Train journeys with Penguin Travel
With our hands on our hearts, we dare to call ourselves some of the best specialists in train journeys and definitely in train journeys with the Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian Railways. Over the years, thousands of guests have traveled safely and securely with us on this adventurous journey through the world's largest country.
Board one of the world's most famous trains and make the dream of travelling with the longest train in the world come true. On the journey you cross Russia from west to east, travel through 2 continents and pass 8 time zones. We use regular passenger trains and you decide whether it should be in 1st or 2nd class. Make a stop along the way and experience modern cities with exciting sights and monuments, from an equally exciting cultural history. On a train journey in Russia, you will have the opportunity to experience authentic Siberia - east of the Ural Mountains, a true Russian experience.
This epic train journey starts in Europe and takes you deeper into Asia and away from everyday routines. We arrange it all for you, so you can relax and enjoy your train journey through the beautiful and constantly changing landscapes. Do you have questions about the trip, don't hesitate to contact us; our specialists are ready to help you tailor your dream trip.


30.09.2026 12:55
Khiva in short Khiva, Uzbekistan is a walled Silk Road town in the far west of the country, close to the border with Turkmenistan. Its inner town, Itchan Kala, became Uzbekistan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. Inside the mud-brick walls you'll find mosques, madrasas, palaces and minarets packed so tightly that you can walk from one gate to the other in about 15 minutes. People still...
29.09.2026 17:37
The story and photographs below were shared with us by our loyal client, Maya Ameratunga, who travelled on our first trip of Journey into the Heart of Darkness. We’re proud to publish this personal travel experience, which reflects the kind of journeys we design - authentic, immersive and off the beaten track. In the heart of Central Africa, it feels like we’re in the midst of...
20.07.2026 09:40
A Cameroon tour delivers more variety in one country than most African itineraries manage across three. Rainforest, volcanic peaks, Sahel savannah, Atlantic beaches and more than 250 ethnic groups sit within a single set of borders - which is why geographers have long called Cameroon "Africa in miniature". It is also one of the continent's least visited destinations, so the crowds you...
15.07.2026 09:02
A Mozambique tour swaps the safari-vehicle crowds for something rarer: 2,500 kilometres of Indian Ocean coastline, coral reefs that rank among the healthiest in Africa, and an Afro-Portuguese culture you will not find anywhere else on the continent. This is a beach-and-culture destination first, a wildlife one second - and that is exactly why it appeals to travellers who have already ticked off...