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East-West Big Trans-Sib

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Reverse Itinerary Available

The winning combination of Siberian and Mongolian stops is our most popular-selling trip. In Mongolia spend time in both Ulaanbaatar and the Steppe, staying in a traditional felt Ger. In Siberia stay at Lake Baikal with a day to explore historic Irkutsk. This trip operates year round – including the Ger stays!

BEIJING (1) UB (1) + GER (2) IRKUTSK (1) & BAIKAL (2) MOSCOW (2)

Day

Activities

Accom

1

Arrival to Beijing. Overnight at a 3. Hotel.

BEIJING

2

Own transport to station for early morning train to Ulaanbaatar. Overnight on board.

ONBOARD

3

Afternoon arrival in Outer Mongolia! Shower and freshen up. Remainder of afternoon free to explore, or team up with our local Buddies for a walking tour of the city. Transport out to the Ger Camp. Supper and overnight on the steppe.

GER CAMP

4

Bkfst, day free to go walking, horse-riding (arrange locally), lunch, supper and overnight in your Ger gazing at the stars!

GER CAMP

5

Bkfst, transfer back to UB. Own lunch. Free time to explore, supper and overnight at hotel.

UB

6

Bkfst. Free time. Car to station for evening train to Irkutsk (this is a local train and there is often no restaurant car).

ONBOARD

7

on board...

ONBOARD

8

Early arrival to Irkutsk. Car to Listvyanka village. Lunch and guided walking along the shores of Baikal, including a visit to the Baikal Lake Museum. Siberian sauna, supper and overnight.

BAI VILLAGE

9

Bkfst. Free time today to explore the village and surrounding area. You can arrange activities locally with our staff. Your family will provide a picnic lunch if you wish. Supper, sauna and overnight.

BAI VILLAGE

10

Bkfst. Car to Family Stay in Irkutsk. Free time, own lunch. Supper. Overnight with family.

IRK FAMILY

11

Bkfst. Free time. Car to station for train to Moscow. Overnight on board.

ONBOARD

12-13

On board...

ONBOARD

14

Arrival to Moscow. Car to accommodation. Balance of day free in Moscow. Overnight at either a 3. hotel or with a family.

MOSCOW

15

Half day Buddy assistance, to get your sightseeing off to a flying start. Overnight.

MOSCOW

16

Bkfst. End of itinerary.

END

Tour Price

Supplement per person on the Standard Trip for extra night at Lake Baikal is £45 for 1 person, £30 for 2 or more people.

Supplement per person on the Budget Trip for extra night is £20.

Standard Trip

     

 

1 person

2 people

3-9 people

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£1190

£999 each

£949 each

Extra night Moscow XN.MOW (per night)

£55

£45 each

£45 each

Extra night Beijing XN.BJS (per night)

£60

£40 each

£35 each

The cost to upgrade (ie 2 berth compartment or book out a 4 berth compartment) is £399 per person. Availability is limited.

Budget Trip – 1* hotels Beijing & Moscow (room only), no Moscow Buddy. Family stay Irkutsk only (no lake stay). 1* hotel in UB (no Ger Trip)

 

1 person

2 people

3-9 people

BM.04B

£980

£840 each

£820 each

Extra night Moscow Budget (per night)

£35

£30 each

£30 each

Extra night Beijing Budget (per night)

£35

£25 each

£20 each

For the above Itinerary inclusive of travel services, 2nd class/4-berth rail travel, accommodation, meals where stated:

Save money if you’re travelling with friends – groups of 3-9 people all travelling on the same trip get a lower price. To qualify, you simply have to arrive/leave on the same flights, and submit your passports simultaneously for visa processing.

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  Data  

Duration
16/17 Days

Visas required
Rus+Mon+Chi

2004 START DATES
BM.04 16 day trip

Jan

Feb

March

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

 

12

2, 16, 23

8, 29

12, 26

10

4, 18

2, 16, 23

6, 20, 27

10, 24

8, 29

12, 26

10, 31

 

Want the 17 day trip then add an extra night at Lake Baikal making the train departure on Day 12

BM.04+1 17 day trip

Jan

Feb

March

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

 

5, 19, 26

9

1, 15, 22

5, 19

3,17

11, 25

9, 30

13
3, 17

1, 15, 22

5, 19

3, 17, 24