As a contrast to some of our trips about the culture, history and traditions of the destinations, this trip is more adventure driven and packed with outdoor activity! It even operates year round, including husky dog sledding in the Urals Mountains. There’s hiking at Lake Baikal in summer – or snowmobiles in winter. A little shot of vodka afterwards will warm you up ! Starting your trip in St. Petersburg gives you the opportunity to see the contrast between the imperial splendour and the soviet simplicity that existed both then and now.

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Trip overview

DAY 01 – Arrival in St. Petersburg

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

DAY 02 – Around St. Petersburg

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.

DAY 03 – Departing St. Petersburg

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.

DAY 04 – Arrival in Moscow

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.

DAY 05 – Explore Moscow

Free time to explore Moscow independently.

DAY 06 – Departing Moscow

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

DAY 07 – Arrival in Ekaterinburg

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

DAY 08 – Around Ekaterinburg

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

DAY 09 – 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 & Europe Asia Border
• (B) Siberian countryside and historic village
• (C) Hiking in the Urals
• (D) Walk in the Urals Forest
• (E) Skiing
• (F) Ice-fishing
• (G) Siberian Husky dog sledding (min 2 persons for Husky dog sledding)

Check out of your room around 9pm. Private car to the station where you will board the Irkutsk bound train.

DAY 10 – On board The Trans-Sib

Eastwards via Novosibirsk.

DAY 11 – On board The Trans-Sib

Across the River Yenisei, at Krasnoyarsk.

DAY 12 – Arrival in Irkutsk

Arrival in Irkutsk, transfer to Listvyanka Village on the shore of Lake Baikal.

DAY 13 – Choose one activity from the list

It's all included in the trip price.

• (A) Siberian trek
• (B) Circum Baikal picnic
• (C) Taltsy wooden museum
• (D) Snowmobile trip
• (E) Siberian Dog sledding
• (F) Do your own thing

DAY 14 – Listvyanka Village

Free time at the Lakeside Village.

DAY 15 – Departing Irkutsk

Evening transfer to the station where you will board the Ulaanbaatar bound train.

DAY 16 – On board The Sib Trans-Sib

Travelling around Lake Baikal heading to Mongolia.

DAY 17 – Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Early morning arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer from the station, shower and breakfast. Depart for city tour to include the Gandan Monastery ceremony. Tour ends city centre. Transfer to Elstei Ger Lodge.

DAY 18 – Free time at Elstei Ger Lodge

Free time at Elstei Ger Lodge. Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to partake in optional activities

DAY 19 – Return to Ulaanbaatar

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.

DAY 20 – Departing Ulaanbaatar

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

DAY 21 – Arrival in Beijing

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