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!

 

Map

Trip overview

DAY 01 –  Arrival in Moscow

DAY 02 – Around Moscow 

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 – Departing Harbin

Free time to explore the Old Town of Harbin.  Own transfer to the station where you will board the Beijing bound train.

DAY 14 – Arrival in Beijing

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