Tour Code: SD-09-YR01

Yangtze Three Gorges Exploration

4 Days Super Deluxe of Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang

Starting from $959 per person
Luxury| Standard| Super Deluxe | Budget
Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date.


Pandas in Chongqing Zoo

Day 01Arrival in Chongqing

Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Chongqing Airport. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. Then transfer you to board the deluxe Yangzi Explorer cruise ship and an a la carte dinner is served for you on board. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as the ship sets sail.(D)

Accommodation: Yangzi Explorer

Day 02Chongqing - Fengdu

This morning you will have a Safety, Orientation & River Briefing. You will learn the geography & river lore of China. After lunch, disembark at Fengdu, have an excursion to the Fengdu Ghost City (alternate Shibaozhai). Around 20:00 Captain's Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dancing and music performance. You can also join in the fun.(B+L+D)


Yangtze Shennong Stream cruising

Day 03Badong(Shennong Stream) - Xiling Gorge

Begin the passage with Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. View the exquisite peaks and grotesquely shaped rocks. 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. An a la carte dinner is served for you and the Farewell Party tonight invites you to perform dancing or musical instruments with the cruise staff.(B+L+D)

Day 04Departure from Yichang

After breakfast visit the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. At 11:30 you will arrive in Yichang and our local guides will get on board to meet you. Visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Lunch at a local famous restaurant will precede our guide seeing you off.(B+L)

Yangtze Upstrem Itinerary (Yichang- Chongqing)
If you prefer to take the upstream itinerary (Yichang - Chongqing), please refer to the following tour schedule and check for the relevant cruise sailing date. The quotation keeps the same with the downstream tour.

5 Days /4 Nights Upstream Itinerary (Yichang - Chongqing)
Day 01 Yichang airport-port transfer Dinner on board
Day 02 Three Gorges Dam sightseeing B, L, D
Day 03 Shennong Stream sightseeing B, L, D
Day 04 Snowy Jade Cave sightseeing B, L, D
Day 05 Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. Port-Chongqing airport transfer B, L,

 

B-- Breakfast     L-- Lunch     D-- Dinner

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

2009 Prices (Valid from Jan. 1st, 2009 to Feb. 28th, 2010)

Group size
Season
2-5 travelers 6-9 travelers 10 travelers & above
High season Double Occupancy
$1419
$1329
$1309
Sole Occupancy
$2439
$2349
$2329
Low season Double Occupancy
$1069
$979
$959
Sole Occupancy
$1759
$1679
$1649


For our special terms of quotation inclusions & exclusions, reservation, payment and cancellation, Please click Terms and Conditions.

Questions & Reviews

1.

Aug. 2,2009 12:19 Reply

Mr.Helbert(Brasil) said:

Hi. I'm interested on this tour and would like to know the difference between your choices (Budget, Standard, Luxury, Super Deluxe). Is there any travel difference (places to visit, stop, tours) or it is just a matter of class of ship/accommodation?

Regards,
Helbert

Aug. 4,2009 19:45
Mr.Lam(usa) replied:

Mr. Helbert: I am too interested in this trip. Got any answer yet?

2.

Aug. 4,2009 19:40 Reply

Mr.Lam(usa) said:

Hi I am interested in the 4 Days Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang. Has anyone been on this trip? Good, bad or ugly? Please advise. Thank you very much

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