China
Cruises

Yangtze Downstream

Tour Code: YRDS
Prices start from: $2,300 per person land only

9 Days Cruising the waters of the mightiest river

Experience the magnificence of a cruise on the Yangtze as your Victoria Cruises luxury ship slices through the famous sharply rising natural wonder, the stunning Three Gorges.

Visited Places:

Day

1

SUN: ARRIVE CHONGQING

Upon arrival, be transferred to Harbour Plaza Hotel Chongqing for two nights.

2

MON: DAZU EXCURSION

Travel 160km to Dazu, one of China's most important Buddhist archaeological sites with over 50,000 carvings from the 13th-19th century AD.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

3

TUE: YANGTZE CRUISE

Full day in Chongqing before embarking on Victoria Cruise ship ‘Anna’, departing at 9pm.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

4

WED: YANGTZE CRUISE

Excursion to Shibaozhai or Fengdu.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

5

THU: YANGTZE CRUISE

Sail through Qutang and Wu Gorges, travel to Daning River or Shennong Stream. Sail through Xiling Gorge and the Three Gorges ship locks.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

6

FRI: YICHANG/SHANGHAI

Arrive at Yang Jia Wang and visit the Three Gorges Dam site. Continue to Yichang, disembarking at noon. Fly to Shanghai and spend three nights at Central Hotel Shanghai.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1

7-8

SAT-SUN: SHANGHAI

Two full days exploring gracious and cosmopolitan Shanghai. See the colonial concessions along the Bund for a spectacular view of Shanghai “yesterday and today”. Stroll through Chinatown and visit Yu Garden. Visit Xintiandi, a restored area of distinctive ‘shikumen’ houses and site of the 1st National Communist Party Congress, before driving to Jin Mao Tower, one of the world’s tallest buildings, for a panorama of the city. Evening acrobatic show.

Meals: Breakfast 2 | Lunch 2 | Dinner 1

9

MON: DEPART SHANGHAI

Transfer to Airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast 1

What's Included

  • Single or twin-share room with private facilities at selected hotel including service charges
  • Meals and internal air travel (economy class) as specified in the itinerary including China domestic airport taxes
  • Daily sightseeing, including entrance fees as specified
  • All transfers between airports/hotels and vice versa
  • Tours and transfers by private car with an English-speaking guide

June

Date SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL PERTH Land only Single Supp   Availability
Jun 17 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Closed
Jun 24 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Closed

July

Date SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL PERTH Land only Single Supp   Availability
Jul 01 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Book Now
Jul 08 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Book Now
Jul 15 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Book Now
Jul 22 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Book Now

August

Date SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL PERTH Land only Single Supp   Availability
Aug 05 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Book Now
Aug 12 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Book Now
Aug 19 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Book Now
Aug 26 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Book Now

September

Date SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL PERTH Land only Single Supp   Availability
Sep 02 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now
Sep 09 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now
Sep 16 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now
Sep 23 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now

October

Date SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL PERTH Land only Single Supp   Availability
Oct 07 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now
Oct 14 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now
Oct 21 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now
Oct 28 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now

November

Date SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL PERTH Land only Single Supp   Availability
Nov 04 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now
Nov 11 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now
Nov 18 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now
Nov 25 n/a n/a $2,340 $4,200 Book Now

December

Date SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL PERTH Land only Single Supp   Availability
Dec 02 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Request
Dec 09 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Request
Dec 16 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Request
Dec 23 n/a n/a $2,300 $4,200 Request

Important Notes

Triple share is not available on Victoria Cruises.

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Facts File

  • Single supp - One person travel alone
  • Triple share accommodation consists of two single beds plus a rollaway/fold-up bed
  • Child cost (2-11 years) at 75% of adult twin share cost, subject to one child sharing with two adults and using existing bedding (additional costs apply for an extra bed)
  • B – Breakfast L – Lunch D – Dinner
  • China visa fee not included
  • No refund for unused portions of the tour package
  • Please refer to pages 14-15 for the hotel star ratings and descriptions
  • DEPOSIT PER PERSON: $440.00