5D4N Yangtze River tour: Yichang to Chongqing by Victoria Sabrina
Victoria Sabrina is the brand-new 5-star cruise and the first eco-friendly Yangtze River cruise built by American managed Victoria Cruises in 2019. It is going to make her first voyage in May 2020 and offers world visitors an amazing deluxe 4-5 days aquatic holiday between Chongqing and Yichang!
ItineraryDay 1: Embarkation in YichangStop At: Sanxia Tourist Center, M8J3+JPC, Yan Jiang Da Dao, 伍家岗区 Yi Chang Shi, Hu Bei Sheng, China, 443008
Boarding the ship at Maoping Port (Zigui, a suburb of Yichang, 17:30--20:30) in the evening allows our guests to settle in and become familiar with the amenities on offer while shedding the hustle and bustle of their travels. We give you a buffer to refresh and prepare for the next day’s sightseeing on the amazing Yangtze, the ancient pathway across China, spanning centuries of cultures and blending the best of the old and the modern.
Note: We can provide the private car from Yichang airport/train station/hotel to the Yichang Sanxia tourist center for you if you want, but pay extra charge.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Victoria Sabrina Cruise Ship, a 5-star boat.
Day 2: Three Gorges Dam & Xiling GorgeStop At: Three Gorges Dam Project, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang 443134 China
Visit the Three Gorges Dam, which spans the Yangtze River at Sandouping in Xiling Gorge. It is the world’s largest power station. Later today, sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles) and deepest of the Three Gorges. (B, L, D)
Additional optional shore excursions (river conditions permitting) to Tribe of the Three Gorges or Hometown of Qu Yuan , offering Interesting glimpses into the culture and history of the Xiling Gorge region, and through the recently-completed unique ship lock with a ship lift, the world’s largest; it will be transited in about 40 minutes to an hour.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
• Lunch: Chinese & Western buffet; 12:00-13:30
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 18:30-20:00
Accommodation included: Overnight at Victoria Sabrina Cruise Ship, a 5-star boat.
Day 3: “Small Gorges” & Wu Gorge & Qutang Gorge Stop At: Shennong Stream, North Shore of Wu Gorge, Badong County 442400 China
Transfer to another vessel for an excursion through Shennong Stream small gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but very impressive. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Goddess Stream.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chongqing Qutang Gorge, Baidi Cheng, Fengjie County 404600 China
Enter the 25- mile long Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic gorge. (B, L, D)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chongqing Baidi City, North bank of Yangtze River, Qutang Gap Mouth, Fengjie County 404600 China
Additional optional shore excursions (river conditions permitting)
to White Emperor City (daytime), an ancient city overlooking the
western end of Qutang Gorge, and a performance of the acclaimed hi-tech spectacle ”Return to the Three Gorges” (evening).
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
• Lunch: Chinese & Western buffet; 12:00-13:30
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 18:30-20:00
Accommodation included: Overnight at Victoria Sabrina Cruise Ship, a 5-star boat.
Day 4: Xiaoguanshan Ancient Folk Culture Park & Mt. Shuanggui Stop At: Chongqing Shuanggui Mountain, In Fengdu District, Fengdu County 408200 China
Shore excursion to Xiaoguanshan Ancient Folk Culture Park, a noted site for the relocation and reconstruction of architectural relics after the water rose on the Yangtze as a result of the Three Gorges Dam Project, and scenic Mr. Shuanggui, a national forest park. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda. (B, L, D)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ghost City of Fengdu, North bank of Yangtze River, Chongqing 408200 China
Additional optional shore excursion (river conditions permitting) to Fengdu’s “Ghost City”, known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
• Lunch: Chinese & Western buffet; 12:00-13:30
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 18:30-20:00
Accommodation included: Overnight at Victoria Sabrina Cruise Ship, a 5-star boat.
Day 5: Arrive ChongqingStop At: Chongqing Chaotianmen, Interchange of Yangtze River and Jialing River, Chongqing 400000 China
9:00am: Disembark at picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”. (B)
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"The tour price range is based on a standard cabin for twin sharing, it means if you are alone, you may sharing the room with others"
"Single Room Supplement: If you want to stay in one cabin (usually two beds in one cabin) on your own, you need to pay higher than one room shared with another, you need 75% more."
"If you want book the suite level room, pls contact us before and let us to check if has a room available"
"Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions."
"Victoria Sabrina just available for every Monday"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
06:00 PM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up at Yichang Sanxia tourist center
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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