Welcome to the shrine of the Monkey!
We specialise in Trans-Siberian tours through Russia and Mongolia. Start your Trans-Siberian trip in Beijing or Moscow and join one of our excellent trips, including stops in Mongolia, Vladivostok, Lake Baikal and the Ural Mountains.
Highlights
Flick through some stunning photos and highlights of the tours we offer for an idea of trip you could soon be experiencing with us...
- Our Tours
We offer a range of tours to suit different styles of travel and different tastes, from the basic no frills trips, our most popular deals with sightseeing tours along the way, escorted trips with our staff, as well as limited departures on The Grand Siberian, travelling in first class luxury. 
- Tours to Mongolia
Enjoy the widespread nature of Mongolia. Nearly all of our tours stop in Ulanbaatar with options to visit Hustai National Park, the open steppe at Elstei or the Gobi Desert. We have made the decision making process easy by giving you some set trips to choose from. Have a look at Basic B3 
- Crossing Continents
Visit some of the most inspiring Capitals. Start in Beijing or Moscow and stop off at carefully selected places along route. We have a selection of different style tours and our Small Group Deals are some of the most popular. Read more about the different trips we offer 
- Escorted Tours
For that extra insight, you can join one of four special tours this year and be escorted by your own experienced Monkey. A three week trip including seasonal side tours, you are sure to find something different on these unique trips. Read more about our Escorted trips. 
- Grand Trans-Siberian
Experience luxury on board the Grand Trans Siberian Train. Combine remote areas like the Gobi with the comfort of your first class cabin. Crammed with sidetrips, amazing lectures and first class service, read more about our two week getaways on the Grand Trans Siberian Train. 
- Beautiful Baikal
One of the highlights of any Trans Siberian trip is exploring Lake Baikal and one of the few ways to reach the region is on the Trans Siberian! Most of our tours visit Lake Baikal, for example Deal M4 includes 3 days on majestic Olkhon Island. 
- Capital Cities
Most people will start or end their trip in Moscow or Beijing, but you can also start in Ulanbaatar or Vladivostok. Whichever direction you travel you should add on a trip to St Petersburg, especially during the summer 'white nights'. Read more about St Petersburg. 
- Cultural Delights
One of the lasting memories of a Trans Siberian trip are the different cultures and customs you experience and learn about, from Buddhism in Mongolia, Semeiskie Shamanism in Ulan Ude to the Orthodox Tartar Monasteries of Kazan. You will visit all these places on our Tour D5, from Beijing, or Moscow. 
- Sauna and Solitude
Think of Siberia and you think of snow. Winter is a brave, but worthwhile time to travel! Fun winter options such as dog sledging in Ekaterinburg or Irkutsk, saunas and the solitude of white Mongolia, meanwhile the trains are kept warm and never breakdown!
Train Map
Hover over the interactive map to learn about places along the Trans Siberian
LAST UPDATED
1st September 2010
Featured Trips
Quick Links to our most popular trips.
DB3 - Last Trip to the Gobi this season - from Beijing to Moscow including Gobi Desert, Mongolia's Open Steppe and Lake Baikal, Small Group Deal, 17 days.
Depart Beijing October 9th
From € 1,949
DM3 - Last chance to visit the Gobi Desert this season - Moscow to Beijing including Lake Baikal, Mongolia Open Steppe and Gobi Desert. Small Group Deal, 21 days.
Start Moscow September 23rd
From € 1,924
VM3 - Vladivostok to Moscow (optional ferry from Japan/Korea) as well as tours in Ulan Ude, Lake Baikal, Ural Mountains and Moscow. Small Group Deal, 17 days.
Start Date November 2nd
From € 2,899
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We hope you find the answers and inspiration to plan your next adventure!
Explore the depths of the Monkeyshrine to find valuable information on many aspects of the Trans-Siberian route, most of it not available in guide books, which is the blood and sweat of 20 years of our expertise.
We welcome you to join us in our 22nd year on the Trans-Siberian train this summer.
Moscow / St Petersburg
Don't want to to visit Moscow? New train services on the Trans Siberian line now mean you can travel directly from/to St Petersburg and Ekaterinburg or Irkutsk, with almost daily overnight trains, meaning you can add Moscow after St Petersburg, or skip it altogether. Ask us to customise any of our tours to fit your needs.
Russian Railways Update
As indicated at the start of 2010, Russian Railways have made some changes to their timetables with effect from 31st May. For our customers the biggest implications are when travelling from between Irkutsk and Moscow and our new itineraries offer train #1 / #339 / #349 instead of previously on train #9. The flip side is that there is now a direct service from Irkutsk to St Petersburg, making the route options larger. filed 30th April 2010.
Trans Siberian on Google
Russian Railways have teamed up with Google to create a virtual trip on the Trans Siberian. Have a look at this page on Google.ru to get some inspiration for the real Trans Siberian trip you plan to take with us!
