This is the trip for those with a tight time-frame – but even so you get a rich programme with Mongolia … not only Ulaanbaatar (or it wouldn’t be the Three Capitals, of course…) but also out into the Mongolian countryside, and a chance to go horse riding with Mongolian nomads. Plus, of course, the stunning scenery from the comfort of your train cabin!

 

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Trip overview

 

DAY 1 – Arrival in Beijing

Make your own way to the hotel. Free time to explore one of the world’s fastest growing capital cities.

 

DAY 2 – Departing Beijing

Own transfer to Beijing Central Station where you will board the Ulaanbaatar bound train.

 

DAY 3 – Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Afternoon arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your hotel where you can freshen up before you depart on your city tour.

 

DAY 4 – Elstei Ger Lodge

After breakfast transfer to Elstei Ger Lodge. Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to partake in optional activities.

 

DAY 5 – Return to Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast return to Ulaanbaatar.  Early afternoon transfer to the station where you will board the Moscow bound train.

 

DAY 6–8  On board The Trans-Sib

The train will make several unscheduled stops, allowing you time to grab stocks for your larder and drinks cabinet.

 

DAY 9 – Arrival in Moscow

Arrival in Moscow. We transfer you directly to your hotel.

 

DAY 10 – Around Moscow

Today there’s a three hour walking tour, to introduce the city (and its public transport system) and to get your sightseeing off to a flying start.  The rest of the day’s your own.

 

DAY 11 – Departing Moscow

A full day to continue your sightseeing. Own transfer this evening to Leningradsky Station where you will board the St. Petersburg bound train.

 

DAY 12 – Arrival in St. Petersburg

We transfer you directly to your hotel. Today one of our St. Petersburg local expert guides will meet you at your hotel in the lobby, for a three hour walking tour. The rest of the day is your own.  

 

DAY 13 – Explore St Petersburg

After breakfast the day is free to explore St. Petersburg independently.

 

DAY 14 – End of Trans-Siberian program

You will need to check out of your room by 12 noon. Own transport to the airport or station on departure.

 

The above description is just a brief outline of the journey. To see a detailed account of our trip and find out essential trip information, we recommend you download the trip itinerary - the link can be found at the right hand side of this page.

 

	1 person	2 people	3-9 people
Full On
14 days full on	£1620	£1235	£1174
Extra night Beijing	£75	£40	£40
Extra night Moscow	£90	£60	£60
Extra night St. Petersburg	£85	£60	£60
2-berth upgrade Beijing-Moscow	£450	£450	£450
2-berth upgrade Moscow-St.Petersburg	£90	£90	£90
No Frills
14 days no frills	£1299	£1024	£973
Extra night Beijing	£55	£30	£30
Extra night Moscow	£75	£45	£45
Extra night St. Petersburg	£50	£40	£40
2-berth upgrade Beijing-Moscow	£450	£450	£450
2-berth upgrade Moscow-St. Petersburg	£90	£90	£90

*Please note a seasonal supplement of £50 per person is applicable on all St. Petersburg "full on" trips between 01 MAY  – 30 SEP inclusive

For full details of what's included in the trip price; "full on" and "no frills" please download the trip itinerary - the link can be found at the right hand side of this page.

 

Extras

 

The journey you have chosen has some “extras” that are necessary and then “extras"  that will enhance your trip. We cannot re-iterate too much that at Russia Experience we pride ourselves on making the trip you have chosen the best it can be – so if we don’t mention something you want, ask us and we’ll try our best to make it happen! In return, we try to inform you about any great “extras” along the way, so that you have the chance to try them if you want! Visas are a necessary extra and needed for all the countries you travel through and the current costs and what is needed can be found under Visas.

 

Upgrading to 2- berth compartment

Upgrading to 2- berth compartment on the train is also an option, you will see under Prices. This service is becoming more popular every year and not helped by the train operators only confirming this request 30 days or less prior to your departure. We have however devised a workaround for this that’s proving very reliable. We request a 2-berth at the time of booking but if this comes back not possible we block out a 4-berth compartment for 2 person occupancy. The standard of these cabins remains the same, and you get the extra space and privacy one way or the other.

 

We offer a range of unique day trip options

We offer a range of unique day trip options in and from St. Petersburg and Moscow which we recommend you pre-book prior to departure to avoid disappointment. We cannot guarantee them as an option to book locally in Russia (as the specialist local guides will probably already be allocated to pre-booked clients). The options and costs be will found under Russian Cities.

 

Starting or ending in China

We have a range of services for passengers wanting to stay or continue their journey into China at the start or end of their journey.

 

2009 – 14 Days

 

2010 – 14 Days