GENERAL SHIP INFORMATION
Enjoy the best accommodation, food and service in China with Viking River Cruises.
China is an exotic destination with a language and culture very different from the West. Enjoy its breathtaking scenery and discover its many unique and awe-inspiring treasures up close.
- Cruise aboard the best ships in China. Designed by renowned naval architects Yran & Storbraaten and built to Viking River Cruises specifications, identical sister ships Viking Century Sky and Viking Century Sun are deluxe 5-deck ships that will surround you with stylish comfort. These new ships were launched in 2005 & 2006.
- Selected premium hotels. Your comfort during your hotel stays is also important, so Viking River Cruises have partnered with the finest hotels in China to provide you with 5-star accommodation.
- Award winning service - the best in China. The Swiss hotel and catering directors manage all facets of ship operations, food and service. Onboard English-speaking staff are eager to welcome you aboard and cater to your every need.
- Bringing the culture to you. Special arrangements are made for you to meet with locals, see traditional performances and experience local customs.
- “All-inclusive” means value for you. The perfect combination of land programmes with Yangtze cruises has been created to provide you with the most comprehensive China travel experience.
- All the details are taken care of. With offices and full-time staff in Beijing and Chongqing, Viking River Cruises maintains close relations with local vendors and is on site to manage all aspects of your holiday.
Viking River Cruises’ Tours Are Different Because:
Escorted every step of the way. Viking River Cruises tour guides meet you at your hotel, escort you throughout and accompany you on every tour. Having them with you means you get a more in-depth, richer experience than with the required government guides who often speak limited English and offer marginal information.
Choice of cruises.
You have a selection of itineraries and cruise lengths to meet your travel needs. Get a great taste of China with the shorter cruise between Chongqing and the Three Gorges Dam on the Imperial Jewels of China itinerary. Or, choose Yangtze Odyssey where a longer cruise takes you to Nanjing. For a truly unique experience, visit Lhasa, Tibet on the Roof of the World itinerary.
Best seats in the house.
You always get the best available seats in the house with no waiting in line because Viking River Cruises have pre-reserved space for all performances on your tour.
Rooms ready when you are. You are pre-checked in at all your hotels, so no time is wasted in check-in at the hotel lobby.
Luggage taken care of. Your bags are ready and waiting in your ship cabin or hotel room when you arrive. All you have to do is relax and explore your destination.
AND MOST IMPORTANT:
Quality control. Viking River Cruises personally oversee all aspects of your holiday with their on-site management, from your arrival at the hotel in China to your hotel check out on the final day. This includes your hotels, tours, busses and guides, intra-Asia flights, right down to your meals both on land and on the river. Unlike most tours of China, you are not “subcontracted” out to local operators. Instead, they are there to make sure everything meets Viking River Cruises high standards and ensures your satisfaction.
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