YANGTZE  TIBET EXPLORIENT 

17 days/15 nights  (CYT)

Beijing/ Xian/ Chengdu/ Lhasa/ Chongqing/ Cruise/ Yichang/ Shanghai/ Zhu Jia Jiao/ Suzhou

Private Tour - Thursday departure

Our Yangtze & Tibet Explorient program offers our guests the ultimate and unforgettable journey to China, Tibet and The Yangtze, the nation's longest river and the third longest waterway in the world. This remarkable 18-day expedition showcases some of the most culturally inspiring, scenic and historical spots in all of China.

This is one of Explorient's most comprehensive tour packages to China, with visits to two of its greatest ancient capitals -- Beijing & Xian; an enlightening visit to Lhasa, home of the Potala Palace and the Dalai Lama; touching down on one of our planet's ultra-modern cities -- Shanghai, and its nearby country side; and of course, a splendid 4-night cruise along the legendary Yangtze River on board one of Regal China Cruises' floating hotels, renown for being one of the very best on the Yangtze.

From legendary landmarks to beautiful natural sceneries, from bustling metropolises to tranquil countrysides, from modern cosmopolitan life to timeless ancient traditions -- they're all here. Get ready to experience the trip of your lifetime!

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip air from the U.S. via All Nippon Airways

• All domestic flights within China

• Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides 

• Most meals per itinerary

BEIJING (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Park Plaza Hotel

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 2 Chinese Lunches

• 1 Peking Duck dinner

• Extensive private sightseeing per itinerary

• Evening "Legends of Kung Fu" Performance

XIAN (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Sofitel Xian

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese Lunch

• 1 Tang Dynasty dinner show

• Extensive private sightseeing per itinerary

CHENGDU (1 night)

• 1 night at Sheraton Lido Hotel

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese Lunch

• 1 Hotel Dinner

• Sightseeing of Panda Research & Breeding Center

 LHASA (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Four Points by Sheraton

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 3 Chinese Lunches

• 3 Chinese Dinners

• Extensive private sightseeing per itinerary

YANGTZE CRUISE (3 nights)

• 3 nights on board the Orient Royal East King

• 3 meals daily on board (food only)

• Shore excursions daily

SUZHOU / ZHUJIAJIAO (1 night)

• 1 night at Sofitel Suzhou Hotel

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese Lunch

• 1 Chinese Dinner

• Extensive private sightseeing per itinerary

SHANGHAI (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Renaissance Shanghai

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese Lunch

• 1 Chinese Dinner

• Extensive private sightseeing per itinerary

• Evening Acrobatics Performance

2008 Air and Land Price Chart

Tour requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

• Passengers returning to JFK/IAD/ORD will have an overnight at Narita (Tokyo). Arrive home the next day.

• Prices include a one way weekend surcharge. Add $50 if transpacific segments take place on both directions

• 2008 Olympics:

  • Blackout dates in Beijing between Aug. 01 - 31, 2008

  • Hotel surcharges & other restrictions apply during, pre & post Olympic Period (July 15 - Sept. 15)

• U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $600).

• For add-on fares from eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, please refer to Connecting Cities chart.

• Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers

• Land-only price includes China Domestic Airfares

• China visa fee not included.  Passport must be valid at least 6 months from date of trip return