Wandering St Petersburg streets and Beijing hutongs, taking the train across the steppes, dining on Lake Baikal's fish, admiring Red Square and Chinese temples, spending the night in a traditional Mongolian ger.
Epic doesn't begin to describe this overland journey from Russia to China. From the cathedrals of Russia to the imperial palaces of Beijing, you'll encounter the best of St Petersburg and Moscow before boarding the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway en route to Lake Baikal. Experience secluded Mongolia's colourful culture and spend a night in a ger before continuing on to the palaces of Beijing. An experienced CEO will lead the way and take care of the details so you’re free to enjoy one of the world's greatest train rides. Offering a balance of guided excursions and free time, this adventure is proof that getting there is half the fun.
What's Included
- St Petersburg cathedrals and canals, Trans-Siberian Railway, Trans-Mongolian Railway, Moscow Red Square, Local homestay in Listvyanka, Lake Baikal shores, Tradtional Ger Stay outside Ulaanbaatar, Tiananmen Square
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners. (Allow USD300-380 for meals not included)
- Guesthouses/hotels (7 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight trains (7 nts), Mongolian ger (1 nt)
- Train, private bus, taxi, metro
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10.
Places Visited
- China
- Mongolia
- Russia
Day 1 St Petersburg
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 St Petersburg (1B)
Overnight train to Moscow. Optional visit to The Hermitage, St Isaak's Cathedral, canals boat trip.
Day 3-4 Moscow
Explore Moscow with optional visits to numerous museums and galleries, the Kremlin and Lenin's Mausoleum.
Day 5-7 Russia
Riding one of the world's most famous rail routes, journey 72 hours across the Ural Mountains and through the wilds of the Siberian taiga.
Day 8 Listvyanka/Lake Baikal (1D)
Homestay in Listvyanka village on the shore of Lake Baikal offers options of banya (Russian sauna), boat trip on Lake Baikal and trekking.
Day 9-10 Trans-Mongolian Railway (1B)
Guided tour of Irkutsk before two nights spent on the train to Ulan Bator. Crossing border to Mongolia.
Day 11-13 Ulan Bator (2B,1L,1D)
Explore Ulan Bator and stay overnight in the traditional ger camp.
Day 14 Trans-Mongolian Railway (1B)
36-hr journey through Inner Mongolia to Beijing with border crossing to China.
Day 15-16 Beijing
Buzzing capital of China with optional visits to the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
Day 17 Beijing
Depart at any time.
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