This is the trip for those with a tight time-frame – but even so you get a rich programme with Mongolia in the middle of your Moscow-Beijing trip… not only Ulaanbaatar (or it wouldn’t be the Three Capitals, of course…) but also out into the Mongolian countryside, and a chance to go horse riding with Mongolian nomads.  Plus, of course, the stunning scenery from the comfort of your train cabin! 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

DAY 02 – Around St. Petersburg

DAY 03 – Departing  St. Petersburg

DAY 04 – Arrival in Moscow

DAY 05 – Explore Moscow

DAY 06 – Departing Moscow

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

DAY 07–10  On board The Trans-Sib

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

DAY 11 – 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 12 –  Elstei Ger Lodge

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

DAY 13 –  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 wont disappoint.

DAY 14 – Departing Ulaanbaatar

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

DAY 15 – Arrival in Beijing

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