Package Overview
The newest, most modern way to sail the Yangtze — an 8-day premium journey through the legendary Three Gorges aboard the ultra-luxury Vista Harmony Cruise, bookended by 5-star stays in Yichang and Chongqing, China's dazzling mountain megacity.
This premium package includes roundtrip international airfare via China Southern, one pre-cruise night, four nights on the luxury river cruise (twin sharing), two post-cruise nights in Chongqing, meals as specified with premium dinner upgrades (hotpot & BBQ buffet), an English-speaking guide, and a dedicated Filipino tour escort. No compulsory shopping, no forced optional tours, no tourist traps.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Manila → Yichang
- Departure from Manila via China Southern
- Arrival in Yichang, overnight (5-Star pre-cruise hotel)
Yichang → Embark the Yangtze Cruise
- Visit the Yichang Three Gorge Waterfall
- Cruise tour of Gezhou Dam (sightsee the eastern section of Xiling Gorge)
- Proceed to Chaotianmen Dock
- Embark the Ultra-Luxury Vista Harmony Cruise
Three Gorges Dam — Shore Excursion
- Shore excursion: Three Gorges Dam, Three Gorges Ship Lift
- Western Section of Xiling Gorge
- Badong Yuxiangu Scenic Area (Wuyuan Cave)
Wu Gorge & Qutang Gorge
- Pass by Wu Gorge & Qutang Gorge
- Shore excursion (choice of one): Baidi City or The Top of Three Gorges
Cruising — Shore Excursions
- Shore excursion (choice of one): Baiheliang Underwater Museum + Fuling Pickled Mustard Tuber Memory Museum, or the Project 816 Site
Chongqing — Disembark
- Disembark at Chaotianmen Dock
- Visit the Great Hall of the People (exterior), Mountain City Trail, Kuixing Building & Jiefangbei Street
- Enjoy the Hongya Cave night view
- Premium dinner upgrade: Hotpot
- Overnight in Chongqing (5-Star)
Chongqing — Pandas & Old Town
- Visit Chongqing Zoo (Panda House) & Ciqikou Ancient Town
- Photo stop at the Liziba light rail through-the-building
- Visit Xiaohaoli Old Street and Raffles Mall
- Premium dinner upgrade: BBQ Buffet
- Overnight in Chongqing (5-Star)
Chongqing → Manila
- Departure from Chongqing
- Arrival in Manila
Inclusions
- Roundtrip International Airfare (China Southern)
- Hand Carry with Check-in Baggage
- 1 Night Pre-Cruise Accommodation (5-Star)
- 4 Nights Premium Luxury Vista Cruise (twin sharing)
- 2 Nights Post-Cruise Accommodation in Chongqing (5-Star)
- Meals as specified (with premium dinner upgrades)
- English-Speaking Tour Guide
- Filipino Tour Escort
Exclusions
- Philippine Travel Tax
- Travel Insurance
- China Visa Fee
- Tipping (for guide, driver, cruise crew)
- Personal expenses and optional tours
Payment Policy: Full payment is required 60 days before the travel date. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Surcharges may apply on select dates (see Available Dates).
Subject to Availability. Prices and Availability May Change Without Prior Notice.