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East West Three Capitals

 

2005 Start dates.

12 Day Trip – From £675. 14 Day Trip – From £699

13 nights/14 days

Jan 05 7, 14, 21, 28    Feb 05 4, 11, 18, 25    
Mar 05
4, 11, 18, 25    Apr 05 1, 8, 15, 22, 29    

May 05 Please contact us for valid start dates due to complex rail schedule changes.

11 nights/12 days

June 05 6, 13, 20, 27    July 05 4, 11, 18, 25    
August 05
1, 8, 15, 22, 29    Sep 05 5, 12, 19, 26    
Oct 05
3, 10, 17, 24, 31    Nov 05 7, 14, 21, 28    
Dec 05 5, 12, 19, 26

Trip Price

 

1 person

2 people

3-9 people

FULL ON (A) – Valid Jan - Apr

£1065

£965

£935

FULL ON (B) – Valid May - Dec

£899

£779

£749

NO FRILLS (A) – Valid Jan – Apr

£875

£775

£675

NO FRILLS (B) – Valid May - Dec

£799

£699

£699

SPICING IT UP

1 person

2 people

3-9 people

FULL ON Extra Night Moscow

£55

£45

£45

FULL ON Extra night Beijing

£60

£40

£35

NO FRILLS Extra Night Moscow

£35

£30

£30

NO FRILLS – Extra night Beijing

£35

£25

£20

Upgrading to 1st Class 2-berth Rail

£349

£349

£349

Your itinerary runs like this: (a)

DAY 01

Arrival in Beijing. Make your own way to hotel. Free time to explore one of the worlds fastest growing capital cities. Your train tickets will be delivered to your hotel after check in, with instructions to the station in English and Chinese.

DAY 02

Own transport to Beijing Central Station for early morning departure to Ulaanbaatar. Thunder on across China – past the Great Wall. Overnight on board.

DAY 03 

Mid-afternoon arrival in Outer Mongolia!. Check in to your 3* Hotel. Free time to explore the city. [No Frills – car transfer to 1* Hotel in Ulaanbaatar for a 5-night independent stay]

DAY 04  

Breakfast.  Transfer to a Mongolian Ger Camp –with accommodation in traditional Mongolian wood-framed felt tents (gers).  The huge area of the Mongolian steppes around the camp is yours to explore. Supper is included (yes, there are vegetarian options too)

DAY 05

Horse-riding is available (for a small local charge) with local herdsmen leaders – or walk, relax, or sometimes play traditional Mongolian sports?  (FB  incl)

DAY 06 

Breakfast and back to Ulaanbaatar. Your local Mongolian Buddy will help you find the very best of “UB” – don’t miss the Gandan Buddhist Lamasery.

DAY 07 

Breakfast. – Your last chance to explore the ancient capital city.

DAY 08 

Breakfast.  Time to stock up on provisions for your journey.  Transfer to the station for an afternoon departure to Moscow

DAY 09 

On board the Trans-Mongolian express circumnavigating the shores of Lake Baikal.

DAY 10 –11

On board the Trans-Mongolian Express the train makes several unscheduled stops, allowing you only time to make a quick purchase from the locals of home cooked produce or replenish your drinks cabinet.

DAY 12 

Arrival in Moscow! We whisk you by car directly to your hotel – your first night in Moscow.  

DAY 13 

Breakfast.  Moscow Calling! Your Moscow Buddy+ is on hand to smooth your path… at least until lunchtime! Afternoon and evening - it's all in your hands! – take your pick of the best of Moscow!   Overnight.

DAY 14 

Breakfast. Your Trans-Siberian adventure comes to an end.

+ not included on the no-frills version of the trip.

Your itinerary runs like this: (B)

DAY 01

Arrival in Beijing. Make your own way to hotel. Free time to explore one of the worlds fastest growing capital cities. Your train tickets will be delivered to your hotel after check in, with instructions to the station in English and Chinese.

DAY 02

Own transport to Beijing Central Station for early morning departure to Ulaanbaatar. Thunder on across China – past the Great Wall. Overnight on board.

DAY 03 

Mid-afternoon arrival in Outer Mongolia!. Time to freshen up – then transfer to a Mongolian Ger Camp –with accommodation in traditional Mongolian wood-framed felt tents (gers).  The huge area of the Mongolian steppes around the camp is yours to explore. Supper is included (yes, there are vegetarian options too) [No Frills – car transfer to 1* Hotel in Ulaanbaatar for a 2-night independent stay]

DAY 04 

Breakfast and back to Ulaanbaatar. Your local Mongolian Buddy will help you find the very best of “UB” – don’t miss the Gandan Buddhist Lamasery.  Overnight 3* Hotel.

DAY 05 

Breakfast.  Time to stock up on provisions for your journey.  Transfer to the station for an afternoon departure to Moscow

DAY 06

On board the Trans-Mongolian express circumnavigating the shores of Lake Baikal.

DAY 07–09

On board the Trans-Mongolian Express the train makes several unscheduled stops, allowing you only time to make a quick purchase from the locals of home cooked produce or replenish your drinks cabinet.

DAY 10 

Arrival in Moscow! We whisk you by car directly to your hotel – your first night in Moscow.  

DAY 11 

Breakfast.  Moscow Calling! Your Moscow Buddy+ is on hand to smooth your path… at least until lunchtime! Afternoon and evening - it's all in your hands! – take your pick of the best of Moscow!   Overnight.

DAY 12 

Breakfast. Your Trans-Siberian adventure comes to an end.

+ not included on the no-frills version of the trip.

Included in the trip:

FULL ON TRIP VERSION

NO FRILLS TRIP VERSION

2-Class 4-berth rail for complete journey.

2-Class 4-berth rail for complete journey.

Beijing: 1 night, room-only.   3* Hotel

Beijing: 1 night, room-only.   1* Hotel

Ulaanbaatar:(Jan-Apr)

All car trfs, 2 nts Mongolian Ger Camp accommodation (full board) 3 nt 3* hotel Ulaanbaatar, B&B. Optional Walking tour of Ulaanbatar.

Ulaanbaatar: (Jan-Apr)

All car trfs, 5 nts  1* hotel Ulaanbaatar. B&B.

Ulaanbaatar:(Jun-Dec)

All car trfs, 1 nt Mongolian Ger Camp accommodation (full board) 1 nt 3* hotel Ulaanbaatar, B&B. Optional Walking tour of Ulaanbatar.

Ulaanbaatar: :(Jun-Dec)

All car trfs, 2 nts  1* hotel Ulaanbaatar. B&B.

Moscow: Car trf arrival, 2 nts 3* Hotel B&B, buddy guide 3 hours.

Moscow: Car trf arrival/2 nts 1* Hotel room-only.

VISAS REQUIRED FOR: China, Mongolia & Russia.

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  Route  
  • Beijing

  • Ulaanbaatar

  • Moscow