Trans Mongolian Express: Ulaanbaatar to Moscow

Name: Trans Mongolian Express: Ulaanbaatar to Moscow
Location: Russia

Type:Private

Season:All year round

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Duration:15 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Destinations:Ulaanbaatar - Terelj National Park - Ulaanbaatar Irkutsk / Lake Baikal Yekaterinburg Kazan Nizhny Novgorod Moscow

Rate:from $6,340 USD per person

Join us on an unforgettable transcontinental rail adventure as we traverse the iconic Trans-Mongolian Railway, connecting the vibrant cultures of Mongolia and Russia. As we board the train, prepare for a scenic ride across the expansive Siberian steppe. Marvel at the changing landscapes as we travel westward through dense forests, picturesque lakes, and charming towns. Finally, we arrive in Moscow, the vibrant heart of Russia, where you can explore its iconic landmarks!

Accommodation, train tickets, transfers and guided tours in the cities are included
- THIS TOURS RUNS VICE VERSA. Cross Asia and a half of Europe during one epic journey. Continue to the Baltics or Scandinavia
- Culture, history, cuisine, people and nature - this is all-in-one adventure
- Hop on/hop off train tour with extensive sightseeing program
- Meet & greet, transfer from/to train station at every city
- Itinerary is flexible for private tours. Ask us for more travel choices!
- 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. Russian and Mongolian visa supporting documents
- Group size 10 to 20 people maximum
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Dates & rates

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

from Ulaanbaatar - Terelj National Park - Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk / Lake Baikal by train fare first class economy

from Irkutsk / Lake Baikal to Yekaterinburg by train fare first class economy

from Yekaterinburg to Kazan by train fare first class economy

from Kazan to Nizhny Novgorod by train fare first class economy

from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow by train fare by bullet train, standard class, 4 hours ride economy

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Inclusions

Accommodation

3-, 4- or 5-star hotel of your choice, hand-picked by our staff for their excellent amenities and central location
1 night Ulaanbaatar // 2 nights Lake Baikal/Irkutsk // 2 nights Yekaterinburg // 1 night Kazan // 1 night Nizhny Novgorod // 2 nights Moscow
1 night at Terelj National Park in ger camp (yurt)
4 nights on board

Meals

Buryat lunch in Irkutsk (or at Lake Baikal) // Siberian lunch at the Taltsy museum // Tatar cooking master-class with lunch in Kazan
Russian tea ceremony in Gorodets
Full breakfast at the hotels (except Day 1) // Full board in Mongolia

Transportation

Train 2nd class train compartment as per itinerary
from Ulaanbaatar - Terelj National Park - Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk / Lake Baikal by train fare economy
from Irkutsk / Lake Baikal to Yekaterinburg by train fare economy
from Yekaterinburg to Kazan by train fare economy
from Kazan to Nizhny Novgorod by train fare economy
from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow by train fare economy

Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
Private return airport/train station transfers
Metro pass in Moscow
Private transportation on tours as per program in a comfortable a/c car/minivan/bus (except on walking tours)
Superior trains on the route with a/c, heaters and dining carriage for your comfort. 1st class: one place in 2-seats compartment. 2nd class: one place in 4-seats compartment. If you'd like more privacy, we can buy out an entire compartment for you.

Sightseeing

Full-day guided tour of Terelj National Park: Highlights include Turtle Rock, Temple of Aryavalokiteshvara, Aryabal Monastery, Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, Praying Lama Rock
Full-day guided tour of Ulaanbaatar: Highlights include Gandan Monastery, National History Museum, Sukhebaatar Square, Zaisan Memorial, Buddha Garden, Tumen Ekh-traditional folklore concert
Lake Baikal (Listvyanka) full day (8 hours) guided tour: Shaman rock, Baikal Museum of Limnology, Chersky Stone observation point (Cable car), local souvenir market, boat cruise
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Yekaterinburg: highlights include Ganina Yama Monastery, Church of All Saints, Europe-Asia Border, the Pyzhma military museum
Irkutsk half-day (4 hours) guided tour: St. Epiphany Cathedral, Kirov Square, the icebreaker “Angara” museum
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Kazan: highlights include the Kazan Kremlin, Kul Sharif Mosque, Syumbike tower, Old Tatar village
Gorodets full day (8 hours) guided tour with Russian craft master-class and Russian tea ceremony// Nizhny Novgorod day (6 hours) guided tour: the Kremlin, historic downtown
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow; Highlights include Moscow Kremlin (visiting the Cathedrals and the Armory), the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral (outside), Lenin’s Mausoleum (outside), GUM, the Bolshoi Theatre (outside), metro tour

Entrance tickets & visas

Entrance tickets to all included sightseeing attractions (except optional)
Mongolian and Russian visa supporting documents

We value your comfort

Dedicated local English-speaking guide in all places as per program
24/7 support before and during your trip with us
Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the tour operator that specializes in Russia. Tips already included
Group tours are fully escorted by a bilingual tour director
Maximum group size 16 people

CHECK OUT WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT TRAVELLING WITH US

Walter, Canada, September 2024: Safe and friendly to all

Of all my journeys and travels, the Trans-Siberian tour will remain the most impressive experience on my list.

Not only because I saw the pearls of European architecture in the form of the palaces of St. Petersburg, or because I could watch this former Russian capital traveling around the city through its numerous canals, or because I could walk on the cobblestones of the famous Red Square or through the halls of Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, but also because I could witness the vastness of Siberia, its untouched nature and wet my feet in shrouded in many legends and mysteries - Baikal Lake.

BRUCE, AUSTRALIA: TRIP OF A LIFETIME - SEEING RUSSIA AS IT REALLY IS

I went with Discovery Russia on their 20 day tailored Tran-Mongolian Railway Tour from Sydney, Australia. On this trip, I visited Beijing, Ulaan Baatar, Listvyanka, Irkutsk, Yekaterinburg, Moscow and St Petersburg using the Trans-Mongolian and Trans-Siberian Railway.

I've travelled by myself to multiple countries in the past and I'd be happy to say that Discovery Russia offers a unique service at an affordable price. Not only do they have prompt visa advisory services (they helped to expedite all three of my visas in three weeks after I decided to do the trip with short notice) but they also have passionate and extremely knowledgable local private guides who will show you the many gems hidden in towns across Russia and with their partner company in Mongolia.

They were prompt in ensuring that all my transfers are covered and that my trip went with a minimal amount of hiccups. In fact they even helped me arrange a Russian SIM card (price included in the trip) so that I could communicate back home in Australia. They also have an extremely friendly 24hr help line with your own private trip organiser, so if anything goes awry, there was an extremely reliable safety net.

As a result of this trip, I have made many friends abroad and I have no hesitations to return back to Russia a second time again with this tour operator! Indeed, two thumbs up and thank you to the team at Discovery Russia for helping me realise my dream in travelling across the full breadth of Asia!