Trans Mongolian Train Tour, small escorted groups and bespoke private journeys

WESTBOUND EXPRESS 2019

Tour Type: group or private Season: March - NovemberDuration: 13 daysGroup tour dates: 08 Oct 2019 - 20 Oct 2019Cities: Beijing Mongolia Lake Baikal Kazan Moscow Grade: EasyTour suitable for any age and level of fitness.Rate from $2,959 USD per person

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!
- Hop on/hop off train tour. Itinerary is flexible for private tours. Сhat with us now for more travel choices!
- Group tours are fully escorted. group size 20 people maximum
- 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
- Extensive sightseeing program (please check out the suggested ITINERARY): Ulan Bataar & Terelj National park, Mongolia 1 full day, two half day tours; in Russia: Irkutsk & Lake Baikal 1 full day, one half day tours
- Kazan 1 full day, Moscow 1 full day tour with professional English-speaking guides and entrance tickets included
- Train tickets: Beijing-Ulan Bataar, Ulan Bataar - Irkutsk, Irkutsk- Kazan, Kazan-Moscow of the chosen category
- Meet & greet, transfer from/to train station at every city
- Local sim card with data in Russia
- Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the Australian tour operator
- We endeavor to show you the real Russia, and best of Mongolia in the safe, secure and reliable way
- Discovery Russia 24/7 English-speaking support line
- Optional extensions and tours on request
- Russian, Mongolian, Chinese visa letters of invitation (required by the Embassies to grant you the visas) are provided free of charge
- Welcome dinner/Farewell dinner for group departures
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Itinerary

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!

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13

Day 1, Arrival at Beijing

Day 2, The adventure begins!

Day 3, Mongolia: Ulan Bataar & Terelj National park

Day 4, Mongolia exploration

Day 5, Ulaan 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

Choose your package

Private tourGroup tour

1-st Class 1st class (2-berth compartment long-haul trains/business class bullet train/economy fare local flights) 2-nd Class 2nd class (4-berth compartment long-haul trains/economy class bullet train/economy class local flights)

from Beijing to Mongolia by train fare first class economy

from Mongolia to Lake Baikal by train fare first class economy

from Lake Baikal to Kazan by train fare first class economy

from Kazan to Moscow by train fare first class economy

RATE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ROOM: $0 USD

RATE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM: $0 USD

RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM: $0 USD

TOTAL TRIP COSTS: $0 USD

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Inclusions

Accommodation

Centrally located hand-picked hotels
1 night Beijing, 1 night Ulaanbaatar, 1 night Listvyanka (Lake Baikal), 1 night Kazan, 1 night Moscow
1 night at Terelj National Park in ger camp (yurt)
6 nights on board

Meals

Full breakfast in the hotels
Full board in Mongolia
1 lunch in Listvyanka (Buryat cuisine)
Group tour: welcome & farewell dinners

Transportation

Train 2nd class train compartment as per itinerary
from Beijing to Mongolia by train fare economy
from Mongolia to Lake Baikal by train fare economy
from Lake Baikal to Kazan by train fare economy
from Kazan to Moscow by train fare economy

Train tickets of the chosen category
From Beijing to Ulaanbaatar // From Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk // From Irkutsk to Kazan // From Kazan to Moscow
Meet and greet at every location
Return airport/train station transfers
Transportation on tours as per program in a comfortable a/c car/minivan/bus
Full metro/public transport pass in Moscow

Sightseeing

Terelj National Park full day (8 hours) guided tour: Praying Lama Rock, Temple of Aryavalokiteshvara, Aryabal Monastery, Turtle Rock
Terelj National Park guided tour // Ulaanbaatar day guided tour: Zaisan Memorial, Buddha Garden
Ulaanbaatar day (6 hours) guided tour: Gandan Monastery, National History Museum, Sukhebaatar Square
Listvyanka full day (8 hours) guided tour: Baikal Museum of Limnology, Chersky Stone observation point, local souvenir market
Kazan full day (8 hours) guided tour: Kazan Kremlin, Kazan Arena, Millennium Bridge, Tatar Sloboda, Mardzhani Mosque, Kaban Lake, Bogoroditsky Monastery, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Bauman Street, Freedom Square
Moscow full day (8 hours) guided tour: the Moscow Kremlin, the Armory, the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow metro tour, Novodevichy convent & Sparrow Hills

Entrance tickets & visas

Entrance tickets to all listed attractions
Chinese, Mongolian and Russian visa letters of invitation (required by the Embassies to grant you the visa) are provided free of charge

Your comfort counts

Dedicated local English-speaking guide in all places as per program
Russian local sim card with data
Discovery Russia 24/7 English-speaking support line
Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the Australian tour operator
Group tour is fully escorted by bilingual tour director
Group size 20 people maximum

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