Hi Debbie, I did this trip in May 2011 and it was fantastic. Pretty hectic until you get to the Yangtze but a wonderful experience . . and with great companions. This was my second holiday with JY and I new what to expect, a group with a great cross section of people. It is natural to be aprehensive before you experience this type of holiday. I certainly was with the first one!!!! I decided to just go with the flow of the holiday and really enjoyed it and the company of the others on the tour. So much so that I have booked to go the Vietnam and Cambodia in March. Just enjoy yourself!! John