18-Nights Trans-Mongolian Express- Rail
Trans-Mongolian ExpressFrom bustling Beijing to the Hermitage in St Petersburg, travel halfway around the world in three incredible weeks. Board one of the world’s great trains and ride the rails on this once-in-a-lifetime trip across the grassy steppes of Mongolia and through the taiga forests of Siberia. Share train carriages with locals and spend nights in a Mongolian ger and a cozy Russian guesthouse. Not only does this trip provide the perfect blend of comfortable accommodations and plenty of activities, but also free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace.
Highlights
Ride the rails through Mongolia's grassy steppe and Siberia's taiga forests, stay in a local village on Lake Baikal, admire the grand structure of Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square, marvel at the rich art collection in the Hermitage Museum
Accommodation
Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), sleeper trains (5 nts), Mongolian ger (2 nts).
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Traditional Ger Stay, Gorkhi Terelj National Park. China-Mongolia Railway. Ulaanbaatar guided city tour including Gandan Monastery and Bogd Khan Palace. Trans-Mongolian Railway. Irkutsk city tour. Lake Baikal stay (Listvyanka). Trans-Siberian Railway. Yekaterinburg walking tour. Trans-Ural Railway. Red Square visit and Moscow metro orientation tour. Kremlin and Armoury guided tour. St Petersburg walking tour. Hermitage Museum entrance. Local meal suggestions and language and border-crossing support throughout. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Featured Destinations
Beijing
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Ulaan Baatar
Ulaan Baatar Destination Guide
Gorkhi-Tereij National Park
One of the many national parks of Mongolia, Gorkhi-Tereij National Park is conveniently located near Ulaanbaatar and is a popular attraction for visitors wishing to stay in a Ger camp. The Tuul River flows through the park, and there are outdoor activities to enjoy including hiking and rock climbing.
Irkutsk
Irkutsk Destination Guide
Listvyanka
Yekaterinburg
Moscow
Moscow Destination Guide
St. Petersburg
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Vacation Details
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