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Trans-Mongolian Express …
After exploring the Russian capital of Moscow you head off on an inter-continental train direct to Beijing.
Passing from Europe into Asia at the Ural mountains you continue onwards deep into Siberia, past some simply amazing scenery and the awesome Lake Baikal, down through Mongolia and the Gobi desert before arriving in Beijing!
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Trans-Mongolian Express … 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 main part of the day is free to allow you to relax, explore Moscow or take an optional tour before packing and preparing 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 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 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 major Russian 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 — Through the Gobi Desert and Crossing the Chinese Border
All day on the train, after a brief stop at the Mongolian capital the train continues on through the arid wastes of the majestic Gobi desert and on 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 9 — 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 14:04 where this part of the journey ends…
… and the next begins!
Trans-Mongolian Express … the price you see is the price you pay
- Tour:
- TR001 — “Trans-Mongolian Express”
- Itinerary:
- Moscow to Beijing direct via Mongolia and the Gobi desert.
Click here to download itinerary. - Duration:
- 9 days
- Start dates:
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April 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 July 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 May 06, 13, 20, 27 August 05, 12, 19, 26 June 03, 10, 17, 24 September 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 - Second class:
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peopleGBP £1,045.00 £865.00 £845.00 £835.00 £790.00 £775.00 EUR €1,220.00 €1,010.00 €985.00 €975.00 €925.00 €905.00 USD $1,630.00 $1,350.00 $1,315.00 $1,305.00 $1,235.00 $1,210.00 - First class:
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GBP £1,470.00 £1,295.00 £1,270.00 £1,265.00 £1,220.00 £1,170.00 EUR €1,720.00 €1,510.00 €1,485.00 €1,475.00 €1,425.00 €1,365.00 USD $2,300.00 $2,020.00 $1,985.00 $1,970.00 $1,905.00 $1,825.00 - 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, arrival and all in-tour transfers, one full day city tour with English-speaking guide in Moscow, excursion transport, entry fees, guide support departing Moscow train station, visa support for Russia and Mongolia.
- 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 | |
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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. |
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!
Finally, when you are ready to start the first step of your journey, complete the form below and click the “Request Tour!” button. If you prefer, you may complete the booking form which is included in the tour itinerary document and send it to us by fax or post.
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.