Transsiberian Railway - Group Departures

Transsiberian Railway - Group Departures

Group tour including the must see stops along the Trans-Siberian Railway - Moscow, Irkutsk & Baikal, Ulan Bator and Beijing. Travel 8000 km with the leisurely pace of the railway that was a revolution for the inaccessible Siberia. 

Experience the feeling of eternity and glory while passing through the endless birch forests and vast steppes at all times of the year. Travelling by train gives you the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of the places you are passing by. This is the classic route from Moscow through the boundless Siberia and the wild Mongolia to the exiting and densely populated megalopolis of Beijing. Besides staying in Russia's and China's pulsing capitals, we make trips to the countryside in Siberia and Mongolia. We stay at wooden houses on the shore of Baikal - the world's deepest lake, housing several animals only found here such as the freshwater seal. In Mongolia, we admire the endless Mongolian steppes, where we feel the true nomadic style staying in the traditional round felt tents. The journey continues to the east towards the Chinese capital Beijing. Just before arriving we see through the window of the train The Great Chinese Wall – one of the new seven world wonders. You will spend several days in Beijing and see the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs and other interesting places. Of course, climbing of the Chinese wall is a must.

This tour gives you plenty of both big city culture and unique nature experiences in landscape of plains and steppes. Unique nature and culture of two continents. City life, rural urbanization and nomadism.

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Price Includes:
Accommodation and meals as described in each itinerary (we reserve the right to change the mentioned hotels with similar)
train tickets at 2nd class (4 persons in compartment)
all excursions mentioned in the itineraries including transport with entrance fees and local English speaking guides
transfer from the airport in Moscow to the hotel in Moscow
English-speaking tour-leader from Penguin Travel (at min. 8 persons)

Not Included:
Flight tickets
visas to Russia; Mongolia and China (if you need them - check with the local Consular Offices)
insurance
drinks and meals not mentioned
extra nights before/after the tour
additional excursions
transfers from the hotel in Beijing/Vladivostok to the respective airports
tips
personal expenses

Additional Services:
Single room supplement: please check for each program in the itineraries above
transfer hotel in Beijing - airport: 42 EUR per person (min. 2 persons)
transfer hotel in Vladivostok - airport: 48 EUR (1-2 persons)


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