Great Trans-Siberian Journey To Beijing Via Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk And Mongolia

16 day tour from Moscow to Beijing

Guided tour departures guaranteed* Guaranteed Departure Tour By Rail - Prices from EUR 2397 per person

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Overview

The perfect way to enjoy the famous Trans-Siberian railway, the longest rail journey on the world. Enjoy a low cost tour with likeminded travellers. Join a well organized group tour, visiting diverse areas of Russia, Mongolia and China. Simply book your own flight/train to Moscow and departing from Beijing and we will do the rest.

The tour includes:-

  • Moscow 2 nights

  • Train 1 night

  • Ekaterinburg 2 nights

  • Train 3 nights

  • Irkutsk/Listvianka 1 night

  • Train 2 nights

  • Ulan Bator 2 nights

  • Train 1 night

  • Beijing 1 night


Your Tour Itinerary


Day One
Hotel Cosmos, MoscowHotel Cosmos, Moscow

Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the 3 star Cosmos Hotel for check in. Buffet dinner at Kalinka restaurant in the hotel.


Day Two
Novodevichy ConventNovodevichy Convent

Breakfast in the hotel. At 10.00 am meet your English speaking guide at reception for the Moscow panoramic city tour, including a visit to the Novodevichy Convent. Afternoon free time.


Day Three
Part of the Kremlin, MoscowPart of the Kremlin, Moscow

Breakfast at the hotel. Today includes a tour of Moscow’s famous Kremlin, including a visit to one of the Cathedrals and the Armoury Chamber. Free time. In the evening transfer to the Yaroslavsky railway station. Departure for Yekaterinburg by train #16 at 16.50 hours (local time).


Day Four
EkaterinburgEkaterinburg

Arrival in Ekaterinburg at 20.17 hours (local time). Transfer to Hotel Richmond or Park-otel. Check in for 2 nights.


Day Five
EkaterinburgEkaterinburg

Breakfast at hotel. At 10.00 hours meet with your English speaking guide for a panoramic city tour of Ekaterinburg including the Mineralogical Museum, Europe-Asia Border Obelisk and in the afternoon, the Romanov Family tour.


Day Six
EkaterinburgEkaterinburg

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time to explore the city on your own. Transfer to railway station. Rooms are booked until late check out. Departure for Irkutsk by train #2 at 01.31 hours (local time).


Days Seven and Eight
En-routeEn-route

Boarding and on the train. There are various stops along the route where you may alight (quickly!) to enjoy the local flavour of these remote towns.


Day Nine
IrkutskIrkutsk

Arrival in Irkutsk at 06.14 hours (local time). Breakfast (off train). Today includes a panoramic city tour of Irlutsk. Transfer to Listvyanka settlement with stop in Taltsy village for lunch and visit of open air Ethnographic museum. Check in for 1 night at Legend of Baikal Hotel in Listvyanka.


Day Ten
Listvianka shoreListvianka shore

Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy a Walking tour of Listvianka. Transfer to railway station. Departure for Ulan-Bator by train #362 at 21.50 hours (local time).


Day Eleven
Railway Bridge over the Ob RiverRailway Bridge over the Ob River

On the train.


Day Twelve
Gandan Monastery - UlaanbaatarGandan Monastery - Ulaanbaatar

Arrival in Ulan-Bator at 06.10 hours (local time). Breakfast (off the train). Drive with your guide to the Terelj National Park. Explore turtle rock and visit a nomadic family to learn of their amazing life style. Lunch is included. Horse riding options are available. 1 night in a Yurt camp. (Nomad’s hut)


Day Thirteen
Sukhabaator Square - UlaanbaatarSukhabaator Square - Ulaanbaatar

Breakfast in camp. Here we have a City tour, which includes visits to the Gandan monastery, the Natural museum, Bogd Khan’s Winter Palace, Zaisan Hill and Sukhabaator square. Lunch is included.
1 night at 3 star Hotel Edelweiss.


Day Fourteen
UlaanbaatarUlaanbaatar

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning transfer to railway station.
Departure for Beijing on Train #4 at 08.05 hours (local time).


Day Fifteen
BeijingBeijingBeijingBeijing

Arrival in Beijing at 14.04 hours (local time).
Transfer for 1 night at 4 star Beijing Novotel Xin Qiao Hotel. Free time.


Day Sixteen

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for your onward flight/flight home.


Tour Dates (tour starts on Wednesday):

  • January: 17th to 1st Feb

  • February: 07th to 22nd

  • March: 07th to 22nd

  • April: 11th to 26th

  • May: 09th to 24th and 30th to 14th

  • June: 13th to 28th

  • July: 11th to 26th

  • August: 1st to 16th, 29th to 13th Sept

  • September: 19th to 4th Oct

  • October: 3rd to 18th

  • November: 7th to 22nd

  • December: 5th to 20th

Prices

  • EUR 2397 per person. Based on two persons sharing twin accommodation/2nd class cabin

  • EUR 408 single supplement (hotels only)

  • EUR 685 per person rail upgrade to 1st class 2 berth cabin based on two sharing**

  • **Train #362 – there are only 2nd class 4-berth compartments, passengers upgrading to 1st class are provided with separate compartment for 2 pax. There is no dining car in this train.

  • EUR 145 per person supplement for Full board on train #2 (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

  • EUR 78 per person supplement for Half Board on Train #2 (breakfast and dinner).

Please ask us for prices for pre and post extensions in Russia and China.

We must receive your reservation 2 months prior to departure date.

The tour price includes:

  • Twin hotel accommodation with breakfast

  • Arrival and departure transfers (vehicle and driver)

  • Guided tours by private vehicle as per the above itinerary

  • English-speaking guide for excursions

  • Meals as per the itinerary

  • Second class train tickets Moscow – Irkutsk – Ulan-Bator – Beijing (sharing a 4-berth compartment)

  • * Operates with 2 persons minimum

Not included in price:

  • Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions

  • Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest

  • Extra personal costs incurred on the train or at hotels

  • Extended visa support

  • Visa service

  • Visa registration fees (payable locally)

Notes:

  • Accommodation may be substituted with similar grade hotels.

  • There are no showers on the trains, only basic facilities.

  • You may purchase meals and drinks on the train (not train #362) and in the hotels. Food is also available on the platforms of the stops you make en route.

  • Singles - sorry, we do not operate a shared room scheme for single travellers.

  • Visa support - is supplied for duration of tour only. Extension of Russian visa support costs EUR 20 per person.

  • Visa Support - is granted to eligible foreign nationals only. This is at the discretion of the authorities.

  • Russian, Mongolian and Chinese Visas - don't forget that you will need to obtain your visas in advance of travel.

  • Visa Service - if you are residing in the UK, please ask about our low cost visa service.

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