Westbound Express Vladivostok to St Petersburg

Name: Westbound Express Vladivostok to St Petersburg
Location: Russia

Type:Private

Season:March - October

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Duration:21 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Destinations:Vladivostok Ulan-Ude Irkutsk / Lake Baikal Yekaterinburg Kazan Moscow St Petersburg

Rate:from $6,640 USD per person

On the longest railway in the world, spanning over 9,000 kilometers, you travel through dozens of cities and more than a hundred stations, crossing two continents. This epic journey offers a rare opportunity to experience the vast and diverse landscapes, cultures, and history of one of the world’s most enigmatic countries, all from the comfort of the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway.

Trans Siberian Express: from Vladivostok, the Pacific Ocean to St. Petersburg, the Baltic Sea. Timeless railway trip.
- Cruise Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake in the world
- Reach remote eastern shores of Baikal while we explore Buryatia and see the world's largest Lenin's head in Ulan- Ude
- Visit isolated communities of Old Believers
- Visit Russia's largest open air military museum at Ural mountains
- Stroll down lively streets of ancient Kazan and have a glass of champagne at Europe-Asia border near Yekaterinburg
- Visit ancient and beautiful Moscow, discover magnificent St. Petersburg
- Tour package includes your accommodation in the cities, train tickets, any required transfers, and extensive sightseeing tour program with professional local English-speaking guides
- Group tours are fully escorted. 20 guests per group maximum
- Private tours are fully customizable. Chat online now with the destination experts!
- Explore historic and industrial Yekaterinburg
- Have a glass of champagne at Europe - Asia border
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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 Vladivostok to Ulan-Ude by train fare first class economy

from Ulan-Ude 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 Moscow by train fare first class economy

from Moscow to St Petersburg by train fare first class economy

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Inclusions

Accommodation

7 nights on board
1 night Vladivostok // 1 night Ulan-Ude with early check-in and late check-out // 2 nights Lake Baikal // 2 nights Yekaterinburg // 1 night Kazan // 2 nights Moscow// 4 nights St P
3-, 4, or 5-star hotel of your choice, hand-picked by our staff for their excellent amenities and central location

Meals

Group tour: Welcome dinner & Farewell dinner
Buryat lunch in Irkutsk (or at Lake Baikal) // Siberian lunch at the Taltsy museum // Tatar cooking master-class with lunch in Kazan
Full breakfast at the hotels (except Day 1)

Transportation

Train 2nd class train compartment as per itinerary
from Vladivostok to Ulan-Ude by train fare economy
from Ulan-Ude 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 Moscow by train fare economy
from Moscow to St Petersburg by train fare economy

Metro pass for Moscow & St. Petersburg
Private return airport/train station transfers
Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
4-hour standard class high-speed train fare from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Ask us about upgrading to a Business/First Class ticket or flight options
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 & Activities

Full-day (6 hours) guided tour of Vladivostok: Highlights include harbour, Submarine S-56, Golden Bridge, viewpoint Eagle’s Nest, Vokzalnaya Square, the monument of the Trans-Siberian Railway, Vladivostok fortress museum
Ulan-Ude full day (8 hours) guided tour: Atsagatski Datsan, Lenin’s head monument, Old town // Ulan-Ude full day (8 hours) guided tour: Ivolginsky Datsan, Old believers village
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
Irkutsk half-day (4 hours) guided tour: St. Epiphany Cathedral, Kirov Square, Taltsy Museum guided tour with national folk performance
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Yekaterinburg: highlights include Ganina Yama Monastery, Church of All Saints, Europe-Asia Border, the Pyzhma military museum
Kazan full day (8 hours) guided tour: the Kazan Kremlin, Kul Sharif Mosque, Syumbike tower, Chak-chak museum, Old Tatar village and other highlights
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
Moscow full day (8 hours) guided tour: the State Tretyakov Gallery, panoramic city tour, the Novodevichy Convent with the guided tour inside, Sparrow Hills, the VDNKh and the guided tour to the Museum of Cosmonautics, cable car ride over Moscow River
Pushkin/Tsarskoe Selo day (6 hours) guided tour: Catherine’s palace & Amber room
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of St. Petersburg; Highlights include the Royal Palace of Peterhof, the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, boat cruise
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of St Petersburg: Highlights include Winter Palace and the Hermitage, Isaac Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Entrance tickets & visas

Entrance tickets to all listed attractions (except optional)
Russian visa supporting documents (official visa invitation letter and detailed manuals on how to apply for the visa in your country of residence)

We value your comfort

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.

Rosina Gould, UK: Wonderful trip!

I was skeptical about booking with Discovery Russia and I’m glad I took the plunge as I had a fantastic trip, great sightseeing in Moscow and amazing trip on the Trans Siberian Railway, Discovery Russia’s pure professionalism and expertise put me at ease from start to finish as I was a lone woman traveler. I had a brief encounter at the Mongolian border which was scary, they were on hand immediately and traced my every move. I can’t thank them enough for such an adventure. If you are thinking of a trip with them - don’t hesitate go for it, you will not be disappointed.

Peter Megens, USA: Discoveryrussia's Trans Siberian first class!

We approached 3 tour companies to help us plan our trip to Russia-one English, one American and Discovery Russia in Australia. We wanted to do the Trans Siberian Railway from Moscow to UlanBataar. We found DiscoveryRussia, both in Australia and through their Russian arm, to be by far the most responsive to deal with. In addition they had a great range of knowledge and satisfied us that they could handle the Russian end capably. That proved to be the case. They were on top of every aspect of our trip.