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. On top of which there are some special attractions to see in the winter… husky dog sledding in Siberia, and the world famous Harbin Ice Festival (which runs from “our” New Year to “their” New Year) in Chinese Manchuria.  A hearty bowl of Russian borsch will give you some “central heating” afterwards!

 

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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 morning free to pack in any last minute sightseeing. Afternoon transfer to Kazansky Station where you will board your Ekaterinburg bound train.

DAY 04 – Arrival in Ekaterinburg

Arrival late evening in Ekaterinburg, transfer to hotel by private car.

DAY 05 – Around Ekaterinburg

Walking and familiarisation tour with local expert this morning. Balance of day free to explore.

DAY 06 – Your choice of Ekaterinburg activities

Please make a choice of one of the day trip options, it’s all included in the trip price.

• (A) Romanov Graves
• (B)Skiing
• (C) Ice-fishing
• (D) Siberian Husky dog sledding (min 2 persons for Husky dog sledding)

DAY 07 – Departing Ekaterinburg

Private car to the station, where you will board the Harbin bound train.

DAY 08 – On board The Trans-Sib

Via Central Siberia.

DAY 09 – On board The Trans-Sib

Circumnavigating Lake Baikal.

DAY 10 – On board The Trans-Sib

Travelling east across Buryatia.

DAY 11 – 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 12 – 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 13 – Harbin to Beijing

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

 DAY 14 – Beijing

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