Deal M1 - Moscow
to Beijing Stopping
Mongolia Only
1,135
ITINERARY: Departing from Moscow and spend three days on the Mongolian Steppe before continuing over the Great Wall into China. Included in the itinerary is a tour to Elstei Ger Lodge for two nights and one night at the Bayangol 3* Hotel in Ulanbaatar. Full board and all transfers, guide included while in Mongolia.
PRICE: Standard Class € 1,135
OUR SAY: This is an introductory trip to the highlights of Mongolia as well as three Capital cities. Seriously consider stopping at Lake Baikal stopover as well (Deal M2).
DATES: Depart Moscow every Wednesday throughout the year. The trip is also possible on a Thursday but may result in one less day in Ulaanbaatar, depending on the exact schedule. A restricted winter schedule is in operation as shown below.
DETAILS
STANDARD PRICE: Two people booking together in Second Class € 1,135
SINGLE PRICE: Only one person booking the trip € 1,395
GROUP PRICE: Three or more people booking in Second Class € 1,095
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class on both journeys € 335
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single room in hotels an extra € 145
Typical Mongolian Ger
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Moscow to Beijing on the Transzip
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Amazing Scenery in Mongolia
- Sleep in a ger
- Opportunity to horse ride
- City tours and hotel in Beijing, Ulanbaatar, Moscow
PRICE INCLUDES: Train ticket for two journeys for five nights on train #6 and one night on train #24 respectively, info pack, one night 3* Hotel in Moscow, City tour, transfer to station departing Moscow, City tour and lunch in Ulanbaatar with one night 3* Hotel with breakfast, 2 day tour to Elstei Ger Lodge, full board and with guide, one night at 4* hotel in Beijing.
EXTRAS: Not included in the price are visa costs, onward travel, food on train.
POSSIBLE START DATES
Departures from Moscow weekly on a Wednesday and also a Thursday through the summer. Depart from Ulanbaatar every Thursday. On some dates not shown in may be possible to depart Moscow on a Thursday and remove one day in Mongolia.
Exact Dates
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04-10-11
11-10-11
18-10-11
25-10-11
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02-11-11
08-11-11
16-11-11
22-11-11
30-11-11 |
06-12-11
14-12-11
20-12-11
28-12-11 |
03-01-12
11-01-12
17-01-12
25-01-12
31-01-12 |
08-02-12
14-02-12
22-02-12
28-02-12 |
07-03-12
13-03-12
21-03-12
27-03-12
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04-04-12
10-04-12
18-04-12
24-04-12 |
01-05-12
08-05-12
15-05-12
22-05-12
29-05-12 |
05-06-12
12-06-12
19-06-12
26-06-12
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03-07-12
10-07-12
17-07-12
24-07-12
31-07-12 |
07-08-12
14-08-12
21-08-12
28-08-12 |
04-09-12
11-09-12
18-09-12
25-09-12
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
| Day 01 |
Arrive Moscow with one night at the Melody Hotel (transfer recommended) |
| Day 02 |
Breakfast, city tour, free time. Transfer to train #6 at 21:30 (WEDS/THURS) |
| Day 03 |
On train, passing from Europe into Asia through the Ural Mountains |
| Day 04 |
On train, across Siberia |
| Day 05 |
On train, across Siberia |
| Day 06 |
On train, crossing from Russia into Mongolia |
| Day 07 |
Arrive UB at 07:30, city tour, transfer to Elstei Ger Lodge, free time, 2 nights. (L,D) |
| Day 08 |
Your guide will be on hand for cultural excursions or horse-riding trips, overnight (B,L,D) |
| Day 09 |
Return to UB, free time, overnight at Bayangol Hotel |
| Day 10 |
Breakfast, free time, transfer to train #24 at 08:05 (THURS / FRI) |
| Day 11 |
Arrive Beijing Main Station at 14:04, staying at Paragon Hotel, 1 night |
| Day 12 |
Options for extra nights, onward travel or tours in China |
PRICE NOTES
All prices based on two people sharing. The Single Price is charged if no one else is booked on the same trip, while Single Supplement applies if you travel as a group and request your own hotel rooms. Train travel is based on a standard four berth second class cabin. Upgrade to a two berth first class cabin is available on some routes subject to availablity.
Deal M2 - Moscow to Beijing with Stops in Irkutsk and Mongolia
1,620
ITINERARY: One of the most popular routes, this 16 day trip will take you to the main destinations along the Trans Siberian route, You will spend 2 days on the open steppe of Mongolia and 2 days on the shore of Lake Baikal. As well as nights in Beijing, Ulanbaatar, Irkutsk and Moscow.
PRICE: Standard Class € 1,620
WHAT WE SAY: A popular trip where you will experience different cultures and the most inspiring landscapes and scenery. In the summer you can add on a three day tour in the Gobi Desert to this tour, our Deal M3
DATES: Depart from Moscow on certain Saturday's throughout 2012. Some dates may need an extra night at Elstei Ger Lodge to fit the itinerary. Other dates may be possible with a slight change to the itinerary.
DETAILS
STANDARD PRICE: Two people booking together in Second Class € 1,620
SINGLE PRICE: Only one person booking the trip € 1,935
GROUP PRICE: Three or more people booking in Second Class € 1,580
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class on all journeys € 530
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single room in hotels an extra € 165
Friendly Russian Providnista
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Downtown hotel in Moscow and city tour.
- Stay in village on shore of Lake Baikal with local tours.
- Stay in traditonal Mongolian ger on the Open Steppe, with intro to local life.
- Accommodation in Ulanbaatar and Beijing.
WHAT YOU GET: Train ticket for three journeys including 4 nights train #340/350, 2 nights train #362, night train #24 respectively. One night 3* hotel and City tour in Moscow. Transfer on departure from Moscow with our infopack. 2 nights in Listvyanka at Lake Baikal in Homestay, full board with tours, 1 night 3* hotel Irkutsk with City tour, 2 nights full board at Elstei, city tour and 1 night 3* Hotel Ulanbaatar with transfers, guide. 1 night 4* hotel in Beijing.
EXTRAS: Not included in the price are visa costs, onward travel, food on train
POSSIBLE START DATES
Exact Dates
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07-10-11
14-10-11
21-10-11
28-10-11
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04-11-11
11-11-11
18-11-11
25-11-11 |
02-12-11
09-12-11
16-12-11
23-12-11
30-12-11 |
06-01-12
13-01-12
20-01-12
27-01-12 |
03-02-12
10-02-12
17-02-12
24-02-12 |
02-03-12
09-03-12
16-03-12
23-03-12
30-03-12
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06-04-12
13-04-12
20-04-12
27-04-12 |
04-05-12
11-05-12
18-05-12
25-05-12 |
01-06-12
08-06-12
15-06-12
22-06-12
29-06-12
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06-07-12
13-07-12
20-07-12
27-07-12 |
03-08-12
10-08-12
17-08-12
24-08-12
31-08-12 |
07-09-12
14-09-12
21-09-12
28-09-12
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
| Day 01 |
Arrive Moscow with one night at the Melody Hotel (transfer recommended) |
| Day 02 |
Breakfast, city tour, free time. Transfer to train #340/350 at 13:35 |
| Day 03 |
On train, passing from Europe into Asia through the Ural Mountains |
| Day 04 |
On train, across Siberia |
| Day 05 |
On train, across Siberia |
| Day 06 |
Arrive Irkutsk at 09:38, transfer to Listvyanka, 2 museums, free time. Homestay, 2 nights (L,D) |
| Day 07 |
Choice of 3 activities (Diving, Soft Trekking, Quad Biking) at Listvyanka. (B,D) |
| Day 08 |
Return to Irkutsk, city tour, free time. Angara Hotel, 1 night (B) |
| Day 09 |
Breakfast. Free time. Transfer to train #362/264 at 21:50 (DAILY) |
| Day 10 |
On train crossing from Russia into Mongolia |
| Day 11 |
Arrive UB at 07:00, city tour, transfer to Elstei Ger Lodge, free time, 2 nights. (L,D) |
| Day 12 |
Your guide will be on hand for cultural excursions or horse-riding trips, overnight (B,L,D) |
| Day 13 |
EXTRA DAY - Your guide will be on hand for cultural excursions / horse-riding trips, overnight (B,L,D) |
| Day 14 |
Elstei Ger camp. (B,L) Return to UB, free time. Bayangol Hotel, 1 night |
| Day 15 |
Breakfast, free time, transfer to train #24 at 08:05 (THURS / FRI) |
| Day 16 |
Arrive Beijing Main Station at 14:04, staying at Paragon Hotel, 1 night |
| Day 17 |
Options for extra nights, onward travel or tours in China |
PRICE NOTES
All prices based on two people sharing. The Single Price is charged if no one else is booked on the same trip, while Single Supplement applies if you travel as a group and request your own hotel rooms. Train travel is based on a standard four berth second class cabin. Upgrade to a two berth first class cabin is available on some routes subject to availablity.
Deal M3 - Moscow to Beijing with Stops in Irkutsk, Mongolia and the Gobi Desert
Similar to Deal M2, with additional stop in the Gobi Desert. Available all year round (Main Season from mid-May to mid-October)
2,055
ITINERARY: One of the most popular routes, this 19 day trip will take you to the main destinations along the Trans Siberian route, You will spend time on the shore of Lake Baikal (2 nights) as well as Mongolian Open Steppe (2) and the Gobi Desert (3). As well as nights in Beijing, Ulanbaatar, Irkutsk and Moscow.
PRICE: Standard Class € 2,055
WHAT WE SAY: The best stops along the way, including Lake Baikal, Mongolian Open Steppe and the Gobi Desert. Our recommendation.
DATES: Depart from Moscow on certain dates (normally Wednesday or Thursday) all year round, although the Gobi is operated in 'winter regime' from October until May, see note below.
DETAILS
STANDARD PRICE: Two people booking together in Second Class € 2,055
SINGLE PRICE: Only one person booking the trip € 2,490
GROUP PRICE: Three or more people booking in Second Class € 1,955
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class on all journeys € 530
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single room in hotels an extra € 165
Riding camels in the Gobi Desert
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Downtown hotel in Moscow and city tour.
- Stay in village on shore of Lake Baikal with local tours.
- Stay in traditonal Mongolian ger on the Open Steppe, with intro to local life.
- Three days in the amazing Gobi Desert.
- Accommodation in Ulanbaatar and Beijing.
WHAT YOU GET: Train ticket for four journeys including 4 nights train #340/350 2 nights train #362, day on train #286, night train #24 respectively. One night 3* hotel and City tour in Moscow. Transfer on departure from Moscow with our infopack. 2 nights in Listvyanka at Lake Baikal in Homestay, full board with tours, 1 night 3* hotel Irkutsk with City tour, full board at Elstei, city tour and 1 night 3* Hotel Ulanbaatar with transfers, guide, 3 nights full board and with a guide in the Gobi Desert. 1 night 4* hotel in Beijing.
EXTRAS: Not included in the price are visa costs, onward travel, food on train
POSSIBLE START DATES
Exact Dates
dd-mm-yy
04-10-11
11-10-11
18-10-11
25-10-11
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01-11-11
08-11-11
15-11-11
22-11-11
29-11-11 |
06-12-11
13-12-11
20-12-11
27-12-11 |
03-01-12
10-01-12
17-01-12
24-01-12
31-01-12 |
07-02-12
14-02-12
21-02-12
28-02-12 |
06-03-12
13-03-12
20-03-12
27-03-12
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03-04-12
10-04-12
17-04-12
24-04-12 |
01-05-12
08-05-12
15-05-12
22-05-12
29-05-12 |
05-06-12
12-06-12
19-06-12
26-06-12
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03-07-12
10-07-12
17-07-12
24-07-12
31-07-12 |
07-08-12
14-08-12
21-08-12
28-08-12 |
04-09-12
11-09-12
18-09-12
25-09-12
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Other dates may be possible, with slight alterations to the itinerary, adding or losing a day here and there, which may suit if you have specific holiday dates. We can then arrange the similar tour as a custom trip.
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
| Day 01 |
Arrive Moscow with one night at the Melody Hotel (transfer recommended) |
| Day 02 |
Breakfast, city tour, free time. Transfer to train #340/350 at 13:35 (or #2 at 21:25) |
| Day 03 |
On train, passing from Europe into Asia through the Ural Mountains |
| Day 04 |
On train, across Siberia |
| Day 05 |
On train, across Siberia |
| Day 06 |
Arrive Irkutsk at 09:38, (or 06:03 tr #2) transfer to Listvyanka, 2 museums, free time. Homestay, 2 nights (L,D) |
| Day 07 |
Choice of 3 activities (Diving, Soft Trekking, Quad Biking) at Listvyanka. (B,D) |
| Day 08 |
Return to Irkutsk, city tour, free time. Angara Hotel, 1 night (B) |
| Day 09 |
Breakfast. Free time. Transfer to train #362/264 at 21:50 (DAILY) |
| Day 10 |
On train crossing from Russia into Mongolia |
| Day 11 |
Arrive UB at 07:00, city tour, transfer to Elstei Ger Lodge, free time, 2 nights. (L,D) |
| Day 12 |
Your guide will be on hand for cultural excursions or horse-riding trips, overnight (B,L,D) |
| Day 13 |
Elstei Ger camp. (B,L) Return to UB, free time. Bayangol Hotel, 1 night |
| Day 14 |
Transfer to train #286 (w/guide) at 09:50, arrive Gobi 20:00, transfer to TD Ger camp, 3 nights (B,D) |
| Day 15 |
Gobi day trip, visit a Nomadic family and ride a Camel (B,L,D) |
| Day 16 |
Jeep tour to Monastery, caves and desert (B,L,D) |
| Day 17 |
Free time, transfer to Sainshand, visit museums with guide, depart train #24 at 16:03 (THURS / FRI) |
| Day 18 |
Arrive Beijing Main Station at 14:04, staying at Paragon Hotel, 1 night |
| Day 19 |
Options for extra nights, onward travel or tours in China |
PRICE NOTES
All prices based on two people sharing. The Single Price is charged if no one else is booked on the same trip, while Single Supplement applies if you travel as a group and request your own hotel rooms. Train travel is based on a standard four berth second class cabin. Upgrade to a two berth first class cabin is available on some routes subject to availablity.
The tour operates year round, but please note the Gobi Desert and some other Ger Camps in Mongolia operate in 'winter mode' from October to May; Western facilities such as shower rooms and restaurants are closed (due to frozen pipes) and traditional local facilities replace them - so a basin with water instead of electric shower and a ger with stools instead of purpose built restaurant. In some respects your experience will be all the more authentic.
Deal M4 - Moscow to Beijing, stopping in Ekaterinburg, Bolshoe Goloustnoe at Lake Baikal, Irkutsk as well as Hustai, Elstei and Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.
2,255
ITINERARY: This is a 19 days tour where you will travel slightly off the beaten track. Apart from a few days in Ekaterinburg and the Ural Mountains (3), you will visit Bolshoe Goloustnoe (2) on the shore of Lake Baikal, Irkutsk (1), Hustai National Park (2), Elstei Ger Lodge (1), Ulanbaatar (1) and Beijing (1+).
PRICE: Standard Class € 2,255
OUR SAY: A great addition to our itinerary this year, making a return to Bolshoe Goloustnoe (instead of Listvyanka) on the shore of Lake Baikal.
DATES: Depart Moscow on set dates, (normally a Wednesday) throughout the year See full dates below. Other dates may be possible with a slight change to the itinerary.
DETAILS
STANDARD PRICE: Two people booking together in Second Class € 2,255
SINGLE PRICE: Only one person booking the trip € 2,860
GROUP PRICE: Three or more people booking in Second Class € 2,165
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class on both journeys € 555
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single room in hotels an extra € 165
HIGHLIGHTS:
Log Cabin on shore of Lake Baikal
- Amazing Scenery in out of the way places
- Guided Tours all along the way
- Explore the Ural Mountains
- Lake Baikal and the traditional Bolshoe Goloustnoe.
- Priwalski Horses at Hustai National Park
PRICE INCLUDES: train ticket for four journeys including 1 night train #16, 2 nights train #340/350, 2 nights train #364, 1 night train #24 respectively. 1 night 3* Hotel in Moscow, City tour, info pack and transfer to train station on departure from Moscow. 2 full days in Ekaterinburg, 2 nights 3* hotel with city tour and countryside excursion, 2 nights tour to Bolshoe Goloustnoe with meals and tours, 1 night 3* hotel in Irkutsk, 3 nights fully guided tour to Hustai National park and Elstei Ger Lodge, full board, with guide and city tour and 1 night 3* hotel in Ulaanbaatar, 1 night 4* hotel in Beijing.
EXTRAS: Not included in the price are visa costs, onward travel, food on train.
POSSIBLE START DATES
Exact Dates
dd-mm-yy
04-10-11
11-10-11
18-10-11
25-10-11
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01-11-11
08-11-11
15-11-11
22-11-11
29-11-11 |
06-12-11
13-12-11
20-12-11
27-12-11 |
03-01-12
10-01-12
17-01-12
24-01-12
31-01-12 |
07-02-12
14-02-12
21-02-12
28-02-12 |
06-03-12
13-03-12
20-03-12
27-03-12
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03-04-12
10-04-12
17-04-12
24-04-12 |
01-05-12
08-05-12
15-05-12
22-05-12
29-05-12 |
05-06-12
12-06-12
19-06-12
26-06-12
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03-07-12
10-07-12
17-07-12
24-07-12
31-07-12 |
07-08-12
14-08-12
21-08-12
28-08-12 |
04-09-12
11-09-12
18-09-12
25-09-12
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
| Day 01 |
Arrive Moscow with one night at the Melody Hotel (transfer recommended) |
| Day 02 |
Breakfast, city tour, free time. Transfer to train #16 at 16:08 (Daily) |
| Day 03 |
Arrive Ekaterinburg at 20:15, transfer to Chekhov Hotel, 2 nights |
| Day 04 |
City tour, free afternoon, overnight (B) |
| Day 05 |
Day trip to (3 choices: Tavolgi, Koptelovo, Wilderness), departing on train #340/350 at 22:55 (B,L) |
| Day 06 |
On board the train, crossing Siberia |
| Day 07 |
On board the train, crossing Siberia |
| Day 08 |
Arrive Irkutsk at 09:38, transfer to Bolshoe Goloustnoe at Lake Baikal (D) |
| Day 09 |
Day on the shore of Lake Baikal (B,D) |
| Day 10 |
Breakfast, transfer back to Irkutsk, city tour, Angara Hotel, 1 night (B) |
| Day 11 |
Breakfast, free time. Transfer to train #362/264 at 21:50 (DAILY) (B) |
| Day 12 |
On train crossing from Russia into Mongolia |
| Day 13 |
Arrive UB at 06:10, jeep trek to Hustai National Park, free time. Ger Camp, 2 nights (L,D) |
| Day 14 |
Day trip to the beautiful mountain area, overnight (B,L,D) |
| Day 15 |
Travel by Jeep to Elstei Ger Lodge. Horse-riding/cultural excursions available. 1 night (B,L,D) |
| Day 16 |
Elstei Ger camp. (B,L) Return to UB, free time. Bayangol Hotel, 1 night |
| Day 17 |
Breakfast, free time, transfer to train #24 at 08:05 (THURS / FRI) |
| Day 18 |
Arrive Beijing Main Station at 14:04, check into Paragon Hotel across the road, 1 night |
| Day 19 |
Options for extra nights, onward travel or tours in China |
PRICE NOTES
All prices based on two people sharing. The Single Price is charged if no one else is booked on the same trip, while Single Supplement applies if you travel as a group and request your own hotel rooms. Train travel is based on a standard four berth second class cabin. Upgrade to a two berth first class cabin is available on some routes subject to availablity.
Deal M5 - Moscow to Beijing, stopping in Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Ulan Ude and Mongolia
3,410
ITINERARY: A 23 day tour with five different, fully organized and interesting stopover options along the route for those with enough time. First stop is Kazan (1 night), where Russian and Central Asian cultures overlap. Next is Ekaterinburg (3 days), in the Ural Mountains and the border of Europe and Asia. Experience traditional Siberian life on the shore of Lake Baikal (2) as well as Irkutsk (1) - the capital of Siberia and Ude Ude (2) the capital of Buryatia. Visit Hustai National Park (2) by jeep as well as Elstei Ger Lodge (1), both on the Mongolian Open Steppe and spend a night in the Capital cities of Moscow (1), Ulanbaatar (1) and Beijing (1). See below for a detailed itinerary.
PRICE: Standard second class € 3,410
WE SAY: Packing a lot in to a three week trip, with well thought out excursions in each place you stop. You will gain an amazing insight into different cultures of the region. The best value semi-guided deals we offer - next up are the fully escorted trips.
DATES: Depart from Moscow on selected dates (normally on a Saturday, or a Sunday in the summer) throughout the year. See full options below.
DETAILS
STANDARD PRICE: Two people booking together in Second Class € 3,410
SINGLE PRICE: Only one person booking the trip € 4,710
GROUP PRICE: Three or more people booking in Second Class € 3,215
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class on both journeys € TBA
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single room in hotels an extra € 435
Orthodox Church, Kazan
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Multiple stops in a diverse range of Cities
- Guided Tours at every stop
- Kazan Monasteries, Ural Mountains, Lake Baikal, Ulan Ude Religion, Mongolian Open Steppe and more.
PRICE INCLUDES: The Price is based on seasonal ticket fares where possible (shoulder season 180 days of the year). Train ticket for six journeys including one night on train #2, one night on train #378, two nights on train #340/350, two seperate nights on train #364 and one night on train #24 respectively. 1 night 3* Hotel in Moscow, City tour, info pack and transfer to train station on departure from Moscow. 1 full day City tour in Kazan with guide, transfers and 1 night 3* hotel. 2 full days in Ekaterinburg, 3 nights 3* hotel with city tour and countryside excursion. 2 nights at Listvyanka in wooden house with meals and tours, 1 night 3* hotel in Irkutsk. 2 day tours with guide and transfers, 2 nights homestay in Ulan Ude. 3 nights fully guided tour to Hustai National park and Elstei Ger Lodge, full board, with guide and city tour and 1 night 3* hotel in Ulanbaatar, 1 night 4* hotel in Beijing.
EXTRAS: Not included in the price are visa costs, onward travel, food on train.
POSSIBLE START DATES
Exact Dates
dd-mm-yy
01-10-11
08-10-11
15-10-11
22-10-11
29-10-11
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05-11-11
12-11-11
19-11-11
26-11-11 |
03-12-11
10-12-11
17-12-11
24-12-11
31-12-11 |
07-01-12
14-01-12
21-01-12
28-01-12 |
04-02-12
11-02-12
18-02-12
25-02-12 |
03-03-12
10-03-12
17-03-12
24-03-12
31-03-12 |
07-04-12
14-04-12
21-04-12
28-04-12 |
05-05-12
12-05-12
19-05-12
26-05-12 |
02-06-12
09-06-12
16-06-12
23-06-12
30-06-12
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07-07-12
14-07-12
21-07-12
28-07-12 |
04-08-12
11-08-12
18-08-12
25-08-12 |
01-09-12
08-09-12
15-09-12
22-09-12
29-09-12
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
| Day 01 |
Arrive Moscow with one night at the Melody Hotel (transfer recommended) |
| Day 02 |
Breakfast, city tour, free time. Transfer to train #2 “Tartarstan” at 22:08 (daily) |
| Day 03 |
Arrive Kazan at 09:26, transfer to Ibis Hotel. Full day city tour, free evening, 1 night |
| Day 04 |
Continue the tour of Kazan. Free afternoon, transfer to train #378 at 20:00 (B) |
| Day 05 |
Arrive Ekaterinburg at 14:11, transfer to the Chekhov Hotel, city tour, 2 nights |
| Day 06 |
Day trip to (3 choices: Tavolgi, Koptelovo, Wilderness), departing on train #340/350 at 22:55 (B,L) |
| Day 07 |
On board the train, crossing Siberia |
| Day 08 |
On board the train, crossing Siberia |
| Day 09 |
Arrive Irkutsk at 09:38, transfer to Listvyanka, 2 museums, free time. Terema Hotel, 2 nights (L) |
| Day 10 |
Choice of 3 activities (Diving, Soft Trekking, Quad Biking) at Listvyanka. (B) |
| Day 11 |
Return to Irkutsk, city tour, free time. Angara Hotel, 1 night (B) |
| Day 12 |
Free time. Transfer to train #362 at 21:50 (DAILY) (B) |
| Day 13 |
Arrive Ulan-Ude at 06:15, transfer to Homestay. Day tour to Atsagatski Datsun and local area, visit Buryat family, 2 nights (B,L) |
| Day 14 |
Day tour Datsun/Old Believer Village, visit family, free evening. (B,L) |
| Day 15 |
Transfer to train #362 at 06:55 |
| Day 16 |
Arrive UB at 06:10, jeep trek to Hustai National Park, free time. Ger Camp, 2 nights (L,D) |
| Day 17 |
Day trip to the beautiful mountain area, overnight (B,L,D) |
| Day 18 |
Travel by Jeep to Elstei Ger Lodge. Horse-riding/cultural excursions available. 1 night (B,L,D) |
| FALSE |
EXTRA DAY - Your guide will be on hand for cultural excursions / horse-riding trips, overnight (B,L,D) |
| Day 19 |
Elstei Ger camp. (B,L) Return to UB, city tour, free time. Bayangol Hotel, 1 night |
| Day 20 |
Breakfast, free time, transfer to train #24 at 08:05 (THURS / FRI) |
| Day 21 |
Arrive Beijing Main Station at 14:04, check into Paragon Hotel across the road, 1 night |
| Day 22 |
Options for extra nights, onward travel or tours in China |
PRICE NOTES
All prices based on two people sharing. The Single Price is charged if no one else is booked on the same trip, while Single Supplement applies if you travel as a group and request your own hotel rooms. Train travel is based on a standard four berth second class cabin. Upgrade to a two berth first class cabin is available on some routes subject to availablity.
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Deal MV1 - Moscow to Vladivostok, stopping at Lake Baikal
1,545
ITINERARY: The smallest of our Moscow to Vladivostok tours, you will stop just once in Irkutsk (1 night) to visit Lake Baikal (2 night) - the mid way point on this 9,259 km journey. Also included is a City tour in Moscow (1) and Vladivostok (1). See below for a detailed itinerary.
PRICE: Standard second class € 1,545
WE SAY: A great way to split the Trans-siberian journey to see the majestic Lake Baikal.
DATES: Regular departures throughout the year, every other day. See below for full dates and train timetable restrictions.
DETAILS
STANDARD PRICE: Two people booking together in Second Class € 1,545
SINGLE PRICE: Only one person booking the trip € 1,850
GROUP PRICE: Three or more people booking in Second Class € 1,505
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class Moscow to Irkutsk € 240
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class Irkutsk to Vladivostok € 200
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single room in hotels an extra € 110
Lake Baikal from the train
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Legendary Trans-Siberian route, 9,259 kms.
- Follow the route of the first pioneers.
- Downtown hotel in Moscow and city tour.
- Stay in village on shore of Lake Baikal with local tours at the half-way point
- End of the line in Vladivostok, a huge contract from Moscow.
WHAT YOU GET: The Price is based on seasonal ticket fares where possible (shoulder season 180 days of the year). Train ticket for two journeys, 4 nights and 3 nights respectively, 1 night Moscow 3* hotel and City tour, 2 nights at Lake Baikal in traditional Homestay full board with tours and activity, 1 night Irkutsk 3* hotel and City tour, 1 night 3* hotel in Vladivostok and City tour, all transfers including to station departing Moscow and arrival in Vladivostok, infopack.
EXTRAS: Not included in the price are visa costs, onward travel, food on train. Extend the trip in St Petersburg before boarding, and book the ferry out of Vladivostok to leave Russia.
POSSIBLE START DATES
These trips are designed to start in Moscow, normally on an ODD Thursday, to tie in with the ferry departure from Vladivostok every Tuesday.
However, the timetable is very flexible and trains run almost daily, on the following complicated schedule:
Train #2 'Rossiya' flagship train of Russian Railways departs Moscow mostly on ODD dates, while the train #340/350 departs from Moscow daily.
Train #2 'Rossiya' flagship train of Russian Railways departs Irkutsk for Vladivostok mostly on ODD dates, while the cheaper train #8 departs mostly on EVEN dates.
The ferry 'Eastern Dream' departs from Vladivostok to Donghae / Sakaiminato every Tuesday evening.
Presuming you wish connect to the ferry departure, start the trip in Moscow on the the following Thursdays throughout the year:
| 06-10-11 |
20-10-11 |
10-11-11 |
24-11-11 |
08-12-11 |
22-12-11 |
| 12-01-12 |
02-02-12 |
16-02-12 |
08-03-12 |
22-03-12 |
12-04-12 |
| 26-04-12 |
10-05-12 |
24-05-12 |
31-05-12 |
14-06-12 |
28-06-12 |
| 12-07-12 |
26-07-12 |
02-08-12 |
16-08-12 |
30-08-12 |
06-09-12 |
| 20-09-12 |
27-09-12 |
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
| Day 00 |
Arrive Russia with accommodation and tour options in St Petersburg and Moscow |
| Day 01 |
Arrive Moscow with one night at the Melody Hotel (transfer recommended) |
| Day 02 |
Meet your guide for a city tour, free time. Transfer to train #340/350 at 13:35 (EVEN DAYS) (B) |
| Day 03 |
On train, passing from Europe into Asia through the Ural Mountains |
| Day 04 |
On train, across Siberia |
| Day 05 |
On train, across Siberia |
| Day 06 |
Arrive Irkutsk at 09:38, transfer to Listvyanka Homestay. Tour of village and museums (L|D) |
| Day 07 |
Choice of 3 activities (Diving, Soft Trekking, Quad Biking) at Listvyanka. (B|D) |
| Day 08 |
Free morning before transfer to Irkutsk and Angara Hotel. City tour, free time (B) |
| Day 09 |
Early start for transfer to train #8 (or #2) departing at 06:39. On board all day (B) |
| Day 10 |
On train travelling across Russia's Far East |
| Day 11 |
On train travelling along the border with China |
| Day 12 |
Arrive Vladivostok at 06:23 with transfer to hotel and City tour. Free afternoon. |
| Day 13 |
Options to extend your stay in Vladivostok or book ferry to Donghae / Sakaiminato (B) |
PRICE NOTES
All prices based on two people sharing. The Single Price is charged if no one else is booked on the same trip, while Single Supplement applies if you travel as a group and request your own hotel rooms. Train travel is based on a standard four berth second class cabin. Upgrade to a two berth first class cabin is available on some routes subject to availablity.
Deal MV2 - Moscow to Vladivostok, stopping in Ekaterinburg and Lake Baikal
1,960
ITINERARY: A 15 day tour stopping twice between Moscow and Vladivostok. After a day on the train get off in the Yekaterinburg (2 nights) and the Ural Mountains which are a natural border between Europe/Asia to explore the countryside. Experience traditional Siberian life on the shore of Lake Baikal (2) as well as Irkutsk (1) - the capital of Siberia. Also included is a City tour in Moscow (1) and Vladivostok (1). See below for a detailed itinerary.
PRICE: Standard second class € 1,960
WE SAY: Well balanced trip on the true Trans-Siberian train, it's a great way to reach Vladivostok and the ferry to Korea/ Japan, especially if you want to avoid Mongolia and China.
DATES: Regular departures throughout the year, every other day. See below for full dates and train timetable restrictions.
DETAILS
STANDARD PRICE: Two people booking together in Second Class € 1,960
SINGLE PRICE: Only one person booking the trip € 2,525
GROUP PRICE: Three or more people booking in Second Class € 1,885
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class Moscow - Ekaterinburg - Irkutsk € 260
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class Irkutsk - Vkadivostok € 200
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single room in hotels an extra € 260
Homestay at Lake Baikal
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Legendary Trans-Siberian route, 9,259 kms.
- Downtown hotel in Moscow and city tour.
- Enjoy Ural Mountains wilderness on the border of Eur/Asia in Yekaterinburg.
- Stay in village on shore of Lake Baikal with local tours.
- End of the line in Russia's Far East.
WHAT YOU GET: The Price is based on seasonal ticket fares where possible (shoulder season 180 days of the year). Train ticket for three journeys, for 1, 2 and 3 nights respectively, plus 1 night Moscow 3* hotel and City tour, 2 nights Ekaterinburg with City tour and Ural excursion, 2 nights at Lake Baikal traditional wooden Homestay full board, with tours and activity, 1 night Irkutsk 3* hotel and City tour, 1 night 3* hotel in Vladivostok and City tour, all transfers including to station departing Moscow and arrival in Vladivostok, infopack.
EXTRAS: Not included in the price are visa costs, onward travel, food on train
POSSIBLE START DATES
These trips are designed to start in Moscow, normally on an ODD Wednesday (or odd Tuesday with an extra day Vladivostok), to tie in with the ferry departure from Vladivostok every Tuesday.
However, the timetable is very flexible and trains run almost daily. The ferry 'Eastern Dream' departs from Vladivostok to Donghae / Sakaiminato every Tuesday evening.
Presuming you wish connect to the ferry departure, start the trip in Moscow on the the following dates throughout the year
| 04-10-11 |
10-10-11 |
18-10-11 |
25-10-11 |
31-10-11 |
08-11-11 |
| 14-11-11 |
22-11-11 |
28-11-11 |
06-12-11 |
12-12-11 |
20-12-11 |
| 27-12-11 |
02-01-12 |
10-01-12 |
16-01-12 |
23-01-12 |
29-01-12 |
| 06-02-12 |
14-02-12 |
21-02-12 |
27-02-12 |
06-03-12 |
12-03-12 |
| 20-03-12 |
27-03-12 |
02-04-12 |
10-04-12 |
16-04-12 |
24-04-12 |
| 30-04-12 |
08-05-12 |
14-05-12 |
29-05-12 |
04-06-12 |
12-06-12 |
| 18-06-12 |
26-06-12 |
02-07-12 |
10-07-12 |
16-07-12 |
23-07-12 |
| 31-07-12 |
06-08-12 |
14-08-12 |
20-08-12 |
28-08-12 |
04-09-12 |
| 10-09-12 |
18-09-12 |
24-09-12 |
02-10-12 |
08-10-12 |
16-10-12 |
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
| Day 00 |
Arrive Russia with accommodation and tour options in St Petersburg and Moscow |
| Day 01 |
Arrive Moscow with one night at the Melody Hotel (transfer recommended) |
| Day 02 |
Meet your guide for a city tour, free time. Transfer to train #16 departing at 16:50 (B) |
| Day 03 |
Arrive Ekaterinburg at 19:45 with transfer to Chekhov Hotel |
| Day 04 |
Day trip to (3 choices: Tavolgi, Koptelovo, Wilderness) free time (B,L) |
| Day 05 |
City tour, free afternoon, transfer to train station, departing on train #340/350 at 22:55 |
| Day 06 |
On train. |
| Day 07 |
On train, across Siberia |
| Day 08 |
Arrive Irkutsk at 09:38, transfer to Listvyanka Homestay. Tour of village and museums (L|D) |
| Day 09 |
Choice of 3 activities (Diving, Soft Trekking, Quad Biking) at Listvyanka. (B|D) |
| Day 10 |
Free morning before transfer to Irkutsk and Angara Hotel. City tour, free time (B) |
| Day 11 |
Early start for transfer to train #8 (or #2) departing at 06:39. On board all day (B) |
| Day 12 |
On train travelling across Russia's Far East |
| Day 13 |
On train travelling along the border with China |
| Day 14 |
Arrive Vladivostok at 06:23 with transfer to hotel and City tour. Free afternoon. |
| EXTRA |
Extra day on some itinerary to match ferry arrival / odd departure date |
| Day 00 |
Options to extend your stay in Vladivostok or book ferry to Donghae / Sakaiminato (B) |
PRICE NOTES
All prices based on two people sharing. The Single Price is charged if no one else is booked on the same trip, while Single Supplement applies if you travel as a group and request your own hotel rooms. Train travel is based on a standard four berth second class cabin. Upgrade to a two berth first class cabin is available on some routes subject to availablity.
Deal MV3 - Moscow to Vladivostok, stopping in Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk and Ulan Ude
3,095
ITINERARY: A 19 day tour with four different, fully organized and interesting stopover options along the route. First stop is Kazan (1 night), where Russian and Central Asian cultures overlap. Next is Ekaterinburg (2 days), in the Ural Mountains and the border of Europe and Asia. Experience traditional Siberian life on the shore of Lake Baikal (2) as well as Irkutsk (1) - the capital of Siberia and Ulan- Ude (2) the capital of Buryatia. Also included is a City tour in Moscow (1) and Vladivostok (1). See below for a detailed itinerary.
PRICE: Standard second class € 3,095
WE SAY: Packing a lot in to a three week trip, with well thought out excursions in each place you stop. You will gain an amazing insight into different cultures of the region.
DATES: Regular departures throughout the year, every other day. See below for full dates and train timetable restrictions.
DETAILS
STANDARD PRICE: Two people booking together in Second Class € 3,095
SINGLE PRICE: Only one person booking the trip € 4,215
GROUP PRICE: Three or more people booking in Second Class € 2,960
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class from Moscow to Irkutsk € 500
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade extra berth train Irkutsk to Ulan Ude € 85
TRAIN UPGRADE: Upgrade to first class Ulan Ude to Vladivostok € 175
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single room in hotels an extra € 285
Trans-Siberian Engine
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Legendary Trans-Siberian route, 9,259 kms.
- Downtown hotel in Moscow and city tour.
- Meet Central Asia in Kazan, the capital of Tartarstan
- Enjoy Ural Mountains wilderness on the border of Eur/Asia in Yekaterinburg.
- Stay in village on shore of Lake Baikal with local tours.
- Religious and Cultural visits with locals in Ulan-Ude
WHAT YOU GET: The Price is based on seasonal ticket fares where possible (shoulder season 180 days of the year). Train ticket for five journeys, covering 6 days and 8 nights, info pack, 1 night Moscow 3* hotel and City tour, 1 night Kazan 3* hotel with full day tour, 2 nights Ekaterinburg with City tour and Ural excursion, 2 nights at Lake Baikal in log cabin hotel with tours and activity, 1 night Irkutsk 3* hotel and City tour, 2 nights Ulan Ude 3* hotel with full day tours and local lunches, 1 night 3* hotel in Vladivostok and City tour, all transfers including to station departing Moscow and arrival in Vladivostok, infopack.
EXTRAS: Not included in the price are visa costs, onward travel, food on train. Extend the trip in St Petersburg before boarding, and book the ferry out of Vladivostok to leave Russia.
POSSIBLE START DATES
These trips are designed to start in Moscow, normally on an ODD Thursday, to tie in with the ferry departure from Vladivostok every Tuesday.
The timetable is very flexible and trains run almost daily. Train #340/350 departs Yekaterinburg daily at 10pm and arrives Irkutsk at 9am. There are faster trains, but with less preferable times.
Train #8 departs Ulan Ude on most EVEN dates, arriving in Vladivostok three days later. Train #2 'Rossiya' (flagship train of Russian Railways departs) departs on ODD dates, but there will be an additional cost for this train.
The ferry 'Eastern Dream' departs from Vladivostok to Donghae / Sakaiminato every Tuesday evening.
Presuming you wish connect to the ferry departure, start the trip in Moscow on the the following Wednesday or Thursday throughout the year:
| 05-10-11 |
13-10-11 |
20-10-11 |
26-10-11 |
03-11-11 |
09-11-11 |
| 17-11-11 |
23-11-11 |
01-12-11 |
07-12-11 |
15-12-11 |
22-12-11 |
| 28-12-11 |
05-01-12 |
11-01-12 |
18-01-12 |
26-01-12 |
01-02-12 |
| 09-02-12 |
16-02-12 |
22-02-12 |
01-03-12 |
07-03-12 |
15-03-12 |
| 22-03-12 |
28-03-12 |
05-04-12 |
11-04-12 |
19-04-12 |
25-04-12 |
| 03-05-12 |
09-05-12 |
24-05-12 |
30-05-12 |
07-06-12 |
13-06-12 |
| 21-06-12 |
27-06-12 |
05-07-12 |
11-07-12 |
18-07-12 |
26-07-12 |
| 01-08-12 |
09-08-12 |
15-08-12 |
22-08-12 |
30-08-12 |
05-09-12 |
| 13-09-12 |
19-09-12 |
27-09-12 |
03-10-12 |
11-10-12 |
18-10-12 |
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
| Day 00 |
Arrive Russia with accommodation and tour options in St Petersburg and Moscow |
| Day 01 |
Arrive Moscow with one night at the Melody Hotel (transfer recommended) |
| Day 02 |
Moscow City tour, free time. Transfer to train #2 “Tartarstan” at 22:08 (daily) |
| Day 03 |
Arrive Kazan at 09:29, transfer to Ibis Hotel. City tour, free evening, 1 night |
| Day 04 |
Continue the tour of Kazan. Free afternoon, transfer to train #378 at 19:55 (B) |
| Day 05 |
Arrive Ekaterinburg at 13:48, transfer to the Chekhov Hotel, 2 nights |
| Day 06 |
Day trip (3 choices: Tavolgi/Pottery, Koptelovo Countryside, Wilderness/Rafting) free time (B,L) |
| Day 07 |
City tour, free afternoon, overnight (B) Tranfer to train station, departing on train #340/350 at 22:55 |
| Day 08 |
On board the train, crossing Siberia |
| Day 09 |
On board the train, crossing Siberia |
| Day 10 |
Arrive Irkutsk at 09:38, transfer to Listvyanka Terema Hotel. City tour with museums. Free time |
| Day 11 |
Choice of 3 activities (Diving, Soft Trekking, Quad Biking) at Listvyanka. (B) |
| Day 12 |
Free morning before transfer to Irkutsk and Angara Hotel. City tour, free time (B) |
| Day 13 |
Free day in Irkutsk, transfer to station for train #362 depart at 21:50 (B) |
| Day 14 |
Arrive Ulan-Ude at 06:03, transfer to Homestay. Day tour to Atsagatski Datsun and Buryats (B|L|D) |
| Day 15 |
Day tour Datsun/Old Believer Village, visit family for lunch, free evening. (B|L|D) |
| Day 16 |
Free morning in Ulan Ude, transfer to train station for departure train #8 (or #2) at 13:54 (B) |
| Day 17 |
On train travelling towards Russia's Far East |
| Day 18 |
On train travelling along the border with China |
| Day 19 |
Arrive Vladivostok at 06:23 with transfer to hotel and City tour. Free afternoon. |
| EXTRA |
Extra day on some itinerary to match ferry arrival / odd departure date |
| Day 20 |
Options to extend your stay in Vladivostok or book ferry to Donghae / Sakaiminato (B) |
PRICE NOTES
All prices based on two people sharing. The Single Price is charged if no one else is booked on the same trip, while Single Supplement applies if you travel as a group and request your own hotel rooms. Train travel is based on a standard four berth second class cabin. Upgrade to a two berth first class cabin is available on some routes subject to availablity.
