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Tour Code: B-08-YR01

4 Days Budget of Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang
Starting from $359 per person
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The highlights of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are all collected in the Three Gorges dispersedly and the highlights of the Three Gorges are all collected in this Yangtze River Cruise tour!

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.

 
Splendid Yangtze Three Gorges

Day 01: Arrival in Chongqing
Our guide will pick you up at Chongqing airport. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as you board the luxurious cruise ship.

Accommodation: President Cruises


Day 02: Fengdu
At about 08:30, disembark at Fengdu, the "Ghost City" for an excursion. Back on board at 10:30. You can participate in cultural programs this afternoon and the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party tonight invites our passengers to participate. (B+L+D)


 
Pea-boat adventures along Yangtze Shennong Stream

Day 03: Badong (Shennong Stream) - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping 
Begin the passage with Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. Later we will pass the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. The trip features natural beauty and an exciting boat ride drifting along the crystal stream. The pea boat allows you to experience a speedy adventure and have a close look at mossy rocks, verdant plants, plank roads, ancient coffins and precious animals. The unique songs of the local Tujia people are very impressive. The continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. Dock overnight at Sandouping, close to the Three Gorges Dam. (B+L+D)


Day 04: Departure from Yichang

Disembark at Huang Ling Miao pier at around 08:00 for a morning excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. After lunch pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. Drive to Yichang, visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. See off. (B+L)

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Differences can be only made by comparison. Our Making a Difference page for all private tours will let you know extra benefits we offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. We welcome suggestions and comparison as to ways in which we can further improve our tours. Thank you for considering Travel China Guide and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices  (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)
Group size
Season
2-5 travelers 6-9 travelers 10 travelers & above
High season Double Occupancy $469 $419 $399
Sole Occupancy $689 $639 $619
Low season Double Occupancy $429 $379 $359
Sole Occupancy $609 $559 $539

Inclusions
  1. Standard cruise cabin with full board;
  2. Cruise shore excursions;
  3. Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the land tour;
  4. Entrance fees to the tourist sites;
  1. Excellent individual guide & driver for the land tour;
  2. Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
  3. Two bottles of mineral water per day;
  4. Government taxes.

For our special terms of quotation, reservation, payment and cancellation, Please click here.

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  The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.


Just for anyone interested, we arrived in chongqing in the morning and left on the 23:00 chinese boat the same day (to Yishang).
Went to the port where there were loads of agency offices to go in and talk to (they didnt speak english mostly but could call someone on their mobile who would speak to us). also lots of people on the streets trying to get us on the ships and into their offices so all very easy in the end. we spent a while comparing prices and going to the next office trying to get them to beat the last quote and in the end got to 980y for the chinese boat without the trips included, or 1250 y to include the 3 lesser gorges trip (v good), the ghost city (not so good) and the dam trip at the end. we were quite happy, didnt include food but we took some and there was food to buy everywhere the boat stopped, snack food and those little stalls which cook up ingredients to order etc, plus the restaurant on the boat wasnt bad so we didnt need to take anything at all...
we got 1st class room, and got upgraded to excellent double room at front of top deck when we got on for 400y (poss a bit steep but was worth it for a treat!)
We were lucky also and the guide for our group (I think this is just someone tagged to the tour agency or a couple of them maybe) spoke some English, a lot of the others seemed to also.
Overall a lovely trip, views poor due to fog and rain but v nice if you like to relax for a few days.. There were some westerners but predominately Chinese so you can integrate or not depending on what you want.

Client's information:
Mr.Lu Taylor , Australia , 2007-12-29 15:42

Dear Eli, I don't think December or January is a good time to take the cruise. It is terribly cold in China in winter, especially on the river. Also, few people choose to take the cruise in winter, so the ship company often cancel the sailing due to the shortage of booking. The cruise cannot be guaranteed. I don't think the scenery along the river in winter can be as beautiful as in summer, hehe

Client's information:
Ms.Della , China , 2007-11-28 17:35

Any cruise from chonqing to Yinchang leaving end december or beginning january? budget option

Client's information:
Ms.Eli , United Kingdom , < >  2007-11-27 12:50

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