Trans-Mongolian Adventure
G Adventures Rail
Incredible doesn’t begin to describe this railway journey from Russia to China. Beginning in Moscow, your trip on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway will take you across the steppe to experience secluded Mongolia’s colourful culture. Disembark 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. Whether on board or off, this will be 16 days to remember for the rest of your life.
Highlights
- Journey by train across the steppe
- Dine on Lake Baikal’s fish
- Admire the landmarks of the Red Square
- Spend the night in a traditional Mongolian ger
- Wander Beijing’s hutongs
Pricing
Small group tour starting at $3,999* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
16 Days – Moscow to Beijing
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.
What’s Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Traditional Ger Stay, Gorkhi Terelj National Park.
- Trans-Siberian Railway.
- Trans-Mongolian Railway.
- Irkutsk city tour.
- Great Wall entrance (Beijing).
- Local meal suggestions and language and border-crossing support throughout.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Moscow
Meals
Description
Arrive at any time. Want to experience St Petersburg? Book the St Petersburg Express, a four-day pre-tour package. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Accommodation: Best Western Izmailovo Vega Hotel (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 2
Moscow
Enjoy free time to explore Moscow’s numerous museums and galleries, the Kremlin, or Lenin’s Mausoleum.
Day 3
Moscow
Board the train and start one of the world’s most famous rail routes. Journey 88 hours across the Ural Mountains and through the wilds of the Siberian taiga forests. Arrive in the evening on Day 6.
Accommodation: Basic Overnight Train Beds (4 nights)
Day 4 – 6
Trans-Siberian Railway
Continue on your journey and soak in the amazing landscapes. Share laughs and drinks with fellow passengers— Russians and foreigners alike.
Day 7
Irkutsk – Listvyanka
Dinner
Arrive into Irkutsk in the morning. Enjoy a walking tour of Irkutsk before driving to the village of Listvyanka. Overnight in a guesthouse on the shore of Lake Baikal. Enjoy incredible local meals prepared by your host.
Accommodation: Usadba Demidova (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 8
Listvyanka
Breakfast, Dinner
Free day to explore the shores of Lake Baikal. Opt to try a banya (Russian sauna), go on a boat trip on the lake, or take an invigorating swim.
Day 9
Listvyanka – Ulaanbaatar
Board the train in the early morning and settle in for a full day of train travel. Cross the border into Mongolia and watch the scenery change from dense forests to grassland.
Accommodation: Basic Overnight Train Beds
Day 10
Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Mongolia and spend some time getting to know the capital city.
Accommodation: J Hotel (or similar)
Day 11
Ulaanbaatar – Gorkhi Terelj National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to nearby Terelj National Park to stay in a traditional ger (yurt). Options to hike, or try traditional archery.
Accommodation: Ger Camp (or similar)
Day 12
Gorkhi Terelj National Park – Ulaanbaatar
Breakfast
Head back to Ulaanbaatar with a free day to explore the capital. Opt to watch a cultural show with Mongolian throat singing, or visit the Gandan Monastery for a taste of Tibetan Buddhism.
Accommodation: J Hotel (or similar)
Day 13
Ulaanbaatar – Beijing
Breakfast
Board the train for the final 30 hr train ride. At the border, stretch your legs in the train station during the border crossing process before continuing on to Beijing.
Accommodation: Basic Overnight Train Beds
Day 14
Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and start exploring this buzzing capital of China. Opt to visit Tiananmen Square.
Accommodation: Chong Wen Men Hotel (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 15
Beijing
Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall and walk along the Mutianyu section.
Day 16
Beijing
Depart at any time.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
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