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Epic Trans-Siberian Journey
17 days, Moscow to Vladivostok
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Imagine trying to cover ground across Russia far west to far east – a crazy thought, huh? The solution: Get on the Trans-Siberian with us and watch this epic land glide by through the window of a comfortable train. After visiting the historic sights of Moscow, take the train through the Ural Mountains (and cross into Asia!) to Yekaterinburg, before heading to the heart of Siberia in Irkutsk and Lake Baikal. Learn about Buryat culture in Ulan Ude before heading to the coast in Vladivostok. The whole trip covers 9,300km (5,778 mi) and crosses seven time zones. Whether you go in the summer or winter, this trip is the definition of epic.
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Trip Code: ARVR
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Travel Style: Rail
Get closer to the big cities, isolated communities, and stunning landscapes of the world's greatest destinations via train-based adventures on iconic rail routes.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
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Itinerary
Day 1Moscow
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Moscow
Enjoy a guided tour of the Kremlin and Armoury. Spend a free afternoon visiting St Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, or exploring the fascinating Moscow metro.
Day 3Moscow/Suzdal
Travel to Suzdal, one of the bucolic villages in the Golden Ring. Tour the Kremlin and visit a folk village museum. Opt to taste local mead (honey beer).
Day 4Suzdal/Yekaterinburg
Enjoy more time in Suzdal before a drive to nearby Vladimir to board a train for the roughly 26hr ride to Yekaterinburg.
Day 5Yekaterinburg
Enjoy a full day on the train crossing the Ural Mountains and the border between Europe and Asia. Arrive to Yekaterinburg in the evening.
Day 6Yekaterinburg/Irkutsk
Explore the sights around Yekaterinburg, including the Church of All Saints and the Romanov Burial Site. Enjoy free time in this Soviet-style city before boarding the Trans-Siberian for Irkutsk.
Days 7–8Yekaterinburg/Irkutsk
Wake up to the rhythm of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Spend two full days travelling through the SIberian taiga forests. Make some new friends or catch up on your reading list.
Day 9Irkutsk/Listvyanka
Arrive in the morning to Irkutsk and drive to a small town on Lake Baikal, Listvyanka. Enjoy a homestay on the lake with the options to go for a boat ride (in summer), take a short hike, or enjoy a true Russian experience, a banya.
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DinnerDay 10Listvyanka/Irkutsk
Drive back to Irkutsk for a walking tour of the city including a visit to the fascinating Decembrists Museum where you'll learn about the revolution the city was built on.
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BreakfastDay 11Irkutsk/Ulan-Ude
Enjoy free time exploring streets lined with wooden houses or haggling at the central market. Hop an overnight train to Ulan Ude in the evening.
Day 12Ulan-Ude
Arrive to Ulan Ude, the city with the largest Buddhist population in Russia. Here, learn about the indigenious people, the Buryats, and how they survive in such a harsh environment. Enjoy a local Buryat lunch.
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LunchDay 13Ulan-Ude
Enjoy free time to explore Ulan Ude.
Day 14Ulan-Ude/Vladivostok
Board the last train of the trip very early and settle in for the 55 hr ride.
Day 15Ulan-Ude/Vladivostok
Watch the scenery go by, practice your newly acquired Russian skills, and relax to the rhythm of the train.
Day 16Vladivostok
Arrive in the evening in time for an optional final dinner with the group to recount this truly epic journey.
Day 17Vladivostok
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Listvyanka Homestay, Listvyanka
- Your Local Living Moment: Buryat Experience, Ulan-Ude
- Kremlin and Armoury guided tour (Moscow)
- Suzdal tour
- Orientation walk (Vladimir)
- Trans-Ural Railway
- Yekaterinburg city tour
- Trans-Siberian Railway
- Lake Baikal stay
- Homestay experience (Listvyanka)
- Irkutsk walking tour
- Decembrists Museum guided visit
- Local Buryat lunch (Ulan Ude)
- Local meal suggestions and language support throughout
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (10 nts), homestays (1 nt), sleeper trains (5 nts).
Meals
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD705-920 for meals not included.
Transportation
Train, private van, metro, taxis, walking
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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