Trans-Siberian St. Petersburg to Vladivostok via Mongolia

Type:group or private

Season:March - October

Duration:27 days

Group dates: 22 May 2025 — 17 Jun 2025 28 Aug 2025 — 23 Sep 2025

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Destinations:St Petersburg Moscow Kazan Yekaterinburg Irkutsk / Lake Baikal Ulaanbaatar - Terelj National Park - Ulaanbaatar Ulan-Ude Vladivostok

Rate:from $6,770 USD per person

Experience the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, a remarkable journey that connects the expansive territory of Siberia. Starting in Irkutsk, the Trans-Mongolian route takes you south into the heart of Mongolia. Your adventure begins in St. Petersburg and continues to Ulaanbaatar, before returning to Russia to complete your trip in Vladivostok. Immerse yourself in diverse cultures and witness breathtaking natural wonders along the way. This hop-on/hop-off train tour is offered as fully escorted group departures, ensuring a memorable experience for all travelers.

Discover Russia and Mongolia whilst riding the world-famous Trans-Mongolian Express train
- Culture, history, cuisine, people and nature - this is all-in-one adventure
- Visit St Petersburg & Moscow, explore treasures of Russian culture; stop in Kazan, the city of ancient Tatar culture; reach Yekaterinburg, the hear of Ural mountains
- Have a glass of champagne at Europe - Asia border then cross Siberia to marvel Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake in the world
- Discover stunning Mongolia and overnight is a real Ger camp experience in Terelj National Park, Mongolia
- Complete your journey in Vladivostok, the Pacific base of Russian Navy
- Group tours are fully escorted. 22 guests per group maximum
- Private tours are fully customizable. Chat online now with the destination experts! Vary duration of your journey, train tickets and hotels class
- Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the tour operator, that specializes in Russia and Mongolia
- Discovery Russia 24/7 English-speaking support line
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Itinerary

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 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27

Choose your package

Private tourGroup tour

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 Moscow to Kazan by train fare first class economy

from Kazan to Yekaterinburg by train fare first class economy

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

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

from Ulaanbaatar - Terelj National Park - Ulaanbaatar to Ulan-Ude by train fare first class economy

from Ulan-Ude to Vladivostok 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

Rate from: $6,770 USD

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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
4 nights St. Petersburg // 2 nights Moscow // 1 night Kazan with early check-in // 2 nights Yekaterinburg // 2 nights Lake Baikal (Listvyanka) // 1 night Irkutsk// 1 night Ulaanbaatar // 2 nights Ulan-Ude with early check-in // 2 nights Vladivostok
8 nights on board
1 night at Terelj National Park in ger camp (yurt)

Meals

Full breakfast at the hotels (except Day 1)
Full board in Mongolia (except the day of arrival in Ulaanbaatar: on this day only lunch and dinner included)
Buryat lunch in Irkutsk (or at Lake Baikal) // Siberian lunch at the Taltsy museum // Tatar cooking master-class with lunch in Kazan
Group tour: Welcome dinner
Tumen Ekh Ensemble in Ulaanbaatar with a meal

Transportation

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

High-speed train St. Petersburg to Moscow, standard class, 4 hours ride. Please inquire about business/1st class upgrade or flight options
Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
Private return airport/train station transfers
Full metro/public transport passes
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

St. Petersburg full-day (8 hours) guided city tour , guided tour to the Peter and Paul fortress and cathedral, private boat ride, tour to Faberge museum with audioguides
Half-day (5 hours) Peterhof Grand palace and park tour
Half-day ( 4 hours) guided tour to the Hermitage and the Winter palace
Moscow full-day (8 hours) guided tour including Moscow metro tour, Moscow Kremlin tour, Kremlin Cathedrals & the Armory Chamber, Walking city tour: the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral (outside), Lenin’s Mausoleum (outside), GUM, Old Arbat free time
Moscow full-day (8 hours) guided tour including panoramic driving city tour, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, pass by the Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills, Stalin's skyscrapers, Moscow river Cable Car, guided tour to the State Tretyakov Gallery
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Kazan: highlights include the Kazan Kremlin, Kul Sharif Mosque, Syumbike tower, Old Tatar village
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Yekaterinburg: highlights include Ganina Yama Monastery, Church of All Saints, Europe-Asia Border, the Pyzhma military museum
Half-day (4 hours) guided tour of Irkutsk: Highlights include St. Epiphany Cathedral, Kirov Square
Visiting Taltsy Museum with national folk performance
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Listvyanka (Lake Baikal): Highlights include Baikal Museum of Limnology, Shaman Rock, Chersky Stone observation point, local souvenir market
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
Half-day guided tour of Ulan-Ude: Highlights include Atsagatski Datsan, Lenin’s head monument
Full-day (6 hours) guided tour of Vladivostok: Highlights include harbour, Submarine S-56, Golden Bridge, one of the city's viewpoints, Vokzalnaya Square, the monument of the Trans-Siberian Railway, Vladivostok fortress museum

Entrance tickets & visas

Entrance tickets to all included sightseeing attractions (except optional)
Russian Visa supporting documents, including an official visa invitation letter, and step-by-step guide on how to apply for your visa
Mongolian visa supporting documents

We value your comfort

Dedicated local English-speaking guide in all places as per program
Russian local sim card with data for the Russian part of the trip
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 Trans Siberian train tours
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.

For those who have decided to jump on this train, I encourage you to take it all the way to Vladivostok, a beautiful European city at the at the end of the Asian continent. All this under guidance and help from Discover Russia competent employees, knowledgeable tour guides and friendly train staff, trying to make our journey as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Well deserved Five Stars for all involved in organizing this adventure

Mary & Jeff, Australia: A GREAT TRAIN TRIP

My wife and I have just recently completed a train trip through Russia, Mongolia to China organised by Discoveryrussia.

This trip started in Moscow and ended in Beijing with stops in Ekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Ulan-Bator. At all our train stops we were met with friendly drivers and guides who escorted us to our hotels. We were impressed by our guides with their extensive local knowledge which made this trip so enjoyable and also their compassion given to two 80yr travellers. On our return home to Australia we have praised Discoveryrussia to our friends.