Moscow - Irkutsk - Baikal Lake - Ulan Bator - Beijing, 18 days / 17 nights

Travelling by the Trans-Siberian Railroad you will get acquainted with true Russia. The Big Trans-Sib is a perfectly equipped railway through the whole continent, which connects European Russia with Siberia and Russian Far East. During this travel you will do almost the half of the world: you will enjoy the beauty of the Urals, Siberia and Baikal region nature and get impressed by attractions of Mongolia and China. This journey, which lasts 18 days, will give you the memorable impressions and experience.
From: 2843.79 USD
Itinerary:
Day 1 (Friday ODD dates, except 31) Moscow
 In the evening departure from Moscow to Irkutsk by train at 23.45

Day 2 — 4 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) on the train 

Day 5 (Tuesday) Irkutsk, Listvyanka 

In the early morning arrival in Irkutsk. Transfer to Listvyanka village, accommodation at hotel Mayak, breakfast. Baikal excursion with visit to Limnological museum, rise to Chersky Peak by chairlift, lunch, one hour Baikal boat or Khivus trip. Transfer back to hotel.


Day 6 (Wednesday) Listvyanka 

Free day at Baikal Lake.


 Day 7 (Thursday) Listvyanka, Irkutsk 

After breakfast check-out from the hotel, transfer to Irkutsk. On the way to Irkutsk visit Taltsy museum. Lunch. Irkutsk city tour with visit to one museum. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation at hotel Irkutsk.


Day 8 (Friday) Irkutsk 

After breakfast excursion to Ust Orda with lunch. Transfer back to hotel.


Day 9 (Saturday) Irkutsk
Early morning transfer to the train station. Departure to Ulan Bator by train at 04.50. 

Day 10 (Sunday) Ulan Bator

In the morning arrival in Ulan Bator. Meeting at the train station and transfer to Edelweiss hotel in Ulan Bator. Morning visit to Gandan monastery and Natural history museum. Lunch in Modern Nomads restaurant. After lunch visit to Sukhbaatar square, Bogd Khaan winter palace museum and Zaisan hill. Evening folklore performance. Overnight stay in the hotel.


Day 11 (Monday) Ulan Bator 
After breakfast transfer to Manzshir monastery. Sightseeing in Manzshir temple and surrounding area. Drive to tourist camp. Lunch at the camp.  After lunch visit a nomadic family. Dinner and overnight stay in ger.

Day 12 (Tuesday) Ulan Bator

After breakfast transfer to Chinggis Khaan’s statue complex.  Upon arrival, explore the statue complex and surrounding area. Continue drive to Terelj National Park.Lunch. After lunch have an excursion to Turtle rock by horse and enjoy the scenery of the area. Visit a nomadic family and get introduced to the authentic lifestyle and culture of Mongolian nomads, try some traditional food. Play Mongolian traditional game shagai. Barbeque dinner. See the sunset. Overnight stay in ger.


Day 13 (Wednesday) Ulan Bator 
After breakfast return to Ulan Bator. Check in the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay in the hotel

Day 14 (Thursday) Ulan Bator 

After early breakfast transfer to train station. Departure to Beijing by train at 07.15.


Day 15 (Friday) Beijing 

Arrival at 14.04 in Beijing. Transfer to hotel Harmony. Free time.


Day 16 (Saturday) Beijing 

After breakfast private whole day city tour. Pick up from hotel. Whole day visit Great Wall, Ming Tomb. Lunch included. Transfer back to hotel.


 Day 17 (Sunday) Beijing 

After breakfast private whole day city tour. Pick up from hotel. Visit Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace. Lunch included. Transfer back to hotel.


Day 18 (Monday) Beijing 

Breakfast, check-out, transfer to the airport. 

End of the program.

Price:
Number of TouristsPrice 1 class (USD)Price 2 class (USD)
16003.415418.39
24040.473455.46
3-53913.873328.86
6-93548.743006.37
10 and more3386.162843.79
16003.415418.39
24040.473455.46
3-53913.873328.86
6-93548.743006.37
10 and more3386.162843.79
1193489.75174634.7
2130224.4111369.35
3-5126144.15107289.1
6-9114375.8596895.2
10 and more109135.9591655.3
145054066
230322593
3-529372498
6-926632256
10 and more25412134
13878.333500.39
22610.232232.3
3-52528.452150.51
6-92292.561942.18
10 and more2187.531837.15

Prices are quoted in USD, per person. Show prices in

Price includes:
- train ticket Moscow - Irkutsk - Ulan Bator - Beijing 2nd or 1st class
- accommodation in Irkutsk, hotel Irkutsk***, dbl std rooms with bb
- accommodation in Listvyanka, hotel Mayak***, dbl std rooms with bb
- accommodation in Ulan Bator, hotel Edelweiss***, dbl std rooms with bb
- private ger in touirst camp in Ulan Bator (2-3 persons in a ger)
- accommodation in Beijing, hotel Harmony***, dbl std rooms with bb
- excursions according to the program with entrance tickets
- transportation according to the program
- English speaking guide services
- meals according to the program
- all local taxes
Services Not Included:
- Accommodation in Moscow
- International Flights
- Russian, Mongolian, Chinese visas
- Gratuity
Payment Conditions:
100% pp required 90 days prior to the program
Cancellation conditions:
up to 66 days — 0 USD per person
66-45 days — 10% per person
44-35 days — 20% per person
34-21 days — 50% per person
20-11 days — 70% per person
10 days and less — 100% per person
All local taxes are included. All rates are subject to change.