Independent Trans-mongolian: Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk - Baikal - Mongolia - Beijing
Our independent Trans-Mongolian package enables the intrepid traveler to discover Russia, Mongolia and China at their own pace. We can arrange your accommodation, train tickets, airport and railway transfers. From that, you can build your own program, selecting from a range of optional excursions as you please. It offers great value without skimping on comfort, making it the perfect choice for those on a limited budget.
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Arrival Transfer to the Hotel
Our driver will meet you in arrivals ready to transfer you to the hotel.
Free Day. Departure to Yekaterinburg
Choose between a day on your own to sightsee as you please, or instead book one of our selection of optional excursions. In the afternoon our driver will meet you at the lobby of the hotel to deliver you to the railway station. Choose from first or second class train travel on the fast train to Yekaterinburg, offering two and four berth cabins respectively. All bed linen and towels are provided and the dining car serves tasty fare.
Transfer to the Hotel
It will be evening when the train pulls in to Yekaterinburg station but rest assured, our driver will be waiting to meet you at the carriage with a sign board with your names. Together you'll transfer to the hotel.
Free Time. Departure to Siberia
As with Moscow, you'll have a choice between free time on your own to discover the city for yourself and optional excursions available to book. At the end of the day, our driver will meet you at the hotel lobby with a sign board with your names for your transfer to the railway station. We board our train late in the evening. Our arrival in Irkutsk will be early in the morning three days later.
Onboard
At Leisure at Baikal
Our guide will meet you with a sign board upon your arrival in Irkutsk ready to transfer you to Listvyanka village on the shores of Lake Baikal, about 70 km away. Enjoy your free time in this charming village. There's plenty to do, including boat trips out on the lake, a bustling market where you can try mogul, the local smoked fish, take in a seal show or visit the Baikal Lake Museum to learn about the local culture and about Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake in the world.
Transfer to Irkutsk
Our guide will meet you at your accommodation to take you back to Irkutsk.
Departure to Mongolia
Transferring to the railway station, we leave the warm hospitality of the Siberian Russians and start our trip to Mongolia by comfortable train.
Arrival in Mongolia. Free Day
After your arrival in the Mongolian capital city, you'll be met by our driver who will take you to your hotel. Once check in formalities have been completed, the time's yours to explore.
Free Day
Another day to enjoy some sightseeing in and around Ulaanbaatar.
Departure to China
Our driver will meet you with a sign board at the lobby of the hotel and drive you to the station to connect with fast Train 24, a service popular with foreign tourists. Choose between first and second class accommodation. Both are comfortable and clean, but first class offers two-berth compartments in place of four-berth and a shower shared between four people. Second class carriages have shared toilet and washbasin facilities but no onboard shower. Hot boiled water is available in carriages and train attendants provide thermos kettles. The train has a dining car and a bar with reasonable prices.
Arrival in Beijing. Transfer to the Hotel
On arrival in Beijing, our driver will be waiting for you with a sign board at the station to transfer you to the hotel. Free time in Beijing.
Transfer to the Airport
End of Services.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Breakfasts in the hotels
- Train travel (overnight)
- Airport & railway transfers
- Personal travel insurance
- Optional excursions and services
- Meals on the train
- Optional excursions
- 1st class train upgrade
- Theatre and circus tickets
Single supplement - $195
Solo supplement - $225
First Class train upgrade - $645
- Single supplement goes towards single room (cabin for cruises) accommodation.
- Solo supplement is payable in the unlikely event when you are the only person on the tour. It will be refunded if other people join the same tour.
Price
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Visa
Russian visa support (Russian visa invitation letter) is included.
Sights included in program
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Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.
Also you get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.
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