Just returned from a Viking River Cruise in China. Our second, first was in
Russia. Viking does a superior job. Highly recommend them. I agree that
to add extra time at the beginning or end is ideal. Also agree that river
cruises are very different then others. Viking itineraries are very time
intensive but you are not required to do all the included tours.

cruzr wrote in message ...
Any info on river cruises would be appeciated. We are considering our
first.

Bp