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Trans-Siberian and Mongolia Overview

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      USD $4,887
      CAD $4,636
      AUD $4,458
      EUR €3,370
      GBP £2,843
      NZD $5,733
      ZAR R36,962
      CHF FR4,135
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Visit China and Mongolia before reaching Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway

Visit China and Mongolia before reaching Russia as you travel across continents and time zones on one of the world's greatest train journeys. Explore ancient Beijing before heading to the untamed wilderness of Mongolia to meet its nomadic people. Leave Asia behind on a journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway into Europe across the wild, open plains of Siberia before ending your journey in glittering St Petersburg. This trip will open your eyes to the history, scenery and unique cultures that make up this fascinating region so climb aboard for the ultimate trans-Siberia and Mongolian experience.

  • Watch the taiga roll by on the Trans-Siberian Railway
  • See Moscow's Kremlin
  • Admire the opulence of St Petersburg
  • Stay with locals on the shores of Irkutsk's Lake Baikal
  • Roam the Great Wall of China
  • Visit the Forbidden City in Beijing
  • Experience Mongolian hospitality in a ger

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Trans-Siberian and Mongolia Summary

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Days 1-3 Beijing

Beijing has a long and colourful history and this rapidly modernising city is an amazing whirl of ancient sites, modern buildings, bicycles, people, shops and eateries.

Days 4-7 Ulaanbaatar/Ger Camp

This surprising city combines tradition with modern day in a Soviet-style framework. Ulaanbaatar may look grey, but the city's inherent spirit and its colourful people make this a city to remember. With its rolling meadows, forested hills and imposing rock formations, a ger camp in Terelj National Park is the perfect place to take in Mongolia's natural beauty.

Day 8 Trans-Mongolian Railway/Ulan Ude

The epic Trans-Mongolian Railway travels from Moscow to Beijing, passing through the breathtaking wilds of Mongolia and is undoubtedly a trip of a lifetime. At the crossroads of Russia, China and Mongolia, Ulan-Ude is a Siberian town with an intriguing local culture, noticeably influenced by these three great nations.

Days 9-11 Lake Baikal

Completely surrounded by mountains and tree-covered shores, beautiful Lake Baikal is the world's oldest and deepest lake, holding over 20% of the world's fresh water.

Days 12-13 Trans-Siberian Railway

The world's most famous train line, the Trans-Siberian is also the longest - winding its way through forests, small Siberian villages and big industrial cities to the far-flung reaches of Russia.

Days 14-15 Kungur

Kungur is a charming Siberian town with a history of leather making, trade and is home to the remarkable Kungur Ice Cave.

Days 16-18 Moscow

Whether it's awe-inspiring history, iconic architecture, edgy creative centres or stylish bars and cafes, Moscow delivers on so many levels with a surprise around every corner.

Days 19-21 St Petersburg

Simply bursting with intriguing sights and culture, get ready to be wowed by St Petersburg - it's opulent, sophisticated, historic and drop-dead gorgeous.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Beijing, China

  • Finish:

    St Petersburg, Russia

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Ger (1 nt), Guesthouse (2 nts), Hotel (10 nts), Overnight sleeper train (7 nts)

  • Transport:

    Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus

  • Included activities:

    Ger Camp - Cooking class, Ger Camp - Terelj National Park, Great Wall - Mutianyu section, Informal Chinese language lesson, Informal Mongolian Language Lesson, Kungur - Family visit, Kungur - Guided walking tour, Lake Baikal - Banya (Russian sauna), Moscow - Kremlin & Armoury guided tour, Moscow - Lenin's Mausoleum, Moscow - Red Square, Perm - Gulag Museum Perm-36, St Petersburg - Boat tour, Ulaanbaatar - Family visit, Ulaanbaatar - Gandan Monastery, Ulaanbaatar - Intellectual Museum, Ulaanbaatar - Zaisan Hill, Ulan Ude - Old Believers Village

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    861kg pp per trip

  • Total price from

    USD $4,887
    CAD $4,636
    AUD $4,458
    EUR €3,370
    GBP £2,843
    NZD $5,733
    ZAR R36,962
    CHF FR4,135
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  • Per day from:

    USD $232
    CAD $220
    AUD $212
    EUR €160
    GBP £135
    NZD $273
    ZAR R1,760
    CHF FR196
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    • 21
    • CBSU
    • 4.67 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,887
      CAD $4,636
      AUD $4,458
      EUR €3,370
      GBP £2,843
      NZD $5,733
      ZAR R36,962
      CHF FR4,135
      *
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