Yekaterinburg Baikal Journey - 12 days

FROM USD $2,969

Take the Trans-Siberian all the way through from Moscow to Irkutsk ' the Paris of Siberia' and the stunning Lake Baikal. With a stopover in Yekaterinburg and a choice of exciting optional activites, Khaski dog sledding in the Ural Mountains and rafting the rivers, to lake diving, trekking or snow mobiling!

Day 1: Moscow

Welcome to Moscow! Arrival transfer from Moscow Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo airport to hotel. Overnight - Moscow

Day 2: Red Square

Head to the legendary Red Square by Metro, for a guided walk, see the gold domed Kremlin, brightly coloured St Basils and the glitzy GUM department store. Rest of day free. Overnight - Moscow (B)

The colourful onion domed roof of St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow

Day 3: Moscow

Moscow - Yekaterinburg. Free day to explore Moscow, or shop for souveniers. Tonight included transfer to rail station. Overnight - train (B)

Days 4 - 5: Aboard train

Yekaterinburg - On the evening of day 4 the train pulls in to Yekaterinburg. Transfer to homestay accommodation. On day 5 after breakfast, take a city tour which visits the new monastery that marks the site of the Romanov family’s execution in 1918 and Ganina Yama - a beautiful monastic complex built on the site where their bodies were discarded and later found. The tour also takes you to the Europe/Asia border where you can stand with a foot in each continent! Overnight - Yekaterinburg homestay (B:1, D:2)

Church of the Saviour on-the-Spilled-Blood (Khram Spas na Krovi) in Yekaterinburg

Day 6: Yekaterinburg optional activity

Spend the day a leisure exploring Yekaterinburg or choose one of the optional activities. This evening enjoy dinner and relaxation at the homestay, before transferring to the train station shortly after midnight. Overnight - train (B, D)

Days 7 - 8: Life aboard the train

Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk. The train departs in the very early hours of the morning on day 7 for your onward journey to Irkutsk. Relax on board and enjoy the views! Overnight - train

Boats at a small port on Lake Baikal in Siberia

Days 9 - 10: Listvyanka & Lake Baikal

Irkutsk & Lake Baikal - Arrive Irkutsk and transfer to Listvyanka village. Offering striking views of Lake Baikal, Listvyanka is your base for the next two days. Experience a Siberian banya(sauna) and consider choosing one of the optional activities available. Overnight - Listvyanka homestay (B:2, D:2)

Day 11: Irkutsk

Listvyanka - Irkutsk. Shortly after midday transfer back to Irkutsk, stopping for lunch. Spend the remains of the day at leisure. Overnight - Irkutsk homestay (B, L, D)

Day 12: Irkutsk

Trip ends after breakfast. (B)

Choose your Adventure

Make the most of your time in Yekaterinburg and Irkutsk by choosing one of our exciting optional activities that most appeals to you. Please specify your preference at time of booking.

Bolt-on a 3 day Olkhon Island getaway!

Enjoy a relaxing 3 day getaway on Lake Baikal's largest island, go fishing, explore the beautiful landscape, shop in the local markets, take a boat trip or just sit back and admire the views - the choice is yours!

FROM USD $2,969

Prices & Departure Dates

Prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. The single supplement price needs to be added to the twin/double price if single rooms are required. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply

Prices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel. Please bear this in mind if comparing prices as we always aim to deliver exceptional value.

Please note that discounts will apply if there are more 4 our more people in your travelling party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.



Date	Price/Person	Single Supp.
Yekaterinburg Baikal Journey - 12 days	USD $2,969	USD $799

Bolt-ons

Make the most of your time away! Listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip. Please note that you will need to book these prior to travel as we cannot always guarantee availability of these activities once you are on holiday.

Optional Excursions - Summer Lake & Village - Yekaterinburg

USD $379

Flowers on the shores of Peschanoe Lake in the Middle Ural

A day trip to Peschanoe Lake and walk along the river banks, taking in the breathtaking views, before heading to the 17th century Ural village of Reshoty, which has maintained its ancient way of life.

Optional Excursions - Khaski Dog Sledding - Yekaterinburg

USD $469

Accompanied by a skilled instructor to explain how to manage the dogs and sled and then its up to you to take control! An experience of a lifetime.

Optional Excursions - Lake Baikal Discovery - Lake Baikal

USD $499

Three people and their car on the frozen expanse of ice on Lake Baikal

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Listyvanka and the Lake Baikal Museum as well as a scenic Lake Baikal excursion the following day.

Optional Excursions - Cross Country Ski - Lake Baikal

USD $299

A lady cross country skiing near the shores of Lake Baikal

A guided walking tour of Listvyanka and cross country skiing on the shores of Lake Baikal, later return to Listvyanka for a steamy banya.

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Wonders of the World

St Basil's Cathedral

One of Russia’s most iconic images is undoubtedly St Basil’s Cathedral, with its riotously colourful tent roofs and twisting onion shaped domes, each with their own distinctive pattern and colour scheme. Located on Red Square in Moscow, opposite the Kremlin, St Basil’s Cathedral was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 to mark the 1552 capture of Kazan from Mongol forces. It was designed by architect Postnik Yakovlev and completed in 1561. According to legend, Ivan was so ‘blown away’ at the beauty and intricacy of Postnik’s work; he had him blinded so that he would never be able to design anything as fantastical again!

Highlights & Inclusions

Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.

Trip Highlights

Trans-Siberian & Mongolian route
Yekaterinburg
Europe/Asia borderline
Irkutsk
Lake Baikal

Moscow
Route of Romanovs tour
Ganina Yama monastery
Listvyanka & surrounds

What's Included

2 nights standard hotel Moscow including breakfast
Airport arrival transfer & departure transfer to Moscow rail station (not platform)
2 nights homestay Yekaterinburg including breakfast and dinner daily
Yekaterinburg - a choice of optional activities including lunch
Baikal - a choice of optional activities including lunch (note: 'Lake Baikal at Leisure' option does not include lunch)

Moscow guided walk
Train journey: Moscow - Yekaterinburg (4 berth sleeper cabin)
Yekaterinburg city tour - Route of the Romanovs & Europe/Asia border tour
3 nights Irkutsk/Baikal homestay including breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

What's Not Included

Flights and visas
Laundry, drinks and items of a personal nature

No meals aboard the train
Entrance Fees: included