Trans Siberian railway journey, tailor made
| country: | China, Mongolia, Russia |
| departures: | Departures can be arranged at any time to suit you |
| price: | From £2500 (18 days) including flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Linking Europe and Asia, the epic Trans-Siberian railway crosses the forested expanses of Siberia between Beijing and Moscow. Crossing six time zones and a quarter of the globe, this journey takes in three fascinating capitals, Beijing, Ulaan Baatar and Moscow with stopovers at the magnificent Lake Baikal and Khustai National Park, home to the remarkable Takhi Horse. Experience time spent in bustling Beijing visiting the city’s most historic sights before embarking on the first leg of this awe-inspiring journey to the heart of Mongolia with a night spent in traditional nomadic ger accommodation affording a real glimpse into the lives of Mongolia’s nomadic communities. Spend time on the shores of Lake Baikal in the small village of Listvyanka before travelling on to mighty Moscow where you explore the city’s most famous sights by way of the Moscow Metro, one of the most beautiful public transport systems in the world.
In order to achieve maximum flexibility, choice and quality of service all our trips are arranged on a private basis so you will not be expected to share guides, transport, transfers and other aspects of the trip with any other person.
In order to achieve maximum flexibility, choice and quality of service all our trips are arranged on a private basis so you will not be expected to share guides, transport, transfers and other aspects of the trip with any other person.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | This morning you fly from London or your local airport to Beijing. |
| Day 2: | Today you arrive in Beijing. On arrival you will be met at the airport by your driver and guide who will take you to your hotel accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city and relax after the flight. |
| Day 3: | Explore Beijing today with your driver and guide, visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. |
| Day 4: | Today you drive out of the city for an excursion to the Great Wall at Jinshanling. |
| Day 5: | This morning you join the train for your journey to Ulaan Baatar. |
| Day 6: | Today you continue your journey on the train until you arrive in Ulaan Baatar. On arrival you will be met at the station by your driver and guide who will take you to your hotel accommodation. After some time to rest you will take a tour of the city including the magnificent Gandan Monastery with its 26 metre high golden Buddha statue. |
| Day 7: | Travel out of the city today to the beautiful Khustai National Park home of the Takhi Horses. Overnight in a traditional ger tent |
| Day 8: | Make your way back to the capital today via the haunting Manzushir Khiid Monastery Ruins, once home to a city of Buddist Monks. Evening at leisure. |
| Day 9: | A day spent at leisure exploring the Mongolian capital |
| Day 10: | Today you join the train again for your onward journey to Russia |
| Day 11: | Continue your journey to Irkutsk. On arrival in the early afternoon you will be met by your driver and guide who will take you to your hotel accommodation on Lake Baikal. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax after time spent on the train. |
| Day 12: | This morning you will be met at your hotel accommodation for a tour of the town with a cruise on Lake Baikal. |
| Day 13: | Spend the morning at leisure before you travel back to Irkutsk via the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture which offers an interesting insight into the lives of the early Siberian settlers. Afternoon departure to Moscow. |
| Day 14-15: | Spent on the train |
| Day 16: | Evening arrival to Moscow with transfer to your city centre hotel. |
| Day 17: | Walking tour of Red Square and the Kremlin Cathedrals and Armoury using the beautiful Moscow Metro. |
| Day 18: | Morning at leisure before your flight back to the UK |
how this holiday makes a difference
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Our commitment to responsible tourism:
Our organisation is passionate about all the countries which we operate in, therefore it is a natural progression that we help to protect each region and strive to maximise the benefits that tourism can bring. We support a variety of different projects in several countries using local guides and where possible, sourcing locally owned hotels and guesthouses in an effort to support the local economy. An insight into the lives of local people: From meeting Mongolia’s nomadic families to buying goods from local people as your Trans-Siberian train makes one of its frequent stops at a remote Siberian town this trip really does give you the chance to interact with the local people you meet as you travel from Beijing to Moscow. Along the route you'll have the opportunity to support local industries by shopping for food at local markets or by buying direct from local people who often sell their home produce and handicrafts from street stalls. In each stop off point we employ local operators and guides in order to give a genuine insight into each of the areas visited and the fascinating lives of the people that live there. We can also organise homestay accommodation on the shores of Lake Baikal or on nearby Olkhon Island during the summer months. Travel by train: Travelling by train, a method of public transport used by Russians and Mongolians alike is a truly unique experience, offering the opportunity to interact with local travellers making their way towards the Russian capital. In Moscow sightseeing is arranged via the spectacular Moscow metro system, one of the most beautiful and efficient public transport systems in the world. |
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