Highway to Moscow - 13 days

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Riding the Trans-Mongolian, from Beijing to Mongolia - the legendary land of Genghis Khan, with the option to visit the breathtaking Terelj National Park before continuing north to Russia. Dropping in at Irkutsk en route for a break, stay at the behemoth Lake Baikal before crossing Siberia to mighty Moscow.

Day 1: Beijing
Beijing. Arrival transfer from Beijing airport. Enjoy free time in China’s capital. Overnight - Beijing
Day 2: Walk the Great Wall
On day 2 there is an optional sightseeing tour to the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, including lunch Overnight - Beijing (B)
Highway to Moscow - 13 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
A Trans-Siberian train at Irkutsk station
Day 3: Life onboard
Beijing - Ulaan Baatar. Early this morning transfer to Beijing rail station to board the train to Ulaan Baatar, capital of Mongolia. Leaving Beijing behind and crossing the border late evening, the train enters the flat, dry and sparsely populated landscape of the Gobi desert before travelling north through landscapes of uninterrupted steppe, with the occasional nomad, camel and ger dotting the landscape. Overnight - train (B)
A Mongolian Ger campsite in Terelj National Park
Days 4 - 6: Ulaan Baatar & Terelj NP
Ulaan Baatar - breakfast (days 5 & 6). Day 4, mid-afternoon arrival into Ulaan Baatar. The pine-covered mountains, wide boulevards, vast public squares and park give the city a feeling of spaciousness, while the ger communities, Buddhist temples and bustling market places give it a rustic charm. Transfer to your hotel and spend two days at leisure exploring the city. On the afternoon of day 6 board the train for your onward journey to Irkutsk.

Terelj National Park & ger camp bolt-on: Spend two nights camping out in a Mongolian ger on the steppe in Terelj National Park. Overnight - Ulaan Baatar (B:2)
Days 7 - 9: Listvyanka and Lake Baikal
Irkutsk. Mid afternoon arrival into Irkutsk, a town with the Asiatic influences of nearby Mongolia and China and curious architecture - a legacy of Siberia’s aristocratic exiles. Spend the next three days at leisure exploring the town. Or book one of the following optional excursions:

Listvyanka & Lake Baikal: Spend two relaxing days in the village of Listvyanka by beautiful Lake Baikal and perhaps choose one of the optional activities.

Irkutsk Summer Trek & Camp: Enjoy an overnight trekking excursion through the scenic taiga of the Primorsky Mountain to Lake Baikal, camping overnight in a picturesque bay. Overnight - Irkutsk (B:2)
Days 10 - 12: On the train again
Irkutsk - Moscow. Morning transfer to rail station on day 10 for the final leg of your journey. Enjoy views across tracts of Siberia and the Ural Mountains before continuing west and on to mighty Moscow. Overnight - Train (B:1)
The Soviet symbol
Day 13: Moscow
Moscow. Late afternoon arrival into Russia’s capital, Moscow where your journey of a lifetime ends. In case of delays, we recommend spending the night in Moscow.

Choose your Adventure
Make the most of your time in Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, by choosing one of our optional excursions that most appeals to you. Please specify your preference at time of booking.



Tour Details
  • Starts in: Beijing / Ends in: Moscow
  • Departs: Sundays/thursdays - year round
  • No local payment required
  • Breakfast:7, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0
  • Hotel Rating: 3 star
  • Tour Guide: Yes - for stopover arrangements
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