You think of Siberia, and you think of snow (although the summers are scorching hot, actually…) – so why not go in winter?  Siberians live there all year round, so it’s not so crazy as it first sounds.  The highlight of this trip is the world famous Harbin Ice Festival (which runs from “our” New Year to “their” New Year) in Chinese Manchuria.

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Trip overview

DAY 01 –  Arrival in Moscow

Arrival in Moscow. Your driver will meet on arrival and transfer you by private car to the hotel.

DAY 02 – Around Moscow 

After breakfast one of our local experts will meet you at your hotel in the lobby for a three hour walking and familiarisation 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 03 – Departing Moscow

A full day to continue your sightseeing. Evening transfer to Yaroslavsky Station  where you will board the Harbin bound train.

DAY 04–08  On board The Trans-Sib

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

DAY 09 – Arrival in Harbin

Arrival in Harbin you make your own way to the hotel which  is opposite the station. Balance of day free time.

DAY 10 – Free day to visit the Ice Festival

Free day for you to enjoy the Ice Festival.  There’s no specific program we’ll give you directions for getting to the Festival ground.

DAY 11 – Harbin to Beijing

Own transfer to the station where you will board the Beijing bound train.  

DAY 12 – Beijing

Arriving into Beijing West Station at the end of your Trans-Siberian journey.