Transfer to your hotel and relax after arrival. If time permits, explore a nearby neighborhood or riverside viewpoint. The first night is on land so the trip does not depend on reaching the ship directly from an inbound flight.
6-Day Chongqing & Yangtze River Cruise Tour
Chongqing - Yangtze Three Gorges - Yichang
Private planning around your dates and interestsA city introduction before the Three Gorges sailing
A focused city-and-river journey with one Chongqing hotel night, three nights aboard a downstream cruise and one final night in Yichang. The sailing is the anchor of the trip: ship, cabin, dates and included excursions are selected before the daily program is finalized. Private city support connects with the cruise operator’s onboard and shore arrangements. Compare this itinerary with our wider collection of China tours.
6 days / 5 nights Itinerary at a Glance
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Route
- Chongqing - Yangtze Three Gorges - Yichang
- Long-distance travel
- Private city transfers and a confirmed downstream cruise
- Tour format
- Private city touring + shared cruise services
Trip Highlights Code: CN-17-06
- Explore Chongqing before boarding the ship.
- Travel downstream through the Three Gorges region.
- Choose a confirmed ship and cabin category before booking.
- Stay in Yichang after disembarkation to protect onward travel.
Plan with Confidence: Clear inclusions, confirmed travel arrangements and a personalized itinerary before booking.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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6-Day Chongqing & Yangtze River Cruise Tour
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Visit selected city sights such as a riverfront viewpoint and historic lanes, with time for lunch. Transfer to the confirmed embarkation terminal in the required check-in window. Terminals can vary with sailing arrangements, so the exact boarding point is confirmed in advance.
Follow the ship’s downstream program, enjoying river scenery, onboard activities and the excursions included in your chosen sailing. Optional shore trips are identified separately in the quotation. This is a cruise-operated day rather than a private vehicle itinerary.
Enjoy the major gorge scenery as the ship follows its scheduled route. Viewing times and any tributary excursion depend on the selected operator and river conditions. Your confirmed cruise program lists the included activities and any additional-cost options.
Complete the ship’s scheduled final program and disembark according to the confirmed arrangement. A Three Gorges Dam visit is included only if listed in the chosen sailing package. Transfer to a Yichang hotel for a relaxed night after the cruise.
Transfer to Yichang airport or railway station. The overnight after disembarkation provides useful room for variable cruise and road timing. A same-day onward transfer can be considered only after the actual sailing schedule is confirmed.
Private Tour Reference Prices
Estimated starting prices in USD per adult for the full 6-day / 5-night itinerary, sharing twin or double rooms.
2 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,390from / person
4 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,150from / person
6 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,090from / person
Headline price basis: Four adults traveling together, using two twin or double rooms. City stays use comfortable 4-star hotels; village and remote stays use selected local guesthouses or boutique accommodation. The Accommodation tab shows the overnight bases.
Transport included in the estimate: Private city transfers, two land-hotel nights and a three-night shared downstream cruise in a standard twin balcony cabin.
For this route: Standard scheduled cruise meals and package shore visits are budgeted, plus a USD 30 per-person allowance for compulsory onboard service charges. Optional excursions, drinks and higher cabin decks are extra; the final quote itemizes the selected sailing.
Single-room supplement: From USD 390 per person for the full itinerary, added to the applicable twin-sharing group price. Solo private tours, odd-numbered groups and children receive a separate quote.
Dates and confirmation: These are planning estimates for standard-season travel, excluding Chinese public holidays, peak summer dates and major local festivals. Hotel and transport availability, room upgrades and itinerary changes can affect the price. Your dated quotation confirms the final total and inclusions before booking.
Get a Quote for My DatesTypical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Chongqing
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteCruise ship
3 nights · Standard twin balcony cabin; final property confirmed in your quoteYichang
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteCruise ship
3 nights · Standard twin balcony cabin; final property confirmed in your quoteYichang
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
✓ Price Includes
- The reference price budgets for the following services; your dated quotation confirms the final arrangements
- 5 nights in twin or double rooms: comfortable 4-star city hotels and selected local boutique or guesthouse stays; cruise cabin where specified
- Daily hotel breakfast and the selected cruise package’s scheduled onboard meals
- Private arrival, departure and sightseeing transfers on the base itinerary
- English-speaking local guiding for the scheduled city sightseeing; shared cruise-operated services on board
- Standard admission and mandatory scenic transport for the base sightseeing program, as specified in Prices
- Private city transfers, two land-hotel nights and a three-night shared downstream cruise in a standard twin balcony cabin.
⊘ Price Excludes
- International flights and transport to the first city or from the final city; domestic flights except any allowance expressly listed in Prices
- Lunches, dinners and drinks except the meals specifically included above
- Optional activities, alternative excursions and upgrades identified in the route-specific price notes
- Single-room supplements, extra nights, upgraded rooms and changes to the base itinerary
- Personal travel insurance, entry-document costs, personal purchases and discretionary gratuities
Who Is This Tour For?
This route suits travelers interested in mountains & rivers who want 6 days to explore Chongqing, Yangtze Three Gorges, Yichang.
Hotel standard, walking pace and optional experiences are agreed before confirmation. Share your priorities so the final route remains practical for your group.
Travel Tips for This Itinerary
- The itinerary must be matched to a confirmed downstream sailing date.
- Cruise shore excursions and onboard services are operated by the cruise company.
- Cabin category, meals, service charges and optional excursions must be itemized in the quote.
- Review our China travel tips before confirming any rail sector.
- Check current entry requirements early with the China visa guide.
- Read our practical China travel tips for packing, payments and daily preparation.
- Daily hotel breakfast is included in the estimate. Other meals are included only where specified under Prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is every part of this trip private?
City transfers and guiding can be private. Onboard activities and standard shore excursions follow the cruise operator’s arrangements with other passengers.
Which ship is included?
The ship and cabin category are selected for your dates and budget before confirmation. The page does not promise an unconfirmed vessel.
How many nights does this itinerary include?
The published 6-day route includes 5 overnight stays. The Accommodation tab lists the actual bases and night counts. Extra arrival or departure nights can be quoted separately.
What does the starting price mean?
The estimated starting price is USD 1,150 per person for four adults traveling together and sharing twin or double rooms in standard season. The Prices tab also shows estimates for two and six adults, the single-room supplement and route-specific inclusions. Send your dates for a confirmed quotation.
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