Look forward to a fairy tale journey through Siberia and its magical winter landscapes! Enjoy a ride in a troika sleigh, the morning light reflecting off the frost in the taiga birch woods, the crisp, clear winter sun and the stunning Lake Baikal – just a few of the memorable moments on a journey through Winter Wonderland in a perfectly-heated train. Exceptional highlight: Spend a night in a nomads’ camp in Mongolia in totally unspoilt surroundings!
Your journey through this magical winter landscape has come to an end!
While Ulaanbaatar marks the journey’s end for some guests, we offer the option to continue on to Beijing. The scheduled Chinese train leaves Ulaanbatar for Beijing in the morning. The journey to China’s capital city takes around 35 hours in total, and crosses the vast Gobi desert. An experienced guide is on hand to assist, for example, with arranging meals on the train. Evening brings the last night in a sleeping car on this journey
Start the day with an extensive guided tour of the legendary Forbidden City. Afterwards, join the city tour for such sights as the magnificent Temple of Heaven. This evening, enjoy a delicious speciality dinner in one of Beijing’s top Peking Duck restaurants.
Breakfast in the hotel is followed by a transfer to the airport and the flight home.
This trip is very different in style and content to our Classic Trans-Siberian journeys. It is a group departure and has all the day trips and excursions included. Therefore the only optional extras to consider are if you would like to begin your journey in St. Petersburg? Or you plan to experience real Mongolia by spending overnight in a Yurt?
Small group option; Standard Economy Class has four berths per cabin. This class is available when 3 passengers book together. On-board the Tsars Gold your small group will have sole occupancy of the 4-berth compartment. When accommodated at hotels one twin room, plus one single room will be allocated for your small group of 3 people.
£3340 per person 13 day Winter Magic £610 per person 3-day Beijing extension minimum booking 3-persons
2014 – 16 DaysDecember 28 December – 09 January
2015 – 16 DaysFebruary 21 February – 05 March |
Dermot Carlin February 2014
We have had an amazing time. Everything was so well organised, we always felt looked after without feeling stifled or rushed about as you might on a fully managed/guided tour. We had plenty of time to do our own thing and the trips were always in very small groups (if not only the three of us!). The local guides at each location were fantastic. All really helpful and knowledgeable and ready to do that little bit extra (special thanks to the amazing Ulziimaa in Ulaanbataar!). As you may have guessed at an early stage I can be a bit of a nervous traveller but you reassured us at every step and everything was so well planned and organised, we really had nothing to worry about at all. I appreciate hugely the fact that every email and question I had was responded to and answered within minutes/hours, even when we were in China. I will (and already have done) unreservedly recommend you and your company to anyone considering travelling through Russia, Mongolia and China.
A truly amazing experience…thank you.
Alanna, Ralph and Nathan August 2014
Bernadette & Joseph Skinner
All excellent and situated conveniently close to the city centres and the main attractions. Staff very helpful even to the extent of supplying breakfast boxes on those mornings we left early.
City Walks.
These added a whole new dimension to the tours as the guides were first rate and very well informed. We also found that they were happy to talk of present and past regimes which served to add colour to the situation and they were also well versed in the local customs. Without the guides the experience would not have been quite so rewarding.
Options.
Not to be missed. Picnic at Lake Baikal and the trip to the Great Wall. Excellent guides and very well organised .
As promised we were always met as arranged . The drivers went out of their way to ensure that we were on time for our trains and they also made sure that we were safely on board before leaving. We were also lucky in meeting three others on the “experience” in Moscow who we were with until Beijing and so we had others to turn to when we were confused. ( Often at my age )
All in all it was a fantastic experience and one that I would not have wanted to miss at any cost. You have made two old men very happy.
My one and only complaint about the trip is that I have absolutely nothing about which to complain.
My thanks to you and all involved.
Brian Marchant & Brian Quance – September 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed the hike round Lake Baikal (although the distances were a lot further than in the itinerary!!!!), and the walking guide Anton was both knowledgeable and chilled out, a great balance!
Mongolia was also an excellent experience, with the family stay being the highlight! Our guide Naki had endless information and was forever cheerful! A big thank you to him too!
The whole experience for us both was a very positive one and we will be sure to recommend your company to family and friends!!
Once again, thank you to all the drivers, guides and yourself for an excellent service!
Amanda and Duncan
Amanda Moran & Duncan Balderson – August 2011
Standard Category
£3871 pp
Standard Classic Category
£5394 pp
Bolshoi Category
£9057 pp
Beijing 3-day extension
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Standard Category
£2955 pp
Standard Classic Category
£4049 pp
Bolshoi Category
£5836 pp
Beijing 3-day extension
+£580 pp
Book Now!
Your money is held in a trust account until you've completed your trip.
Fun Fact: The time on board remains on Moscow time all the way across – Even when you go through one of the six time zones. You never know what time it is after a day or two.
Take the following: Loo roll, baby wipes and an empty spray water bottle and squeegee cleaning blade from the £/$ shop to clean the windows.
Travellers cheques are of no use.
If you are planning to visit a Mongolian Ger Lodge; don’t forget to take some gifts for the Mongolian children. Stickers, Pencils, Pens and bubble blowers are ideal gifts.
Keep your passport with you at all times. It’s the law.
Don’t take a suitcase. Take a soft bag with wheels and a pulling handle.
There is no black market for currency anymore.. so don’t even try.
Trains are overheated all year round so be sure to take some lounging clothes
Fun Fact: All of our Classic Trips are on working trains and travellers journey with “locals”
Take a bottle of Tobasco to help lift a dull meal.
We are freshly returned from our fantastic Trans-Siberian adventure. We would very much like to say a massive ‘thank you’. We have had an amazing time. Everything was so well organised, we always felt looked after without feeling stifled or rushed about as you might on a fully managed/guided tour. We had plenty of time to do our own thing and the trips were always in very small groups (if not only the three of us!). The local guides at each location were fantastic. All really helpful and knowledgeable and ready to do that little bit extra (special thanks to the amazing Ulziimaa in Ulaanbataar!). As you may have guessed at an early stage I can be a bit of a nervous traveller but you reassured us at every step and everything was so well planned and organised, we really had nothing to worry about at all. I appreciate hugely the fact that every email and question I had was responded to and answered within minutes/hours, even when we were in China. I will (and already have done) unreservedly recommend you and your company to anyone considering travelling through Russia, Mongolia and China. A truly amazing experience…thank you.
We have been back home for nearly a month and I have neglected in thanking your company for such a well organised, interesting journey(Super Trans Mongolian) Charming personal guides who gave us a real feeling for their homelands. The most memorable days were at Elstei Ger and a day in the country with Constantine at Ekaterinburg. Both sister companies in these parts of the trip were excellent and I would be grateful if you could extend our thanks.
Hello Jo, It suddenly dawned on me that i have not thanked for all the help you gave Jodie whilst I was in hospital, so thanks very much I heard you went above and beyond giving Jodie advice unlike our travel insurance who were useless and gave bad advice. We are now in Mcleod Ganj in India just down the road from the Dalai Lama !! All the best, Kind regards, Dermot Carlin
I think that you should know that I have reached that time in life where I am not happy unless I can complain about something. Being a miserable old git gives me great pleasure. So let us start with the trip you arranged for the two Brians. First – Hotels. All excellent and situated conveniently close to the city centres and the main attractions. Staff very helpful even to the extent of supplying breakfast boxes on those mornings we left early. City Walks. These added a whole new dimension to the tours as the guides were first rate and very well informed. We also found that they were happy to talk of present and past regimes which served to add colour to the situation and they were also well versed in the local customs. Without the guides the experience would not have been quite so rewarding. Options. Not to be missed. Picnic at Lake Baikal and the trip to the Great Wall. Excellent guides and very well organised . As promised we were always met as arranged . The drivers went out of their way to ensure that we were on time for our trains and they also made sure that we were safely on board before leaving. We were also lucky in meeting three others on the “experience” in Moscow who we were with until Beijing and so we had others to turn to when we were confused. ( Often at my age ) All in all it was a fantastic experience and one that I would not have wanted to miss at any cost. You have made two old men very happy. My one and only complaint about the trip is that I have absolutely nothing about which to complain. My thanks to you and all involved.
We have arrived safely in Beijing and would just like to say a massive thank you for organising our Moscow to Beijing trip for us! Everything was on time and excellent! We were met at every station and the guides / helpers we had were fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed the hike round Lake Baikal (although the distances were a lot further than in the itinerary!!!!), and the walking guide Anton was both knowledgeable and chilled out, a great balance! Mongolia was also an excellent experience, with the family stay being the highlight! Our guide Naki had endless information and was forever cheerful! A big thank you to him too! The whole experience for us both was a very positive one and we will be sure to recommend your company to family and friends!! Once again, thank you to all the drivers, guides and yourself for an excellent service! Amanda and Duncan
I just wanted to thank everyone at the Russia Experience for organising a very enjoyable Trans-Siberian trip.. Got back from Moscow on Monday (Easyjet, £50 ticket!). Good hotels, great guides, interesting places and no travel problems. Everything went very smoothly.. Spasiba! Ingrid Morris