Yangtze River Cruise
Tour from £2,006.00 per person
The Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world, behind only the Nile and Amazon. It flows for over 5,000 kilometres, from the mountains of Tibet to the China Sea near Shanghai. We are pleased to offer the opportunity to experience one of the most picturesque sections of the river, the 190-kilometre stretch between Chongqing and Yichan.
You will enjoy three nights on board a luxury cruise ship with full board and as you travel downstream will pass through the magnificent Three Gorges, considered one of the great scenic attractions of China.
This tour however starts in China's second city, with two nights in Shanghai. There you have the opportunity to enjoy a city heavily influenced by the west, but steeped in eastern culture.
From Shanghai you will travel to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. On your first full day in this lively city, you will be taken to the world famous Giant Panda Research Base, where you have the opportunity to see one of the worlds most recognisable animals, at close quarters.
After your Yangtze Cruise is completed, you travel to Xi'an, Chinas ancient capital city. The city's most famous tourist attraction is the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder. You will be taken to this spectacular site on your first full day in Xi'an and that same evening will enjoy the delights of the Tang Dynasty Show.
Your tour finishes in Beijing, where you will spend four nights. Whilst in China's capital, you will be taken to many of its well known tourist attractions; the Great Wall, Tian'anmen Square and the Summer Palace are but a few of the sites you will visit.
Itinerary includes:
- International flights
- Accommodation in specified 4 star hotels or of a similar standard on twin share basis with daily breakfast. All other specified meals in local restaurants
- Domestic flights Shanghai-Chengdu and Wuhan-Xi'an-Beijing in economy class including airport tax
- Full sightseeing program with English speaking guide and all entrance fees
- Three night 4 star Yangtze River Cruise on full board basis
- Private transfers throughout except for transfer between Chengdu and Chongqing
Itinerary excludes:
- Tips to drivers, guides and porters
| Day | Schedule | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depart UK | |
| 2 | Day 2 Arrive Shanghai - On arrival transfer to the Galaxy Hotel for 2 nights with daily breakfast - Rest of the day at your leisure | B |
| 3 | Shanghai - Full day tour including Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum and the Bund - Shanghai Acrobatics Show in the evening | B/L/D |
| 4 | Shanghai to Chengdu - Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Chengdu - On arrival transfer to the Tibet Hotel for 3 nights with daily breakfast - Rest of the day at your leisure | B |
| 5 | Chengdu - Full day tour including Panda Research Base and Leshan - Sichuan Opera performance in the evening with tea | B/L/D |
| 6 | Chengdu - Half day tour including Wenshu Monastery and Dufu's Cottage - Rest of the day at your leisure | B |
| 7 | Chengdu to Chongqing - Transfer to Chongqing by bus (approx. 5 hours) - Traditional Hot Pot dinner on arrival - After dinner transfer to the pier to join a Yangtze River Cruise | B/D |
| 8 | Yangtze River Cruise - Full day on the cruise | B/L/D |
| 9 | Yangtze River Cruise - Full day on the cruise | B/L/D |
| 10 | Yichang to Wuhan - On arrival in Yichang transfer to Wuhan by car (approx. 4 hours) - On arrival transfer to the Holiday Inn Riverside Hotel for 1 night with breakfast | B/L |
| 11 | Wuhan to Xi'an - Transfer to airport for morning flight to Xi'an - On arrival transfer to the Bell Tower Hotel for 2 nights with daily breakfast - Rest of the day at your leisure | B |
| 12 | Xi'an - Full day tour including the Terra-cotta Warriors and Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Tang Dynasty Show in the evening with a dumpling banquet | B/L/D |
| 13 | Xi'an to Beijing - Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Beijing - On arrival transfer to the Xinqiao Novotel Hotel for 4 nights with daily breakfast - Afternoon visit to the Summer Palace | B/L |
| 14 | Beijing - Full day tour including Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven - Evening performance of the Peking Opera | B/L |
| 15 | Beijing - Full day tour including the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section, Ming Tombs and the Sacred Road - Peking Duck dinner in the evening | B/L/D |
| 16 | Beijing - Morning visit to the Lama Temple - Rest of the day at your leisure | B |
| 17 | Beijing - Transfer to airport for return flight to the UK | B |
Pricing
The price is valid from January 2008 - Febuary 2009
except July - September 2008 (Olympics)
| Holiday Seasons | 2-5 Persons | 6-9 Persons | Single Room Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (Mar & Jun - Aug) |
£2,006.00 | £1,822.00 | £515.00 |
| Peak (Apr - May & Sep - Nov) |
£2,074.00 | £1,889.00 | £570.00 |
Supplements for single travellers available on request.
NB. These prices are not valid for national holidays in China - 31st Dec - 4th Jan, 1st - 7th May, 1st - 7th Oct and 25th - 26th Dec
