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Siberian Eye…
After exploring the Russian capital of Moscow you head off on an inter-continental train direct to Beijing via Siberia’s largest city, Irkutsk.
Passing from Europe into Asia at the Ural mountains you continue onwards deep into Siberia, past some simply amazing scenery, before stopping to explore the peculiar city of Irkutsk and savour the awesome Lake Baikal, before going through the majestic mountains of Northern China and arriving in Beijing!
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Siberian Eye … a brief tour overview
Day 1 — Arrival
Arrival in Moscow and transfer to the four star “Cosmos” hotel, conveniently located in the city centre next to the ex Soviet Achievements Exhibition Park, the Russian Cosmonaut and Space Museum and within 5 minutes' easy walk of the nearest metro station.
Day 2 — Moscow: Full Day City Tour
Orientation meeting by our expert guide where the train tickets will be issued, an overview of the tour provided and any questions you may have answered, followed by…
A full day tour exploring Moscow including “must see” metro stations, Alexander Gardens and the eternal flame, Red Square, The Kremlin, St Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's mausoleum and the famous artists quarter of Old Arbat, a visit to the VDNKh Soviet exhibition centre and the memorial to Soviet cosmonauts.
Day 3 — Depart Moscow
The majority of the day is totally given to explore Moscow and relax or take an optional tour.
Pack and prepare to check out of the hotel by 21:00.
Transfer to the railway station where our guide will advise and assist you to purchase provisions for the train if required, accompany you to the platform, settle everyone into their cabins and answer any last minute questions.
23:55 — Train #20, the weekly direct Trans-Manchurian train, departs for Beijing!
Day 4 — European Russia and Crossing Geographical Border
All day on the train, heading past the cities of the Golden Ring, the great industrial city of Kirov and finally the ex-military city of Perm at the western most edge of European Russia before crossing through the Ural Mountains and into Asia.
Day 5 — Heading into Siberia
All day on the train, after passing through the previously forbidden Soviet city of Ekaterinburg, where the Tsar and his family met their end at the hands of the Bolsheviks, the train leaves the eastern foothills of the Ural mountains and heads for Novosibirsk — an oasis of civilization deep in Siberia and also its largest city.
Day 6 — Heading into Eurasia
All day on the train, through the seemingly limitless tracks and endless forests of Siberia, passing the mighty Altai region, crossing the River Yenisei at Krasnoyarsk and heading deep into Asia.
Day 7 — Arrive Irkutsk and Transfer to Listvyanka Village
Following arrival in Irkutsk, you will be taken to Listvyanka village on the shores of Lake Baikal via the famous undulating “Eisenhower Road” through thick Siberian forests where you will have time to freshen up and have a meal.
After checking in at a lakeside chalet you will be free to enjoy the majority of the day relaxing and taking in the unique nature and peace of the area before tucking into a traditional Baikal dinner in the evening. Round off the day by indulging in an optional sauna in the village “Banya”.
Day 8 — Full Day Tour OR Siberian Shaman Tour
Either a full day trip around Lake Baikal including a ferry ride and journey on the famous Circum Baikal Railroad, one of the most complicated stretches of railways in the world. The tour stops at some of the most picturesque places en route to experience the nature of this unique area, and at the marble mining city of Sludyanka, before rejoining the Trans-Siberian to arrive at Irkutsk.
Or a visit to a Buryat (original people indigenous to Siberia related to the Mongols) settlement 70 km from Irkutsk on the remote Siberian plane, including visiting the local lore museum, experience the local greeting ceremony, local arts, crafts and music, meet the Shaman and be "cleansed" and visit a Yurt to sample local teas and join in a traditional feast.
Or an escorted tour of the local Baikal Museum and aquarium comprising animals that are exclusive to the legendary lake, including the famous Baikal seal. A chair lift ride to a panoramic view point, lunch in a local restaurant followed by a visit to a Russian Orthodox Church and finally exploring a local fish market with all its hustle, bustle and colour - not to be missed. The tour ends with check-in to your Chalet.
Day 9 — Tour of Listvyanka on the Shore of Lake Baikal
Visit the fascinating Museum of Wooden Architecture containing unique and historic wooden structures donated from all over Russia, including buildings of the indigenous people saved from a valley flooded during the construction of a Soviet dam. Try local cuisine with lunch at a Siberian forest restaurant (Sibirskaya Zaimka), then back to Irkutsk via the famous Shaman rock.
One and a half hour “Round up” city tour of Irkutsk by car, taking in the most interesting sights including beautiful Russian Orthodox churches, the Polish Cathedral (the only Siberian Gothic-style building), houses decorated with “wooden laces” (hand-made carvings) as well as modern constructions and the Decembrists' House. The tour ends with check-in to your hotel in Irkutsk.
Day 10 — Irkutsk: Free Day
A free day to explore Irkutsk, relax or book an optional short tour.
Day 11 — Depart Irkutsk
Morning transfer to the railway station, accompanied by the guide, to catch Train #20, the weekly Trans-Manchurian intercontinental train to Beijing! Once through Ulan-Ude, the home of Russian Buddhism and capital of the local Buryat republic, the train skirts Mongolia and heads east and on to the mountains that border northern China.
Day 12 — The Chinese border
Day on the train: after a brief stop at Zabaykalsk, the last Russian city, the train will reach the Chinese border where the impressive procedure of bogie-changing takes place before heading off for Beijing.
Day 13 — Northern China
Day on the train, the mystery of China, past the industrial cities, vast factories and tiny rural villages with ancient paddy fields.
Day 14 — Arrive in Beijing
Throughout the morning and afternoon, passing through rural China and mountainous river valleys, past the amazing Great Wall of China to finally arrive in the Chinese capital Beijing at 05:31 where this part of the journey ends…
… and the next begins!
Siberian Eye … the price you see is the price you pay
- Tour:
- TR005 — “Siberian Eye”
- Itinerary:
- Moscow, Irkutsk, Listvyanka village, Beijing
Click here to download itinerary. - Duration:
- 14 days
- Start dates:
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A B A B April 01, 15 08, 22 July 01, 15 08, 22 May 13, 27 06, 20 August 05, 19 12, 26 June 03, 17 10, 24 September 09, 23 2, 16 - Second class:
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peopleGBP £2,160.00 £1,680.00 £1,650.00 £1,575.00 £1,525.00 £1,525.00 EUR €2,525.00 €1,965.00 €1,925.00 €1,840.00 €1,780.00 €1,780.00 USD $3,375.00 $2,625.00 $2,575.00 $2,460.00 $2,380.00 $2,380.00 - First class:
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GBP £2,870.00 £2,395.00 £2,355.00 £2,280.00 £2,230.00 £2,230.00 EUR €3,355.00 €2,795.00 €2,750.00 €2,665.00 €2,605.00 €2,605.00 USD $4,485.00 $3,735.00 $3,675.00 $3,565.00 $3,485.00 $3,485.00 - Ten or more:
- If your group size is ten or more people then contact us for special group prices and options.
- Includes:
- Train tickets, accommodation at 3-4 star tourist hotels, Lake Baikal chalet, all in-tour transfers, five city and short tours with English-speaking guides in two cities, excursion transport, entry fees, guides meeting at and departing from train stations, visa support for Russia; meals: breakfast on arrival in Irkutsk, breakfast, lunch and an evening barbeque at Listvyanka, lunch at Zaimka, lunch on circum-Baikal rail tour or traditional Buryatian feast on shaman tour.
- Excludes:
- Flights, visa processing costs, no meals unless otherwise listed, spending money.
- In-tour cash:
- Not required as all included services are pre-paid.
- Options:
- Early check-in and extra nights in Moscow, extensions in St Petersburg and Beijing, selected short tours en route.
- Group size:
- Maximum group size is 12, though this may be extended to 16 if operating conditions allow.
- Pricing:
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Price is per person based on two persons sharing.
For individual travellers a single person supplement is included, though you may choose (and we can help you) to pair up and share with another single passenger to avoid this surcharge.
Prices are valid from 1st December 2011 and subject to our standard terms and conditions.
Extensions … enhance your journey with our popular extensions
£310.00
$485.00
€360.00
Northen Capital, the St Petersburg extension
Spend a few days exploring the stunning city of St Petersburg built on the shores of the Baltic as his window to the west by one of Russia's greatest Tsars, Peter I.
Within a few days you will discover some of the many delights of this “Venice of the North” including one of the greatest treasures in the world, the Hermitage, the Peter and Paul Fortress on the banks of the Neva, the golden coated St Isaac's Cathedral and a trip through its many canals before setting off for Moscow.
A great way to get your Trans-Siberian adventure off to a flying start.
Click here to download itinerary for standard extension
Click here to download itinerary for enhanced extension
£310.00
$485.00
€360.00
Dragon City, the Beijing extension
Surely your journey does not end when you arrive in Beijing!
You will be collected from the international railway terminal in Beijing and transferred to a city centre hotel where you can freshen up before starting to discover this vibrant Asian city.
Over the next three days and two nights take in the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Mao's Mausoleum, the Forbidden City, the Silk Market, Peking Duck and Dim Sum.
All of this and more awaits you with our popular Beijing round up.
Extras … increase your experiences with extra nights or activities
Extra night in Moscow
| One person | Two people | |
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| Low season | £68.50 $101.50 €72.00 | £35.00 $53.00 €37.50 |
| High season | £102.00 $151.00 €107.00 | £57.00 $85.00 €60.00 |
Extra night in St. Petersburg
| One person | Two people | |
|---|---|---|
| Low season | £47.00 $70.50 €50.00 | £28.50 $42.00 €30.00 |
| High season | £76.00 $113.00 €80.00 | £43.00 $63.50 €45.00 |
Extra night in Beijing
| One person | Two people | |
|---|---|---|
| Low season | £38.00 $56.50 €40.00 | £19.00 $28.20 €20.00 |
| High season | £57.00 $85.00 €60.00 | £28.50 $42.00 €30.00 |
A range of unique excursions and short tours …
  
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All of our tours include activities and excursions to allow you to get the best out of your trip; however, we have a unique range of extras you can add to enhance your experience, including:
Please feel free to speak with our travel team about options, prices and requirements. |
Ready to book your tour…
Firstly, please ensure that you have read the tour terms and conditions as this booking will be subject to them.
If after reading the information provided you have any questions or need something clarifying, then please get in touch, we are happy to answer any questions and help you to get the most out of your Trans-Siberian adventure!
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As you have indicated your group size is ten or more travellers then we will contact you to discuss the special options and prices available.
Please complete the form below and click the “Request Tour!” button or, if you prefer contact us and we will be happy to get your journey started.
Firstly, please ensure that you have read the tour terms and conditions as this booking will be subject to them.