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Everyone’s heard of “Outer Mongolia”, without actually knowing anything about it. But “Inner Mongolia”? The names come from Imperial China. When they conquered Mongolia they realised that ruling it would be impossible. So the grassland part nearest to Beijing (the “Inner” part) they ruled like the rest of China, but they gave up once the Gobi was in the way, and the “Outer” part was ruled by martial law. “Outer Mongolia” is now the independent country of Mongolia, one of the world’s least visited countries. “Inner Mongolia” is still a part of China, and you can imagine how few go to it? But it was once the richest part of Mongolia – this trip is for the inquisitive and adventurous!
Arrival in St. Petersburg. Your driver will meet on arrival and transfer you by private car to the hotel.
After breakfast one of our local experts will meet you at your hotel in the lobby for a three hour walking and familiarisation tour.
The rest of the day is your own.
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A full day for you to pack in the best of the rest. Own transfer this evening to Moskovsky Station where you will board the Moscow bound train.
We transfer you by private car directly to your hotel. This morning there's 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.
Free time to explore Moscow independently.
Transfer to Yaroslavsky Station where you will board the Irkutsk bound train.
Travelling through Kazan and Ekaterinburg.
Onwards into Siberia itself, via Novosibirsk.
Across the River Yenisei, at Krasnoyarsk.
Arrival in Irkutsk, transfer to Listvyanka Village on the shore of Lake Baikal. Transfer to Listvyanka Village on the shore of Lake Baikal.
It’s all included in the trip price.
Transfer back to the city of Irkutsk, free time to explore the city.
Early morning transfer to the station where you will board the Ulaanbaatar bound train.
Transfer from the station, shower and breakfast. Depart for city tour to include the Gandan Monastery ceremony. Depart Ulaanbaatar for the Bayangobi region. Evening arrival at a herdsman encampment. Tonight you are the guests of the herdsmen, and you’ll stay in a nomadic ger tent.
A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT NOMAD STAYS: When we say "nomad stay" it means exactly that - you are sharing the lives of herdsmen who live on the Mongolian Steppe. There's often no electricity, they don't speak English, and there isn't any plumbing!
For a day trip through the countryside of Övörkhangai Province in the direction of Harhorin. Our route takes us into the Orkhon Valley, a World Heritage Site. This afternoon we arrive at modern Harhorin – the settlement Genghis Khan would have known as Karakorum. Nothing is left of the ancient settlement, but on its site is the (rather later) monastery of Erdene Zuu, one of the most important Buddhist centres in Mongolia. Returning back to our nomad host family.
Free time to explore the Bayangobi area. This evening you stay with your nomad host family and learn traditional Mongolian games.
Evening arrival at Elstei Ger Lodge. This is a different experience from staying with nomads, as Elstei is purposely set up for foreign visitors. This evening, chill out and relax after the long journey.
Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to partake in optional activities.
After breakfast transfer back to Ulaanbaatar and check into the Bayangol Hotel. The balance of the day is your own to explore this city of contrasts. Culture, shopping, food? This capital city won’t disappoint.
Evening transfer to the station, where you will board the Huhehot bound train.
Transfer to your hotel.
The capital of Inner Mongolia.
Own transfer to the station this evening where you will board the Beijing bound train.
Arriving into Beijing West Station at the end of your Trans-Siberian journey.
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