Trans-Siberian Golden Program

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Small Group Tour
Set off on an unforgettable journey with our small group tour on the Trans-Mongolian railway line in a group of 8 to 18 travelers, accompanied by our local expert. Enjoy convenient accommodation in hand-picked hotels in the cities as well as onboard the private train car in 1st-class lockable cabins. Visit all must-sees and mingle with locals during your stays.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit National Museum of Mongolia
    • Explore Kremlin
    • Visit Tretyakov Gallery & Moscow Subway Ride
    • Explore Genghis Khan Statue
    • Visit Baikal Limnological Museum
    • Visit Gandan Monastery

What's this trip about?

    Set off on an unforgettable journey with our small group tour on the Trans-Mongolian railway line in a group of 8 to 18 travelers, accompanied by our local expert. Enjoy convenient accommodation in hand-picked hotels in the cities as well as onboard the private train car in 1st-class lockable cabins. Visit all must-sees and mingle with locals during your stays.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMoscow
End CityUlan Bator

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Russia
  • Asia
  • Mongolia

Attractions

  • Gandan Monastery
  • Irkutsk
  • Lake Baikal
  • Moscow
  • Moscow Red Square

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Accommodation at remarkable hotels in Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Listvyanka Village and Ulan Bator
    • Overnight at a traditional Mongolian ger camp
    • 1st class tickets for Moscow - Ekaterinburg, Ekaterinburg - Irkutsk and Irkutsk - Ulan Bator trains
    • Private train car provided exclusively for our small group tour from Moscow to Ulan-Bator
    • Local experienced tour leader accompanying the group from Moscow to Ulan-Bator
    • Full Russian visa processing service for US and Canadian citizens (Mongolian visa is not required). Full Russian and Mongolian visa processing service for Australian and New Zealand citizens. Visa support service (invitation) for customers from all other countries
    • Airport transfers with private drivers and all transportation according to the itinerary
    • Breakfasts at the hotels
    • Other meals according to the itinerary
    • Minimum group size: 8 travelers; Maximum group size 18 travelers
    • Rich sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides
    • Entrance tickets to Kremlin territory & Amber Chamber, St. Basil's Cathedral, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow subway, Ganina Yama, Baikal Limnological Museum and Aquarium, Aryabal Temple and National Museum of Mongolia
    • Ride on a chair-lift to the Baikal viewpoint
    • 3-hour Lake Baikal cruise
    • Folk show in Ulan Bator
    • Emergency line support during the trip.
    • Note: Departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 8 travelers. If a particular departure will not gather the minimum number of participants, the closest alternative departure dates or program will be offered. Confirmation of departure will be issued 4 months prior to the tour start date.
    • Note: Due to specific travel arrangements and train departure times depending on the schedules of Russian and Mongolian Railways, the itinerary may be subject to change.
    • Note: Single travelers rate covers transfers and hotel accommodations for single occupancy. Please let us know if you would prefer to have single supplement for train cabin as well.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival in Moscow

Transfer

Welcome to the gorgeous capital of Russia - Moscow! Your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby re...

Day 2: Exploring the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of Moscow

Meals: Breakfast

City tour

This day is dedicated to the exploration of one of the most outstanding Moscow icons - the Kremlin and the heart of Moscow - the Red Square.

Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and walk to the Krem...

Day 3: Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery & Moscow Subway Ride

Meals: Breakfast

Museum

City tour

This morning is free for you to continue exploring the magnificent Moscow city center on your own. In the afternoon you check out from your hotel, meet your guide and enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous treasu...

Day 4: Arrival in Ekaterinburg

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer          

In the evening you arrive in Yekaterinburg. Your driver meets you at the train station and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for overnight.

Day 5: Last Days of Russian Imperial Family Tour in Ekaterinburg

Meals: Breakfast

City tour

During the tour you take a walk through the historical city center, visit Ural Craftsman Lane where you can buy some traditional hand-made souvenirs, see the magnificent architectural ensemble of the Rastorguev - Haritonov’s Ho...

Day 6: On Board the Train

Meals: Breakfast

You spend this day on board the train enjoying fantastic scenery passing by your window and a company of your fellow travelers from all over the world.

Day 7: On Board the Train

You spend this day on board your train enjoying fantastic scenery passing by your window and a company of your fellow travelers from all over the world.

Day 8: Listvyanka Village Tour & Lake Baikal Cruise

Meals: Lunch

City tour

Museum

Day 9: Trip to Taltsy Village & Irkutsk City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

City tour

Day tour

After breakfast you check out from your hotel and say "Good-bye" to Lake Baikal! Your guide and driver take you on a trip to the open-air museum of wooden architecture located in Taltsy Village.

This reco...

Day 10: On Board the Train

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer

After breakfast, you check out from your hotel, and your driver transfers you to the train station. You board a train that takes you to the final destination of your Trans-Siberian tour - Ulan Bator.

You spend this day on...

Day 11: Visiting the Gandan Monastery & Trip to Gorkhi-Terelji National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day tour

In the morning you arrive in the capital of Mongolia - Ulan Bator. Your driver meets you at the train station and takes you to your hotel to freshen up and have breakfast.

Later you meet your guide and e...

Day 12: Meeting a Nomadic Family & Exploring the Genghis Khan Statue

Meals: Breakfast

Day tour

Following breakfast at the ger camp you meet your guide and start the day with a visit to a nomadic family to learn more about their culture, authentic lifestyle and traditions.

You continue to the banks of the Tuul River...

Day 13: City Tour & Folk Show in Ulan Bator

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

City tour

Show

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a walking city tour around the most interesting attractions of Ulan Bator.

During the tour you visit the National Museum of Mongolia...

Day 14: Departure from Ulan Bator

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer

This is the final day of your amazing Trans-Siberian train tour! Following breakfast you check out from the hotel and your guide transfers you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work ...

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Price per day$464
Last Updated: 5/8/2019

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What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Other meals not mentioned in the program
    • Optional tours and services
    • Gratuities and all personal expenses
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Meals Included

11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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