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The Three Capitals…
Take in the bustling heart of Russia by exploring Moscow before heading off on an inter-continental train passing from Europe into Asia at the Ural mountains, continuing onwards deep into Siberia, past some simply amazing scenery and the awesome Lake Baikal, then down into the mysterious Central Asian capital, Ulan-Bator, before arriving in a capital of contrasts, Beijing!
Your journey starts here!
The Three Capitals … 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…
Moscow city walking and metro tour including “Must see” metro stations, Alexander Gardens and the eternal flame, Red Square, Kremlin, St Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's mausoleum and the famous Old Arbat street. Lunch on Old Arbat (cost not included); a visit to the VDNKh Soviet exhibition centre and the memorial to Soviet cosmonauts before evening free time.
Day 3 — Depart Moscow
The first part 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 19:00.
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.
21:35 — Train #4, a high quality Chinese intercontinental train departs for the Mongolian Capital Ulan-Bator!
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 Yekaterinburg, 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 — Lake Baikal and Crossing the Mongolian Border
All day on the train, through Irkutsk and then past the awesome and unique raw nature of Lake Baikal and on to the mountains that border Mongolia. Leaving the last Russian major city at Ulan-Ude, and after a midnight border crossing into Mongolia, the train heads onwards to the Mongolian capital of Ulan-Bator, isolated on the edge of the Gobi desert.
Day 8 — Arrive Ulan-Bator and Gorkhi Terelj National Park
After a chance to freshen up and eat a hearty breakfast at a hotel, enjoy the beauty of the National Park; lunch at a local Ger camp is followed by walking in the hills, an excursion to Turtle rock and a meditation centre and finally, return to the Ger camp for an evening meal and overnight stay.
Day 9 — Mongolian Steppe: Visiting the Nomads
Breakfast is followed by free time to enjoy the local area; then, after lunch, take in a visit to a local herdsman’s family to experience the fascinating daily life of nomadic people before being transferred to Ulan-Bator and your hotel.
Day 10 — Ulan-Bator: Full day Tour
Full day city tour including Gandan Buddhist Monastery and incredible national history museum containing exceptional dinosaur remains. After lunch at a local restaurant (cost not included), browse at art, antique and cashmere shops before visiting Zaisan Hill to view the city panorama. End the day with a traditional meal and Mongolian folk music and dance entertainment.
Day 11 — Ulan-Bator: Free Day
A free day to explore the distinctive charm of Ulan-Bator on your own, relax or take an optional tour, and in the evening join a party at one of the many night clubs, bars and restaurants which seem to be never ending.
Day 12 — Depart Ulan-Bator and Cross the Gobi Desert
An early start to catch the regular weekly train (#24) to Beijing, soon leaving the Mongolian capital behind, travelling on through the arid wastes of the majestic Gobi desert and towards the Chinese border in the south. Later in the evening the train will reach the Chinese border where the impressive procedure of bogie-changing takes place before heading off for Beijing.
Day 13 — 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 14:30 where this part of the journey ends …
… and the next begins!
The Three Capitals … the price you see is the price you pay
- Tour:
- TR002 — “The Three Capitals”
- Itinerary:
- Moscow, Ulan-Bator, Beijing
- Duration:
- 13 days
- Start dates:
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Low season: April 11th, 25th; May 9th, 23rd; June 6th, 20th
High season: July 4th, 18th; August: 1st, 15th, 29th; September 12th
- Low Season:
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Second Class First Class 1
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peopleGBP £1,495 £1,335 £1,240 £1,855 £1,695 £1,585 EUR €1,565 €1,400 €1,300 €1,945 €1,780 €1,665 USD $2,225 $1,990 $1,850 $2,755 $2,520 $2,360 - High Season:
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GBP £1,645 £1,460 £1,355 £2,025 £1,840 £1,720 EUR €1,725 €1,530 €1,420 €2,125 €1,930 €1,800 USD $2,445 $2,170 $2,015 $3,015 $2,740 $2,555 - Six or more:
- If your group size is six or more people then contact us for special group prices and options.
- Includes:
- Train tickets, accommodation at 3 - 4 star tourist hotels and Mongolian Ger Camp, arrival and all in-tour transfers, five city and short tours with English-speaking guides in three cities, excursion transport, entry fees, guides meeting at and departing from train stations, visa support for Russia and Mongolia, meals; breakfast on arrival in Ulan-Bator and meals at the Ger camp in Mongolia
- Excludes:
- Flights, visa processing costs, meals at hotels, 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 applies, though you may choose (and we can help you) to pair up and share with another single passenger.
Prices are valid from 1st November 2009 and subject to our standard terms and conditions.
Extensions … enhance your journey with our popular extensions
£219.00
$325.00
€230.00
Window to the West, 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 on the Communist Politburo's midnight express train “The Red Arrow”.
A great way to get your Trans-Siberian adventure off to a flying start.
£190.00
$282.00
€200.00
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 4 star 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 crystal coffin, 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 | |
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| 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. |
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