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day 01
Arrival in Moscow! We whisk you by car directly to
your hotel – your first night in Moscow.
day 02
Moscow Calling! Your Moscow Buddy is on hand to
smooth your path... at least until lunchtime!
Afternoon and evening – it's all in your hands!
day 03
A full free day, take your pick of the best of
Moscow! Mid-evening we take you to your waiting train
– to Siberia!
day 04
The Trans-Sib line, leads you past Kazan and
Ekaterinburg...
day 05
then onwards into Siberia itself, via Novosibirsk...
day 06
across the River Yenisei at Krasnoyarsk...
Serbian Village
day 7
Arrive Irkutsk Car directly from Station (1hr hour
transfer) to Lake Baikal. Stay in an authentic
Siberian log-cabin izba as part of the extended
family. Lunch. See the village and the Lake Wildlife
Museum – with your local guide.
Then back for a sauna. You'll be ready
for your home-cooked supper after all that –
then sleep like a log in a log cabin.
DAY 08
Choose one activity from the list, its all included
in the trip price!
(A)
Softies Trek through the Taiga Forest
– and a Forester Guide to explain the wildlife,
ecosystem and lore of the Taiga (May-Oct).
(B)
Siberian Scuba a freshwater dive in the
world's Greatest Lake, with top CMAS-qualified
instructors and pro-level gear (requires PADI-1).
(May-Oct). 2 dives included (Feb-Mar). Ice Diving. 1
dive included.
(C) Or Do
Your Own Thing maybe take off on a
Cliffside walk, mosey around the village, ride the
local hydrofoil, or gain a year of life (so they
say?) by taking a dip in Baikal. Sauna and Supper
after your exertions – & maybe try the
local bar? Overnight with host family.
DAY 09
Entirely free day at Lake Baikal Village. (Breakfast
& Supper included) Overnight with host family.
DAY 10
Car to Irkutsk (1hr) and stay in a city apartment
with a local family, in soviet-modern city style. Day
free to explore the city, dinner with host family.
(Or upgrade to tourist-class Hotel if you rate
comfort over authenticity, and prefer to dine out
this evening instead?).
Day 11
Car transfer to station for early morning departure
for Vladivostok.
Day 12 -Day 13
On board
Day 14
Morning arrival into Vladivostok, your Trans-Siberian
journey comes to an end. For Hotel options and onward
journeys see price box.
Direct to Vladivostok
day 01- 03
As Irkutsk intinerary.
day 04 - 09
On board. The train makes several unscheduled stops
allowing you time to make a quick purchases from the
locals.
day 10
Arrival into Vladivostok. Your trans-siberian journey
comes to an end. For hotel options and onward
journeys see prices above.
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