Chongqing – Yangtze River – Vista Aurora Cruise 7D6N Charter Tour (No Shopping)

Departures from Manila, Nov 26–Dec 2 2026 to Dec 10–16 2026. The rate changes by date: an amount on a date is added to the base rate per pax. Seats are limited and confirmed at booking.

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Fly China Southern via Guangzhou to Yichang, spend one night in a 5★ hotel, then board the Vista Aurora for four nights on the Yangtze River through the Three Gorges. You finish in Chongqing with a 5★ hotel night and sights such as Liziba light rail, Hongyadong and Ciqikou Ancient Town. The package has no shopping stops, and an English-speaking guide travels with you.

• Airfare
• Hotel
• Meals
• Transport
• Tour guide
• Entrance fees
• Sightseeing
• Baggage

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Departure

Manila (NAIA)

Flight

China Southern Airlines

Baggage

23 kg + 7 kg hand carry

Hotels

2 nts 5★ hotel · 4 nts cruise

Meals

Daily breakfast + 11 meals

Transport

Private bus

Guide

English-speaking

Sep 3 / Sep 10 / Oct 8 departures fly CZ3078 MNL–CAN 08:20–10:55 and CZ3299 CAN–YIH 17:55–19:50. Sep 9 / Sep 16 / Oct 14 returns fly CZ3486 CKG–CAN 16:20–18:30 and CZ5051 CAN–MNL 23:45–02:25 (+1). Flight times are confirmed with your booking. +1 = arrives the next day.

Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner · crossed out = not included. Orange = sightseeing stop · bold = shop visit included in the tour.

• Day 1: 5★ hotel in Yichang
• Day 2-5: Vista Aurora cruise (4 nights)
• Day 6: 5★ hotel in Chongqing
• Day 7: Sweet Home

1. Due to weather, traffic or other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some attractions may be adjusted according to visitor numbers or road conditions.
2. If attractions are reduced or other losses occur because of force majeure such as policy changes or weather, the organiser is not liable and extra costs are borne by guests.
3. If the hotels above are not available at the requested time, they will be replaced by similar ones.
4. Itinerary, flight times and hotels are subject to final confirmation.
5. Shore excursions follow the cruise ship's information on the day; the cruise route may change because of water level, waterway or weather, with safety assured. Choose the Day 4 and Day 5 shore excursions when registering.
6. Complimentary tours (Gezhou Dam and Xiling Gorge) depend on arrival time; there is no refund for not taking part.
7. If the Three Gorges Dam ship lift is not operating, the Three Gorges Project Museum and Damping Memorial Park are visited instead. From November to March, Wushan Goddess Stream replaces Badong Yuxian Valley (April to October).
8. If the cruise docks at Fengdu Port because of weather or waterway conditions, the Day 5 shore excursion becomes Fengdu Ghost City.
9. The cruise is popular: a name list is needed when booking, and cabins are subject to confirmation by the cruise company.
10. The tour guide may sell local specialties on the bus; buying is optional.
11. Single supplement USD 610/pax
12. Child with bed 2–11 yrs pays the adult rate; child without bed 2–11 yrs has a lower rate
13. Visa: China group visa USD 40/pax is not included
14. Shore excursions follow the information released by the cruise ship on the day; the cruise itinerary may change for water level, waterway or weather, with safety first
15. No refund if you cancel any itinerary or accommodation during the trip, and tips are paid for the full number of days
16. Order of sights may change with weather, traffic or visitor volume; the agency is not liable for losses from force majeure

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