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For those who are in a hurry, our Trans Mongolian Express is a great option to discover China, Mongolia and Russia at once. In just 13 days, you travel from Beijing to Moscow - and don't forget, it works the other way too! All our tours include accommodation when in the cities, train tickets, transfers, guided sightseeing tours. Discovery Russia's friendly and experienced guides will be with you at every location. This is hop on/hop off train tour.
Cross Asia and a half of Europe in less than 2 weeks!
What it's like to travel Trans Mongolian? The way from China to Russia via Mongolia is arguably the most interesting Trans-Siberian route to take. The 7,621 km (4,735 mile) journey takes 6 nights if you do not stop to look around. This train cuts across Mongolia and the Gobi desert, then crosses Siberia arriving to Moscow, where you change to a bullet train. Travelling Trans Mongolian, you will see cities, people, villages, famous sightseeing spots and hidden gems, the best of Asia and Europe. Mighty Moscow, treasures of Kazan, natural wonders of Baikal, secrets of Mongolia and splendid Beijing... Trans Mongolian Tour is more than just a train journey. This is the world's most epic train tour, after all! CHECK OUT WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT TRAVELLING WITH US
Day 1, Arrival at Beijing
Day 2, The adventure begins!
Day 3, Mongolia: Ulan Bataar & Terelj National park
Day 4, Mongolia exploration
Day 5, Ulan Bataar and train to Russia
Day 6, Russia: Irkutsk & Taltsy
Day 7, Lake Baikal exploration and departure to Kazan
Day 8, On board
Day 9, On board
Day 10, Arrival at Kazan
Day 11, Kazan guided tour and departure to Moscow
Day 12, Arrive at Moscow and Discover Moscow tour
Day 13, Farewell
Train 2nd class train compartment as per itinerary
from Beijing to Mongolia by train fare first class
from Mongolia to Lake Baikal by train fare first class
from Lake Baikal to Kazan by train fare first class
from Kazan to Moscow by train fare first class
Selected accommodation: 1 night in Beijing, 2 nights in Mongolia, 1 night Lake Baikal/Irkutsk, 1 night Kazan, 2 nights Moscow, centrally located hotels with breakfast included. Full board in Mongolia.
Meet & greet, transfer from/to train station at every city
Ulan Bataar & Terelj National park, Mongolia 1 full day, two half day tours: Terelj National park, Temple of Aryavalokiteshvara and Aryabal Monastery, Ger & nomads experience, Chinggis Khaan Statue, Ulan Bataar: Bronze age Museum, national performance
Irkutsk & Lake Baikal 1 full day, one half day tours: Irkutsk city tour, Taltsy open air museum, lunch at Siberian hunter house, Baikal Museum & Listvyanka tour
Kazan 1 full day tour: Kazan Kremlin (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Kul Sharif Mosque, the Annunciation Cathedral, Old Tatar village, cooking master class and degustation, & city tour
Moscow 1 full day: Kremlin with the Armoury, Novodevichy Convent, bus city tour , metro tour
Local sim card with data in Russia
Transportation as per program
Full metro pass in Moscow
Group tours are escorted by bilingual English-Russian speaking travel coordinator. Group size 20 people maximum
Group tours include welcome and farewell group dinners in Beijing and Moscow
Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the Australian tour operator
Discovery Russia English speaking 24/7 support line in Russia
Russian, Mongolian, Chinese visa invitation lettes
We customize tours on requestplease talk to your Discovery Russia Travel Expert now - click CHAT ONLINE on the left, there is an agent eager to share travel ideas!