onward journey. (B)

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

$1,440

$2,500

High

$1,580

$2,740

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

$1,300

$2,255

High

$1,450

$2,620

Suite prices are available on request

Winter Special aboard the Victoria Empress

Departs Chongqing each Thursday from 03 December 2009 - 11 March 2010

Tour Prices per person in AU$ in a Standard Cabin

Season

Twin-share

Single Traveller

Winter

$970

$1,680

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

$999

$1,720

High

$1,270

$2,200

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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