The Three Capitals

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ADD-ON China Travel

Moscow

Ulaanbaatar

Beijing

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11 nights/12 days from £699

This itinerary follows the Trans-Mongolian route. Two nights in Moscow and onto Beijing but with a stop in Mongolia that includes a day in Ulaanbaatar and two nights on the steppe staying in a traditional Ger. During the summer you can arrange with local herdsmen to ride their horses across the steppe. Ullaanbaatar’s sights include the Gandan Monastery, residence of the former Bogd-Khan (spiritual leader) and the Natural History museum – home to the dinosaur remains found in the Gobi desert.

This trip operates year round – including the Ger stays!

Our Ger winter program operates mid October to the beginning of May and during this time the facilities are limited. Due to colder climates there is no use of the showers but you get to freshen up in Ulaanbaatar before you arrive and the toilets although outside are still operational. Our restaurant with a different location is still making delicious Mongolian winter treats and horse riding is an available option for you to book locally.

Trip Price
	1 person	2 people	3-9 people
Full On	£999	£899	£799
No Frills	£899	£799	£699

Spicing It Up
	1 person	2 people	3-9 people
Full On Extra Night Moscow	£55	£45	£45
No Frills Extra Night Moscow	£35	£30	£30
Upgrading to 1st Class 2-berth Rail	£349	£349	£349

These are the dates when this itinerary works 12-day Itinerary 2005 Jan 03,10,17,24,31 Feb 07,14,21,28 Mar 07,14,21,28 Apr 04,11,18,25 May 02,09,16,23,30 Jun 06,13,20,27 Jul 04,11,18,25 Aug 01,08,15,22,29 Sep 05,12,19,26 Oct* 03,10,17,24,31 Nov 07,14,21,28 Dec 05,12,19,26 2006 Jan 02,09,16,23,30 Feb 06,13,20,27 Mar 06,13,20,27 Apr 03,10,17,24 May 01,08,15,22 Jun 05,12,19,26 *£30.00 supplement applies on above date for Our Mini Naadam festival see page 8 for full details

your itinerary runs like this

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 - day 06

On board the Trans-Mongolian Express the train makes several unscheduled stops, allowing you only time to make a quick purchase from the locals of home cooked produce or replenish your drinks cabinet.

day 07

On board the Trans-Mongolian express circumnavigating the shores of Lake Baikal.

day 08

Early-morning arrival into Outer Mongolia! Shower, breakfast, then by car* to a Mongolian Ger Camp – with accommodation in traditional Mongolian wood-framed felt tents (gers). The huge area of the Mongolian steppes around the camp is yours to explore. Lunch and Supper are included (yes, there are vegetarian options too). [No Frills: car transfer to 1* Hotel in Ulaanbaatar for a 3-night independent stay, B&B].

day 09

Horse-riding is available (for a small local charge) with local herdsmen leaders – or walk, relax, or sometimes play traditional Mongolian sports? (FB incl).

day 10

Back to Ulaanbaatar. Your local Mongolian Buddy will help you find the very best of ÒUBÓ - don't miss the Gandan Buddhist Lamasery. Then free to explore - find a net-cafŽ and croissants, or authentic Mongolian pot-stickers?

day 11

Car transfer* to your departing Beijing-bound train this morning.. Midnight border crossing.. and onwards into China!.

day 12

Thunder on across China Early morning (subject to border delays) arrival into Beijing Central Station. Your trans-siberian journey comes to an end. For services in China and beyond please see pages 38-43.

† not included on the no-frills version of the trip

* if you are travelling on the same day as other passengers, we may substitute an air-conditioned minibus for this journey. This can happen - because there's only one train per week for the final leg into Beijing

Included in the trip:

Full On Trip

Train: 2-Class 4-berth rail for complete journey.

Moscow: Car trf arrival/departure/ 2 nts 3* Hotel B&B, buddy guide 3 hours.

Ulaanbaatar: All car trfs, 2 nts Mongolian Ger Camp accommodation (full board) 1 nt 3* hotel Ulaanbaatar, B&B. Optional Walking tour of Ulaanbatar.

No Frills Trip

Train: 2-Class 4-berth rail for complete journey.

Moscow: Car trf arrival/2 nts 1* Hotel room-only.

Ulaanbaatar: All car trfs, 3 nts 1* hotel Ulaanbaatar. B&B.